News Release

LWCS Trustees welcome new members

Jun 22nd, 2010

LAKE WALES – The Lake Wales Charter Schools’ Board of Trustees is welcoming two new members this month while saying goodbye to two others.

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LWHS scholarships exceed $1 million for 2010 grads

Jun 11th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High School’s 2010 graduating seniors are leaving high school with more than $1 million in college scholarships. The current list includes 103 scholarships totaling $1,017,760.

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Hillcrest hosts summer Kindergarten Camp

Jun 11th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary will host a tuition-free summer Camp READY! “kindergarten camp” provided by Learning Resource Center of Polk County. Camp READY! is June 21 – July 16. The program is scheduled for 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday – Friday on the Hillcrest Elementary campus.

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Summer Tutoring Program still has space

Jun 9th, 2010

A few spaces still remain for the free Lake Wales Charter Schools’ Summer Enrichment Program for students in grades 3-8. The program begins Monday, June 14 and ends July 21.

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JH Wilson student wins state prize

Jun 9th, 2010

Janie Howard Wilson Elementary second grader Josie Blum won first place locally and third place in Florida for her entry in the Americanism Coloring Contest sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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JH Wilson kindergarten ‘Class of 2010’ graduates in style

Jun 9th, 2010

Kindergarten students solemnly marched across the stage to traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” as they “graduated” from Janie Howard Wilson Elementary’s lowest grade and started their journey as the future Lake Wales High School Class of 2022.

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Bok Academy hosts meeting in Winter Haven

Jun 9th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Bok Academy representatives will host an informational meeting for Winter Haven parents on June 15.

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JH Wilson fundraisers treated to bowling party

Jun 9th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Six students walked their way to success during Janie Howard Wilson Elementary’s recent Walk-A-Thon fundraiser, and then they rolled up more success during a celebratory bowling party.

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JH Wilson students practice manners at Chili’s

Jun 9th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Kindergarten Support students from Janie Howard Wilson Elementary wrapped up a lesson on manners with a field trip to nearby Chili’s!

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JH Wilson families celebrate end of kindergarten year

Jun 9th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Kindergarten parents and children gathered for a fun Family Night at Recreation Station recently to celebrate the end of the school year.

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What our students say...

“Our school incorporates the best technology, like iPads, into the instructional program to make it the highest possible standard.” – Joshua Collier, 10th grade, April 2012

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!

  • SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE: Each year, we purchase supplemental Student Accident Insurance  for all Lake Wales Charter Schools students during the school day and at school-sponsored events. Families also have the opportunity to buy low-cost 24-Hour Wrap-Around Accident Coverage.

  • BUS DRIVERS: If you have a CDL/PS license, come see us and join our Transportation Team! Apply in person at 130 E. Central Ave., Lake Wales.

  • TRUSTEE CONTACTS: If you have concerns, suggestions or questions that cannot be resolved at the school level, please contact the LWCS Trustee who is designated as the parent/community contact for your school.

  • CAFETERIA MENUS: Students and staff are bragging about our tasty new cafeteria options.  To see our latest menus or download applications for free or reduced-price meals, click here.

  • LAKE WALES HIGH has posted new information detailing the school’s Programs of Study, along with a new Application & Course Registration Form for 2013-2014. Links to both (along with other LWHS information) are available on our Schools page.

  • NEW CALENDAR: The Board of Trustees approved the new 2013-2014 Calendar on March 18. Start planning now. The first day of school (Monday, Aug. 19) will be here before you know it!