Jun 30th, 2011
BABSON PARK – Ali Gerard (pictured) and other kindergarten students at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary celebrated the end of school with a splash! The day included body painting, a super-long slip-n-slide, sprinkler pools, water balloon toss, and much more.
Jun 29th, 2011
BABSON PARK – First graders Shannon Jones and Cooper Gouvellis at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary enjoy one last “school day” in the sun before summer break. Carnival-like stations kept students busy with fun activities.Jun 29th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Before the school year ended, Hillcrest Elementary third graders were inspired to work on their writing by local poet Carolyn Harris.Jun 28th, 2011
LAKE WALES – The Lake Wales High School Chorus will host “Summer Music Madness,” a two-week program in early August that will provide a wide range of musical experiences and performance opportunities.Jun 27th, 2011
LAKE WALES – The Lake Wales High School Basketball Team has been invited to play in the 39th annual State Farm City of Palms Classic. The tournament is scheduled for Dec. 16-21 in Fort Myers.Jun 22nd, 2011
LAKE WALES – Bok Academy will host Polk State College’s highly successful Kids at College summer program for 10 days in July.Jun 21st, 2011
LAKE WALES – Five students working with Janie Howard Wilson Elementary resource teacher Tricia Nettleton set lofty goals this year – they made big gains in math and reading, while keeping positive attitudes, so Nettleton would take them to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.Jun 21st, 2011
LAKE WALES – With one set of triplets and seven sets of twins on campus, the 2010-2011 school year was full of fun challenges for students and staff members at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary.Jun 21st, 2011
LAKE WALES – Ten students at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary earned the Minerva Achievement Award from the Lakeland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for their high achievement at school and great citizenship in the community.Jun 21st, 2011
LAKE WALES – A Bok Academy donor will match up to $7,500 in contributions to the middle school’s new football program, which will provide the necessary $15,000 for the first year of competition.“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 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!
