Polk Count Public Schools does not see a financial benefit for employees if it participates in a tax deferment program.
Students and teachers at Polk County Public Schools can receive free testing and priority scheduling at three area testing centers.
Two Future Farmers of America chapters in Polk earned the same title, and one of them is the only finalist in Florida for excellence award.
Polk County Public Schools said it is now following safety practices designed for critical infrastructure employees.
A Lakeland school bus driver has been called a hero for keeping her students safe when a blood-covered man tried to get on her bus.
Davenport Elementary has reopened to students for the 2020-2021 school year after completion of its renovation project.
The Polk County School District is monitoring the path of Tropical Storm Laura, and says it still plans to open school as planned.
A virtual celebration was held May 8.
The Lakeland native achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average and had no grade lower than B.
Only a quarter of students nationwide will attend daily in-person school, a survey shows.
Mercer graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree.
Parents can expect communication and more information about the learning format they chose for their child from principals and teachers.
The Polk County Public Schools System decided to continue with food services to children since the first day of school has been delayed.
The Polk County Public Schools is postponing fall sports practices due to the rise of coronavirus.
Polk County Public Schools announced its school start delay because of the increased coronavirus cases in the community.
Polk County School District said its students can either choose online learning or in-person learning for the new school year.
Polk County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications to hire substitute crossing guards for the upcoming school year.
Students make the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
PCPS will have to pay an additional $9 million this year in required contributions to the Florida Retirement System.
The Polk County School District announces virtual learning alternatives for students in the 2020-2021 school year.
The updated campus will include a new gymnasium, agricultural lab, engineering lab, robotics lab, health lab and many other features.
Polk County Public Schools is surveying students, parents, employees and stakeholders about their thoughts on reopening school in the fall.
Lamar Advertising partnered with Polk County Public Schools to honor graduating seniors by placing their names and photos on billboards.
School parents are trying to raise $1 to $2 million outside the Catholic diocese to keep St. Joseph Academy in Lakeland open.
Four Fort Meade seniors collaborated on a mural that captured the unexpected times of their senior year.
Staff members and Lakeland residents showed up in car lines to congratulate students who completed this school year.
Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd has announced her official retirement date from Polk County Schools in 2021.
Health precautions will be followed as family and friends attend the graduating ceremonies of Polk County graduates.
Higher deductibles and co-pays for the Polk County Public Schools health plans have helped close a $17 million shortfall, officials said.
Let's congratulate our Class of 2020 high school graduates in Lakeland
Polk County Public Schools is working with county health officials to prepare for the new coronavirus but has not announced any details.
4 Polk County high school students between the ages of 14-16 are facing charges after an hours-long search turned up a handgun.
A 15-year-old girl who attends Auburndale High School was arrested for allegedly making 3 written threats to carry out a school shooting.
Tornado repairs at Kathleen Middle School are expected to take months as classes have been canceled for the rest of this week.
A Polk County high school student was arrested Thursday after allegedly setting a fire in a school bathroom that led to an evacuation.
2 men wearing black clothing and carrying BB guns less than a mile from a Polk County school were mistaken for possible school shooters.
A Polk County school was evacuated Wednesday because of what first responders described as a "smoky haze."
When's the first day of school in Polk County? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.
The Lakeland Fire Department has awarded two "career scholarships" to deserving students who want to become firefighters.
Bus drivers and attendants on Polk County Public School buses will have a new way to contact 9-1-1 .