‘Holiday Spirit’ invades school parking lot
Dec 16th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Even the parking lots at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary looked different on Friday (Dec. 16) when faculty and staff members decided to back into parking spaces.News Release
JH Wilson musicians stir up holiday spirits
Dec 16th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson’s Silver Streak Chorus and World Drummers stirred up the Holiday Spirit by performing some Christmas Classic favorites on Thursday (Dec. 15).Bok ‘open enrollment’ for next year
Dec 16th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Open enrollment for Bok Academy begins Tuesday, Jan. 3 for the 2012-2013 school year. Open enrollment is for any new middle school (6-8) student who wants to attend Bok Academy. The open enrollment period is Jan. 3-Feb. 3.Mixing science, writing to make … hot chocolate!
Dec 16th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Students in Shelley Batson’s class found an intriguing collection of objects on their desks recently: Styrofoam cups with chocolate powder mix inside, small marshmallows, candy canes, and scoops of marshmallow cream.LWHS staff, students sing & share holiday joy
Dec 16th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Holiday carolers from Lake Wales High made a surprise visit to Grace Nursing Home on Thursday (Dec. 15) to deliver handmade wreaths and sing Christmas carols for the patients.Students love Horse Tales reading project
Dec 16th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Polk Avenue Elementary fourth graders are taking part in the Horse Tales Literacy Project, which promotes the joy of reading while improving comprehension skills.Students get blankets, books & love
Dec 15th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Local attorney Howard Kay presents first grader Hailey Gruber with a book Wednesday (Dec. 14) as part of a celebration of community spirit and partnership at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary.Bok hosts special Dance Master Class
Dec 15th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Dancer and choreographer Jerry Opdenaker leads a Master Class for classical dance students at Bok Academy recently (Dec. 9).Basketball game on TV Jan. 6
Dec 15th, 2011
LAKE WALES – Brighthouse Sports Network will televise the Lake Wales vs. Bartow high school basketball game on Friday, Jan. 6. Tipoff is set for 7:35 p.m. in Bartow. Although Brighthouse is not the cable provider for Lake Wales, most communities in Polk County will have access to the game.LWHS needs ‘recycled’ caps & gowns
Dec 15th, 2011
LAKE WALES – If your winter holidays include house cleaning, check your closets for any slightly used Lake Wales High School caps and gowns.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 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!
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