Community

PCCF supports school counselors, school social workers

POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Community Foundation recently awarded Polk County Schools a generous grant to assist school counselors…

Education

Deadline for applications to audition for FMC Young Musicians Scholarships

FOOTHILLS—The deadline for applications to audition for the 2025 Foothills Music Club scholarships for young musicians is Friday,…

Community

Polk Cares 4 Kids fundraiser set for February 8

POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools, in collaboration with the Polk Schools Fund through the Polk County Community Foundation, will…

Community

Local piano player receives music degree at ASU

TRYON—Wade Morgan, grandson of Eilene and Perry Morgan of Tryon and Karen and Jim Harden of Spartanburg, graduated…

Education

Board of Education welcomes Stich, returning members

The Polk County Board of Education welcomed its newest member as part of the board’s December meeting held…

Education

Foothills Music Club announces 2025 auditions for Young Musicians Scholarships

FOOTHILLS—The Foothills Music Club has announced the Young Musicians Scholarship auditions for 2025.   Talented high school student musicians…

Education

Polk County Elementary Schools Ranked in Latest Report

In a recent study by U.S. News & World Report, a comprehensive ranking of 2,149 elementary schools across…

Education

Advanced Learners at TES think outside the box before semester break

TRYON—Advanced Learners engaged in a variety of activities before the semester break.  On December 19 and December 20,…

Education

PCHS Land Judging Team extends national competition qualifying streak

Polk County High School’s Senior Land Judging Team is once again returning to national competition. The PCHS FFA…

Education

PCHS Veterinary Science team among west’s best at state competition

The Polk County FFA Chapter finished second among West Region teams at the North Carolina FFA State Veterinary…