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General Information : info@lwcharterschools.com

Lake Wales Charter Schools
151 East Central Ave.
Lake Wales, FL 33853

Telephone: 863.679.6560
Fax: 863.679.6565

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Central Office * 151 Central Ave. East, Lake Wales FL 33853

Paula Alford School Health – 863-679-6560 x222 palford@lwcharterschools.com

Brian Fisher Chief Financial Officer - 863-679-6560 x223 bfisher@lwcharterschools.com

Julie Hood Payroll/Finance - 863-679-6560 x230 jhood@lwcharterschools.com

Jesse Jackson Superintendent - 863-679-6560 x226 jjackson@lwcharterschools.com

Frances McMichael Community Outreach - 863-679-6560 x227 fmcmichael@lwcharterschools.com

Sue Medders Administration - 863-679-6560 x226 smedders@lwcharterschools.com

Jim Perry Transportation - 863-679-6560 x224 jperry@lwcharterschools.com

Iris Rodriguez Reception/Finance - 863-679-6560 x221 inrodriguez@lwcharterschools.com

Becky Steverson Exceptional Student Education - 863-679-6560 x232 rebecca.steverson@lwcharterschools.com

Joanne Thornton Human Resources - 863-679-6560 x228 jthornton@lwcharterschools.com

Gary Loar Accountability 863-678-4222 gary.loar@lwcharterschools.com


Lake Wales High School * One Highlander Way, Lake Wales FL 33853

Clark Berry Principal - 863-678-4222 clark.berry@lwcharterschools.com

Eugene Kendrick Assistant Principal - 863-678-4222 eugene.kendrick@lwcharterschools.com

Chris Reams Assistant Principal - 863-678-4222 chris.reams@lwcharterschools.com

Daniele Shick Assistant Principal - 863-678-4222 daniele.shick@lwcharterschools.com


Edward W. Bok Academy * 13901 Hwy. 27 South, Lake Wales FL 33859

Donna Dunson Principal -  863-638-1010 donna.dunson@lwcharterschools.com

Anuj Saran Educational Operations - 863-638-1010 anuj.saran@lwcharterschools.com


Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary School * 815 N. Scenic Highway, Babson Park FL 33827

Ken Henson Principal - 863-678-4664 kenneth.henson@lwcharterschools.com

Elizabeth Tyler Assistant Principal - 863-678-4664 elizabeth.tyler@lwcharterschools.com


Hillcrest Elementary School * 1051 State Road 60, Lake Wales FL 33853

Damien Moses Principal -  863-678-4216 damien.moses@lwcharterschools.com

Debbie Hunt Assistant Principal - 863-678-4216 debbie.hunt@lwcharterschools.com


Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School * 306 Florida Ave., Lake Wales FL 33853

Beverly Lynne Principal - 863-678-4211 beverly.lynne@lwcharterschools.com

Steven WhitakerAssistant Principal - 863-678-4211 steven.whitaker@lwcharterschools.com


Polk Avenue Elementary School *110 East Polk Ave.,  Lake Wales FL 33853

Gail Quam Principal - 863-678-4244 gail.quam@lwcharterschools.com

Metta O’Bryant Assistant Principal - 863-678-4244 metta.obryant@lwcharterschools.com

What our parents say...

“My children’s school provides a great atmosphere for learning. The parent involvement and dedication of volunteers accelerate student success, the devotion of the faculty and administration is unparalleled, and the teachers are not only committed to the highest standards of education but genuinely care about the students they teach! I am so thankful to have such an amazing place in which to entrust my children’s education.” – Angel Bowen

Latest LWCS News

  • 08 Sep 2010

    JH Wilson students start school with Splash Day

    LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary students earned the right to take part in Splash Day on Sept. 3 as part of the school’s new Positive Behavior Support program. More than 500 students earned tickets to the first monthly celebration, which included a Splash Zone provided by Lake Wales Firefighters.

  • 08 Sep 2010

    Bikes help motivate young readers at Polk Avenue

    LAKE WALES – Learning to read is tough, especially when you are only 5 years old. To help her new kindergarten students get excited, Polk Avenue Elementary teacher Amy Alvarado provided a little motivation – two new bikes.

  • 31 Aug 2010

    LWHS seniors, Weikert Ford sponsor test drive event

    LAKE WALES – The Lake Wales High Senior Class and Weikert Ford invite local drivers to “Drive One 4 Ur School.” The test drive event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25.