Babson Park Gnats enjoy Quick Start Tennis
Apr 29th, 2011
BABSON PARK – Tennis fever is sweeping through the fifth grade at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary.News Release
Babson Park singers in Polk County Showcase
Apr 29th, 2011
BABSON PARK – Five singers from Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary will perform next Friday (May 6) as part of the annual Polk County Elementary Music Showcase at Florida Southern College.Bok announces new football program
Apr 29th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Edward W. Bok Academy will be the only Polk County middle school offering football next year, when the school begins competing in the Heartland Conference. In the fall, the Bok Knights will play a six-game schedule.Polk Avenue hosts Florida Aquarium for Earth Day
Apr 28th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Polk Avenue Elementary partnered with Florida Aquarium’s Water Wheels outreach program to celebrated Earth Day on Monday (April 25). Cardinals learned about animals native to Florida, especially wetlands animals. During the presentation, students learned how to protect these animals and become environment-friendly citizens. Most students were excited to see and touch the snakes (pictured), alligators, turtles, and other reptiles shared by the Florida Aquarium staff.Polk Avenue students master tough concept
Apr 27th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Elapsed time can be a tough concept for third graders to understand, but teacher Becky Brown’s math class has turned learning into a game!JH Wilson class surprised with happy basket ‘lesson’
Apr 27th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Some second graders learned a very important lesson about responsibility, good manners and kindness toward others – and in the process, they all earned an amazing surprise!Hillcrest artists win Grove House Art Show
Apr 27th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary artists won ribbons and recognition for their citrus-themed creations in the recent Children’s Art Exhibit at the Grove House, sponsored by Florida’s Natural Growers.Football golf tourney needs players, sponsors
Apr 27th, 2011
LAKE WALES – If you dreamed of wearing football cleats and being a gridiron star, but your athletic ability leans more toward golf cleats and five irons – there’s still time to hang out with the Lake Wales Highlanders and be part of the “football team.”Babson Park needs help with dock project
Apr 27th, 2011
BABSON PARK – Someday soon, Babson Park students hope they can look back at their school campus from a shaded outdoor classroom on a dock over Crooked Lake.Hawks use new technology to study Earth Day
Apr 25th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Some Hillcrest Elementary students used state-of-the-art technology to study Earth Day, a 41-year-old celebration intended to focus on back-to-basics and environmental issues.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! 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.
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