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…
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…
Polk State charter high schools earn high marks for 2023-24
Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools are filled with high-performing students. When it comes to school grades for the 2023-24 Academic Year, one might say the high schools themselves made the honor roll. According…
19 from Polk State’s collegiate high schools earn national recognition
The accomplishments of Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools regularly produce high achievers. That has been made evident once again with 19 students from Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, Polk State Chain of…
Global Studies distinction provides Lakeland Collegiate High School students with competitive edge
The Global Studies Program at Polk State College provides an enriching experience for students to develop subject-area knowledge on global issues. At Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, students are doing this on top of…
Lakeland Collegiate valedictorian and salutatorian credit school staff, parents for success
The first and second in Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School’s 2024 graduating class are proud to be second and first, respectively. Valedictorian Isabel Perez is the second member of her family to earn the…