Nine Polk County Schools teachers have been selected to receive 2026 Priscilla and Ellis D. Slater Excellence in Teaching Awards which will fund professional development experiences ranging from international travel to specialized literacy training.Read More

Polk County Middle School's model bridge building team is headed to Friday's state championship after winning the Waynesville Regional competition in March, keeping alive hopes of capturing the school's seventh state title in the event.Read More

Carpenter bees, synchronous fireflies and hoverflies don't often get the appreciation they deserve. But Polk County elementary students recently learned why these tiny creatures matter – and created art that will literally help them survive.Read More