Polk State Extends Application Deadline for New High School

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Polk State College is offering an extended application period for those interested in attending its new public charter high school. Prospective students now have until the first day of class, Aug. 12, to apply for…

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Polk’s Summer Monroe Finishes Third at International Science Fair

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Summer Monroe

Polk State College has another international science fair winner to its name. Summer Monroe, a senior at Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, recently placed third in the microbiology category of the Intel International Science…

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Summer Monroe Having International Adventure at Intel Science Fair

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Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School student Summer Monroe is currently competing in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix. Monroe’s project, a bandage that uses copper and a material called Sharklet, which…

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Professor Suzanne Ramjattan Halverson.

Polk State’s Halverson Garners Another Teacher of the Year Award

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Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Professor Suzanne Ramjattan Halverson.

Polk State College Professor Suzanne Ramjattan Halverson has added another teaching accolade to her list of distinctions — the 2013 Teacher of the Year award from the Polk Association of Charter Schools. Halverson received her award earlier…

Rachel Kinder received a Silver Garland award for her science-related volunteerism.

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate Student Wins Silver Garland Award

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Rachel Kinder received a Silver Garland award for her science-related volunteerism.

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School student Rachel Kinder has received the county’s prestigious Silver Garland award for her more than 1,000 volunteer hours. The 37th annual Silver Garland award ceremony, co-sponsored by The Ledger…

Polk State to Host Information Sessions for New High School

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Polk State College will host a series of information sessions for those interested in attending its new Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School. Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School…

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Professor Suzanne Ramjattan Halverson.

Polk State’s Halverson Receives Pair of Teacher of the Year Honors

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Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Professor Suzanne Ramjattan Halverson.

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Professor Suzanne Halverson has received a pair of Teacher of the Year honors, both on the county and school levels. Starting with her countywide recognition, Halverson was…

Polk State Receives Gateway to College Grant for New High School

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Polk State College has received $325,000 from Gateway to College National Network to support its third charter high school. Gateway to College National Network encompasses 43 institutions across 23 states; besides Polk State, the only…

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