Education

Polk Middle students rewarded for acts of kindness with new bikes

In a heartwarming celebration of kindness and community spirit, Pedal Up Polk has awarded new bicycles to the…

Education

Rotary shares books and love of reading with TES Students

TRYON—The Rotary Club of Tryon was excited to kick off this year’s Reading is Fundamental program at Tryon…

Education

Champions for Wildlife, Conserving Carolina discuss animal adaptations with PCMS students

When two organizations like Champions for Wildlife and Conserving Carolina join forces for an educational project, they are…

Community

Pancakes for a good cause: Kiwanis Club serves up Pancake Breakfast at Harmon Field

Outdoor breakfast raises funds for local scholarships   TRYON—The Kiwanis Club of Tryon, together with Key Club members…

Education

A Warrior for Peace

Chris Baschon makes ‘peace birds’ for students, faculty and staff at Tryon Elementary   More times than not,…

Arts

Former Polk Middle teacher releases first book of poetry

Riddle publishes “Dust and Ashes, Fire and Light”   SALUDA—Former Polk Middle School science teacher David Riddle has…

Education

PCHS announces 2023 Homecoming Court

Polk County High School has announced its Homecoming Court for the 2023 celebration, set for September 29. Homecoming…

Education

Students and local group collaborate to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s

Tryon Elementary artwork to be posted to support caregiver group   TRYON—The Foothills Dementia Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group…

Education

PCEC, PCHS students enjoy locally-led trips to Europe, Japan

Polk County Early College science teacher Kathleen Abraham partnered this past summer with Henderson County teachers to bring…

Education

Polk students enjoy opportunity to experience workforce simulator

Polk County High School and Polk County Middle School students had an exciting few days experiencing the Be…