
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS!
Florida Gulf Coast University-November 7Southeastern University-November 29
University of Florida-December 6
University of South Florida-January 23
Bethune Cookman University-February 15
University of North Florida-March 1
Florida Polytechnic University-March 21
Eckerd College-April 4

Winfree named Polk County Association of Charter Schools' Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jaime Winfree on being named the Polk County Association of Charter Schools’ Teacher of the Year! We are so lucky to have her on the Ridge!

Highlander Band Information
For information about joining the band, please email Mr. Santmyer at santmyer@lwcharterschools.comYou can also find information on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/lwhshighlanderband

Check out the LWHS Instagram and Facebook !
Be sure to follow the LWHS Instagram account: @lwhshighlanders and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LWHSHighlanders/ for updates of what is happening on the Ridge!

ACT & SAT Testing
Check out upcoming test dates and register using the links below!www.actstudent.org
www.sat.org

LWHS Football Sporting Clay Fundraiser
Mark your calendars to come out and support!

Jacket Information
Lake Wales High School Mission
Creating a vibrant, internationally-minded community where students are encouraged to seek a life of inquiry, reflection, and merit
Our Partners
Lake Wales Charter Schools Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees for Lake Wales Charter Schools, Inc. has the responsibility for setting policy, providing direction, and handling the business side of the enterprise.
In addition, each year, one or more Trustee is designated as the parent/community contact for a specific school.
Board of Trustees
Seat 1 – Epifania Martinez
Seat 2 – Eugene Fultz
Seat 3 – Christina Updike
Seat 4 – Danny Gill, Vice Chair
Seat 5 – Cheryl Garnett
Seat 6 – Jimmy Nelson
Seat 7 – Keith Wadsworth, Chair
Seat 8 – Dr. Terry Fasel
General Counsel – Robin Gibson
Lake Wales High School Board of Trustee Representatives
Dr. Terry Fasel, Trustee Representative
Phone: 863-679-6560, ext 226
email: terry.fasel@warner.edu
Dr. Terry Fasel
Terry Fasel grew up in Hobart, Indiana and completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees at Ball State University (Muncie, Indiana) in speech and hearing therapy and special education. He completed the Doctorate in Education (EdD) from Argosy University in Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Fasel and his family (wife Dr. Linda Fasel, son Jeremy and daughter Sara Fasel Kane) moved to Lake Wales in 1984. He was a special education teacher and staffing specialist with the Polk County School Board. He also serves on the Our Children’s Academy board (chair 2010-11) and serves as president of The Florida Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and the Advisory Council of State Representatives of AACTE. He is currently the Director of Teacher Education at Warner University where he is also a Professor in the Teacher Education Department. He serves on the Polk Avenue Elementary SAC and served previously on the Hillcrest Elementary SAC. (Term expires June 30, 2017)
Eugene Fultz, Trustee Representative
Phone: 863-679-6560 ext 226
Email: efultz99@gmail.com
Eugene Fultz
Eugene Fultz is the City’s appointed representative on the LWCS Board of Trustees. He is a graduate of Arkansas Baptist College with a BA in Social Studies and Elementary Education. He is a certified teacher and has taught Intensive Reading, Language Arts, History and Science. He is a Vietnam Veteran who served two tours aboard aircraft carriers in the Navy. First Sargent Fultz retired honorably from the Army National Guard after twenty years of military service. He is a Licensed and Ordained Minister who focuses on issues such as drugs, gangs, violence and teen pregnancy. Eugene and his wife are CEO and CFO of Greater Grace Ministries of Florida, Inc. who serves hot meals to the less fortunate in Lake Wales, Haines City and Ft. Meade. He has many affiliations within Lake Wales and throughout Polk County. His never quit attitude resonates and he continues to go above and beyond for the betterment of the City of Lake Wales. (Term expires June 30, 2017)
News & Announcements

Check out our Highlanders, 2017 Silver Garland Awards winners and runners-up!
Check out the feature article the Lakeland Ledger.

On this Ridge…We are Your Brother’s Keeper
Check out the feature article Lost in America in the Bleacher Report.

“Big Buck for Big Gains” -The Lake Wales News
Check out the feature article of the 2016 McCance Design Challenge in the Lake Wales News.

“Different rules produce better results at Lake Wales High School” -Ledger
Check out the front page feature of Lake Wales High School in the Lakeland Ledger.

“Instructors Preparing to Teach K-12 Coding” -Ledger
Check out the great article by the Lakeland Ledger about an initiative by the Lake Wales Charter School System to incorporate coding at all age and grade levels!
Public Records
Pursuant to Florida Statute §119.12 (2) the contact information for The Lake Wales Charter School’s custodian of public records can be reached at:
publicrecords@lwcharterschools.com
863-679-6560
Primary Address where records are routinely created, sent, received, maintained and requested:
130 E. Central Avenue
Lake Wales, FL 33853