Important Information

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• FOOD SERVICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: The LWCS System has released a Request For Proposals for the 2012-2013 School Food Service Program. Copies also are available at the LWCS Central Office and all LWCS school offices. Deadline to return proposals is 2pm Friday, May 25.  For more information, please see the RFP.

• UNIFORM DRESS CODE: Plan now for a smooth school year in 2012-2013. Each school has slightly different guidelines — and colors — for its school uniform.

• NEW CALENDAR: Start planning now! The first day of school next year is Monday, Aug. 20. For a copy of the 2012-2013 calendar, including school holidays and Early Release Days, click here .

• ESE PARENT SURVEY: If you have a student with an individual education plan (IEP), you can complete the Florida Dept. of Ed. survey online or by visiting your child’s school. All information is confidential. (If you participate online, choose the “Lake Wales Charter” option listed at the end of the District pull-down menu.)

• ANNUAL REPORT: The 2011 Annual Report is now available on line. Read about the accomplishments of the Lake Wales Charter Schools in our latest publication.

• SCHOOL MENU: For the May school menu, click here.  Learn more about the PrePay plan for school breakfast and lunch.

• 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.

A message from our Superintendent of Schools

Friday I had the great fortune of spending a few moments with a group of students at a local restaurant. The group featured several Hillcrest Elementary boys who were accompanied by their Lake Wales High School mentors. - Read more
- Jesse L. Jackson