Education

Giles selected as new principal at Polk Central Elementary

POLK COUNTY—An educator well-versed in Polk County Schools and known for his dedication to student-centered learning has been…

Education

PCHS celebrates Class of 2025 at graduation ceremony

Polk County High School celebrated its Class of 2025 on Friday, May 23, during the school’s annual graduation…

Education

Polk County High School Band students earn top honors

Young musicians excel as PCHS Band closes year on a high note   POLK COUNTY—Students from the Polk…

Education

Aguilera named 2025 recipient of Robert Jason Fox Memorial Award

Keidi Aguilera, a rising junior at Polk County High School, has been named the recipient of this year’s…

Education

Champions for Wildlife to distribute Sunshine & Smiles kits over the summer

POLK COUNTY—This summer, thanks to a generous grant from the Polk County Community Foundation and matching funds from…

Education

Clifford The Big Red Dog, Scholastic gift books to schools in honor of Greene

Scholastic Books recently brought a reading reward – and a special guest – to Polk County Schools to…

Community

Retirement celebration for Aaron Greene to be held Sunday at PCHS

COLUMBUS—After 31 years in public education, Polk County Schools Superintendent Aaron Greene will retire at the end of…

Education

Graduation dates approaching for Polk County Class of 2025 students

Polk County Schools will celebrate graduating students with three ceremonies in late May, beginning with Polk County Early…

Education

Polk FFA teams shine at West Region Rally

Polk County High School’s FFA chapter demonstrated exceptional skill and preparation at the 2025 NC FFA West Region…

Education

Polk County educators chosen for Kenan Fellows Program

Two educators from Polk County Schools have earned spots in the highly competitive Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher…