Volunteer Background Check Fee to Remain at $25 Through End of 2018
The Polk County School Board has decided that the fee to cover volunteers’ background checks, as well as their badge…
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My Journey to the National FFA Convention: A Student’s Story
Note: Polk County Public Schools had an excellent showing at the 91st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, where teams from…
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Winter Haven High Launches Mentoring Program with CenterState Bank
Winter Haven High is the first of our schools to launch the School-to-Work mentoring program through Big Brothers Big Sisters…
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The Story of Socktober: Lake Gibson Middle’s Monthlong Charity Campaign
It was time for the honor students at Lake Gibson Middle to plan their next community service project, and naturally,…
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Polk Voters Renew Half-Cent Sales Tax For Schools
Thank you, Polk County! By an overwhelming margin, you once again showed your support for our students and schools by…
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School Superintendents Organization Raising Money for Hurricane Michael Victims
The Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) is raising money to directly benefit the school districts impacted by Hurricane…
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Application Period Opens Today for Polk ED Options
Polk County Public Schools offers many educational options for all of our kindergarten through 12th-grade students. Applications are now available…
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PCPS Students Shine at 2018 National FFA Convention
Teams from Kathleen and George Jenkins high schools were among the top finishers at the 91st National FFA Convention &…
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Florida Department of Education Announces Polk’s “Schools of Excellence”
Congratulations to our Schools of Excellence recognized by the Florida Department of Education: Bartow Elementary Academy Brigham Academy Chain of…
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Polk County Schools Showcased at WE3 Expo Nov. 1-3
Come see firsthand the innovative education options of Polk County Public Schools during the 11th annual WE3 Expo on Nov.…
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PCPS Announces New Administrators
Congratulations to our school and district administrators who were officially appointed during yesterday’s School Board meeting. From left: – Richard…
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