Feb 15th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary third grader Kelsie Lombard reads with her partner Naeomi Rosado, a student from Lake Wales High. The girls are part of a bi-weekly program that pairs members of the LWHS girls’ reading class with first, second and third grade students.
“Our elementary students are so excited to work with high school students, and look to them as role models,” said April Barnhardt, JHW teacher on special assignment. The high school students help their partners become better readers and work on comprehension.
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary students Clint Lerch, Ethan Montero, Julianna Guzzetta, Erin Montero, Emily Hilligoss, Nicholas McDaniel and Nathaniel Johnston participated in the All County Elementary Music Showcase on May 8.
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary’s Show Choir – Encore – earned a Superior rating at the recent Music USA Festival in Orlando. The Show Choir was evaluated by a panel of three judges.
Janie Howard Wilson Elementary chorus and world drummers ended their musical year on a “high note” Tuesday (May 15) with an exciting performance of oldies, Top 40s, inspirational songs and African music for fellow students, faculty and parents.
