News Release

Hillcrest Hawks harvest Kinder-Garden

Mar 8th, 2012

LAKE WALES –Students at Hillcrest Elementary proudly display a bumper crop of Vidalia onions that they recently harvested from the school Kinder-Garden.

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JHWilson students all smiles about Dental Health

Mar 7th, 2012

LAKE WALES – Second grade students at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary were all smiles recently when dental assistant Stephanie Hubbard came to visit.

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Kindergarten celebrates Dr. Seuss birthday

Mar 7th, 2012

LAKE WALES – Would you eat them in a tree? Would you eat them with a bee? Hillcrest Kindergarten students – including the three daring diners pictured here – decided they would eat Green Eggs and Ham!

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Bok math classes going digital

Mar 7th, 2012

LAKE WALES – Honors algebra students at Edward W. Bok Academy have made the leap across the “digital divide” since the release of Apple’s iBooks 2.

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Hillcrest, JHWilson perform at Lake Ashton benefit

Mar 7th, 2012

LAKE WALES – Musicians from Hillcrest and Janie Howard Wilson elementaries will be featured at the Friday, March 23 musical benefit concert hosted by the Lake Ashton RV Community.

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Bok hosts special 8th grade parent meeting

Mar 6th, 2012

LAKE WALES – Bok Academy students (shown in November 2011 file photo) explore many academic ideas and choices in their classrooms, and now Bok wants to help 8th Grade parents with the choices they will face as they help students plan for high school and college.

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Dancers prep for upcoming festivals

Mar 6th, 2012

LAKE WALES – Bok Academy dancers (shown in 2011 file photos) are practicing for several upcoming dance festivals, including the Fifth Annual All County Dance Gala at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at Davenport School of the Arts.

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Babson Park celebrates #4 ranking

Mar 1st, 2012

BABSON PARK – Fifth graders at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary celebrate their school’s #4 ranking among all Polk County elementary schools.

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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!