Happy Summer, Laker Community!


We’re nearly eight weeks into summer and hope your break has been filled with rest, adventure, and special moments with family and friends.


With the first day of school just a few weeks away, now’s the perfect time to visit our updated Back to School page on my.windermereprep.com. It’s your one-stop shop for everything you need to feel organized and excited for the 2026-27 school year.


You’ll find:


  • Orientation information for all divisions
  • School supply lists by division*
  • Summer studies for Lower & Middle School
  • Technology requirements
  • Event calendars
  • And more!


*High Schoolers, please note: If you're a new student, rising 9th grader, or returning student in need of a new calculator, you will need to purchase a NumWorks graphing calculator for your math and science classes. Click here to learn more and here to purchase the NumWorks Calculator through our special discount link. The ordering window closes August 17, 2026. 


To help ease the transition from summer mode to school routines, we’ve included a Back to School To-Do List below. Take a moment to review it and start checking off those items. We’ll be welcoming new and familiar faces back on campus before you know it!

  • Dress Code - Each division has specific guidelines. Click here to see the options available for Lower, Middle, and High School with Risse Brothers School Uniforms.
  • Device Specifications - Grades K-5, click to view the iPad Specifications; Grades 6-12, click to view the laptop specification sheet to ensure your student's device is WPS-ready.
  • Please note: Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, WPS will supply a school-issued iPad and protective keyboard case to all students in Grades K-5. Families are no longer required to purchase a device through the "Bring Your Own Device" program for these grade levels.
  • Smart Watch Policy - Review our updated smart watch guidelines by division here before the first day of school.
  • 2026-27 Calendar - Please review the WPS calendar here for all orientation dates, back to school nights, and holidays. Division-specific event calendars can be found here.

Take advantage of the Risse Brothers School Uniforms July sale! WPS-exclusive sale and in-store shopping days on July 28 & 29 with 10% off in-store and online + free shipping.

IMPORTANT

DATES

7/20 @ 5:30 PM

"Meet the Lakers" Athletics Night

7/28 & 7/29

Risse Brothers School Uniforms WPS-Exclusive Sale & Shopping Days

8/7

Middle School New Family Orientation & WPVA Welcome Breakfast


Middle School Back-to-School Socials

8/10

High School New & Returning Family Orientation & Social

8/11

Lower School New Family Meet the Teacher & Orientation


Lower School Returning Family Meet the Teacher

8/12

First Day of School for all Lower School students, all 6th grade students, all 9th grade students, and all New 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students

8/13

First Day of School for All Middle School and High School students

Additional dates for the 2026-27 school year can be found on the detailed calendar below:

 
 

Please join us on Monday, July 20 at 5:30 p.m. for “Meet the Lakers” in the Lakers Gymnasium. This event provides an opportunity for families to meet our coaches and members of the Athletics Department, learn about our programs, and prepare for the upcoming school year. Parents are welcome to attend with or without their student-athlete.

Please also save the date for WPS Athletics Physical Day on Monday, August 10 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Lakers Gymnasium. Representatives from Orlando Health and Who We Play For will be on campus to assist student-athletes with completing their required athletics physical and ECG screening. Our boarding students will receive an ECG if needed and do not need to sign up in advance, but all other students wanting an ECG must make an appointment with Who We Play For through this link. Physicals will be provided on a walk-up basis. Please note - EL2 sports physical form must be renewed every year and high school athletes must have one passing ECG completed in grades 9-12 in order to participate in athletics. 


*It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to upload completed forms to the Magnus Health Portal*


Please see below for additional athletic requirements.

SPORTS OFFERINGS AT WPS (Grades 6-12)*


FALL SPORTS

Please Note: If the tryout date and time is not indicated below, this information will be communicated to students and parent/guardian by email closer to the start of the season.

Sideline Cheer - MS / Varsity


Football - Junior High 8-Man Tackle (Grades 6-9) / Varsity 11-Man Tackle (Grades 8-12)


Girls Golf - Varsity


Boys Golf - JV / Varsity

Swim - Varsity


Girls Indoor Volleyball - MS Blue / MS Red / JV / Varsity 

  • Open to Grades 6-12
  • JV and Varsity tryouts: July 28 & 29, 3:15 - 5:30pm
  • MS tryouts: August 11 & 13, 6:00-7:30pm
  • Head Coach: Kevin Schmidt kevinpaulschmidt@gmail.com


Cross Country - MS / Varsity

WINTER SPORTS

Competitive Cheer - Varsity


Boys Basketball - 6th / 7th / 8th / Freshman / JV / Varsity


Girls Basketball - MS / Varsity

Boys Soccer - MS / JV / Varsity


Girls Soccer - MS / Varsity


Girls Weightlifting - Varsity

SPRING SPORTS

Baseball - MS / Varsity


Beach Volleyball - Varsity


Boys Lacrosse - MS / Varsity


Girls Lacrosse - MS / Varsity


Softball - Varsity

Boys Tennis - MS / JV / Varsity


Girls Tennis - MS / JV / Varsity


Track and Field - MS / Varsity


Boys Weightlifting - Varsity

*Team offerings may vary based on the number of participants.

Athletic Participation Requirements: 

To participate in athletics at Windermere Prep, all student-athletes must complete and upload the required Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and school documentation through the Magnus Health Portal prior to the first day of tryouts.


Parents/guardians must indicate that their student will participate in athletics under the "Conditional Questions" section of Magnus to access the full list of athletic requirements.


Required for All Student-Athletes

The following items must be completed and submitted through Magnus Health: 



WPS Athletics Handbook Acknowledgment

Parents/guardians must confirm that both they and their student-athlete have reviewed and agree to the WPS Athletics Handbook. This acknowledgment is required annually.


Additional Requirements

High School Student-Athletes (Grades 9-12):

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) Form
  • Required for all high school athletes.
  • ECG documentation remains valid for four years unless otherwise directed by a healthcare provider.
  • Recommended, but not required, for middle school student-athletes.


New Students:


International Student-Athletes:

Additional forms will become available in Magnus once a student is identified as an international student-athlete. Required documentation must be submitted at least two weeks prior to tryouts, along with all required immigration and academic documentation.


Please note that all international athletic participation must be approved by the Florida High School Athletic Association, which limits athletic eligibility to four consecutive years from a student's initial enrollment in 9th grade.


All required forms and resources can be found within the Magnus Health Portal and on the WPS Athletics website.


For assistance with athletic requirements or the Magnus Health Portal, please contact Robert O'Quinn at robert.oquinn@windermereprep.com or Cheryl Coppolella at cheryl.coppolella@windermereprep.com.


If you have any other questions, please contact Director of Athletics, Patrick Hollern. 


Follow our Athletic Department on Instagram @wps_lakers for athletic news and information. To stay up-to-date with all schedules, results and forms, please visit our Athletic Webpage - wpsathletics.com.

 

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