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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.

Focused on Excellence: Lacy Tomlin

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:56:00 GMT

School is out, but Focused on Excellence continues! Congratulations to our next winner: Lacy Tomlin from Dundee Elementary Academy.

PCPS Partners With SchooLinks

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:26:00 GMT

Polk County Public Schools has partnered with SchooLinks, a college and career readiness platform to prepare secondary students for what comes after graduation.