Polk State Partners With Lake Wales Charter Schools to Offer Free Screening of Edu-Documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed”
Polk State College is partnering with the Lake Wales Charter Schools system to present a screening of the film “Most Likely to Succeed,” which has been described by Education Week as “among the best edu-documentaries…
Polk State Music to Present “Fall Festival of Singing” on Oct. 16
Polk State Music will begin its 2016-17 concert season with “Fall Festival of Singing” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. The concert is free…
Polk State’s Arts Day Is Oct. 27, Will Include Music Performances, Student Art Exhibit
Polk State College’s Arts Day will take place Oct. 27 and will showcase the talents of Music and Visual Arts students. “The depth of talent at Polk State is simply incredible. We created Arts Day…
Polk State’s FallFest, A Community Favorite for 30 Years, is Oct. 15
Polk State College’s annual FallFest, which this year marks its 30th anniversary, will take place Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Winter Haven campus, 999 Ave. H N.E. “What started…
Polk State Reschedules Arts Events Canceled by Hurricane
Polk State has rescheduled arts events that were canceled due to the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew. These events and their new dates and times are as follows: Polk State Theatre’s production of “Waiting for…
Countdown to England: Polk State Student Prepares for First Trip Abroad
She hasn’t been on a plane since she was in second grade. She’s never been outside the United States. But in just about a week, Polk State student Claudia Oppelt will travel to England as…
Polk State to Close at 2 p.m. Thursday, Will Reopen Monday
Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew, Polk State College will close at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, and will reopen on Monday, Oct. 10. Classes that begin at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday have been canceled.…
Polk State Theatre to Perform “Waiting for Godot” Oct. 6-9
Polk State Theatre will present “Waiting for Godot,” a show sure to challenge both student-actors and audience members, Oct. 6-9. “This show is considered to be a classic of the American theatre,” said Director Mark…
Building Students Up and Stressing Backup Plans: Meet Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Assistant Principal Keith Bonney
Growing up, Keith Bonney dreamed of becoming a football player. Turns out, he has scored plenty of “touchdowns” in his career — but they’ve been in the field of education instead of on a football…
Eagles Support Heart Walk
Polk State faculty, staff, students, family, and friends helped raise money to fight heart disease and stroke by taking part in the 2016 Heart Walk on Oct. 1 at Mosaic Park in Bartow. Designed to…
