Danielle DeConcilio is the PCPS Assistant Principal of the Year
Danielle DeConcilio is our district’s 2020 Assistant Principal of the Year! Colleagues describe DeConcilio, who serves as an administrator at…
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Mulberry High’s Michael Young is the PCPS Principal of the Year
It takes someone special to guide a pack of Panthers, and Michael Young does it every day at Mulberry High.…
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Teacher Absences Remain Higher than Normal, Substitutes Covering Most Vacancies
Approximately 685 teachers requiring substitutes are expected to be absent from school today, Jan. 14. The number of absences expected…
Read moreUpdate and FAQ Regarding Monday’s Education Rally in Tallahassee
We wanted to provide a final update regarding today’s education rally in Tallahassee, and answer some of the common questions…
Read moreReminder: PCPS Schools Are Open Tomorrow (Monday, Jan. 13)
Dear families, Please be advised that our schools will be open tomorrow (Monday, Jan. 13). We are anticipating higher than…
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Polk County’s Graduation Rate Hits Record High of 81.2 Percent
Polk County Public Schools’ graduation rate improved to 81.2 percent last year — a new record. The district’s latest graduation…
Read morePCPS Announces Staffing Plans for Jan. 13 Education Rally
To our families: An education rally will take place in Tallahassee on Monday, Jan. 13. Teachers from across the state…
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Brigham Academy Authorized as an International Baccalaureate School
Brigham Academy has been authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Brigham is the ninth IB school within Polk…
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Crystal Lake Elementary Making Strides as Polk’s First Community Partnership School
It will soon be showtime at Crystal Lake Elementary. At their holiday party this week, students unwrapped a gift for…
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A Career Spark: Apprenticeship Program Readies Students for Better-Paying Electrician Jobs
Polk County Public Schools’ partnership with a local trade group is preparing residents for better-paying jobs as electricians. Thirty-three students…
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