JHWilson students amazed by pianist
Jan 30th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary fifth grade students were mesmerized by concert pianist Thomas Pandolfi (pictured, center), who performed today (Jan. 30) at the Lake Wales Arts Center.News Release
7 players to commit on Nat’l Signing Day
Jan 30th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Seven members of the 2011 Lake Wales Highlanders football team are expected to make college commitments on Wednesday (Feb. 1), which is National Signing Day.Bok plans Feb. 7 FCAT parent night
Jan 30th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Bok Academy will host a special FCAT Parent Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the school Café.Bok Academy hosts annual ‘Bok @ the Moon’
Jan 27th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Bok Academy will host the Third Annual Bok @ the Moon event from 4:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Bok @ the Moon is an outdoor event designed to take advantage of the school’s location on the shores of Crooked Lake.Hillcrest first graders flip over pancakes
Jan 26th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Students in Daisy Lopez’s first grade class at Hillcrest Elementary are flipping for pancakes after reading the book “Pancakes, Pancakes.” Students learned how wheat becomes flour, and also learned about measurements used in recipes, before enjoying some pancakes and topping provided by parents.Student wins $500 Martin Luther King Jr. prize
Jan 19th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Destiney Bonet, a third grade student at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary, earned a $500 savings bond and second place in the 11th Annual Essay Challenge to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.JH Wilson student wins Kiwanis award
Jan 19th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Aida Flores, a fifth grade student at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary, was honored recently as a Kiwanis Terrific Kid.Academic Team tops other schools
Jan 12th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High School’s Academic Team swept the competition last month (Dec. 13) when students traveled to Frostproof for a six-team competition.Archery Club shares fun with parents
Jan 12th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Nancy Leatherland, one of Hillcrest Elementary’s certified archery instructors, walks the line Saturday (Jan. 7) as parents and grandparents learn the basics.Students take field in NFL Punt, Pass & Kick
Jan 12th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary students Takira Taylor and her brother Jacaree Taylor advanced to the “team championship” of the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition Dec. 17 during the Bucs vs. Dallas game in Tampa.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
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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.
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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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