Football Golf Tourney set for May 18
Apr 25th, 2013
LAKE WALES – The 21st Annual Lake Wales Football Golf Tournament is set for Saturday, May 18 at Lake Wales Country Club.Latest LWCS News
Hillcrest scientists win school fair
Apr 25th, 2013
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary students may be able to explain why your popcorn doesn’t pop or you run faster in certain shoes.JHW Safety Patrols raise money
Apr 24th, 2013
LAKE WALES –Janie Howard Wilson Elementary’s safety patrols had fun at a car wash Saturday (April 20). The students were raising money to offset expenses for their end-of-the-year field trip.Polk Avenue project to benefit St. Jude’s
Apr 23rd, 2013
LAKE WALES – Polk Avenue Elementary fourth grade students are working on a “leadership project” now through mid-May with the proceeds benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.Irvis signs FAMU softball scholarship
Apr 23rd, 2013
LAKE WALES — Lake Wales High center fielder Tashayla Irvis signed a softball scholarship with Florida A&M University today (April 23) during a festive ceremony at the high school.Third graders smile after FCAT ends
Apr 18th, 2013
LAKE WALES – These third graders are all smiles Thursday morning (April 18) after finishing the fourth and final day of their FCAT – Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.LWHS ‘stars’ tour local schools
Apr 12th, 2013
LAKE WALES – Some “celebrities” from Lake Wales High School made the rounds of local schools Friday (April 12) supporting rallies to encourage elementary and middle school students to strive for excellence.Green Team tours recycling plant
Apr 9th, 2013
LAKELAND – The Green Team from Janie Howard Wilson Elementary toured Republic Services in Lakeland recently, and learned how materials like paper are sorted, bailed and recycled.Special Olympians win at track meet
Apr 9th, 2013
LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High’s Special Olympics team joined other Polk County athletes at the regional games in Tampa on March 23.Polk Avenue scientists think like animals
Apr 9th, 2013
LAKE WALES – Polk Avenue Elementary third grade students spent some time recently experiencing “animal adaptations” as part of their work in the school’s science lab.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
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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.
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!
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