News Release

LWHS seniors, Weikert Ford sponsor test drive event

Aug 31st, 2010

LAKE WALES – The Lake Wales High Senior Class and Weikert Ford invite local drivers to “Drive One 4 Ur School.” The test drive event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25.

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Babson Park students, staff celebrate ‘sweet’ success

Aug 31st, 2010

BABSON PARK – Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary Principal Ken Henson (left) and Assistant Principal Elizabeth Tyler (right) served as human “sundaes” recently so students and staff could celebrate the school’s “sweet success.”

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Haines City football game moves to Legion Field on Friday

Aug 30th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Friday night’s Lake Wales – Haines City football game has been relocated to Lake Wales High’s Legion Field. Haines City High’s stadium has new turf, which isn’t ready to safely accommodate high school athletes and four quarters of football. The grass needs more time to grow.

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Schools plan Open Houses

Aug 27th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Schools in the Lake Wales Charter Schools system already are planning Open Houses for parents, families and friends as the new 2010 school year gets started.

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JHWilson reading ‘bear buddies’ help students study

Aug 26th, 2010

LAKE WALES – When school started this week, one Janie Howard Wilson Elementary teacher could “bear-ly” contain the excitement in her classroom – but she didn’t mind.

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Moose Riders deliver supplies to Polk Avenue

Aug 20th, 2010

LAKE WALES – It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s the Lake Wales Moose Riders, making their second annual drop-off of school supplies for teachers and students at Polk Avenue Elementary.

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JHWilson staff learns, laughs during science ‘test’

Aug 19th, 2010

LAKE WALES – When science teacher Nicole McClain started sharing a lesson from her “summer camp” experience, her fellow staff members at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary listened closely. After all, McClain had just returned from a prestigious stay at the 2010 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, N.J.

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Highlanders ready for scrimmage, Highlander Classic

Aug 19th, 2010

LAKE WALES – It’s finally football season! The Lake Wales Highlanders will debut the 2010 varsity football team Friday night (Aug. 20) during a free 7 p.m. inter-squad scrimmage at Legion Field.

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LWHS greets new 9th grade students

Aug 12th, 2010

LAKE WALES – A group of Lake Wales High student leaders (pictured) gave up part of their summer vacation Aug. 11 to meet with part of the new Freshman Class during a special luncheon hosted by the school.

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Babson Park girl gets special back-to-school haircut

Aug 12th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary student SaraBeth Tyler, 7, got a special back-to-school look this week when she donated several inches of hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit group that provides hairpieces to children and young people with medical hair loss.

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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! 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.

  • HELPFUL INFORMATION: We have created a simple handout for parents to help answer some common questions about School Lockdowns.

  • 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.