Jan 28th, 2011
LAKE WALES – After working with her third grade students on “Rosie, A Visiting Dog’s Story,” teacher Kelly Stentz decided to conclude the lesson by inviting Erica Sirrine and her visiting dog Asia to Hillcrest Elementary. Students learned how Asia became a visiting dog, and how she interacts with adults and children in hospitals, nursing homes and counseling situations.
Jan 28th, 2011
BABSON PARK – Ian Morrison, a fifth grade student at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary, was honored recently as a Kiwanis Terrific Kid.Jan 28th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary’s plan to start an after-school archery program is on target after business partner Progress Energy donated $650 raised through donated aluminum.Jan 28th, 2011
BABSON PARK – Patience, teamwork, critical thinking skills and a lot of creativity helped Babson Park students who competed last week in a school-wide Hands-On Problem Solving (HOPS) event.Jan 27th, 2011
LAKE WALES – The Lake Wales Charter Schools system launched its new Aspiring Leaders program Wednesday (Jan. 26) in an effort to help local educators develop the skills and knowledge base necessary to become strong administrators.Jan 27th, 2011
BABSON PARK – The Gnats are experiencing physical education in a whole new way, as they get “on-the-bike” training at school.Jan 27th, 2011
BABSON PARK – Members of Frostproof’s Rotary Club made their annual trip (Jan. 20) to Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary carrying boxes of newly published dictionaries for every fifth grade student.Jan 25th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Parents packed the hallways at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary last week (Jan. 18) waiting for a chance to experience “Gross-Out Science” experiments with their children.Jan 25th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Students at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary are fired up about science, thanks to Professor Whys and his “Blazing Science” show earlier this month.Jan 20th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Colleagues at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary are celebrating the selection of financial secretary Amy McKinney and fourth grade teacher Elizabeth Anderson for the school’s top staff awards. McKinney was named Support Employee of the Year, and Anderson was chosen at Teacher of the Year.“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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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.
