News Release

LWHS Legacy Winter Guard earns Superior rating

Mar 31st, 2011

LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High’s Legacy Winter Guard earned a Superior rating Saturday (March 26) at State Solo & Ensemble competition.

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LWHS students go shoeless to raise awareness

Mar 31st, 2011

LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High students will join thousands of people across the country – and around the world – on Tuesday (April 5) when they take off their shoes as part of the annual TOMS Shoes’ One Day Without Shoes event.

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Hillcrest Hawks learn basic water safety

Mar 31st, 2011

LAKE WALES – Physical education teacher Nancy Leatherland (back to camera) covers basics of water safety with second grade students at Hillcrest Elementary recently.

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Polk Avenue PRIDE Team visits Circle of Friends

Mar 31st, 2011

LAKE WALES – The Polk Avenue Elementary PRIDE Team took a walking field trip recently (March 21) to visit downtown neighbors at Circle of Friends, a ministry for disabled individuals.

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Bok rocket launch scrubbed … until Monday

Mar 30th, 2011

LAKE WALES – Thursday’s scheduled 2 p.m. rocket launch has been scrubbed due to anticipated poor weather. The Rocket Club at Bok Academy has tentatively rescheduled the launch for 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 4.

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JH Wilson writers win VFW essay prizes

Mar 30th, 2011

LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson fifth grade students know a lot more about the American flag after researching the topic for a VFW essay contest, which earned three students top awards for their writing.

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Hillcrest teacher chosen for national academy

Mar 30th, 2011

LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary teacher Jennifer Simpson will spend one week in July attending the 2011 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, N.J.

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Polk Avenue investing in Hedge Fund

Mar 30th, 2011

LAKE WALES – Polk Avenue Elementary Cardinals are inviting friends and family to invest in the school’s new Hedge Fund, which will help create a green pittosporum hedge along the fence on Highway 60.

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JH Wilson families enjoy Irish reading extravaganza

Mar 30th, 2011

LAKE WALES – Irish eyes were smiling earlier this month when parents, grandparents and students enjoyed an Irish reading extravaganza at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School.

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Bok rocket launch on Thursday

Mar 29th, 2011

LAKE WALES – The Rocket Club at Bok Academy will hold its annual rocket launch at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31. The school is located at 13901 Highway 27 South, on the shores of Crooked Lake. For more information, call 863-638-1010.

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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.