HLWW ISD 2687 Community Education

On Tuesday, March 7th, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School will administer the ACT College Entrance Exam to all 11 th grade students, and to the 10th grade class, later next year. To help students prepare for this test, Advantage Educational Programs, in cooperation with Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Community Education, will offer their ACT prep courses to students. Are you uneasy about your test-taking skills or unsatisfied with previous ACT results? This may be the course for you. Three different course formats allow students to choose the one that best suits their learning styles and personal circumstances. Students are also able to make up any classes they miss, and all courses may be repeated online at no additional charge. To register for a course at a different location or for more information, go to: www.AdvantagePrep.net or call 612-222-5108. In-School ACT Prep Course: Traditional classroom format with in-person instructors who present test-taking strategies, critical review, and time management for all testing areas of the ACT. This 12-hour course meets one day each week for four weeks. You may repeat this class free of charge. To enroll at HLWW High School - select ACTinschool-W1 Once you are registered, you will be contacted by email or phone with your classroom assignment approximately 7-10 days before classes begin. Virtual ACT Prep Course: Virtual classroom meets for three hours, one day each week, for four weeks and is taught live, via zoom, by an Advantage instructor who provides instruction and interaction with the students. Internet connection and access to a computer or laptop is required. Class recordings are available for students who need to make up any missed classes. Self-Paced Online ACT Prep Course: This course is designed for students preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own schedule and at their own pace. Instruction is pre-recorded and provided online using videos and slides. Once enrolled, students may use the access code they receive to navigate through the course on their own timeline throughout the year. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email and can begin preparing. Participants will receive more information regarding class access in their course registration confirmation. Online course materials are available at any time and are accessible for a full year, however, you can re-enroll to access the course again, free of charge.

CHANGES TO THE Driver Education PROGRAM ** NEW ** Starting in August of 2024, HLWW Will be transitioning its Driver’s Education program to a partnership agreement with Today’s Driving School. If you are currently enrolled with HLWW Community Ed for Behind -The-Wheel, you will continue your lessons with our staff members Mr. Thompson and/or Mr. Daniels. For anyone new registering for classroom and/or behind the wheel you will need to register directly with Today’s Driving School. Below are opportunities for the 24-25 school year. CLASSROOM DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION Today’s Driving School offers in-person, online and teleconference classes Register online at todaysdrivingschool.com click on Teen Driver Ed then choose Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted They offer both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for teens and adults in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted area. Flexible scheduling allows you to easily make up any missed days of class. All prices listed on their website are cash-discounted prices. Course descriptions and package options are also listed. In-Person Teen Driver 30 classroom hours HLWW Middle School Media Center see todaysdrivingschool.com for package prices and schedules. Teleconference Class Teen Driver 30 classroom hours: Remote Learning, All students in Minnesota are eligible to attend. See todaysdrvingschool.com for package prices. Online Class Teen Driver 30 classroom hours: Today’s Driving School offers self-paced online instruction for adult and teen-age students. Completing three lessons per day means you can complete the online course in as little as 10 days. See todaysdrvingschool.com for prices. Behind-the-wheel packages: Today’s Driving School’s behind-the-wheel instruction is taught one-on-one, home pick-up and drop-off makes scheduling drives hassle free. See todaysdrvingschool.com for package prices.

League games begin Saturdays in September continuing through October. Season will culminate with a tournament in October. Practices will be held starting in mid- to late August through October, after school or evenings depending on volunteer coaches schedule. If interested in coaching Girl’s Traveling Volleyball 2025-26 Please check yes, when registering your participant.

NO OPEN GYM - As a reminder No Open Gym including Pickleball March 23- March 30th. Watch for Additional Information for updated Weekday options after spring break. Sunday night Open Gym will be back on April 6th. Happy Spring! NO Pre-Registration - pay at the door each time. Fee per time: $1/student, $2/adult, $6 family max Students and Adults Bring your own equipment: basketball, volleyball, bat, softee balls, gloves, pickleball equipment. Youth grade 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Watch online for additional weekday dates and times. Watch the HLWW Community Education facebook page and registration site for updates to weekday schedules.

This basketball clinic for boys and girls will focus on the fundamentals and techniques needed to become a great shooter. During each hour-long session, coaches will go over drills, games, and habits that every basketball player needs to improve their shooting skills. Along with the in session training, each player will be given an at home curriculum to continue their shooting success throughout the year. Instructors Coaches James Carr, Drew Waldbillig & Others

"MAGA" Midwest Amateur Gymnastics Association Off-Season **Drum roll, please…** Get ready for an exhilarating adventure as we dive into our awesome lineup: Summer MAGA Session, and the Camp! June MAGA session **Now, let’s talk about the fantastic June MAGA session!** Our June MAGA session will build upon the skills we’ve mastered this spring, as we fine-tune those advanced techniques and apply them to our routines. Plus, mark your calendars for our tryouts on June 26! This is your chance to shine as we gear up for an incredible new season! HLWW Humphrey Hall Gym, MAWSECO Education Center, 720 9th Ave Howard Lake (use west entrance) Instructors: Tammi Thiemann and assistants Check out the Midwest Amateur Gymnastics Association (MAGA) website for more information about this program that started in 1982! magagymnastics.com

This summer’s camp will focus on fundamentals with an emphasis on defense and rebounding. With only eight dates, it is important that athletes attend each session. We will be building on brand new offensive and defensive concepts each week. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Coach Dubs at dwaldbillig@hlww.k12.mn.us All athletes should plan on attending summer speed and strength from 7:45-8:45 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Instructors: Coach Krueger, Kathleen and Coach Dubs

Learn basic volleyball skills such as passing, setting, serving and hitting, play in game-like situations and meet the high school volleyball players! All youth registered before 5/23 will receive a free t-shirt. Questions, contact Hailey Krueger at hkrueger@hlww.k12.mn.us NOTE: This online schedule is the most current. It is not the same as in the printed Community Education Summer brochure.

This course will give you hands-on experience developing your own game. Students will create their own version of asteroids using Construct 3, a visual coding platform that teaches students the basics and structure of programming. Bring a USB drive, lunch & drink.

These camps are open to boys & girls entering grades 1-3 & 4-6. They will focus on improving skills for players of all abilities. Skills focused on will be shooting, passing, ball handling, team offensive/ defensive skills, and rebounding. There will be various individual contests as team play throughout the camp. Each participant will receive a camp shirt. Instructors: Members of the HLWW coaching staff as well as current and former players. Grades are based on the grade student is entering.

pre-requisite must be registered for a Lakers Basketball Camp. No need to preregister for the open gym portion.