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

The music building at Jewett Middle Academy has officially been named in honor the late Johnny Bernard Neal Jr. Neal spent ...

Jacob Majors from the PCPS ESE department! Jacob is a clerk specialist with the ESE team. “I love serving our community,” he ...

Chris Lynch, Teacher of the Year finalist, ESE inclusion teacher, Stephens Academy Jean Turner, School-Related Employee of the Year finalist, ESE student-specific paraeducator, Chain of Lakes ...

Polk County Public Schools is building a new high school! The school will be located in northeast Polk County at 700 Bayberry St. in Poinciana. The school is expected to open in August 2028 and serve ...

It’s been a few weeks, but we’re back with another Focused on Excellence winner! Congratulations to Nora Juarez-De Jackson, an executive secretary with our ESOL department. “What I love most about my ...

Two students from Polk County Public Schools are among this year’s semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. Congratulations to Ethan Nacor from IB Bartow, and Tyler Young from Winter Haven High.

The Polk County School Board will have a work session at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, followed by a regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. All sessions will be held in the auditorium at the main PCPS ...

Six PCPS magnet schools have earned national certification! Congratulations to Bethune Academy, Blake Academy, Daniel Jenkins Academy, Garner Academy, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Stephens Academy ...

Inspire Awards season starts … NOW! PCPS is proud to announce our first group of finalists for the 2026-27 Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year. Congratulations to our winners from District ...

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 ...

We're not quite done celebrating the Class of 2026. Yesterday we gathered at Auburndale High for PCPS’ annual summer commencement ceremony. The event recognizes seniors from across the district who ...