Education

The residents of Waverly have access to an award-winning public school district, the HOWARD LAKE WAVERLY WINSTED SCHOOLS

The Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Independent School District 2687 serves the communities of, Waverly, Winsted and Howard Lake. HLWW Schools is dedicated to providing the best possible education for its youth. With that commitment, The District strives for quality and opportunity for each student in all ways.  The District comprises an area of approximately 115 square miles, primarily in Wright County, with a portion located in McLeod County, and a very small portion in Carver County. 

HLWW High School (grades 9-12) and HLWW Middle School (Grades 5-8) are located on one campus at 8700 Co. Rd 6, SW, in Howard Lake.  The district-wide enrollment is more than 1,250 students and is continuing to grow.   The District has two Pre-K-4 elementary schools:  Humphrey Elementary School in Waverly and the Winsted Elementary School in Winsted.   Both elementary schools are National Blue Ribbon Award Schools (2012 & 2013).

Many technology upgrades and advancements are in place.  Smartboard systems are used in classrooms around the district.  Wireless capabilities are available throughout all district schools.  Google Chromebooks are provided to all students in grades 5-12 at the middle/high school and ALP.

Boys and girls sports teams encourage participation and success.  Middle school sports focus on fundamentals and skill-building; high school athletics include baseball, basketball, wrestling, golf, track and field, volleyball, gymnastics, football, cross country, and softball.  Any student can participate. 

There are a number of high school extracurricular activities that meet a wide range of interests, including Knowledge Bowl, student council, Minnesota Honor Society, speech, clay targe, drama, yearbook, Letter Club, broadcasgin club, and more.  

For the most up-to-date information about each school, curriculum, athletic and extra-curriculum programs, go to the HLWW website: www.hlww.k12.mn.us or contact the School offices at 320-543-3900.

Additionally, there are private schools in the area including:

St James Lutheran School
1000 6th Ave.
P.O. Box 660
Howard Lake, MN 55344
Phone: 320-543-2630
St James Lutheran

Holy Trinity School
110 Winsted Ave NW
P.O. Box 38
Winsted, MN  55315
Phone:  320-485-2182
Holy Trinity School