Jul 29th, 2010
LAKE WALES – The Polk County Health Department is teaming up with the Lake Wales Charter Schools and several other partners to provide free back-to-school shots and physicals at “Back To School 2010.”
The event is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 31 at Lake Wales Family YMCA, 1001 Burns Ave.
The Health Department will provide free immunizations and physicals on a first-come, first-served basis. A parent or guardian must accompany the child, and should bring the child’s current immunization record (or blue card).
“We hope to serve children who will be starting kindergarten, as well as students entering seventh grade who need the TdaP booster,” said Paula Alford, the school nurse for the Lake Wales Charter Schools. “This is a great opportunity for families to avoid the rush in August.”
Refreshments will be available, including hotdogs and drinks. Polk Health Plan representatives will be on hand to register individuals for coverage.
The event is open to any family in the greater Lake Wales area or eastern Polk County.
LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary students cashed in their Star Bucks – earned in the school’s Positive Behavior Support program – to take part in a Crafty Celebration last week (Jan. 27) that one student described as the “best celebration ever!”
LAKE WALES – Six members of the 2011 Lake Wales Highlanders football team made college commitments today (Feb. 1) as part of National Signing Day.
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.
