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Hillcrest Hawks soar in Snow White production

Sep 30th, 2011

LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Hawks past and present played important roles in last weekend’s Lake Wales Little Theater production of A Tale of Snow White.

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PrePay option lets parents monitor student lunches

Sep 30th, 2011

LAKE WALES – A new technology available in the Lake Wales Charter Schools lets parents prepay for school meals, and track what their children are buying in the cafeteria.

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Seniors hit the computers at College Application event

Sep 30th, 2011

LAKE WALES – Some Lake Wales High students used laptops, some used desktop computers, and some even used iPads, but they all took advantage of the adults who volunteered to help them Thursday (Sept. 29) evening as they tackled the complicated college application process.

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Bok plans Uniform Sales event

Sep 29th, 2011

LAKE WALES – Bok Academy will host a special on-campus Uniform Sales event on Thursday, Oct. 13 for parents and students. Representatives from the school’s official uniform vendor will be on the Bok campus from 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 to assist Bok families with sizes, orders and purchases.

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Hillcrest scientists explore ‘gross’ aspects of human life

Sep 29th, 2011

LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary scientists explored the ickier aspects of human life last week (Sept. 22) when they invited their parents to a “Human Gross Out” Science Family Night.

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JHWilson surprises teachers with iPads

Sep 22nd, 2011

LAKE WALES – Santa made an early stop at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary on Monday (Sept. 19), delivering enough iPads for every teacher at the school.

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Lake Wales High plans College Application event

Sep 22nd, 2011

LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High School is hosting a special event for every parent or high school Senior who ever wondered “How am I going to wade through all these college applications?”

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Hillcrest introduces HC Hawk application

Sep 21st, 2011

LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary third grader Ethan Winfree shows off an iPad with the new HC Hawk application, which includes a school calendar, a student art gallery, a faculty/staff directory, and a school information tab.

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JH Wilson teachers record PIE commercial

Sep 21st, 2011

LAKE WALES – Lights, camera, action! The third grade team at Janie Howard Wilson gathered around a table recently to record a special pie commercial.

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3 LWHS grads earn national certification

Sep 21st, 2011

LAKE WALES – Three 2011 graduates of Lake Wales High School have earned national Child Development Associate (CDA) certification for early childhood educators.

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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 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!