The recent Polk Cares 4 Kids fundraiser proved a record success for Polk County Schools.Read More

Students at Polk County High School recently experienced a unique opportunity to enhance their artistic skills through an artist-in-residence program featuring contemporary visual artist Tate Nation..Read More

Polk County Middle School's model bridge building team enjoyed another successful showing in state competition - and very nearly extended an impressive run.Read More

Dr. Kim McMinn has been named the new director of Polk County Early College.Read More

A retirement celebration for Polk County Schools Superintendent Aaron Greene will be held May 18 at Polk County High School.Read More

Nine Polk County Schools educators have received 2025 Priscilla and Ellis D. Slater Excellence in Teaching Awards from the Polk County Community Foundation, funding professional development opportunities that will enhance classroom instruction. The awards program strengthens local education by supporting teachers’ professional growth through funding for travel experiences related to their teaching subjects, conference attendance...Read More

Polk County Schools has selected its next superintendent.Read More

Polk County High School students and their families will soon have access to a wealth of information about life after graduation at an upcoming community event.Read More

The sweet scent of petunias filled the hallways of Polk County High School on Monday as students honored a woman whose quiet generosity has blossomed throughout the school community for years.Read More

The halls of Tryon Elementary School were filled with laughter and creativity on Friday as third grade students hosted their annual Idiom Parade.Read More

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Polk County High School Agriculture Education program's tomato giveaway to all K-4 students in the county.Read More

In a heartwarming display of compassion and dedication, members of the Polk County High School Humane Society Club have successfully funded the treatment of another heartworm-positive dog, enabling his adoption into a loving home.Read More

Students at Tryon Elementary School recently explored the world of birds through a special STEAM elective program in partnership with Champions for Wildlife.Read More

The annual Polk County FFA Plant Sale is currently in progress at Polk County High School, the yearly event serving as an important fundraiser for the school's agriculture program.Read More

Young voices from Polk County filled Bon Secours Wellness Arena for the second consecutive year as elementary school choruses joined forces to perform at a Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey game.Read More

North American Rescue recently donated school supplies to Polk County Schools, with Polk County EMS personnel Jason Wilson and Michael Crater facilitating the contribution.Read More

Students at Saluda Elementary School recently participated in a weeklong celebration honoring Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss' birthday. The event featured a variety of engaging activities designed to promote literacy and foster a love of reading.Read More

Polk County Schools' PEAK afterschool program students received a slithering education in Feburary through a continued partnership with Champions for Wildlife.Read More

Polk County Middle School continued its dominance in regional science competition, securing its third consecutive championship at the North Carolina Science Olympiad Hickory Regional tournament held Saturday at Catawba Valley Community College.Read More

Polk County Middle School's model bridge building team has advanced to the state finals, continuing their impressive run in the North Carolina Department of Transportation's competition.Read More

Polk County Middle School teacher Jeanne Ferran has been named the recipient of the 2025 Janice Anderson Brumley Award.Read More

The Polk County community came together February 28 for a heartwarming and exhilarating event at The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run—the Special Olympics Polk County’s annual Polar Plunge.Read More

North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green’s “Mo Wants to Know” tour is coming to Western North Carolina on March 17. A listening and learning session will be held at Tuscola High School at 6 p.m. on March 17.  The school is located at 564 Tuscola School Road in Waynesville. Parents, students, educators,...Read More

Polk Central Elementary School has expanded its instrumental offerings with the addition of several Kala U-Basses. The new instruments were made possible through donations from the Laurel Lake Music Society of Tryon Estates, the Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation and Amazon. Though technically classified as bass ukuleles, these instruments have gained popularity in professional...Read More

Polk County Schools Superintendent Aaron Greene has announced his decision to retire, concluding a distinguished 30-year career with the district.Read More

Polk County High School's Chauncey Barber has been named the West Region Teacher of the Year by the North Carolina Agriculture Teachers Association, marking the second straight year a Polk County instructor has received the honor.Read More

Polk County High School student Banks Barber finished fifth among 32 competitors at the North Carolina FFA Tractor Driving Career Development Event, marking the highest placement from the West Region.Read More

A local wildlife organization brought black bear education to Polk County elementary students through after-school programs in January.Read More

Polk County Middle School's band program is celebrating unprecedented success, with a record number of students selected for prestigious honor bands.Read More

In an era of mounting mental health challenges and academic pressures, Polk County's school counselors and social workers are getting a boost thanks to a timely grant from the Polk County Community Foundation.Read More

A whole-home generator, an all-wheel drive Ford Ecosport and a beach house rental are among the items up for bid at the upcoming Polk Cares 4 Kids fundraiser, set for Feb. 8 at Tryon International Equestrian Center.Read More

Polk Central Elementary kindergartners in the class of Stacey Stafford and Caroline Edwards recently estimated weight, used scales to weigh items and recorded whether these object were heavy or light during a math lesson.Read More

In a heartwarming initiative, students from Tryon Elementary School are taking the lead in protecting local pollinators by creating their very own pollinator garden.Read More

Leah Morton, a 10th-grade student at Polk County High School, has been named the District 16 winner of the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest, an annual audio-essay competition sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).Read More

Dear Parents, Guardians, and School System Employees, On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, PowerSchool alerted North Carolina public schools and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) to a cybersecurity incident affecting student and teacher data across its global client base. This incident was not limited to North Carolina. PowerSchool, a student information system (SIS)...Read More

Polk County Schools, in collaboration with the Polk Schools Fund through the Polk County Community Foundation, will host the annual Polk Cares 4 Kids (PC4K) fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center.Read More

The Polk County Board of Education welcomed its newest member as part of the board's December meeting held at Isothermal Community College.Read More

Students in J.J. Waddell’s class at Tryon Elementary School brought joy to life just before Christmas with a creative parade featuring handmade floats themed “Scenes of Joy.”Read More

The Sunny View Elementary Chorus brought the spirit of the season to LaurelHurst, a senior living community in Columbus, with a festive concert of holiday favorites.Read More

Students from Polk Central Elementary School brought holiday cheer to hundreds of attendees during their annual Christmas program on December 17 at Polk County High School.Read More

Advanced Learners at Tryon Elementary School recently stepped away from their usual academic routines to engage in a variety of dynamic activities designed to challenge their skills and foster creativity.Read More

Students at Tryon Elementary and Saluda Elementary had a unique opportunity to learn about red wolves, one of the world’s most critically endangered species, during a visit from Champions for Wildlife in December. The organization engaged seven classes with lessons on the plight of red wolves and guided students in sculpting their own red wolf...Read More

Sculptor and artist-in-residence Bob Doster recently worked with students at Polk County Early College to create new works of art.Read More

Tryon Elementary School recently hosted artist-in-residence John Thomas Fowler, a celebrated storyteller, old-time musician and radio host from Boiling SpringsRead More

For more than two decades, fifth graders from Tryon Elementary have been decorating the Christmas tree standing next to Morris the Horse in downtown Tryon.Read More

Polk County High School's Senior Land Judging Team is once again returning to national competition.Read More

In the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene's path through Western North Carolina, the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina wasted no time in rushing to help local organizations.Read More

The North Carolina General Assembly has awarded the Polk County Agricultural Education Program a $15,000 grant to support its school farm operations.Read More

Third-grade students from Tryon Elementary School embarked on an educational field trip to the Catawba Science Center, made possible by a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation.Read More

Polk Central third graders recently began processing plant donations received from several local groups.Read More

Mandy Wolfe, a teacher at Tryon Elementary, and her daughter, Mia, a senior at Polk County High School, are on a mission to make a positive impact on their community.Read More

Saluda Elementary third graders enjoyed an opportunity to visit the Catawba Science Center in Hickory, touring the Center's planetarium and aquarium.Read More

Kindergartners at Polk Central Elementary recently explored the outdoors, looked for signs of wildlife and drew sketches of animal tracks and leaves in nature journals with local Champions for Wildlife educators.Read More

Fifth graders in Ginger Rackley's class at Saluda Elementary recently visited The Park at Flat Rock for a Muddy Sneakers expedition.Read More

Polk County Middle School students spent Wednesday working alongside experts to plant 150 native plants in the school’s memorial garden as part of a pollinator garden project.Read More

Polk County Board of Education member Rob Parsons and a group of volunteers recently cleared the path in Little Park in Saluda.Read More

Students from Polk County Early College took part in the Walk of Remembrance in late September, supporting efforts to raise awareness around suicide prevention and mental health issues among teens.Read More

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Every student at Polk Central received a special gift Monday as the school distributed Battle Pups, stuffed dogs designed to provide comfort and support during difficult times.Read More

A Halloween tradition will continue this year as the Polk County High School FFA Chapter will once again host Halloween at the Farm.Read More

Tryon Elementary fourth graders in J.J.Waddell's class recently identified the main ideas and examples of figurative language in the book The Circulatory Story.Read More

An update for all Polk County Schools students and familes from Superintendent Aaron Greene.Read More

Polk County Schools is closely monitoring weather conditions throughout the county as the remnants of Hurricane Helene begin to move into the area.Read More

Polk County Schools has been recognized as one of the top districts in North Carolina in teaching students to read.Read More

Polk County Schools has been awarded a grant by the Polk County Community Foundation to help establish an Artists in Residence program at every school in the district.Read More

Students in Marsha Davis' fourth grade class at Polk Central Elementary are studying circuits, electricity and energy.Read More

Students at Saluda Elementary School celebrated Constitution Day on Srpt. 17 by learning more about the Constitution and doing a wide variety of activities. Activities included reading Constitution books, Preamble comic strips and watching a readers theater play. Read More

Polk County Early College has been awarded a grant from the North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission to establish a new Trailblazers Outdoor Club for the 2024-2025 school yearRead More

Banks Barber of the Polk County High School FFA Chapter emerged victorious in the Pisgah View Federation Truck and Tractor Driving FFA Career Development Events held Sept. 10 at the Mountain State Fair in Asheville.Read More

The Polk County High School Farm received a bit of help this summer thanks to a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation.Read More

The start of the 2024-25 school year has been a successful one according to Polk County Schools Superintendent Aaron Greene.Read More

Students in Amberly Skipton's classes at Polk County Middle School recently visited the school media center.Read More

For the first after-school session this fall with Polk County school students, staff from Champions for Wildlife taught a lesson all about owlsRead More

The Sphero Robotics AIG Summer Seminar Camp, offered by Polk County Schools in collaboration with the Polk County Community Foundation, concluded on a high note, leaving young participants excited about technology and programming.Read More

Students attending Leslie Rhinehart’s AIG Summer Seminar drone camp gained valuable hands-on experience in flying and coding drones.Read More

Fifth graders in Stephanie Blanton's class at Sunny View Elementary recently discussed the scientific method, then put it into action.Read More

A group of 22 Polk County Schools middle school students recently participated in an AIG Summer Seminar camp that combined nature, art, creativity and exploration.Read More

Students at the AIG Summer Seminar Crime Busters had an action-packed week as they delved into the world of forensic science to solve mysteries.Read More

Susan Anderson, a senior at Polk County Early College, has earned second place in the North Carolina Bar Association’s (NCBA) Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Section Council's annual essay contest.Read More

Instructor Rebekah Morse led an engaging AIG Summer Seminar focused on bullet journaling, embroidery and mindfulness, providing students with a unique blend of creativity and wellness activities.Read More

Students at the Learning Through Art AIG Summer Seminar tapped into their creativity as they explored the intersection of art with English Language Arts (ELA), math, science and social studies.Read More

Polk County Schools students will once again be able to enjoy free breakfast and lunch during the 2024-25 school year.Read More

Saluda Elementary School teacher Stephanie Uhrich has received the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching's Susan S. McHugh Honored Educator Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year.Read More

Polk County High School student Banks Barber took part this summer in the week-long Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders at North Carolina State University.Read More

Polk County Schools will gear up for the 2024-25 academic year with a series of events on Thursday at schools across the districtRead More

Polk County Schools' PEAK After School Program has received a Cohort 17 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant, allowing the program to expand in the 2024-25 academic year.Read More

Members of Polk County High School's FFA chapter once again had an outstanding performance at the North Carolina FFA Camp Program, held in June at White Lake.Read More

The Polk County Schools Child Nutrition Program will be offering free meals this summer to Polk County children and teen-agers.Read More

Polk County High School honored members of its senior class during the school's traditional Senior Awards Night on May 23.Read More

Polk County High School rising junior Curtis Simmons has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Jason Fox Award.Read More

Polk County High School held its annual Underclassman Awards Ceremony on May 9 in the school auditorium.Read More

A veteran educator with classroom and administrative experience has been chosen as the next principal at Tryon Elementary School.Read More

Polk County Schools has been recognized with the esteemed Purple Star Award for its support of military-connected students and families.Read More

Polk County witnessed a harmonious convergence of musical talent as choruses from throughout Polk County Schools gathered May 2 for the First Annual District-Wide Chorus Concert at Polk County High School.Read More

Polk County High School students recently had an opportunity to peer into the skies and learn more about the celestial objects found there.Read More

Even with 30 years in the classroom, Polk County Middle School social studies teacher Eric Eaton still considers himself a learner.Read More

Polk County Early College students have been working with the North Carolina Arboretum since 2022 to study the bird population in Polk County.Read More

Three proved a magic number Friday for Polk County Middle School's model bridge building team.Read More

Choral students from throughout Polk County Schools will join voices on May 2 for a District-Wide Chorus Concert at Polk County High School.Read More

Per the application guidelines, Polk County School's After School Program issues a public notice to the community regarding our intention to apply for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cohort 17 grantRead More