Online Resources

Florida Educational Sites

Florida Department of Education: Florida Information Resources Network (FIRN) (“links all of Florida’s public education entities to computing resources which serve public education” FIRN is home to the Florida Department of Education.)

U.S. Educational Sites

Library of Congress (This site provides a lot of information dealing with United States history, culture and politics.)
National Institute For Literacy (NIFL) (federal program to promote literacy)
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Early Childhood Development and Education
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Nutrional Explorations

Florida Government Sites

Florida Governor’s Office (Governor and executive officers are featured on this official Florida government web site.)
Florida Legislature (“the Official Guide to the State of Florida Legislature”)
MyPolkCounty.com (“Polk County’s new gateway for on-line local government services and information.”)
U.S. House of Representatives, 12th Congressional District of Florida
U.S. Senate, Florida Senator


U.S. Government Sites

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
The White House (official site of the office of Chief Executive of the United States government)

Polk County Sites

Polk County Board of County Commissioners (This is official web site of the government of Polk County, Florida.)
Polk County Sheriff’s Office (This is official site of Polk County Sheriff’s Department.)
Polk Partners (This not-for-profit web site is a joint venture between all Polk County cities, chambers, educational institutions, economic development initiatives, governments, media, tourist attractions, and workforce programs.)

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

  • 03 Feb 2012

    JHWilson students craft great celebration

    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!”

  • 01 Feb 2012

    6 players commit on Nat’l Signing Day

    LAKE WALES – Six members of the 2011 Lake Wales Highlanders football team made college commitments today (Feb. 1) as part of National Signing Day.

  • 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.