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Focused on Excellence: Tania Zavala

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:06:00 GMT

Tania is an ESOL paraeducator at Southwest Elementary.

New Athletics Fees Take Effect July 1

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:40:00 GMT

Please be aware that starting July 1, 2026, Polk County Public Schools will charge a fee for any private school student who participates in district sports by joining a PCPS school team or athletics program.

PCPS Celebrates 50th Annual Poetry Awards

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:19:00 GMT

PCPS hosted the 50th annual Poetry Awards last month at Florida Southern College, recognizing more than 250 students from local public, private and charter schools.

Focused on Excellence: Debbie Wright

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:59:00 GMT

Focused on Excellence: Debbie Wright

Polk County School Board Meeting Schedule for June 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:37:00 GMT

Polk County School Board Meeting Schedule for June 2026

COE Applications Reopening June 8

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:33:00 GMT

COE is a statewide program that allows you to apply to any public school (excluding magnet schools) that still has seats open for next year.

Three More National Merit Winners From IB Bartow

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:56:00 GMT

Congratulations to Lucas Auto, Abigail Jennings and Navin Lall, all from IB Bartow.

Summer Meals Available in Polk County

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:18:00 GMT

School is out, but children in Polk County can receive free meals through the statewide Summer BreakSpot program.