Upcoming Upgrades
The Digital Media Technology department is working hard to bring new and exciting upgrades to our facilities. Plans are currently underway to build three new studios in LTB 1307 & 1308—a photo studio, video studio,…
Polk State College Presents First Shakespeare Performance, “Taming of the Shrew,” Beginning with Free Preview on March 27
William Shakespeare’s classic comedy “The Taming of the Shrew” will take the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre later this month, beginning with a free preview on March 27. The production tells the story…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Hosting Two Fundraising Events
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School will host two fundraising events, the 2nd Annual Cake Auction and Dodge Drive for Success, on Thursday, April 5. The Cake Auction to benefit the National Honor…
Chain of Lakes Collegiate Student Shines at Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Event
Polk State Chain of Lakes student Abby Hughes, a resident of Winter Haven, was recently elected vice president of finance at the State Conference for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), which took place in Orlando March…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High Student a National Merit Finalist
A Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School student has been named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Joseph Germany, 18, is a resident of Lakeland who plans to study English and pre-law at…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School Student to Compete at FBLA State Leadership Conference
Less than six months into its existence, the Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School FBLA chapter will be represented at an upcoming state conference. Brionne Riles, 18, a resident of Lakeland, recently placed third in the…
Polk State Professor to Judge Art Show
Professor Vilas Tonape will be a judge in the fourth annual Winthrop Arts Festival scheduled for March 24-25 in Brandon. Read more in the Bloomingdale-RiverviewPatch.
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High Students to Appear in National Blog
Two Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School students will soon appear in a national blog, where they will educate readers about water conservation. As part of its Water Spotlight School program, the Walpole,…
Dr. Eric Roe Weighs in on Nation’s Need for Highly Skilled Workers
Dr. Eric Roe, who leads the Banner Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Polk State’s Corporate College, is in a perfect position to provide insight on how dynamics in public school systems are impacting the workforce…
Polk State Student Wins at Art Show
Lake Region High Senior Heather Hartley is dual-enrolled at Polk State. She recently took first place in the high school category in the Ridge Art Association Young Artists Show. Also at the show, Professor Vilas…