Thursday

2 April 2026

Polk County Public Schools

Student Arrested at Bartow High After Discarding Loaded Gun, THC Vapes

Update: 10:06a BARTOW, FL — A student at Bartow High School was arrested Thursday morning after he discarded a loaded…

Polk County Public Schools Celebrates Graduating Seniors with Amazon Wish Lists

Polk County Public Schools announced the scheduling of Commitment Day 2026 for its high school graduating seniors. Each high school…

Lake Alfred Elementary Teacher Brittany Keller Named LifeChanger of the Year

LAKE ALFRED, FL — Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is proud to honor fifth-grade teacher Brittany Keller of Lake Alfred…

Jewett Middle Academy Captures First Place at Polk County MathCounts Competition

The Jewett Middle Academy team placed first at the Ridge Chapter MathCounts competition. The event occurred last Saturday at All…

Polk County Public Schools Announces Winners of 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Challenge

Polk County, Florida — Polk County Public Schools (PCPS), in partnership with Polk’s Community Relations Advisory Council, has announced the…

Polk County School Board Approves New High School Boundaries for 2026-27

The Polk County School Board has approved new attendance boundaries for our high schools. We want to ensure that all…