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Focused on Excellence: Ray Cruze

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:13:00 GMT

We’re back with another group of Focused on Excellence winners, all of whom are teachers.

Polk County School Board Approves Raises for Non-Union, Professional and Technical Employees

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:31:00 GMT

The Polk County School Board has approved pay increases that include raises for the district’s non-union, professional and technical employees.

Town Halls Scheduled on High School Rezoning Plans

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:06:00 GMT

Polk County Public Schools is exploring various options for adjusting the attendance boundaries of high schools.

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