Archive for August, 2010

LWHS seniors, Weikert Ford sponsor test drive event

Aug 31st, 2010

LAKE WALES – The Lake Wales High Senior Class and Weikert Ford invite local drivers to “Drive One 4 Ur School.” The test drive event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25.

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Babson Park students, staff celebrate ‘sweet’ success

Aug 31st, 2010

BABSON PARK – Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary Principal Ken Henson (left) and Assistant Principal Elizabeth Tyler (right) served as human “sundaes” recently so students and staff could celebrate the school’s “sweet success.”

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Haines City football game moves to Legion Field on Friday

Aug 30th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Friday night’s Lake Wales – Haines City football game has been relocated to Lake Wales High’s Legion Field. Haines City High’s stadium has new turf, which isn’t ready to safely accommodate high school athletes and four quarters of football. The grass needs more time to grow.

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Schools plan Open Houses

Aug 27th, 2010

LAKE WALES – Schools in the Lake Wales Charter Schools system already are planning Open Houses for parents, families and friends as the new 2010 school year gets started.

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Student Accident Insurance

Aug 26th, 2010

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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JHWilson reading ‘bear buddies’ help students study

Aug 26th, 2010

LAKE WALES – When school started this week, one Janie Howard Wilson Elementary teacher could “bear-ly” contain the excitement in her classroom – but she didn’t mind.

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Moose Riders deliver supplies to Polk Avenue

Aug 20th, 2010

LAKE WALES – It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s the Lake Wales Moose Riders, making their second annual drop-off of school supplies for teachers and students at Polk Avenue Elementary.

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JHWilson staff learns, laughs during science ‘test’

Aug 19th, 2010

LAKE WALES – When science teacher Nicole McClain started sharing a lesson from her “summer camp” experience, her fellow staff members at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary listened closely. After all, McClain had just returned from a prestigious stay at the 2010 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, N.J.

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Highlanders ready for scrimmage, Highlander Classic

Aug 19th, 2010

LAKE WALES – It’s finally football season! The Lake Wales Highlanders will debut the 2010 varsity football team Friday night (Aug. 20) during a free 7 p.m. inter-squad scrimmage at Legion Field.

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LWHS greets new 9th grade students

Aug 12th, 2010

LAKE WALES – A group of Lake Wales High student leaders (pictured) gave up part of their summer vacation Aug. 11 to meet with part of the new Freshman Class during a special luncheon hosted by the school.

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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!

  • 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.

  • CALENDAR: For a copy of the 2011-2012 student calendar, including school holidays and Early Release Days, click here.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Lake Wales Charter Schools, Inc. is an equal opportunity institution for education and employment.

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