Jan 16th, 2013
LAKE WALES – The Janie Howard Wilson Elementary Green Team traveled to the “happiest place on earth” in December to learn about energy.
A Progress Energy grant paid for the magical behind-the-scenes learning experience at Walt Disney World, and Viking Recycling of Lake Wales sponsored the other travel expenses for students.
JHW Green Team students focus on science, ecology, and help coordinate school recycling efforts under the direction of science teacher Molly Garrett.
“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
13 Jun 2013
JHW scientists have winning projects
LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary students may be able to prove which athletic shoes provide the greatest spring, or which softball bats deliver the longest drives.
10 Jun 2013
JHW partnership award goes to The Story Companies
LAKE WALES – Vic Story (left) and Kyle Story accept the “Leading by Example Business Partnership Award” from Janie Howard Wilson Elementary’s Assistant Principal Steven Whitaker on Wednesday (June 5).
07 Jun 2013
Hillcrest dedicates Grandmaster’s Garden
LAKE WALES –– Members of the Fowler family pose for a photo in the new Grandmaster’s Garden at Hillcrest Elementary following a May 31 dedication ceremony in memory of teacher and chess coach Jeffrey Fowler, who died in March.
