Aug 29th, 2011
BABSON PARK – Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary was prepared for first-day separation anxiety last week (Aug. 22) and quickly dealt with tears and clinginess in the Kindergarten corridor – among the adults!
Aug 26th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Edward W. Bok Academy kicks off its first-ever football season Sept. 6 with a pre-season game against the Polk City Jaguars. The Bok Academy Knights will play three pre-season warm-up games before four regular season games in the Heartland Conference. The only home game this year will be Tuesday, Oct. 18.Aug 25th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Latricia Roberson and her daughters pose with Janie Howard Wilson Elementary Principal Beverly Lynne (right) during orientation last week (Aug. 18). Roberson’s family won a $100 WalMart gift card during the orientation. Every family who turned in school lunch forms was eligible for a chance to win.Aug 25th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Robin Hood and his merry men were nowhere in sight, but 12 teachers from around Florida flocked to Hillcrest Elementary for a Basic Archery Instructors clinic last weekend (Aug. 20).Aug 23rd, 2011
LAKE WALES – The Lake Wales Charter Schools need more school bus drivers to help with the system’s growing transportation network.Aug 19th, 2011
LAKE WALES –Lake Wales High School golfers have “hit” upon a delicious way to raise money to support the team. Business partner Norby’s Steak & Seafood is sponsoring a $10 take-out special from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7. The pick-up orders will be available at the LWHS cafeteria (not the restaurant).Aug 16th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Some Lake Wales High students spent 10 days this summer working on test preparation strategies to give them a “jump start” on the new school year.Aug 16th, 2011
LAKE WALES – All four elementary schools in the Lake Wales Charter Schools system have earned the prestigious Five Star School Award from the Florida Department of Education.Aug 16th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Are you ready for some football? Lake Wales High School football officially starts Thursday (Aug. 18) with the free Orange and Black Game. The Highlanders will kick off at 7 p.m. at Legion Field.Aug 9th, 2011
LAKE WALES – April Barnhardt (far left) and Charlotte Weis (second from right), fifth grade teachers at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary, took a step back in time this summer as part of a Teaching American History grant.“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.
