Polk State Chain of Lakes’ top students pursue passions
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian see computers and animals, respectively, in their future. Fabian Rosario topped Chain of Lakes’ 2022 class as valedictorian with a 4.662 grade-point average. Landen…
Polk State collegiate high schools hosting info sessions for 2022-2023 Academic Year
Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools will host information sessions in January, February, and March for students interested in attending for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School students plant tree in honor of 2021 class
Students from Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School planted a Little Gem magnolia tree on the Winter Haven Campus today in honor and memory of the class of 2021 and all those affected…
First-generation Americans make families proud as valedictorian, salutatorian of Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School valedictorian Victoria Nguyen and salutatorian Reeya Patel have a lot to celebrate as they graduate this week. In addition to receiving their high school diplomas, they have…
Polk State’s collegiate high schools celebrate three 2021 Silver Garland winners
Polk State College’s Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Lakeland Collegiate High School are celebrating three seniors who received 2021 Silver Garland Awards during The Ledger’s 45th annual event honoring Polk County high school…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School student is National Merit finalist
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School senior Shayna Dimmer is part of only 1 percent of the nation’s high school seniors to be named finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. More…
Three Polk State employees receive national awards for excellence
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) has announced three Polk State College employees as recipients of 2021 Excellence Awards, which recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to their students…
Polk State Chain of Lakes student on fast track to engineering degree thanks to opportunity to get free college in high school
Matthew Graham is a two-time International Science and Engineering Fair finalist whose future is undoubtedly bright as he plans to pursue his higher education and a career in engineering. He’s already on the fast track…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate student: Get the best parts of high school and a college degree at COL
Jenna Webb always anticipated going to Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School as her brother and sister did, and as a lifelong accelerated learner herself, having attended Berkley Accelerated Middle School and Polk…
Polk State collegiate high schools will hold info sessions in February
Two of Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools will host information sessions in February for students interested in attending for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. Polk State’s charter high schools serve juniors and seniors and…