Superintendent Letter, School Opening
CLICK HERE to download a letter from the LWCS Superintendent Letter, Dr. Jesse Jackson.
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
Lake Wales High School:
Danny Gill, Trustee Representative / Chair
Phone: 863-679-6560 ext 226
Email: dannygill@marionnelson.com
David Fisher, Trustee Representative
Phone: 863-679-6560 ext 226
Email: dfisher@petersonmyers.com
Edward W. Bok Academy N & S:
Howard Kay, Trustee Representative
Phone: 863-679-6560 ext 226
Email: howard.kay1635@gmail.com
Paul Gerrard, Trustee Representative
Phone: 863-679-6560 ext 226
Email: pgerrard@lcenterstatebank.com
Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary:
Sandra Mercer, Trustee Representative
Phone: 863-679-6560, ext 226
Email: Sandra.mercer@lwcharterschools.com
Howard Kay, Trustee Representative
Phone: 863-679-6560 ext 226
Email: howard.kay1635@gmail.com
Hillcrest Elementary:
Becky Gaston, Trustee Representative
Phone: 863-679-6560 ext 226
Email: becky.gaston@yahoo.com
Janie Howard Wilson Elementary:
Dr. Andy Oguntola, Trustee Representative, Vice Chair
Phone: 863-679-6560 ext 226
Email: aoguntola@polk.edu
Polk Avenue Elementary:
Dr. Greg Hall, Trustee Representative
Phone: 863-679-6560 ext 226
Email: greg.hall@warner.com
General Counsel:
Robin Gibson
News & Announcements
LWHS McCance Academic Coaching Program
Meet with an Academic Coach for help with your coursework, preparing for a test, or essay revision for college/scholarship applications!
Links to join the Academic Coaching Zoom Sessions available in the Resource folder of your math class.
LWCS Transportation Contact Information:
Phone: 863-215-8524
Email: transportation@lwcharterschools.com
Please visit https://www.lwcharterschools.
Thanks for taking this survey; it will certainly help us shape our plan as we move forward. These are both the parent and student survey results.
LWHS Parent Survey regarding re-opening for 20-21:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-Z5S7YGCG7/
LWHS Student Opening Covid-19 2020-2021: https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-RFH3MGCG7/
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
