Upcoming Events


LWHS Spring Football Game

7pm Friday, May 24 Legion Field, Lake Wales

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Holiday for Staff & Students

Monday, May 27

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LWHS Baccalaureate Service

6:30pm Wednesday, May 29 First Baptist Church

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LWHS Graduation

8:30am Saturday, June 1 Legion Field

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Last day of school

Wednesday, June 5 Last day for students, paraprofessionals

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Teachers’ last day

Thursday, June 6

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LWCS Board of Trustees

Monday, June 17 8:30a.m. (all-day Retreat, Work Session & Board Meeting) Location TBA

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Freshman Band Camp

7am-5pm July 29-Aug. 2 for 9th graders, Scottish Unit, Percussion & Color Guard (Upperclassmen encouraged to attend) Lake Wales High

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Sales Tax Holiday

Friday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 4 No sales tax on most school clothes, school supplies  

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LWHS Band Camp

7am-5pm Aug.5-16 All musicians, Scottish Unit, Guard, etc. Lake Wales High

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Student Orientation

Thursday, Aug. 15 All LWCS schools Please check times @ your school  

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First day of school

Monday, Aug. 19

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Student & Staff Holiday

Monday, Sept. 2

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Early Release Day

Wednesday, Sept. 11 2-hour early release @ all LWCS schools Staff training/development activities

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Student Holiday & Teacher Work Day

Monday, Sept. 16

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Interim Reports

Week of Sept. 17

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Early Release Day

Wednesday, Oct. 2 2-hour early release @ all LWCS schools Staff training & development

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Homecoming Parade

5pm Thursday, Oct. 10 Downtown Lake Wales

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LWHS Homecoming Game

Friday, Oct. 11 Winter Haven vs Lake Wales Legion Field

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FTE Student Count Week

Monday, Oct. 14-Friday, Oct. 18

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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

This section will be frequently updated with news and links to important items that have changed. Check back often so you don't miss anything important!

  • 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!