Dear Laker Community,


As we prepare to welcome our teachers back to campus next week for pre-planning, we are very excited to see you at our upcoming orientation and meet the teacher events!



Explore additional event details on our Back to School page. Contact each division with any specific questions. We hope you and your family enjoy these back to school activities as we kick off the 2026-27 school year!


  • 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.
  • Click here for additional Back to School information for all divisions.

IMPORTANT

DATES

8/7

High School New Family Breakfast


Middle School New Family Orientation & WPVA Welcome Breakfast


Middle School Back-to-School Socials

8/10

High School New & Returning Family Orientation

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


Tears & Cheers Event for Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4 Parents @ 8:30 am

8/13

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


Tears & Cheers Event for Kindergarten Parents @ 8:30 am

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*

We are excited to begin another year of Laker Athletics and look forward to seeing our student-athletes compete, grow, and represent Windermere Prep throughout the year.


As we prepare for the start of the fall season, I wanted to share a few important reminders and updates.


FHSAA Eligibility


Before participating in practices or competitions, all student-athletes must have their required FHSAA paperwork completed through Magnus Health. This includes athletic physicals and all required eligibility forms. Student-athletes with incomplete paperwork will not be permitted to participate until everything has been submitted and approved.


If you have any questions regarding FHSAA eligibility or the required paperwork, please contact Cheryl Coppolella at Cheryl.Coppolella@windermereprep.com or Robert O'Quinn at Robert.Oquinn@windermereprep.com. We are happy to assist you through the process.


For additional information regarding athletic eligibility, required forms, transfer policies, and other frequently asked questions, please review our WPS Athletics Eligibility & Compliance Presentation. 


Facility Improvements


We continue to invest in our athletic facilities to provide the best possible experience for our student-athletes. Over the summer, several projects were completed, including:


  • Renovated locker rooms
  • Resurfaced tennis courts
  • New sound systems installed in both the Lakers Gymnasium and Lakers Field
  • A new roof over the baseball batting cages
  • New starting blocks at the pool


These improvements reflect our continued commitment to providing first-class facilities for our student-athletes, coaches, and families.


Fall BSN Team Shops


Our Fall BSN Team Shops are now open! Whether you're looking for team gear or everyday Laker apparel, there's something for everyone. We encourage our student-athletes, families, alumni, and fans to show their Laker pride throughout the year by supporting our teams in WPS gear.


View all of our Fall BSN Team Shops here. 


Hudl TV Livestreams


Can't make it to campus? Many of our home athletic contests will once again be available live on Hudl TV, allowing family and friends to follow the Lakers from anywhere. In addition to live broadcasts, fans can also access schedules, scores, highlights, and on-demand replays throughout the year.


Watch the Lakers all season long here. 


Supporting Our Student-Athletes


One of the things that makes WPS Athletics special is the incredible support our student-athletes receive from our families and community. As we begin another school year, I ask that we all do our part to create a positive environment at every athletic event.


Please cheer enthusiastically, encourage all of our student-athletes, and demonstrate respect for coaches, officials, opponents, and fellow spectators. Athletics should be an enjoyable experience for everyone involved, and the atmosphere we create has a lasting impact on our student-athletes. Together, we can continue to make WPS one of the best places to compete by modeling the sportsmanship, class, and respect that define our school.


Stay Connected


Be sure to stay connected with WPS Athletics throughout the year for schedules, scores, news, livestreams, team information, and highlights.


Athletics Website:

www.wpsathletics.com


Instagram:

@wps_lakers


Thank you for your continued support of WPS Athletics. We are looking forward to another outstanding year and can't wait to see everyone on the sidelines, in the stands, and cheering on the Lakers.


Go Lakers!

 

Windermere Preparatory School

 
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