Mother and son to graduate together with Polk State AA degrees
Melissa Simon first enrolled in college a quarter-century before her son Stephen was born. On Thursday, however, they’ll be sitting next to one another as proud graduates of Polk State College. The two will each…
Polk State collegiate high school students take top three spots in annual MLK essay contest
Coming back from winter break isn’t always a thrill, but for three Polk State College collegiate high school students, it was a victorious January. Polk State 10th-grade students took the top three spots in the…
Polk State Education Program uses internship program to help fill classrooms
Through its partnership with Polk County Public Schools, the Polk State College Education Program has found innovative ways to create opportunities and address teacher shortages. One of these is the Temporary Teacher Internship Certification Pathway…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School senior receives Dream the Dream scholarship
During a time of year when Martin Luther King Jr.’s immortalized dream is most remembered, the Polk State College Foundation helped make one collegiate high school senior’s dream move a step closer to becoming a…
Polk State closed 1/20 in observance of MLK Day
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled. Registration will continue to…
Polk State collegiate high schools accepting applications, hosting info sessions
With a new year underway, each of Polk State College’s collegiate high schools are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Polk State’s three charter high schools allow students to simultaneously complete requirements for…
Polk State Gateway students earn college admission, full-ride scholarships at HBCU College Fair
For 12th grade students at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School, last month’s trip to the HBCU College Fair at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex proved to be a fruitful…
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School provides students with support, flexibility to obtain higher education on own terms
There is a consensus among students at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School: classes are engaging, faculty and staff are supportive, schedules are flexible, and they don’t miss out on high school…
First group of 10th graders enjoying Polk State collegiate high school experience
For more than two decades, Polk State College has provided a unique experience through its collegiate high schools. Since the start of the semester, students at two collegiate high schools have been able to soak…
Polk State charter high schools to open application periods, hold info sessions
The application period for Polk State College’s three charter high schools is right around the corner. To help parents and students make informed decisions about which school is right for them, each of the three…