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Acceptance Notices for Magnet Schools, Controlled Open Enrollment Going out Friday, May 26

PCPS is sending out more acceptance notices for families who have pending applications for magnet schools and/or Controlled Open Enrollment…

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A Special Sunday Graduation at Lakeland High

It was not a typical graduation for Lakeland High. On Sunday afternoon, a group of administrators and coaches gathered in…

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No Backpacks Allowed for Remainder of Current School Year

Just a reminder that no backpacks are allowed at any PCPS school sites for the remainder of this current school…

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Statement Regarding Incident at Blake Academy

We are aware of an incident at Blake Academy involving a student who made a TikTok video about another student.…

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PCPS ESOL Department Hosting Haitian Heritage Event on May 25

You are invited to a free event honoring Haitian Heritage Month organized by the English for Speakers of Other Languages…

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Education Academy Students Get Job Offers From PCPS

The high school seniors from Polk County Public Schools’ education academies will soon head to college to pursue a teaching…

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Davenport Elementary Named a Polk County Heritage Site

We always knew that Davenport Elementary was a historical treasure, but now it’s official. This morning we gathered at Davenport…

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PCPS Hiring Bus Drivers for 2023-24 School Year

PCPS is hiring bus drivers for the new school year! Starting pay is $16.25 per hour, and we provide paid…

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Davenport School of the Arts Earns Lighthouse Certification

Davenport School of the Arts has been officially certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. The honor is presented…

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Celebrating PCPS Graduates Who Overcame Homelessness

All students face challenges on their path to graduation, but every year we take time to celebrate a special group…

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