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Mission Statement:
Lawton Chiles High School is building a tradition of excellence by providing the best learning environment where students are challenged to be active learners, leaders, achievers and contributors within a global community. 

Important Information

Office Hours - Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Visitation Information - Please click the link for important information regarding the visitation procedures.
ListServ - Please click the link to sign up for our CHS ListServ.

 

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Ticket sales for Little Shop of Horrors have begun! Don't miss this fun show that kicks off our 2026-2027 season. 

Tickets available at Teachtix website and the show is PG-13 content and runs about 2 hours. Join us! 

Principal’s Message

Chiles High School is one of the best high schools in the state of Florida and in the United States. Our school performs at the highest levels for AP, Dual Enrollment, Honors, Workforce Development, ACT, SAT, Florida Standard Assessment and EOC’s. At Chiles, we recruit highly qualified teachers. Our faculty and staff along with our feeder schools deserve great praise for the preparation and nurturing of these students as we take them to greater heights in post-secondary opportunities. We collaborate frequently through the Northeast Articulation Team to foster transitions and build relationships among our school communities. Please use this link to see the full Principal’s Message.

 

Chiles Is a Best High School

A gold and blue badge featuring the text 'BEST HIGH SCHOOLS U.S. NEWS NATIONAL 2026-2027'.Lawton Chiles High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2026-2027 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released. Here is our school’s updated U.S. News profile page, with details about its rankings.

Click here to read the details

Chiles Is A Purple Star Campus

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We are pleased to announce that as of November 2023, Chiles High School has been established as a Florida Purple Star Campus for military families. 

Click here to read the full PDF

 

Chiles Has Been Named To The AP School
Gold Honor Roll

AP School Gold Honor Roll

 

We are pleased to announce that as of January 2026, Chiles High School has been named to the 2025 AP School Gold Honor Roll by the College Board for the 3rd year in a row!  

Click here to see the Official Certificate 

 

ParentSquare

Stay up to date on exciting news, events and more with the ParentSquare app!

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August 3, 2026

Welcome to ParentSquare!

Our school is using ParentSquare! We are excited to let you know that this year we'll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school and in your classrooms and groups.

ParentSquare App Screen

August 3, 2026

Step 2: Download the App

It’s easy to stay in the loop with the ParentSquare app. Download it now for iOS or Android devices. Register for ParentSquare from the Mobile App Parent Dashboard on Mobile App

ParentSquare App Screen

August 3, 2026

Step 3: Set Preferences

Click your name in the top right to set your notification and language preferences. More tips   More

ParentSquare App Screen

August 3, 2026

Step 1: Activate Your Account

Click the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on parentsquare.com or via the ParentSquare app. Next, check out our guide to getting started.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • We offer a range of programs, including special education, English language development, gifted education, and counseling services to support diverse student needs.

  • Safety is our top priority. We have secure campus entry points, regular emergency drills, and on-site staff trained in emergency response. Our visitor management system ensures that all guests are signed in and monitored.

  • Our high school day typically begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.

  • Registration is straightforward and must be done through LCS FOCUS Parent Portal.  See this webpage for instructions. 

  • We welcome family involvement! Parents can volunteer in classrooms, join the PTO, participate in share nights, or attend school events. Your involvement strengthens our school community and supports your child's learning experience.

  • Technology is integrated to enhance learning, with resources such as interactive televisions, chromebooks, and educational software that support students' digital literacy and engagement.

Upcoming Events

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View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

Community Groups & Guests

Be Our Guest! - Chiles High School

This group is designed to allow our school to interact with individuals who are not already directly connected to our students or the broader community. Please use this to create a "Guest" account in our system! Note: If you are a contact for a student who may not have custodial rights (Step-Parent, Grandparent, Relative, Guardian, etc. ), you will need to join this group before attempting to join any group through a shared QR code/Link from a teacher, athletic coach, or group sponsor.

Be Our Guest! - Chiles High School