Polk State Education grad finds ‘home’ where she interned at Chain of Lakes Elementary
Returning to school after nearly a decade with a family and a full-time job can be scary. Kimberly McBride added that the scariest part is wondering whether one will achieve their career goals after graduation.…
Spring 2023 Semester starts, enrollment continues at Polk State
Classes have started at Polk State College, but there is still time to enroll for the Spring 2023 Semester. Registration continues for 12-week classes, which will start on February 6, and eight-week classes that will…
Polk State’s PASSPORT system temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance starting 8 a.m. December 4
Polk State College’s PASSPORT system will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance beginning 8 a.m. on Sunday, December 4. The College’s Information Technology Department will be upgrading the system and should be complete by…
Polk State College named finalist for prestigious Bellwether Award
The Bellwether College Consortium has named Polk State College as one of 10 national finalists for the prestigious Bellwether Award in the area of Planning, Governance, and Finance. The Consortium will announce the winners in…
Sheriff’s deputy pursues dream of flying for law enforcement at Polk State Aerospace
Odalys Hurtado describes one of her biggest challenges as being a petite female in the law enforcement profession, but her ambition is greater than her stature, inspiring her to become a pilot so that she…
Polk State Education grad “finally passed” reading certification, becomes intensive reading teacher & role model for students
Lauren Lightsey teaches intensive reading at Lake Wales High School, where she can relate firsthand to her students because she, too, struggled with mastering the reading curriculum. She completed the Educator Preparation Institute at Polk…
Polk State College adds $215.5 million to Polk County economy
A recent study asserts that even during the midst of a global pandemic, Polk State College’s credit programs add $215.5 million in total income to the Polk County economy. The College commissioned a study by…
Polk State Education grad returned to school after nearly 20 years
When Tracy Garcia graduated from high school in 2001, she attended a university but didn’t complete her degree because “life took over.” “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do so I worked my way…
Enrollment is open for the Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State
Enrollment is open at Polk State College for the Spring 2023 Semester, which will begin on January 9. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students must submit a free online application…
Open enrollment starts 10/31 at Polk State College
Open enrollment for the Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College has been moved up to October 31 to allow students more time to register for classes. Priority registration is already taking place for students…