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  • Category: ESE
    • Polk ESE Symposium Goes Virtual, Scheduled for Oct. 23
    • Polk ESE Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for Thursday (July 22)
    • Polk ESE Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for Thursday (May 20)
    • Polk ESE Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for Thursday (March 18)
    • George Jenkins High Transition Student Scores Special Memento, Prepares for His Next Step
    • PCPS Transition Student Found Her Passion – and Career Path – in Art
    • Gibbons Street Office Gets a Makeover Thanks to Lowe’s
    • Disability Awareness Month: Kiana Leslie Keeps Moving Forward
    • PCPS Becomes First District in the State to Offer Autism Spectrum Endorsement
    • Disability Awareness Month: Yariel Rodriguez Can Now Say “Daddy,” and That Means Everything
    • An Update on ESY Services for Students With Disabilities
  • Category: Featured
    • PCPS is Hiring for 2022-23!
    • Summer Meals Available Beginning June 6
    • PCPS Calendar Approved for 2022-23 School Year
  • Category: For Schools
    • PCPS Seeking Nominations for District Advisory Council
    • PCPS Celebrates Juneteenth
    • No Backpacks Allowed for Final Days of Current School Year
    • PCPS Now Hiring for 2022-23 School Year
    • PCPS Hosts 30th Annual Video Awards
    • Watch the 30th Annual Video Awards Program – LIVE May 3!
    • Polk Virtual School Enrollment Now Open for 2022-23
    • Summer VPK Enrollment Now Open
    • PCPS Community Survey Extended; We Want Your Feedback!
    • PCPS Districtwide Job Fair is April 23
    • 2022 PCPS Annual Community Survey Now Open
    • Controlled Open Enrollment Begins April 4
    • Open Enrollment Update: Acceptance Notifications Coming Later This Month
    • PCPS Announces Changes to COVID Quarantine Policy
    • After-school Sporting Events Canceled Today (March 10) Due to Possible Severe Weather
    • Polk County School Board Meetings Schedule for March 2022
    • Polk Science and Engineering Fair Winners Announced
    • Elementary Einsteins: Young Scientists Shine at PCPS Showcase
    • COVID-19 Test Kits Available to PCPS Staff, Students and Their Families
    • Polk County Public Schools Announces 2022 Teacher and School Employee of the Year
    • PCPS to Announce Teacher and School Employee of the Year on Jan. 20
    • COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Available Next Week (Jan. 18-21) for PCPS Students, Staff and Families
    • PCPS Updates COVID-19 Protocols in Response to Omicron Variant
    • Polk County School Board Meetings Schedule for January 2022
    • A Reminder About COVID-19 Procedures Before Students Return on Jan. 4
    • PCPS Seeking Public Comment on Plans for COVID-19 School Relief Federal Funding
    • PCPS Open Enrollment Begins Jan. 4, 2022
    • COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Children Age 5 and Older Scheduled for Nov. 17-18
    • A Veterans Day Message From Superintendent Heid
    • PCPS Removing Desk Shields From Elementary School Classrooms
    • PCPS Offering New Health Services Program for Students
    • Polk County School Board Meetings Schedule for November 2021
    • Reminder: Costumes Not Allowed at PCPS Athletic Events
    • PCPS Installing Desk Shields in Elementary Classrooms
    • Polk County School Board Meetings Schedule for October 2021
    • Portrait of a Graduate Survey Now Open; Results Will Shape PCPS for Years to Come
    • PCPS Updates COVID-19 Quarantine Policy
    • PCPS COVID-19 Dashboard Goes Live
    • Polk County School Board Meetings Schedule for September 2021
    • PCPS is Hiring, Come Work With Us!
    • New COVID-19 Data Available
    • Polk County School Board Meetings Scheduled for Aug. 24
    • PCPS Releases Preliminary COVID-19 Case Data (Updated Aug. 19)
    • COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for Aug. 17 at Bryant Stadium
    • PCPS Monitoring Tropical Depression Fred
    • COVID-19 Testing Sites Available In Polk County
    • Superintendent Heid Welcomes PCPS Families Back to School
    • An Important Update on School Orientations for Friday, Aug. 6
    • PCPS School Bus Call Center Now Open Through Aug. 20
    • PCPS and Educator Union Reach Agreement on COVID-Related Issues for 2021-22
    • PCPS Announces COVID-19 Procedures for 2021-22
    • An Update on Face Coverings/Masks for 2021-22
    • PCPS Officially Welcomes New Superintendent Frederick Heid
    • Polk County School Board Meetings Scheduled for July 27
    • Important Reminders for the 2021-22 School Year
    • PCPS Announces Learning Options for the 2021-22 School Year
    • PCPS Summer Meal Sites Closed This Week
    • Schools and Offices Will Be Open Tuesday, July 6
    • Hurricane Elsa Update
    • Goodbye, Superintendent Byrd
    • Internet Outage Resolved, Summer Classes Taking Place Today
    • PCPS COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Happening This Saturday (June 19) at Ridge Community High
    • PCPS Ends Mask Requirement for Students and Staff
    • Free Meals Available to Children During Summer Break
    • PCPS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for June 5 and June 19
    • An Update About P-EBT Cards
    • Safety Protocols in Place for Class of 2021 Graduations
    • PCPS Not Requiring Masks for Outdoor Activities
    • An Update on PCPS’ Mask Policy
    • PCPS Hiring Teachers and Bus Drivers for 2021-22
    • School Board Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday, May 11
    • PCPS Still Requires Face Coverings for Remainder of 2020-21 School Year
    • PCPS About-Face Awards Celebrate Student Improvement
    • A Message to Our Volunteers
    • New Superintendent Selected, Contract Negotiations Underway
    • Meet & Greet Events for Superintendent Finalists Begin Tomorrow (April 21)
    • Update on Magnet/Choice School Enrollment for 2021-22
    • PCPS Holding Retirement Celebrations for Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd
    • PCPS Still Requires Face Coverings for Remainder of 2020-21 School Year
    • 2021 Spring Testing: Answers to Common Questions
    • Controlled Open Enrollment Underway, Deadline is April 30
    • Fine Arts Festival to Take Place in Winter Haven on April 9-10
    • A Message From Superintendent Byrd About 2020-21 State Assessment Data
    • 2021 PCPS Annual Community Survey
    • PCPS Announces Graduation Plans for Class of 2021
    • PCPS Distributing Meals for Spring Break; Registration Deadline is March 9
    • School Board Reviewing List of Recommended Candidates for PCPS’ Next Leader
    • PCPS Now Offering Symptom Checker to Help Employees, Parents, and Students Make Health Decisions
    • PCPS Celebrates Black History Month
    • Tentative 2021-22 PCPS School Calendar Now Available
    • PCPS to Limit Attendance at Athletic Events Beginning Feb. 1
    • Highlights from the Jan. 26, 2021 School Board Meeting
    • Bus Drivers Needed, Apply Now!
    • Superintendent Search: Citizens Screening Committee Meetings Open to the Public and Broadcast Live
    • Polk County Public Schools Announces 2021 Teacher of the Year, School-Related Employee of the Year
    • PCPS to Scale Back Involvement in Youth Fair Amid COVID-19 Surge
    • Schools Closed Monday, Jan. 18
    • Families Asked to Register for Pickup Meals for Spring Semester
    • PCPS Updates Face Coverings Requirement to Reflect CDC Changes
    • PCPS is Hiring Bus Drivers and Attendants
    • PCPS Open Enrollment Takes Place Nov. 10-Jan. 12; Facebook Chats Planned
    • New PCPS App Lets Users Monitor Student Grades, Assignments on Mobile Devices
    • PCPS Extending Volunteer Credentials by One Year
    • PCPS Honors Volunteer of the Year Winners With Surprise Recognitions
    • You Asked, We Answered: Will Volunteers Be Allowed on Campus This School Year?
    • Polk Virtual Enrollment Deadline is Monday, Aug. 10
    • You Asked, We Answered: Will Students Have Access to Fresh Drinking Water?
    • How PCPS is Preparing to Keep Schools Clean
    • 2020-21 Budget: PCPS Will Pay $9 Million More in FRS Contributions, Bracing for Harder Days Ahead
    • PCPS to Use Distance Learning for Summer Programs
    • Polk Virtual Teachers Offer Tips for Distance Learning
    • Schools Closed Through Wednesday, April 15
    • March 12 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
    • An Important Reminder About Student Use of Cell Phones
    • PCPS Strategic Plan Update Shows Gains in Key Academic Areas
    • PCPS Helps Teacher Candidates Succeed with Free Test Review Sessions
  • Category: Health Information
    • Lakeland High Family Uses Light Display to Show Support for Hospital Workers
  • Category: Legislative
    • Legislative Update: The Pandemic’s Impact on Our Schools
    • PCPS 2021 Legislative Priority: VAM Scores
  • Category: News
    • Auburndale High Wins 2022 FHSAA Sportsmanship Award
    • School Board Meeting Schedule for June 14
    • George Jenkins High Teacher in the Running for Grammy Music Educator Award
    • Three PCPS Schools Receive “Premier FFA Chapter” Awards
    • PCPS Adult Schools Relocating to Technical College Campuses
    • Auburndale High Names Academic Building for Coach Paul Green
    • PCPS Educators Complete High Impact Teacher Corps Program
    • Focused on Excellence: Outstanding Teachers Receive Special Recognition
    • Four More National Merit Scholarship Winners Announced from IB Bartow
    • School Board Meeting Schedule for May 31
    • Lakeland High Saves a Seat for Grad Lost in Car Accident
    • PCPS Increasing Minimum Wage for All Employees Beginning July 1, 2022
    • Grant Available to Help Cover Costs for Traviss and Ridge Technical College Students
    • PCPS Creating Committee to Review Reproductive Health Curriculum
    • Frostproof High Wins Inaugural PCPS Esports Championship
    • McLaughlin Middle Expanding into Middle-High School for Lake Wales Area
    • Inaugural PCPS Esports Championship is Thursday, May 12
    • Bartow IB Senior Wins National Merit Scholarship
    • PCPS Completes Review of Challenged Library Books
    • Haines City High Senior Pursues Dreams While Battling Cancer
    • School Board Meeting Schedule for May 2022
    • PCPS Announces Volunteers of the Year for 2022
    • Attendance Zones for New Elementary School in Winter Haven to Be Discussed on April 27
    • Procedures Announced for Graduations at RP Funding Center
    • Union Academy Dedicates Media Center to J.J. Corbett
    • PCPS Migrant Students Receive National Recognition
    • At Dundee Elementary, Thousands of Butterflies Honor the Children of the Holocaust
    • Graduation Details Announced for PCPS Class of 2022
    • Congratulations to Our Superintendent’s Scholars for 2021-22
    • School Board Meeting Schedule for April 2022
    • Polk Team Takes Third Place at Commissioner’s Academic Challenge
    • Let the Games Begin: PCPS Enters the Esports Arena
    • Bartow IB Students Win Polk High School Academic Tournament
    • PCPS Announces New Community Liaison for North Lakeland Area
    • Haines City High Dedicates Weight Room to Revered Coach Olin Gee
    • Kathleen Middle School Recognized With Official Historical Marker
    • Modernization Project Begins at Garner Elementary
    • “Like Winning the Super Bowl”: Lake Gibson High Student Shocks the Livestock World
    • City of Lakeland Partners With Lakeland High for Mentoring Initiative
    • Mathematics Instructional Materials Available for Public Review Until March. 28
    • Attendance Zones for New Elementary School in Winter Haven to Be Discussed on March 10
    • Preschool Programs Enrollment Begins March 7
    • Cleveland Court Elementary Names Media Center for Beloved Paraeducator Frances Fowler
    • Polk College & Career Fair Scheduled for March 10
    • Committees Preparing to Review Challenged Library Books, First Meeting is March 1
    • Extra Meat: Fort Meade High Joins the Competitive BBQ Scene
    • Owls, Bulls and Bears: How Loughman Oaks Elementary Students are Becoming Stock Market Savvy
    • The Hearth Project: On Valentine’s Day, Providing a Little “Normalcy” for Students in Need
    • PCPS Announces Sunshine State Scholars for 2022
    • Leadership Lakeland Class XXXVIII Prepares for Education Day
    • Update from PCPS Superintendent Regarding Review of Challenged Library Books
    • Schedule of Upcoming Community Assessment Team Meetings
    • Polk County School Board Meetings Schedule for February 2022
    • Union Academy to Name Media Center in Honor of Beloved Educator and Coach, J.J. Corbett
    • PCPS Announces New Administrators
    • New PCPS Teachers Celebrated as “Rising Stars”
    • PCPS Cuts the Ribbon at Modernized Mulberry High
    • Adult School Community Meetings Scheduled for Jan. 27 and Feb. 1
    • MLK Essay Challenge Winners Announced
    • (EVENT CANCELED) Open Enrollment Forum Scheduled for Jan. 20
    • Raises Approved for PCPS Teachers
    • PCPS Announces Presidential Scholars Honorees for 2022
    • Bartow High Students Work With Police to Get Hands-on CSI Experience
    • School Board Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday (Dec. 14)
    • PCPS Hosts Annual Kiddie Christmas Event for Children in Need
    • PCPS Student-Athletes Have Successful Fall Season in the Classroom
    • In Remembrance of Carol Jenkins Barnett
    • Westwood Middle Celebrates New Gymnasium
    • Donated Gifts Brighten the Holidays for PCPS Students in Need
    • “Girls Who Code” Program Takes Root at Highland City Elementary
    • Kathleen Elementary Scores a Major Donation From Office Depot
    • Leadership Bartow Class XIX Prepares for Education Day
    • PCPS Announces District 7 Finalists for Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year
    • Music by Harrison Arts Graduate to be Performed Tonight at Carnegie Hall
    • PCPS Announces District 2 Finalists for Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year
    • PCPS Welcomes New Teachers From Around the World
    • PCPS Announces District 6 Finalists for Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year
    • PCPS Announces District 4 Finalists for Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year
    • Jewett Middle Academy Educator Recognized as a “Teacher of Promise”
    • PCPS Announces District 3 Finalists for Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year
    • Harrison Arts Student Just One of 12 Worldwide With Perfect AP Scores
    • PCPS, USF Celebrate First Cohort of Teacher Grads From Degree Program
    • Polk County School Board Retreat Scheduled for Nov. 1
    • PCPS Reveals District 5 Finalists for Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year
    • Weather Notice: Afterschool Athletics and Activities Canceled Today (Oct. 28)
    • Running “The Gauntlet” and Learning Life Skills at Dundee Ridge Middle
    • PCPS Announces District 1 Finalists for Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year
    • Free Books Available to K-5 Students Through New Worlds Reading Initiative
    • Social Studies Teachers of the Year Announced
    • Hiring Event for Custodians Next Tuesday; Other Positions Available
    • Polk School Board Approves Raises for Paraeducator and Educational Support Personnel
    • PCPS Assistant Principal of the Year: Tammy Ruhl from Floral Avenue Elementary
    • PCPS Principal of the Year: Amy Heiser-Meyers from Horizons Elementary
    • Polk District College Fair is Going Virtual, Scheduled for Oct. 13
    • East Area Adult School Racks Up Awards
    • Instant Acceptance: George Jenkins High Partners With Colleges for Onsite Admissions Events
    • PBIS Project Recognizes 44 Polk Schools With “Model” Status
    • Schedule of Upcoming Community Assessment Team Meetings
    • George Jenkins High Music Teacher Receives “Exemplary Model Program” Award
    • Westwood Middle School Needed Khakis, and State Farm Was There
    • Teachers From Abroad Receive Warm Welcome at Loughman Oaks Elementary
    • Haines City High Celebrates School’s History and Student-Athletes With New Record Board
    • PCPS Superintendent Invites Public to Community Conversations Throughout Polk County
    • Michigan State University Spotlights Mulberry High Grad
    • PCPS Celebrates National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
    • Lake Region High Educators Recognized for Extraordinary Act of Service
    • Pay Raises Approved for PCPS Bus Drivers and Other Employee Groups
    • Six PCPS “Turnaround” Schools Recognized for Extraordinary Improvement
    • Rochelle SOTA Teacher Named Middle School Art Educator of the Year
    • University of South Florida Offers “Guaranteed Admission” to Kathleen High Students
    • PCPS Opens Three New Schools for 2021-22
    • Two PCPS Teachers Win Awards for Economic Education
    • PCPS Schools Recognized as “Models” for Positive Behavior Work
    • PCPS Reaches Tentative Agreement on Pay Raises for Bus Drivers, Other Employee Groups
    • Summer Commencement: A Final Congratulations to the Class of 2021
    • PCPS Announces New Administrators for 2021-22
    • Short Film With PCPS Connections Debuts on HBO Max
    • School Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday (July 20)
    • Davenport High Enrollment Opportunity Available for Haines City High Students
    • Winter Haven High Student Awarded Scholarship at STEAM Conference
    • Mulberry Middle, Roosevelt Academy Administrators Complete Leadership Academy
    • Harrison Graduate Wins Florida “Arts for Life!” Scholarship
    • Limited Seats Available at Select Magnet Schools for 2021-22
    • Two PCPS Grads Recognized for Perfect K-12 Attendance
    • School Board Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday, June 8
    • PCPS Announces 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees
    • Two More PCPS Students Named National Merit Scholars
    • Elbert Elementary Teacher Recognized as Outstanding STEM Educator
    • PCPS Employees and Donors Partner to Help Graduates in Need
    • Bus Driver Betty Dupree Retires After 45 Years Behind the Wheel
    • Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary Student Meets Reading Goals … and Keeps Going
    • McLaughlin Middle Presents “The War of the Worlds” … on Zoom
    • Sleepy Hill Middle Makes History (Again) at SkillsUSA Competition
    • The Lowdown on Bonuses: Who’s Eligible and Who’s Paying?
    • Ridge Community High Drill Team Captures National Championship
    • Tentative Agreement Reached to Increase PCPS Teachers’ Salaries
    • Students From IB Bartow, Winter Haven High Win National Merit Scholarships
    • PCPS Employees to Receive $1,000 Bonuses Through COVID-Related Federal Funding
    • Graduation Season Begins May 8 with Ceremony for Doris Sanders Learning Center, Jean O’Dell Learning Center and Karen M. Siegel Academy
    • PCPS “Rising Star” Teachers Announced for 2020-21
    • PCPS Celebrates Superintendent’s Scholars for 2020-21
    • PCPS Celebrates National School Library Month: Meet Carlene Skiles
    • PCPS Coaches Training in Life-Saving Techniques
    • PCPS Student With Rare Medical Condition Receives Early Graduation
    • Bartow Middle, Westwood Middle FFA Chapters Named Among “Florida’s Finest”
    • School Board Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday (April 27)
    • Socrum Elementary Teacher Gets Creative With Plans for a Drive-in Concert
    • Two IB Bartow Students Win National Merit Scholarships
    • Military Legacy Continues for Mulberry High Family
    • PCPS Celebrates National School Library Month: Meet Dena Sullivan
    • PCPS Celebrates National School Library Month: Meet Sara Gossman
    • PCPS Superintendent Finalists Visiting Polk County Next Week, Event Schedule Announced
    • Head Start Programs Taking Applications for 2021-22
    • School Board Selects Five Finalists for PCPS Superintendent
    • Lake Region High’s Bill Bullock Racks Up Career Accolades
    • School Library Month: Meet Jane Jergensen
    • Mulberry Middle Students Send Postcards to Space, Leading to a Remarkable Act of Kindness
    • Kindergarten Registration Now Available for 2021-22
    • PCPS Celebrates National School Library Month: Meet Nikki Iatarola
    • Tenoroc High to Add Cambridge AICE Program in 2021-22
    • Super Search Update: Check Out Our Semifinalists’ Responses to Key Questions
    • PCPS Job Fairs Announced for April
    • U.S. Congressman Recognizes Bartow Middle Teacher With “MVP” Award
    • Letter Informs Parents About Potential Data Breach
    • PCPS Meal Distribution Helps Families Get Through Spring Break
    • Harrison School for the Arts Student Receives Gold Medal Portfolio Award for Writing
    • Florida Seeks Waiver from Federal Testing Rules, Public Comment Being Accepted
    • School Board Votes to Accept Special Magistrate’s Recommendations on Impasse Issues
    • Haines City High’s Weightlifting Building to Be Named in Honor of Beloved Coach
    • Congressman Darren Soto Encourages Polk Residents to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
    • Horizons Elementary Second-Grader Tests Skills in 2021 Braille Challenge
    • Public Hearing Regarding Impasse Scheduled for Tuesday (March 16)
    • “Where I Belong”: Mary Isaac Finds Her Careerlong Home at Carlton Palmore Elementary
    • National School Social Work Week: Meet Evelyne-Cynthia McDowell
    • Lake Gibson High’s Daniel Walker Inducted Into Wrestling Hall of Fame
    • Mulberry High Senior Named Florida PASS Student of the Year
    • People of PCPS: Ben Ruch on Helping Students Overcome the Challenges of Homelessness
    • Seven Semifinalists Vying to Become Next PCPS Superintendent
    • National School Social Work Week: Meet Claudette Garcon
    • Q&A About Willow Oak School
    • National School Social Work Week: Meet Victor Flores
    • National School Social Work Week: Meet Gail Kimsey
    • Mobile Food Pantry Bringing Much-Needed Provisions to Winter Haven Elementary Schools
    • School Board Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday (March 9)
    • For 40 Years, Speech Language Pathologist Debra Johnson Has Helped Students Communicate — and Thrive
    • Thousands of PCPS Students Enjoy Virtual Performance of Annual “Let Freedom Ring” Concert
    • First-Generation College-Bound Seniors From Lake Gibson High Receive New Laptops
    • Tenoroc High Debuts Doggy Day Care Program
    • “Love the Bus” Month: Meet Karla Santamaria
    • VPK Application Period for 2021-22 Starts March 1
    • People of PCPS Podcast: Kamyra Farnell-Charles, Bus Driver
    • Bella Citta Elementary Attendance Boundaries to Be Discussed March 4
    • At Daniel Jenkins Academy, Teacher Tara Boucher Finds New Passion in Environmental Science
    • “Love the Bus” Month: Meet Clayton Keene
    • “Love the Bus” Month: Meet Shemika Davis
    • The Ignite Project Podcast: Krista Stanley, 2021 Florida Teacher of the Year from Okeechobee County
    • School Board Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 23)
    • PCPS’ Culture Ambassador Program: Spreading Good News and Encouraging Unity on Campus
    • Troops to Teachers: Free Virtual Event for Military Families on Feb. 24
    • Mulberry High Modernization Update
    • “Love the Bus” Month: Meet Kamyra Farnell-Charles
    • New GED Program Creating Opportunities for Spanish-Speaking Adults
    • Bartow High Naming Ceremony Honors PCPS Construction Coordinator
    • People of PCPS Podcast: Recruiter Jennifer Baldwin on What It Takes to Make a Difference as a Bus Driver or Attendant
    • Blinding Lights: PCPS Alumni Shine in Super Bowl LV Halftime Show
    • Q&A About Our Newest High School, Davenport High
    • Harrison School for the Arts to Premiere Pandemic-Safe Performance of Original Work
    • U.S. Department of Education Spotlights Ridge Community High’s Chris Davidson
    • PCPS Processing Open Enrollment Applications for 2021-22 School Year, Invitations Will Be Sent in the Coming Weeks
    • Superintendent Search Update: More than 50 Candidates Vying To Be PCPS’ Next Leader
    • PCPS Celebrates “Love the Bus” Month: Meet Judy Schultheis
    • Music Teacher Shelby Montgomery Finds New Ways to Excite Students Amid Pandemic
    • PCPS Technical Colleges Offering Tuition-Free Programs
    • Hundreds of PCPS Employees Receive COVID-19 Vaccine During Drive-Thru Clinic
    • PCPS Celebrates “Love the Bus” Month
    • Community Assessment Team Meetings Scheduled for February
    • PCPS Announces Sunshine State Scholars for 2021
    • People of PCPS Podcast: Karen Hagerty’s Career is Filled With Inspiring Stories of Nontraditional Students
    • Instructional Materials Available for Public Review Until Feb. 19
    • School Board Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday (Jan. 26)
    • The Ignite Project Podcast: Andrea Peters, Acting Senior Coordinator of Teacher Training
    • Online Survey is Important First Step in Securing Vaccines for PCPS Employees
    • “They’re Our Babies Too”: Jesse Keen Elementary Seeks Community’s Support in Helping Family Recover from House Fire
    • PCPS Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent of Learning Support
    • PCPS Celebrates MLK Essay Challenge Winners
    • PCPS Mourns Bill Bell, Longtime Teacher and School Administrator
    • People of PCPS Podcast: For Cafeteria Manager Carole Martin, Food Has Personal Connections
    • Haines City High Creates Clothes Closet to Benefit Students in Need
    • Bartow High’s Jon Eckman Receives Prestigious Band Director Award
    • Know & Grow: Polk County Public Schools, Polk Vision Partner on New Program to Teach Tech Skills and Healthy Eating Habits
    • Despite Pandemic, Polk County’s Graduation Rate Reaches New High
    • Seeds for Learning: Haines City High School Teacher Helps Create Community Garden
    • Kiddie Christmas Rebooted: Annual Celebration Switches to Drive-Thru Giveaway Due to Pandemic
    • PCPS Student Artists Cover Downtown Lakeland in Holiday Scenes
    • Holiday Decorating Contest Unites Traviss Technical College, Spreads Cheer Among Students and Staff
    • Lake Alfred Elementary, Fundamentals for Kids Partner to Make Holidays Brighter for 60 Students
    • The “Spartan” Army: Mulberry Students Forge a Path to Michigan State University
    • PCPS Hiring for Essential Positions
    • 2021 Presidential Scholars Finalists and Winners Announced for Polk County
    • PCPS High Schools Earn “Academic Team Champion” Honors
    • East Area Adult School Cafeteria is Now Officially Hammer Hall
    • PCPS Social Workers Wrap Up “Joy Boxes” for Students in Need
    • Chain of Lakes Elementary Recognized as a “Florida Arts Model School”
    • Winter Haven High Student Commits to West Point
    • Polk County Fire Rescue Praises Spook Hill Elementary Student for 911 Call
    • Winston Academy Fifth-Grader Publishes Book About Growing Up During the Coronavirus Pandemic
    • PCPS Mourns Educator Ulysses J. Johnson III
    • At Gause Academy, Victoria Youngblood Finds Support — And Herself
    • PCPS Student Receives New Bike From District Office Employees
    • Lakeland High and Other Schools Get “Adopted” by Community Supporters
    • The Show Must Go On: Stambaugh Middle Staging Online Version of “The Addams Family” Musical
    • More PCPS Career Academies Earn National Recognition
    • Engagement Plan Promotes Learning Beyond the Classroom
    • Kathleen High is First Polk School to Partner With USF for “Guaranteed Admissions” Program
    • PCPS Celebrates Multiple Winners for Excellence in Migrant Education
    • Lake Gibson High Graduate Saved a Life … and Then Thanked His Teachers
    • Doris A. Sanders Student Has “Blossomed” With New Skills
    • School Support Helped Jean O’ Dell Student Develop Talents and Life Skills
    • Harrison School for the Arts Grad Has Film Accepted Into Cannes Showcase
    • From “He’ll Never Walk” to Crossing the Commencement Stage
    • Surplus Textbook Warehouse Reopens Thursday, June 25
    • PCPS Employee Health Plan Will Become Solvent Three Years Ahead of Schedule
    • Healthcare Services Continue Growing for Polk’s First Community Partnership School
    • New Mental Health Resources Available Through Cameron’s Collection
    • PCPS Surplus Book Warehouse Reopens to the Public on Jan. 30
    • PCPS Refinances Debt, Resulting in Significant Savings Over Time
    • Polk County’s Graduation Rate Hits Record High of 81.2 Percent
    • Crystal Lake Elementary Making Strides as Polk’s First Community Partnership School
    • A Career Spark: Apprenticeship Program Readies Students for Better-Paying Electrician Jobs
    • Update on the PCPS School Discipline and Student Behavior Response Plan
    • Pioneering Pilot Barrington Irving Visits Students at Central Florida Aerospace Academy
    • McLaughlin Middle and Fine Arts Academy Reveals New Look
    • Information About Mental Health Resources for Students
    • “A Big Familia” : Five Years Later, Puerto Rican Teachers Are Thriving With PCPS
    • Kathleen Middle Ready to Bounce Back From Tornado Strike
    • PCPS Sees Increase in Teacher Retention Rate
    • A New Ice Age for George Jenkins High’s Hockey Team
    • Lake Gibson High Partners With Lockheed Martin for Apprenticeship Program
    • Establishing Culture and Building Up Students: It’s a “New Era” at McLaughlin Middle
    • Seeing a Need, PCPS Teacher of the Year Transfers to Griffin Elementary
    • PCPS Clarifies Proposed Policy Revisions Involving Investigations; Evidence Will Not Be Destroyed
    • New Training For Bus Drivers and Attendants On the Way
    • Information About the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program
    • Polk County Public Schools is a “B” District for Second Consecutive Year
    • Many Houses, One School: Creating a “Sense of Belonging” at Citrus Ridge Civics Academy
    • Walk-Ins No Longer Accepted for Student Records Requests
    • Harrison School for the Arts Grad Prepares for Cannes Film Festival Debut
    • Tenoroc High Student, Born Blind, is Crowned Prom Queen
    • Announcing Polk County’s School Volunteers of the Year
    • Schools Buses to Receive Communications Upgrade
    • PCPS’ First Community Liaison Director Aims to Build Connections, Bolster Schools
    • Bartow High Students Join the ELITE Teacher Education Program
    • Work Begins on Health Clinic at PCPS’ First Community Partnership School
    • Old Books Find New Homes at PCPS Surplus Warehouse
    • At ELITE Program Signing Day, Students Take First Step in a Teaching Career
    • At Lakeland High, a New Tradition is Born: The Dreadnaught Wave
    • New Polk Program Gets Students into Teaching Careers Faster
    • First Class of School Safety Guardians Joins Polk County Public Schools
    • Winners Announced for Polk County Outstanding School Volunteers of the Year
    • Polk County School Board Approves New School Safety Guardian Program
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