A message from our Superintendent of Schools
I’ve asked new Lake Wales High School Principal Donna Dunson to share her thoughts on the opportunities and challenges facing her staff and students in the coming months as they work together to transform LWHS into a world-class school.
- Jesse L. Jackson
Read more from the Superintendent
Upcoming Events
Bok Academy open enrollment
Tuesday, Jan. 3 – Friday, Feb. 3
Applications for 2012-2013
2012-2013 Bok Application
LWCS Open Enrollment
Tuesday, Jan. 17-Friday, Feb. 3
Open Enrollment for 2012-2013
Elementary schools & Lake Wales High
Report Cards
Week of Thursday, Feb. 2
Bok @ the Moon
4:30-8pm Saturday, Feb. 4
Free at Bok Academy
Music, bonfire, displays, games (food for sale)
Bring chairs, blankets to sit on
Bok’s FCAT Parent Night
7pm Tuesday, Feb. 7
Cafe at Bok Academy
TIP 2 Training
4-5:30pm Thursday, Feb. 16
More on Diversity in Classrooms
Lake Wales High
Student & Staff Holiday
Monday, Feb. 20
Board Meeting Updates
The Board of Trustees is a group of unpaid volunteers who meet monthly to chart the direction of the Lake Wales Charter Schools. Meetings are open to the public.
The next Board of Trustees Work Session will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, followed by the regular Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. (or immediately following the work session). This meeting will be held at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary in the cafeteria. For more information, contact Frances McMichael at 863-679-6560 x227.
The Finance Committee meets on the Thursday preceding each Board meeting. The next Finance Committee meeting will be 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at the LWCS Central Office (130 E. Central Ave.). For more information, contact Brian Fisher at 863-679-6560 x223.
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!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Lake Wales Charter Schools, Inc. is an equal opportunity institution for education and employment.
OPEN ENROLLMENT: Any new middle school (6-8) student who wants to attend Bok Academy should apply between Jan. 3-Feb. 3. Applications are available at Bok’s front office or download here.
FEBRUARY MENU: For the latest 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.
BUS DRIVERS: If you have a CDL/PS license, come see us! We are still hiring school bus drivers (full time with benefits). Apply in person at 151 E. Central Ave., Lake Wales.
CALENDAR: For a copy of the 2011-2012 student calendar, including school holidays and Early Release Days, click here.
Each year, we purchase accident insurance to cover all Lake Wales Charter Schools students during the school day and at school-sponsored events. Learn more about this Student Insurance coverage.
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What our donors say...
“The time is right to maximize this opportunity by equipping the teachers and students with the latest and best technology. I’m optimistic that this gift will allow everyone — administrators, teachers and students — to realize their full potential.” – Anonymous donor, after giving $1 million to Lake Wales High School, March 2011
Latest LWCS News
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30 Jan 2012
JHWilson students amazed by pianist
LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary fifth grade students were mesmerized by concert pianist Thomas Pandolfi (pictured, center), who performed today (Jan. 30) at the Lake Wales Arts Center.
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30 Jan 2012
7 players to commit on Nat’l Signing Day
LAKE WALES – Seven members of the 2011 Lake Wales Highlanders football team are expected to make college commitments on Wednesday (Feb. 1), which is National Signing Day.
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30 Jan 2012
Bok plans Feb. 7 FCAT parent night
LAKE WALES – Bok Academy will host a special FCAT Parent Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the school Café.
