A message from our Superintendent of Schools
“Thank you for visiting our new Lake Wales Charter Schools website. We are pleased to provide this tool with updated information about our schools and activities. The LWCS system is a leader in the public charter school movement, and now we have a website that reflects many of the great things happening in our classrooms.”
- Jesse L. Jackson
Read more from the Superintendent
Upcoming Events
Free School Immunizations & Physicals
9am – noon, Saturday, July 31
Lake Wales YMCA
Substitute Teacher Training
8:30-10:30 am Thursday, Aug. 5
LWCS Central Office
Call 679-6560 x228 to register
Substitute Teacher Training
8:30-10:30 am Wednesday, Aug. 11
LWCS Central Office
Call 679-6560 x228 to register
Teacher Work Days
Monday-Friday, Aug. 16-20, 2010
Student Orientation/Paraeducators’ 1st Work Day
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010
First Day of School for Students
Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
HOLIDAY: Student/Staff
Monday, Sept. 6, 2010
Board Meeting Updates
The Board of Trustees is a group of unpaid volunteers who meet monthly to chart the direction of the Lake Wales Charter Schools. Meetings are open to the public.
The next Board of Trustees Work Session will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 16, followed by the regular Board Meeting at 5 p.m. (or immediately following the work session). Both meetings will take place at the Lake Wales Charter Schools central office.
Important Information
This section will be frequently updated with news and links to important items that have changed. Check back often so you don't miss anything important!
All Lake Wales Charter Schools and LWCS central office have adopted a 4-day summer work schedule. The central office will be open 8-5. Please check with individual schools for office hours. The traditional Monday-Friday schedule will resume Monday, Aug. 16.
The new LWCS website is up!
Would you like to volunteer with the Lake Wales Charter Schools? Please check with the front office of any LWCS school.
SUBSTITUTES: We are now accepting applications for substitute teachers. Click here for more info.
Questions about Bok Academy? The school has updated its Frequently Asked Questions document. Click here to download a copy.
The first day of school for 2010-2011 will be Monday, August 23, 2010.
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What our parents say...
“My children’s school provides a great atmosphere for learning. The parent involvement and dedication of volunteers accelerate student success, the devotion of the faculty and administration is unparalleled, and the teachers are not only committed to the highest standards of education but genuinely care about the students they teach! I am so thankful to have such an amazing place in which to entrust my children’s education.” – Angel Bowen
Latest LWCS News
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29 Jul 2010
Free shots, physicals on Saturday, July 31
LAKE WALES – The Polk Health Department is teaming up with Lake Wales Charter Schools to provide free back-to-school shots and physicals on Saturday (July 31) at Lake Wales Family YMCA.
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29 Jul 2010
New Hawks explore Hillcrest during K Week
LAKE WALES – More than 60 Hillcrest families have been taking part in a four-day Kindergarten Week program to help their children get a jump-start on beginning school.
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26 Jul 2010
LWHS Volleyball tryouts begin Aug. 10
LAKE WALES – Tryouts for Lake Wales High School Volleyball will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10.
