Babson Park volunteers trained at orientation breakfast
Sep 30th, 2010
BABSON PARK – Veteran school volunteers and new recruits joined forces last week to help support the PTO programs at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary School.News Release
JH Wilson hosts Grandparent’s Day celebration
Sep 30th, 2010
LAKE WALES – About 20 grandparents created a real celebration during the recent second grade Grandparent’s Day at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary. The second graders had the chance to eat lunch, interview and talk to their grandparents about school experiences “then and now.”Babson Park Gnats turn out for great parent workshop
Sep 29th, 2010
BABSON PARK — Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary parents are “in-the-know” about school procedures and expectations for their children after attending “Parent Workshop” nights this month.JH Wilson ‘Reading & Writing Café’ open for business
Sep 28th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Reviews are in, and Mrs. K’s Reading & Writing Café at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary is a big hit with “customers” who order extra servings of reading questions, vocabulary words and writing riddles.LWHS offers PSAT test on Oct. 13
Sep 28th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High will administer the PSAT test to the entire 10th grade class on Oct. 13, and interested 11th and 12th grade students may sign up for a small registration fee. Students will take the PSAT during the day on the LWHS campus.Five schools win Progress Energy Science Grants
Sep 21st, 2010
LAKE WALES – Five schools in the Lake Wales Charter Schools system earned 2010 Progress Energy Science Grants worth up to $2,000 each to buy science materials to enhance energy-based curriculum and increase student achievement on state tests.Polk Avenue teachers win award for solar project
Sep 16th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Polk Avenue Elementary teachers Susan Kistner and Melissa Kelly won a $1,000 grant from the Polk Education Foundation this week for their innovative “Off the Grid with Solar Energy” program. The multi-grade, math and science program teaches students about the positive and harmful effects of the sun.Hillcrest staff celebrates success
Sep 16th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary Principal Damien Moses (center back) and Assistant Principal Debbie Hunt (back right) recently hosted an “A Celebration” breakfast to congratulate teachers and support staff members for their hard work last year, and to motivate them for the 2010-2011 school year.LWHS students earn AP Scholar Awards
Sep 16th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Ten Lake Wales High School students have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement exams.LWHS plans Senior parent meetings
Sep 10th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Life is hectic when you have a high school senior living in your house. Parents will get some questions answered Thursday (Sept. 16) when Lake Wales High School hosts two special meetings designed just for them. Parents may attend either meeting.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
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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!
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