Education

Polk Central recognized by state for reopening of nature trail

POLK COUNTY–A year-long effort by Polk Central Elementary fifth graders, faculty, friends and families to restore the school’s…

Education

Polk Middle effort to Aid Manna Food Bank lands award

Polk County Middle School’s effort to help Manna Food Bank proved award-winning. In early March, PCMS participated in…

Education

Polk County school board approves free meals for all students

Every student in Polk County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2023-24 school year. During…

Education

Zidek receives scholarship from Community Foundation of WNC

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has released its 2023 regional scholarship winners and Lake Lure Classical…

Education

Groundbreaking kicks off work on new preschool building at Tryon Elementary

TRYON—The future of preschool education at Tryon Elementary School began to take shape with a nod to its…

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Proposed 2023-2024 Polk County budget presented to commissioners

Plan calls for property tax increase, more funds for Polk Schools   COLUMBUS – On Monday, May 8,…

Education

Freemasons of Polk County present artwork to Polk County High School

Saluda Unity Lodge honors George Washington’s ties to Masonry   COLUMBUS–The Freemasons of Polk County presented a gift…

Education

Polk Central Elementary to unveil newly improved nature trail at ribbon-cutting ceremony

Trail’s improvement used as a learning experience for students   MILL SPRING-On Friday, May 12, Polk Central Elementary…

Education

Polk Middle again wins state model bridge building competition

Polk County Middle School continues to have the state’s best model bridge builders. PCMs successfully defended its title…

Education

Polk Middle’s Murphy to become district human resources director

Todd Murphy will soon tackle yet another role for Polk County Schools. The veteran administrator has been named…