
Polk State Business grad lands job with Big Four accounting firm

Jake Pullukat recently graduated from Polk State College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program which, paired with internship experience and federal COVID-19 relief funds that supported the completion of his degree, positioned…

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 Lakeland Collegiate valedictorian, salutatorian seize opportunity to achieve college degrees and more in high school

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School’s valedictorian Divyanshi Saini and salutatorian Meghan Kendrick both aspired from a young age to achieve their college degrees and this week they are celebrating this accomplishment before they even…

Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate valedictorian, salutatorian heading to college with prestigious scholarships

Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School’s valedictorian McKenna Blevins and salutatorian Abigail Matta are both celebrating milestone accomplishments, including graduation from high school with their college degrees and some prestigious scholarships to…

Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate celebrates first National Merit Scholar in school’s history

Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School is celebrating its first National Merit Scholar in the school’s history. Abigail Matta is one of only 1,000 distinguished high school seniors nationally to be awarded…

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 Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School to hold virtual info sessions

Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School will host virtual information sessions in March and April for students interested in attending for the 2021-2022 academic year. Polk State’s charter high schools allow students…

Mom, son & daughter attending Polk State in person & online receive same great education

Tania Chandler and her son, Michael Garcia, are enjoying their Intro to Digital Media class at Polk State College in the hybrid format, which mixes online learning with face-to-face time in the classroom. Meanwhile, Chandler’s…

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…