Laker Life Newsletter - January 8, 2026

Dear WPS Community,

Welcome back, Lakers! We hope you had a fun and restful winter break and are enjoying a great start to the second half of the school year. The spring semester is always an exciting time at Windermere Prep as we celebrate the current year and begin planning for the next.

Our Admissions Team is excited to announce that re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year opens this Monday, January 12. Families who have been with WPS for several years will recognize the process. Please be on the lookout for an email on Monday with instructions for re-enrolling each of your children.

We are truly grateful for the commitment you make by choosing Windermere Prep. Re-enrolling early allows us to thoughtfully plan for the year ahead and continue providing an exceptional educational experience in a safe, supportive environment where every student is known and valued.

While August may feel far away, we are already seeing very strong interest from prospective families in the wait pool and expect seats to be full again for the 2026-2027 school year. To secure your child’s spot, please complete re-enrollment by Sunday, January 25. Beginning Monday, January 26, any remaining seats will be offered to new families.

If you have any questions during the re-enrollment process, our Admissions Team is happy to help. Please contact us at admissions@windermereprep.com or 407-905-7737.

Thank you for being such an important part of our WPS community. We look forward to another wonderful year with your family and an exciting semester ahead.

Mrs. Angel Nguyen

Director of Admissions, Marketing, and Communication

IMPORTANT

DATES

1/19

MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

1/30

Conference Day - LOWER & HIGH SCHOOL ONLY.

NO SCHOOL for Lower & High School students. School is in session all day for Middle School students.

2/13-2/16

Presidents’ Day Weekend - NO SCHOOL

3/12

Early Dismissal

3/13

Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL

3/16-3/20

Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

We're excited to share the college and university acceptances that the Class of 2026 has received thus far.

Every week, our College Counseling team provides an updated list of all the acceptances students have received, which will be reflected on the myWPS page below.

Join us in congratulating our Lakers each week!

Explore the Class of 2026's college and university acceptances.

SPRING 2026 SPORTS:

Boys Weightlifting - Varsity (Grades 8-12)

Interest Meeting: Fri, Jan. 9 after school in the Sports Performance Center
Head Coach: Vincent Martins
Email: vincent.martins@windermereprep.com

Baseball – Middle School & Varsity (Grades 6–12)

High School Tryouts:
Mon, Jan. 12 & Tues, Jan. 13
3:00–5:15pm
Middle School Tryouts:
Mon, Jan. 12 & Tues, Jan. 13
3:30–5:15pm
Head Coach: Omar Peña
Email: omar.pena@windermereprep.com

Softball - JV & Varsity (Grades 6-12)

Tryouts for HS & MS:
Mon-Wed, Jan. 12-14
3:45-6:00pm
Players trying out must wear WPS shirt, softball pants, long socks, belt, and cleats
Parent Meeting: Thurs, Jan. 15 at 6:30pm in the Laker Cafe
Head Coach: Alex Southard/James Hamilton
Email: james.hamilton@windermereprep.com

Boys Tennis - Middle School, JV, & Varsity (Grades 6-12)

Boys Varsity Tryouts:
Mon, Jan. 12 3:00-4:30pm
Tues, Jan. 13 3:30-4:30pm
Boys JV Tryouts:
Fri, Jan. 16 3:30-5:00pm
Boys MS Tryouts:
Wed, Jan. 14 3:15-4:45pm
Thurs, Jan. 15 3:30-5:00pm
Head Coach: Angela Vargas
Email: angela.vargas@windermereprep.com

Girls Tennis - Middle School, JV, & Varsity (Grades 6-12)

Girls Varsity Tryouts:
Mon, Jan. 12 4:30-5:30pm
Tues, Jan. 13 4:30-5:30pm
Girls JV Tryouts:
Fri, Jan. 16 3:30-5:00pm\
Girls Middle School Tryouts:
Wed, Jan. 14 3:15-4:45pm
Thurs., Jan. 15 3:30-5:00pm
Head Coach: Angela Vargas
Email: angela.vargas@windermereprep.com

Track and Field - Middle School & Varsity (Boys & Girls Grades 6-12)

Interest Meeting: Mon, Jan. 12 at 3:30pm in the Laker Cafe
Tryouts for MS & HS:
Tues, Jan. 20, Wed. Jan. 21, & Thurs. Jan 22, 3:30-5:30pm (attend all 3 days)
Parent Meeting: Mon, Jan. 26 6:00-7:00pm in the Laker Cafe
Head Coach: Jason Greer
Email: jason.greer@windermereprep.com

Boys Lacrosse - Varsity (Grades 6-12)

Tryouts:
Tues, Jan. 20, 3:30-5:30pm
Wed, Jan. 21, 2:45-4:45pm
Location: TBD
Head Coach: Mike Sanderson
Email: mike.sanderson@windermereprep.com

Girls Lacrosse - Middle School & Varsity (Grades 6-12)

Tryouts:
Tues, Jan. 20, Wed, Jan. 21, & Thurs, Jan 22
Time and Location: TBD
Head Coach: Vince Smith
Email: vince.c.smith22@gmail.com

Beach Volleyball - Varsity (Girls in Grades 6-12)

Tryouts:
Mon, Feb. 2 & Tues, Feb. 3
3:30pm-5:00pm
Head Coach: Beth Roe
Email: beth.roe@windermereprep.com

*Team offerings may vary based on number of participants

**All athletic requirements must be submitted in the Magnus Health Portal prior to the tryout date. This includes the EL2 physical form that requires signatures from a medical professional, parent, and student. In order to see athletic requirements, you must click on the Student Health Tracker and select “YES” to the question “Does your child play sports at WPS?”. See below for more information regarding athletic requirements.

ATHLETIC REQUIREMENTS TO BE COMPLETED IN MAGNUS:

ALL ATHLETES MUST SUBMIT:

Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (EL2)
Digital signatures from parent/guardian verifying that student and parent/guardian agree to the Consent and Release from Liability Certificate
Digital signatures from parent/guardian verifying that student has completed the following courses:
Concussion for Students
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Heat Illness Prevention
Sportsmanship
Digital signatures from parent/guardian verifying that student and parent/guardian agree to the policies in the WPS Athletics Handbook
Copy of Health insurance Card

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR HS ATHLETES (9-12 grade):

Electrocardiogram (ECG) results (Completed by healthcare provider. One exam covers all four years of HS sports.)
Contact your healthcare provider for assistance or visit whoweplayfor.org for local screening events
Recommended but not required for MS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR NEW STUDENTS:

Affidavit of Compliance with the Policies on Athletic Recruiting and Non-Traditional Student Participation (GA4)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

International Student-Athlete form (EL4)
Visa
I-20 or I-94 and passport
Transcripts from previous school(s) in ORIGINAL LANGUAGE showing the US equivalent of 8th grade through current grade

All forms can also be found at WPSAthletics.com and within the Magnus Health Portal.

For assistance with athletic requirements or the Magnus Health Portal, please email robert.oquinn@windermereprep.com or cheryl.coppolella@windermereprep.com or call 407-905-7737 x7000.

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 wpsathletics.com.

The Windermere Prep Athletics Department is excited to announce this year's golf tournament will take place at Isleworth Golf and Country Club on Monday, April 20, with a shotgun start at 9:00 am.

The golf tournament is our annual fundraising event for Windermere Prep Athletics. Your generosity and support provides Windermere Prep Athletics with the means to continue to promote student development on and off the field. Our Laker student-athletes strive for excellence in the classroom and the playing fields while learning valuable lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork and dedication. With these attributes and positive athletic experiences, our Windermere Prep Lakers will certainly find success in sports and in life!

For more information about our 2026 Golf Tournament, please visit: https://www.golfinvite.net/wps.

Hope to see you soon!

Windermere Prep Athletics Department