LWCS McKinney-Vento Program

05/06/2026

We are so grateful to the HighPoint Church Youth Group for choosing to give back during their youth retreat! Through their service project, they donated over 40 laundry baskets filled with laundry soap, towels, and other essentials to support our LWCS McKinney-Vento Program. This act of kindness provides meaningful support for our students and families! Thank you for making a difference!

03/05/2026

08/28/2025

A big thank you to the Lake Wales Police Department for donating car seats to our McKinney-Vento Program! With this support, families in need can make sure their children get to school safely each day!

08/28/2025

Every child deserves stability and support at school. The McKinney-Vento Act is a law that helps students and families facing homelessness stay connected and succeed. 👩🏾‍🎓🧑🏼‍🎓 Watch this short video to learn more. If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, or you would like to find out ways you can support the students within this program, please reach out to the LWCS McKinney-Vento Program at [email protected].

What is the McKinney-Vento Act and why does it matter to students and families experiencing homelessness? Overcoming homelessness is possible through educati...

03/04/2025

We cannot say THANK YOU enough!!! Community partner kidsPACK stepped up in a HUGE way to support our students and families!

02/13/2025

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02/11/2025

💖HUGE Shout Out to our community, students, and staff!! You guys showed up for our kiddos and we are SO appreciative! All of the students who needed Valentine's received them!! Thank You for Sharing the LOVE 💖

02/05/2025

💝The MVP Team is collecting Valentine's Day exchange card donations for our K-5 students. Let us know if you can help!💝

01/29/2025

Yesterday was a great day on the ridge! Webber International University and Warner University sent their admissions staff to speak with some of our 12th-grade students and assist them with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We appreciate their willingness to assist our students and tell them about the programs they offer!

01/17/2025

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization that works to impact the lives of girls and women. Today the AAUW-Lake Wales branch donated clothes to assist our most needy students. We are so appreciative of their thoughtfulness.

01/16/2025

We are so thankful for our community partners!! This past weekend some of our students were able to receive dental care from Forni Dental. They also provided dental hygiene items for each student to take home! We cannot thank their team enough for the care they provided our students!! Shout out also to our amazing MVP staff who spent their day assisting our students and families!