Rising seventh through ninth graders spent a week outdoors in one of the region's most remarkable natural settings this summer, immersing themselves in the ancient practice of herbalism during the Herbalism and Alchemy seminar held June 22-26 at Pearson Falls and Glen.Read More

The former STEM lab at Tryon Elementary School was transformed into a global kitchen in mid-June as rising fourth through sixth graders spent a week cooking their way across four continents during the Culture and Cuisine Camp, one of several free Summer Seminars offered this summer through a generous grant from the Polk County Community...Read More

Polk County High School is looking for welcoming families in the community to open their homes to international exchange students for the 2026-2027 school year - and the experience, say those who have lived it, is one that changes lives on both sides.Read More