Education

Early College students create public art with artist-in-residence

Polk County Early College celebrated the completion of a public art installation developed through a creative partnership with…

Education

Forensics, drones and creativity: Polk County summer camps still taking registrations

A few spots remain available for the 2025 summer camps organized by Polk County educators for rising 4th-9th…

Equestrian

Gurley caps college equestrian career with national championship

A childhood dream became a reality for former Polk County student Emma Gurley at the 2025 Intercollegiate Horse…

Education

Visual artist shares expertise with PCHS art students

Students at Polk County High School recently experienced a unique opportunity to enhance their artistic skills through an…

Education

PC4K fundraiser nets more than $62,000 for Polk County Schools

The recent Polk Cares 4 Kids fundraiser proved a record success for Polk County Schools. The event, held…

Sports

Polk County Special Olympics Spring Games celebrates young athletes 

COLUMBUS—On Thursday, May 1, at Polk County High School, the Special Olympics held its annual Polk County Spring…

Education

PCHS students to attend Cannon Music Camp

POLK COUNTY—Five students from Polk High School have been accepted to attend Cannon Music Camp, located on the…

Education

Polk Middle model bridge building team places second in state competition

Polk County Middle School’s model bridge-building team enjoyed another successful showing in the state competition and very nearly…

Education

Polk Central’s McMinn named director of Polk County Early College

Dr. Kim McMinn has been named the new director of Polk County Early College. McMinn, currently principal at…

Education

Greene retirement celebration set for May 18 at PCHS

A retirement celebration for Polk County Schools Superintendent Aaron Greene will be held May 18 at Polk County…