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LWHS students spread holiday cheer at nursing home

Dec 17th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Students from Lake Wales High School created cheerful holiday decorations to share with residents of Dove Health Care Center.

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Babson Park drive collects 1,062 books for families

Dec 17th, 2010

BABSON PARK – Fourth grade students at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary have been busy collecting gently loved books to donate to the Family Literacy Academy in Lake Wales.

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JHW kindergarten families build gingerbread houses

Dec 17th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Families spent Thursday night (Dec. 16) assembling foam “gingerbread” houses at the Kindergarten Support Night hosted by Janie Howard Wilson Elementary.

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Eggs suffer for science as students study Newton’s laws

Dec 17th, 2010

BABSON PARK – Sometimes you have to break a few eggs in the interest of scientific study. And that’s exactly what happened Wednesday (Dec. 15) at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary, when fifth grade students finished their study of Newton’s three laws of motion.

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JH Wilson students inspired by TV anchor

Dec 17th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Fourth graders at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary got an early holiday surprise when Channel 8 television anchor Josh Thomas showed up in their classroom to speak about his career and the importance of education to any profession.

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Babson Park’s Kyle Hall chosen for All-State Chorus

Dec 17th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary fifth grader Kyle Hall poses with his music teacher Brent Walker to celebrate Kyle’s selection for the All-State Elementary Chorus.

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Candy cane flu sweeps through Babson Park kindergarten

Dec 16th, 2010

BABSON PARK – An epidemic of candy cane flu is sweeping through the kindergarten classrooms at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary. Is there any cure?

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JHWilson kindergarten gets in holiday spirit

Dec 16th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Kindergarten students at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary put their own special twist on a holiday classic Thursday (Dec. 16) when they performed “Twas the Night Before Christmas” for family and friends.

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LWHS Young Leaders help with holiday baskets

Dec 16th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Some members of the female Young Leaders group from Lake Wales High School took a break and posed for a photo Saturday (Dec. 11). The girls were taking part in a community service project at the Lake Wales Charter Schools central office, where they put together 35 holiday baskets for needy students.

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Hillcrest library steps back into Colonial times

Dec 16th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Life in the media center at Hillcrest Elementary has stepped back into Colonial times. Barbara Sebring has been dressing in period clothing, and students have learned about making butter, applesauce, and candles.

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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!