Lucas Johnson didn't set out to make history. He just wanted to make the most of his time.Read More

The Polk County High School FFA Junior Dairy Judging Team brought home major hardware from the NC FFA State Dairy Judging Career Development Event, finishing as state runner-up and Western Region Champions in the junior division.Read More

Polk Central Elementary's kindergarten classes recently swapped their classroom for wide open fields and fresh country air, spending a memorable day at Johnson Farm that brought learning to life in the most hands-on way possible.Read More

Polk County Schools second-grade students recently traded their classrooms for a day of creativity, exploration, and inspiration at the Tryon Fine Arts Center, taking part in a vibrant Arts Immersion Day that brought them face-to-face with some of the region's most talented artists and educators.Read More