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…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreNo 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…
Read moreStatement 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.…
Read morePCPS 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…
Read moreEducation 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…
Read moreDavenport 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…
Read morePCPS 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…
Read moreDavenport 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…
Read moreCelebrating 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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