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Free shots, physicals on Saturday, July 31

Jul 29th, 2010

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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New Hawks explore Hillcrest during K Week

Jul 29th, 2010

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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LWHS Volleyball tryouts begin Aug. 10

Jul 26th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Tryouts for Lake Wales High School Volleyball will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10.

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LWHS Football announces free physicals, practice times

Jul 26th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Free physicals will be offered Monday (Aug. 2) for athletes participating in the Lake Wales High School Football program. Practice begins Monday, Aug. 9.

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Hillcrest students enjoy ‘time’ at Camp Rock

Jul 14th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary students and other Lake Wales children are participating in Camp Rock, a summer program sponsored by the Polk County Recreation Department on the Hillcrest campus.

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Free school shots available at ‘Back to School 2010’

Jul 13th, 2010

The Lake Wales Charter Schools, Polk County Health Department and several other partners are teaming up to provide free back-to-school shots and physicals at “Back To School 2010” on Saturday, July 31.

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LWHS students qualify for college credit through career academy

Jul 1st, 2010

LAKE WALES – Four students in the Early Childhood and Teacher Education Career Academy at Lake Wales High have qualified for 12 hours of college credit and professional certificates.

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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!