HLWW Middle School Newsletter
September 2025 Edition
Welcome to the HLWW Middle School Monthly Newsletter! We hope this will provide additional insight on the many activities and events taking place at HLWW Middle School.
If you wish to be added to the mailing list, please email akoeppe@hlww.k12.mn.us
Laker Families:
We are excited to introduce our new monthly school newsletter, designed to strengthen the connection between home and school while keeping you informed about the wonderful things happening at HLWW Middle School. This newsletter will be sent out on the third Wednesday of each month and will serve as a consistent way for us to share updates, celebrate successes, and highlight opportunities for family involvement.
As part of our District’s Strategic Plan, we are committed to building strong partnerships with families to support student learning and growth. We know that when schools and families work together, students thrive. Our newsletter will provide information on upcoming events, important reminders, and ways you can engage with and support our school community. We will also share stories that spotlight the achievements of our students and staff, as well as resources to help families stay connected to our mission and goals.
In addition to the Grade Specific Information links below, there will be articles highlighting an activity from each grade level. Look for those articles starting in October's newsletter!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to using this newsletter to create opportunities for all students and families to build relationships, collaboration and empowerment.
Sincerely,
Jim Schimelpfenig
Middle School Principal
Important Upcoming Dates
9/19 - 5th Grade Laker’s Roll Meeting 8:00 AM
Click Laker’s Roll for more information
9/24 - Picture Day
10/6- 10/10 Homecoming Week
10/10 - Two hour late start for professional development
10/13 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00
10/16, 10/17 No School Fall Break
10/22 - Unity Day - Everyone Wear Orange!
10/24 - Activity Night 3-5:30
10/31 - End of 1st Quarter
Homecoming Dress Up Days
The Theme is Abba’s Mama Mia
Monday, 10/6 - I have a Dream - PJ Day
Tuesday, 10/7 - Money, Money, Money - Dress like your future Career/College
Wednesday, 10/8 - Waterloo Wednesday - Denim Day
Thursday, 10/9 - SOS - Hawaiian Day
Friday, 10/10 - Winner Takes It All - Blue and Gold Day
Students of the Month
Starting with October's Newsletter, we will be spotlighting a Student of the Month from each grade. We look forward to sharing these amazing students with you!
What's Happening at HLWW Middle School
Counselor's Corner
By Andraya Parenteau, Middle School Counselor
Advisors have been busy these first few weeks of school, building connections with the students and reviewing the HLWW Middle School Student Handbook. We also teaching students how to access more support at school by scheduling an appointment to see the school counselor, Ms. Parenteau, and how to use the Student Report Form found in Clever if there is something that happens without an adult present that needs to be reported. We will finish out September focusing on digital citizenship and how students can create healthy habits and keep their information private while using devices. Our lessons on digital citizenship are created by Common Sense Media, which offers great resources for parents and educators on helping young people navigate technology and media in our ever-changing world. In October, advisory lessons will be centered around how being aware of yourself and those around you can help build strong connections and friendships.
