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Hillcrest Elementary School of the Arts teacher Jennifer Simpson was honored at an awards ceremony Tuesday at the Magnolia Building in Lakeland.
Simpson was named the Polk County Association of Charter Schools Teacher of the Year on Tuesday.
Check out the latest art blogs!
Hillcrest Elementary is proud to inform parents of the current activities we are creating in the Hillcrest art room.
Hillcrest Elementary was honored to have a teacher like Connie Christoph as an art teacher for many years. The art room was dedicated in her memory. Thank you, Mrs. Christoph, for the wonderful times learning to be creative!
Hillcrest Elementary's Kindergarten took a trip to the Florida Aquarium.
From our Superintendent, Mr. Jesse L. Jackson:
The LWCS system is hosting a Lake Wales City Commissioner/Mayor Candidates Forum for our staff and parents on Monday, March 28 from 6-8 pm at the LWHS auditorium. The issues we will address with these candidates are: what they feel needs to be improved with education and how they see the City partnering with us to make these improvements; how they see their role in the community; what are their plans to improve unemployment for the citizens of Lake Wales and what the plans are to provide summer opportunities for children so they have a safe and productive summer.
We feel that this is a perfect opportunity to address your concerns to the candidates and be an informed voter.
The OnCourse link can be found under "For Parents" and is now fixed, we apologize for the inconvenience.
Hillcrest has partnered with Apple Computer to add innovative classroom technology, as part of the “Apples in Education” program. Students and teachers are using iPads and iPod touch devices to improve learning in every subject area.






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