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18 May 2026

Polk County Public Schools

Suncoast Credit Union Donates $50,000 to Support Polk County Schools and Students

Suncoast Credit Union has invested $50,000 into educational programs across Polk County through the Polk Education Foundation, providing funding for…

Polk County Schools Invites Community Members to Join Advisory Council

Polk County Public Schools is accepting nominations for its District Advisory Council (DAC), giving community members an opportunity to become…

Polk County Families Invited to Apply for New Kindergarten/First Grade Learning Program

Polk County Public Schools announced a new microschool learning opportunity that will launch at Philip O’Brien Elementary for the upcoming…

Winter Haven High’s Serenity Hardy Named Florida Miss Basketball 2026

WINTER HAVEN, FL – Serenity Hardy has been named Florida’s 2026 Miss Basketball by Florida Dairy Farmers, recognizing her as…

Polk County Schools Maintain Same Start Times for 2026-27

Polk County Public Schools reminds families that there will be no districtwide alterations to school start times for the upcoming…

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…