Polk State Education grad “finally passed” reading certification, becomes intensive reading teacher & role model for students
Lauren Lightsey teaches intensive reading at Lake Wales High School, where she can relate firsthand to her students because she, too, struggled with mastering the reading curriculum. She completed the Educator Preparation Institute at Polk…
Polk State open on Friday following Tropical Storm Nicole
Polk State College will reopen on Friday including online courses, dual enrollment, and the collegiate high schools. The College sustained minimal damage as a result of the storm and personnel will be working throughout Thursday…
Polk State reschedules Lakeland Campus Open House to 11/29
Polk State College has rescheduled its Lakeland Campus Open House from November 10 to November 29 due to Tropical Storm Nicole. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Lakeland…
Polk State College will be closed Thursday due to Tropical Storm Nicole
Polk State College and the collegiate high schools will be open Wednesday with all in-person classes taking place until 5 p.m. Online classes will take place through the evening on Wednesday. The College will be…
Polk State is monitoring Subtropical Storm Nicole
Polk State College is monitoring Subtropical Storm Nicole and encourages students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to stay connected for updates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the College. Polk State will…
Polk State returns to pre-pandemic operations
For the past few weeks, Polk County has been categorized as having “low” COVID-19 community level infections by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and guidance regarding COVID-19 released by the (CDC) in…
Pep rally for Polk State Soccer set for Tuesday
For the first time since 2009, Polk State Soccer is bound for the final site of the national NJCAA Tournament. To see the Eagles off as they soar to Evans, Ga., Polk State College will…
Polk State Flight Team soars to nationals
The Polk State Flight Team has earned a spot in the 2023 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON). Polk State placed second in flight events and third overall in the…
AdventHealth to provide $1.7 million for Polk State Nursing
In a collaborative partnership focused on community initiatives, AdventHealth is contributing $1.7 million to the Polk State College Foundation to provide resources to enhance the College’s Nursing Program. The media is invited to learn more:…
Polk State College adds $215.5 million to Polk County economy
A recent study asserts that even during the midst of a global pandemic, Polk State College’s credit programs add $215.5 million in total income to the Polk County economy. The College commissioned a study by…
