Graduating student: Polk State showed me I don’t have to be another statistic
Growing up, no one encouraged Keiona Haggins to go to school. “I was only told to not end up pregnant or in jail,” she said. She lived in a home where emotional and physical abuse…
Interns share ideas with LEGOLAND Florida Resort executives
Polk State College students interning at LEGOLAND Florida Resort recently presented ideas for enhancing the guest experience to park executives, who provided positive feedback and constructive criticism to the interns. The exchange was an invaluable…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School takes a bite of the Big Apple
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School students enjoyed the brisk New York weather while others were soaking up Florida sun rays over spring break. Thirty-four juniors traveled with faculty and staff to the Big Apple,…
Chain of Lakes Collegiate Students to Compete at State HOSA Conference
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School had a fair share of winners at the Florida HOSA Region IV East Competitive Event in January, and many are heading to the Florida HOSA State Leadership…
Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School to Hold Info Sessions
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School will host informational sessions for students interested in attending the public charter school, which is an academic alternative for students who want to graduate and transition…
Lakeland Collegiate High School Student Heads To State, International Science Fairs With Award-Winning Project
A Polk State College Lakeland Collegiate High School student won Best in Show and First Place in Chemistry at the Polk Regional Science and Engineering Fair and is heading to state and international science fairs.…
Chain of Lakes Collegiate Student Named Sunshine State Scholar
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School student Jessica Luongo has been named a Sunshine State Scholar, making her one of only three students in all of Polk County to receive the honor for…
Collegiate High Schools No. 1 In State For Graduation Rates
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate and Lakeland Collegiate high schools rank No. 1 out of 448 public high schools in Florida for four-year graduation rates. Gov. Rick Scott recently notified Polk State College’s charter…
Collegiate High Schools To Host Info Sessions
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate and Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate high schools will host informational sessions for current sophomores interested in attending one of Polk State College’s charter schools. Polk State’s collegiate high schools…
Rally in Tally: SGA Members Learn Politics, Leadership & Needs of State Colleges
Students learned about politics, leadership, and the needs of Florida’s state colleges at the Florida College System Student Government Association’s (FCSSGA) Advocacy Conference & Rally in Tallahassee. Ten members of Polk State’s Student Government Associations…