Howard Lake Community Guide 2019-20 | Page 24

HLWW School District By Brad Sellner, Superintendent Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public Schools, Independent School District 2687, serving the communities of Winsted, Waverly, and Howard Lake, is dedicated to providing a high- quality education for its youth. With that commitment, we strive for excellence and opportunity for each student in every off ering and activity of the school district. The district comprises an area of about 115 square miles, primarily in Wright County, with a portion located in McLeod County, and a small portion in Carver County. District 2687’s nine-12 high school and 5-8 middle school are located between Howard Lake and Winsted on Wright County Road 6. The grades K-4 elementary and preschool facilities are located in Waverly and Winsted. Elementary Schools Both Humphrey Elementary (2012) and Winsted Elementary (2013), grades pre-k-4, have received the National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. Humphrey Elementary was recognized in 2018, for progress in mathematics, by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Winsted Elementary was recognized as a Minnesota School of Excellence Memorials with Innovation and Distinction We are pleased to be able to offer you thoughtfully designed traditional or cremation memorials We invite you to visit our indoor and outdoor display areas Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Evenings and weekends by appointment Quality Craftsmanship Since 1927 1100 6th Street (Hwy. 12), PO Box 1019 Howard Lake, MN 55349 Bonnie L. Seegmiller Toll Free: 1-800-367-6881 Fax: 320-543-3896 [email protected] 24 | Bus: 320-543-2650 www.brahammonument.com in 2014, and as a Reward School by MDE in 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015. Small class sizes and an environment that fosters good teacher-student-parent relationships, allows for individualized a� ention to students. Small class sizes help create an opportunity for all students to participate in activities, too. This allows children to work with other community members, connecting and making long-lasting friendships. Middle School The Middle School, grades 5-8, provides a supportive transitional environment in which students can achieve their full potential through a variety of exploratory opportunities. Also, an enriching advisory program is off ered to meet students’ needs. The middle school facility provides a quality educational se� ing where Smartboard and Chromebook technology is used in all classrooms. High School The High School was honored by being named one of “America’s Best High Schools” by US News and World Report in 2016. From more than 21,000 high schools, HLWW High School was ranked in the top 11 percent in the nation, and earned a Silver Medal. A strong focus on academics at all grade levels is proven by ACT scores which are consistently at, or above, national and state averages. Our graduates qualify for colleges of their choice. The high school off ers courses in math, science, social studies, language arts, physical education, technology, and healthy living, complemented by a wide array of electives, such as EMT-fi rst responder, where students can earn fi rst responder certifi cation; CSI: classroom (forensic science); animal science; fl oriculture; Desktop Publishing; po� ery; Spanish; music-choir and band; nursing; and many more. A wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and College In the School (CIS) courses in agriculture, Spanish, and mathematics are available in the high school, as well as technical college credit courses that are available through our partnership with Wright Technical Center in Buff alo. Also off ered is a nationally-recognized FFA program that includes consistent state and national award-winners. The HLWW FFA was named the premier chapter of Minnesota in 2007 and 2017. In 2010, HLWW FFA worked on an addition of a greenhouse to the school, and was a farm-to-school grant recipient, which helped with the establishment of a 5+ acre garden on the school site. A superb advisory program guides students on post-high school planning, career choices, college applications, workforce and military options, and other “real-life” skills needed to succeed OFFICIAL GUIDE TO HOWARD LAKE 2019-20