Sep 10th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Bok Academy will host two Open Houses for parents and students, based on grade levels. The Open House for 6th grade students will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. The Open House for 7th and 8th grade students has been rescheduled for 7-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11.
Sep 10th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Kelly Stentz’s third grade students met two special police “partners” when Lake Wales Police Captain Troy Schulze and his new bloodhound Diego came to visit Hillcrest Elementary on Tuesday (Sept. 7).Sep 8th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary students earned the right to take part in Splash Day on Sept. 3 as part of the school’s new Positive Behavior Support program. More than 500 students earned tickets to the first monthly celebration, which included a Splash Zone provided by Lake Wales Firefighters.Sep 8th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Learning to read is tough, especially when you are only 5 years old. To help her new kindergarten students get excited, Polk Avenue Elementary teacher Amy Alvarado provided a little motivation – two new bikes.“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
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Each year, we purchase accident insurance to cover all Lake Wales Charter Schools students during the school day and at school-sponsored events. Learn more about this Student Insurance coverage.
BUS DRIVERS: If you have a CDL/PS license, come see us! We are still hiring school bus drivers (full time with benefits). Apply in person at 151 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.
SCHOOL MENU: For the May school menu, click here. Learn more about the PrePay plan for school breakfast and lunch.
ANNUAL REPORT: The 2011 Annual Report is now available on line. Read about the accomplishments of the Lake Wales Charter Schools in our latest publication.
ESE PARENT SURVEY: If you have a student with an individual education plan (IEP), you can complete the Florida Dept. of Ed. survey online or by visiting your child’s school. All information is confidential. (If you participate online, choose the “Lake Wales Charter” option listed at the end of the District pull-down menu.)
