Water gun incident at Davenport High triggers lockdown, superintendent email, and criminal charges.
Tag: Polk County Public Schools
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Young Chefs Take the Spotlight at IDEA Lakeland Cook-Off
National program uses hands-on cooking to build confidence and encourage healthier habits among students.
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Polk Schools Approve WonderHere Pilot at Philip O’Brien Elementary
The two-year pilot will bring a project-based learning program into Philip O’Brien Elementary as part of a new public-private partnership.
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Polk County Public Schools Approves High School Rezoning
Changes will take effect in the 2026-27 school year, but students currently enrolled in a Polk County high school will not be required to switch.
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Polk County Public Schools Responds to Rumors of Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Campus
Despite social media posts circulating on Sunday, PCPS said there have been no incidents with ICE.
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Polk County Schools Hit Record Graduation Rate as Campuses See Major Gains
Graduation rate climbs to 87.7% as multiple Polk County high schools post major gains.
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Polk County Schools Sees the Most Teacher Vacancies as Shortage Worsens Statewide
The FEA mid-school year count found teacher vacancies statewide increased by about 100.
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Polk County School Choice Application Window Opens Jan. 12
Families can apply for magnet schools, career academies, IB and Cambridge programs for the 2026–27 school year.
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Kate Wallace to Serve on Polk County School Board After DeSantis Appointment
The former Lakeland Leads executive director will serve one year, filling a vacancy left after Rick Nolte’s death.
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Polk Test Scores Show Statewide Lag But District-wide Gains
New data shows more Polk students scoring at lower proficiency levels, while district officials point to multi-year growth in reading, math, science and social studies.
