News Release

Teachers awarded $6,100 in grants

May 25th, 2012

LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary teachers are all smiles after earning $6,100 in grants from the Lake Ashton community.

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Teacher to grade national AP exams

May 24th, 2012

LAKE WALES – For the second year in a row, Lake Wales High teacher Jenny Medlock has been invited to help evaluate Advanced Placement exams in English Literature.

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Football player signs

May 23rd, 2012

LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High football player Brandon Velez signed a letter of intent to play football for Edward Waters College in Jacksonville.

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Groups combine for spring singing

May 23rd, 2012

LAKE WALES – Chorus groups from Lake Wales High, Bok Academy and Hillcrest Elementary combined their voices earlier this month (May 4-5) to present the spring show “It’s On!” in the LWHS auditorium. Music included audience favorites and inspirational selections.

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Little Highlander Academy opens summer program

May 22nd, 2012

LAKE WALES – Little Highlander Academy graduate Meleah Lewis (front) celebrates her new status with Jeff Hardy and Abby Thompson, two soon-to-be graduates of Lake Wales High School.

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Readers love the ladybug

May 21st, 2012

LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary first graders Nayely Contreras (left) and Christopher Burnside finish an art project after reading “The Grouchy Ladybug” in teacher Daisy Lopez’s classroom.

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Interact chooses new officers

May 21st, 2012

LAKE WALES – The new Lake Wales High School Interact Club officers take a few minutes to pose for a picture after being elected for the 2012-2013 school year.

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Athletes dig in for Field Day

May 21st, 2012

Janie Howard Wilson Elementary fifth graders dig in during the Tug Of War event at the school’s annual Field Day on Friday (May 18).

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Business partners get progress report

May 18th, 2012

LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary business partners were treated to a “construction” themed breakfast Friday (May 18) with student-hosts dressed in hard hats and safety vests.

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Musicians perform in County Showcase

May 17th, 2012

LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary students Clint Lerch, Ethan Montero, Julianna Guzzetta, Erin Montero, Emily Hilligoss, Nicholas McDaniel and Nathaniel Johnston participated in the All County Elementary Music Showcase on May 8.

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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! 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.