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.
Polk Avenue Elementary will host two Open Houses, based on grade levels:
- 3rd-5th (intermediate grades) Open House from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31
- K-2nd (primary grades) Open House from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2
Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary will host three age-specific Parent Workshops. “A Parent Workshop is an opportunity for parents to receive information about class and school expectations, homework procedures and more,” said Principal Ken Henson.
- 4th-5th grade Parent Workshop at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2
- 2nd-3rd grade Parent Workshop at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9
- K-1st grade Parent Workshop at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16
Hillcrest Elementary will host an Open House from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16.
Janie Howard Wilson Elementary will host an Open House from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21.
Lake Wales High will host an Open House from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28.
Bok Academy will host two Open Houses based on grade levels:
- 6th grade from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7
- 7th-8th grade from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14



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.

