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 ...

Elvin Hanna Jr., Teacher of the Year finalist, music teacher and band director, Fort Meade Middle-Senior High Barbara Aourik, School-Related Employee of the Year finalist, paraeducator, Dundee ...

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’ 2027 Employee Benefits Open Enrollment will take place Oct. 10 – Nov. 4, 2026. During this period ...

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.

Johansson Colis, Teacher of the Year finalist, math and science teacher, Lena Vista Elementary Casilda Meldau, School-Related Employee of the Year finalist, custodial foreman, Wendell Watson ...

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 ...