The Polk County School Board will have a work session at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, followed by a regular monthly ...

And our next Focused on Excellence winner is … Zena Moody from Padgett Elementary! Zena is the principal’s secretary at Padgett. “Serving students and experiencing full-circle moments is what I love ...

At Polk County Public Schools, Students First means families never have to navigate support alone. We are here to help. Mental health matters, and we want every student and family to know that support ...

This morning we officially cut the ribbon on the new gymnasium at Lakeland Highlands Middle. Construction on the 15,000-square-foot facility began in June 2025 and was completed this past summer. It ...

Tentatively scheduled for Jan. 26, 2027 board meeting – The School Board will hear this matter during a public hearing and ...

It’s a Focused on Excellence Friday! Congratulations to our next winner: Rebecca Martinez from Bethune Academy. Rebecca is ...

How can parents and guardians effectively voice their questions or concerns? Polk County Public Schools encourages families to start with the staff member closest to the situation. Often, that’s the ...

Nicole Ounan, Teacher of the Year finalist, testing coordinator, Southwest Middle Cherlynn Soto Garcia, School-Related Employee of the Year finalist, principal’s secretary, Lakeland High PCPS is ...

We gathered at Tenoroc High yesterday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of Junior Achievement’s Barnett Family Discovery Center. The Discovery Center is an innovative, hands-on learning facility ...

The Polk County School Board welcomed a new member last night. Kate Wallace was officially sworn in to serve District 3. She was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill a vacancy left by the passing of ...

Polk County Public Schools must always strive to take necessary actions that protect student privacy, ensure a safe learning environment, and minimize classroom disruptions. We have seen an increase ...