May 10th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Bok Academy will host a special Parent Technology Night beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17. Bok parents may attend as many as five 20-minute sessions to learn about Nook e-readers; the school’s Overdrive online library; educational websites and apps; social networking; and Facebook 101.
May 10th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Jasmine Garcia (left) and Destini Henry, both students at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary, admire paper beads they created from recycled magazines during the STEM Program for Lake Wales-area girls on Saturday (May 5).May 2nd, 2012
LAKE WALES – Jennifer Simpson, a fourth grade teacher at Hillcrest Elementary, was named the 2012 Teacher of the Year by the Polk Association of Charter Schools during a banquet Tuesday (May 1) in Lakeland.May 1st, 2012
LAKE WALES – Student vocalists of all ages will sing together this weekend in a show that promises to have a very sweet ending! Chorus groups from Lake Wales High, Bok Academy, and Hillcrest Elementary will combine their talents for a spectacular – and sweet – night of singing and dancing with their presentation of “It’s On!”May 1st, 2012
LAKE WALES – Bok Academy will host a special orientation for all incoming sixth graders and parents from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday (May 8).Apr 27th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Polk Avenue Elementary honored student Blake Appleton with its “Leader of Courage” award Friday (April 27) during a school-wide Friday Forum.Apr 27th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Teacher Daisy Lopez’s first grade students are learning responsibility and creativity every time they use a new digital camera funded through an online philanthropy program called DonorsChoose.org.Apr 26th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High cross country and track athlete Tyler Nobles accepted a scholarship with Webber International University during a ceremony Thursday (April 26) at the school.Apr 25th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Bok Academy students are spending three days (April 25-27) in teacher-led workshops that combine creativity with learning. The 20 workshops cover a wide range of topics from “Outdoor Adventures” combining kayaking with science exploration; to “Pop Culture” exploring cultural icons using music, tv and movies; to “Mad Scientist” experiments.Apr 24th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Students, staff and volunteers pose for a group photo at Lake Kissimmee State Park recently (April 12) during a community-wide picnic for special needs students from Lake Wales.“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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BUS DRIVERS: If you have a CDL/PS license, come see us! We are still hiring school bus drivers (full time with benefits). Apply in person at 151 E. Central Ave., Lake Wales.
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ANNUAL REPORT: The 2011 Annual Report is now available on line. Read about the accomplishments of the Lake Wales Charter Schools in our latest publication.
ESE PARENT SURVEY: If you have a student with an individual education plan (IEP), you can complete the Florida Dept. of Ed. survey online or by visiting your child’s school. All information is confidential. (If you participate online, choose the “Lake Wales Charter” option listed at the end of the District pull-down menu.)
