Education

Pereira receives Forbes Distinguished Scholar Award 

The Board of Directors for the Stuart and Margaret L. Forbes Foundation has announced the recipient of the…

Education

Hernandez and Cesante awarded Martin Scholarships

The 2023 R. J. and Linda Martin Scholarships are awarded this year to two deserving seniors at Polk…

Education

Bell receives the Forbes Polk High Scholar Award

The Board of Directors for the Stuart and Margaret L. Forbes Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient…

Education

Rodriguez-Padron receives Forbes Scholarship

Mario Sergio Rodriguez-Padron, the son of Ekaterina Padron and Mario Rodriguez, is Polk County Early College’s recipient of…

Education

Local graduates awarded scholarships from Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Tryon will award 18 college scholarships and 3 awards totaling $39,000 to Polk County…

Education

Local student designs logo for Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries

Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries recently recognized Polk County Early College student Felicity Rivera for her…

Education

Polk County High School Class Of 2023 Graduation

COLUMBUS–Polk County’s graduation ceremony took place Friday night at the high school. Honor speaker Samantha Collins had a…

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PCHS students construct gazebo for Tryon Elementary playground

TRYON–Tryon Elementary students and staff are enjoying a new gazebo on the school playground thanks to the efforts…

Education

Dedmon selected as next PCMS principal; Byars named assistant

A new administrative team for the 2023-24 academic year is set for Polk County Middle School. Current Vice-Principal…

Education

Polk County opposes partisan school board bill

Commissioners concerned with prioritizing education   POLK COUNTY—At its regularly scheduled meeting on June 5, the Polk County…