Jul 16th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Summer vacation is almost over for students in the Lake Wales Highlander Marching Band.
Practice begins Monday, Aug. 6 for the Scottish Unit, freshman and new band members, and students who hold leadership positions in the Lake Wales Highlander Band.
The Scottish Unit will practice 8:30 a.m.-noon, Monday, Aug. 6 through Thursday, Aug. 9. “Mini Camp” for freshmen, other new members and leadership will take place from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 6-9.
New band director Kenneth Evans will host a Leadership Briefing at noon Monday, Aug. 6.
The regular day-long Band Camp for all band students is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13 through Friday, Aug. 17 at the high school.
Students should come prepared for heat, with water in jugs or bottles, which can be re-filled with drinking water on-site. Students should wear comfortable shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes, and hats. (Students may not wear flip-flops or indecent/revealing clothing.) Students should bring sunscreen, sack lunches, and good attitudes.
Questions about Band Camp may be emailed to jenny.medlock@lwcharterschools.com or call the high school at 678-4222.
LAKE WALES – Reading consultant Dr. Richard Culyer poses with five students who were recognized Friday (May 17) at the Lake Wales Charter Schools’ Culyer Celebration.
LAKE WALES – LAKE WALES – Polk Avenue hosted its first-ever Hispanic Celebration earlier this month (May 3) with food, fashion and fun from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Guatemala.
LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary musical and visual arts students shared their talents Tuesday (May 14) in a year-end “Soaring in the Arts” performance and exhibition for their school community. Music teacher Micky Caban and art teacher Tiffany Weaver coordinated the event.
