| City of license | Ovid-Elsie, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | [1] |
| Branding | The Polka Palace |
| Frequency | 91.3 MHz |
| First air date | April 4, 1978 |
| Format | Polka music; high school station |
| Power | 550 watts |
| Class | A |
| Callsign meaning | Ovid-Elsie Area Schools |
| Owner | Ovid-Elsie Area Schools |
| Website | http://www.oe.k12.mi.us/~woes/ |
WOES (91.3 MHz) is a non-commercial educational high school radio station that broadcasts from Ovid-Elsie High School. It is known as "The Polka Palace."
WOES began broadcasting radio in the Ovid-Elsie area on April 4, 1978 with 10 watts of power which increased to 553 watts in November 1981 - the current operating power. In September 1997, it began broadcasting 24 hours/7 days/365 days per year. Internet radio broadcasting began on May 1, 2002.
WOES is the highest-powered high school radio station in Michigan. It offers a variety of programming including music, news, and sports. Hosts include student and community DJ's.