The Polk County High School Marching Band earned second place in Class 2A on Saturday at the Cedar Cliffs Classic at A.C. Reynolds High School.Read More

Polk County High School’s marching band earned a second-place overall finish in Class 1AA on Saturday at the Land of the Sky competition at Enka High School.Read More

Polk County High School students Porter Langley and Mason Littlefield spent part of their summer gaining hands-on agricultural experience while helping care for and maintain the Polk County High School Farm.Read More

Polk County High School FFA added another championship banner to its collection this summer, with Polk White capturing first place during the North Carolina FFA Camp Program at White Lake.Read More

Polk County High School agricultural education teachers Ashley Gilbert and Chauncey Barber were recognized for their service to agricultural education during the North Carolina Career and Technical Education Conference, held July 13-17 in Winston-Salem.Read More

Polk County High School’s band program has been recognized as a 2025-26 North Carolina Bandmasters Association Program of Distinction.Read More

Polk County Schools has selected Scott Hopper as the next principal of Polk County High School, choosing a veteran educator who says relationship-building and student-centered decision-making will guide his leadership as he succeeds Michelle Bean, who is retiring at the end of June.Read More

Polk County High School recognized members of its Class of 2026 during the school's annual Senior Awards Night, held May 21 in the school auditorium.Read More

The Polk County FFA Chapter had an outstanding showing at the North Carolina FFA West Region Rally on April 29, bringing home three first-place finishes and five total awards from the event held at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock.Read More

With rain and thunderstorms in the forecast for the area, Polk County High School will hold its 2026 graduation ceremony on Friday at Tryon International.Read More

Polk County High School began the road to the end of school with its annual Underclassman Awards Day in the school audtorium.Read More

For the 18th consecutive year, Polk County High School welcomed all of Polk County's fifth graders to campus for Ag Awareness Day - a beloved tradition that brings agriculture to life for young students through hands-on experiences and student-led presentations.Read More

At Polk County High School's 2026 Underclassmen Awards Ceremony, one of the school's most meaningful honors was presented to a student who has earned the respect and admiration of his peers and teachers alike.Read More

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

For the first time in seven years, a Polk County High School band has earned the highest possible rating at the Western District Music Performance Assessment, sweeping Superior ratings from all judges at Mars Hill University on Thursday.Read More

Polk County High School horticulture students received a professional perspective on landscape architecture careers when they hosted Darren Meyer, an architect with MKSK, an employee-owned planning, design and landscape architecture firm.Read More

Polk County High School's FFA chapter will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 23-27 with dress-up days, competitions and appreciation events for staff and members.Read More

Polk County High School's FFA senior land judging team has made history, qualifying for nationals for the seventh consecutive year — the longest active streak in the North Carolina FFA Association.Read More

Polk County High School's FFA junior and senior land judging teams completed a regional sweep, winning both fall competitions and advancing to the state contest in November.Read More

The Polk County High School Band earned multiple awards at its first competition of the season at the Cedar Cliffs Classic at A.C. Reynolds High School.Read More

The Polk County High School farm received maintenance support this summer through an internship position funded by a Polk County Community Foundation grant.Read More

Two Polk County students earned top regional placements at the Western NCFFA Regional Truck and Tractor Career Development Event held Sept. 9 at the Mountain State Fair in Asheville.Read More

Leah Hudgens understands that student success begins the moment young people walk through the doors at Polk County High School. As the school's receptionist, she serves as the first point of contact for students, families and visitors each day.Read More

Polk County High School agriculture education teacher Ashley Gilbert was recognized Monday at the Polk County Board of Education meeting for being named one of 24 finalists for the NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Career and Technical Teacher of the Year Award.Read More

Polk County High School FFA Chapter members earned top honors at the North Carolina FFA Camp Program in June, with their Blue team capturing first place and the FFA Banner for the 14th time.Read More

Polk County High School agriculture education teacher Ashley Gilbert has been named one of 24 finalists for the prestigious NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Career and Technical Teacher of the Year Award.Read More

Polk County High School honored members of its senior class during the school’s traditional Senior Awards Night on May 22 in the school auditorium.Read More

Students from the Polk County High School Band finished up a successful year by receiving numerous accolades at the 2025 Western District Solo and Small Ensemble Music Performance Adjudication held May 9 at Cane Creek Middle School. Read More

Polk County High School celebrated its Class of 2025 on Friday during the school's annual graduation ceremony in G.M. Tennant Stadium.Read More

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

Keidi Aguilera, a rising junior at Polk County High School, has been named the recipient of this year's Robert Jason Fox Memorial Award.Read More

Polk County High School's FFA chapter demonstrated exceptional skill and preparation at the 2025 NC FFA West Region Rally held April 30 at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, with multiple teams bringing home top honors.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 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

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

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

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

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

The Polk County FFA Chapter finished second among West Region teams at the North Carolina FFA State Veterinary Science Career Development Event, held December 7 at Lee County High School in Sanford.Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Polk County Schools recently hosted a Career Fair and Hiring Expo aimed at juniors and seniors from Polk County High School and Polk County Early College.Read More

Area residents flocked to Polk County High School on Saturday to support well-known local resident John Vining in his fight against cancer.Read More

A Polk County High School program is seeking to help fill the need for child care professionals in the area.Read More

What do you think when you hear someone say FFA? Tractors, animals, working outside, country folk, farming?Read More

My name is Jessica (Pullara) Frazier, and I am the owner and founder of All Good Things Bakery in Tryon, North Carolina!Read More

A fundraiser for well-known local resident John Vining is planned for March 30 at Polk County High School.Read More

The Polk County Cadets had a busy fall semester, taking part in more than 65 practices, parades, football games, competitions and concerts. “This has been such a successful season for the band program at Polk County High School,”said Cadets Director Kimberly Benson. “We have grown musically and competitively, and the kids have been so positive...Read More

Students from Polk County High School and Polk County Middle School performed in the 2023-24 Foothills Honor Band on Nov. 18 at R-S Central High School in Rutherfordton.Read More

The tradition of success continues for Polk County High School’s Land Judging Teams.Read More

The Polk County High School Theater Club will present its first performance on Thursday, Nov. 2 with the show Graveyard Manor.Read More

The Polk County High School Cadets have some new hardware for the band room at PCHS.Read More

Students in Shannon Haynes' physical science class at Polk County High School recently took part in a short demonstration to understand various states of solubility.Read More

The Polk County High School FFA Chapter will once again host Halloween at The Farm on October 31 at Polk County High School.Read More

Professionals from the World Champions Rodeo Alliance recently visited agricultural classes at Polk County High School.Read More

Students from Polk County FFA participated in the recent North Carolina State FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event at Lee County High School in Sanford.Read More

Students in Shannon Haynes' astronomy classes at Polk County High School recently created models of moons of the solar system.Read More

Polk County High School faculty member Eric Morlino, who also serves as the school's SkillsUSA advisor, recently accompanied a group of students to the Camp Dixie Leadership workshop in Fayetteville.Read More

Polk County Early College science teacher Kathleen Abraham partnered this past summer with Henderson County teachers to bring students on educational tours to Europe and Japan.Read More

Polk County High School and Polk County Middle School students had an exciting few days experiencing the Be Pro Be Proud NC Mobile Unit.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

Polk County High School agriculture teacher Chauncey Barber and his Ag Production 2 class recently lent a helping hand to the Wolverine boys soccer program.Read More

Polk County High School junior Banks Barber took top honors on the end-of-session exam held during the recent Resource Conservation Workshop sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Raleigh.Read More

Polk County High School students, faculty and guests will enjoy smooth driving when they next return to the school campus.Read More

Polk County High School's Ashley Gilbert has been named the West Regional Teacher of the Year by the North Carolina Agriculture Teachers Association.Read More

Polk County FFA capped another outstanding school year with its annual trip to the North Carolina FFA Camp Program at White Lake.Read More

Polk County High School recognized a number of graduates at its annual Senior Awards Night in early JuneRead More

Honor speaker Samantha Collins had a simple message Friday for her fellow graduates in Polk County High School's Class of 2023.Read More

Tryon Elementary students and staff are enjoying a new gazebo on the school playground thanks to the efforts of Polk County High School's Construction Technology students.Read More

Polk County High School will hold its baccalaureate service for the Class of 2023 on Sunday, June 4 at Midway Baptist Church in Columbus.Read More

Seven Polk County High School Band students have received a $2600 scholarship to a three-week music camp at Appalachian State University.Read More

Polk County High School students in Billy Alm's physical education class recently took on their own version of the Murph Challenge.Read More

Recent trips to national land judging competition in Oklahoma did not end quite as well as teams from Polk County FFA would have preferred.Read More

The Polk County High School Humane Society Club has done it again!Read More

Polk County High School FFA students recently earned a number of awards at the North Carolina FFA West Region Rally at Blue Ridge Community College. A handful of PCHS teams placed second in events at the rally, which earned qualification for state competition this summer. Those teams included Intro to Horticulture, Floriculture, Nursery Landscape, Tool...Read More

The Polk County High School Exceptional Children’s Department and the Polk County Department of Health and Human Services will hold a Transition Fair on Friday at PCHS as part of #StandbymePolk anti-stigma Mental Health & Substance Mis-use Event.Read More

Excellence is a constant within the Agricultural Education program at Polk County High School. When the Polk County High School FFA Land Judging Team leaves Sunday morning for Oklahoma, bound for national competition, students Banks Barber, Annslee Kilgore, Dakota Searcy and Davis Young will know that they have done their part to maintain that tradition....Read More

St Luke’s Hospital has donated five hospital beds and two patient recliners to Polk County High School for use in health science education. This donation benefits healthcare students, specifically those pursuing a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification. “We appreciate our ongoing partnership with St. Luke’s Hospital,” said Polk County Schools Superintendent Aaron Greene. “This donation...Read More

Just prior to spring break, Polk County High School FFA members participated in one of the club's favorite traditions.Read More

The Polk County High School 2023 prom will be held May 6 from 7 p.m. until midnight at Caitlyn Farms in Mill Spring.Read More

Polk County High School FFA's annual plant sale is always a popular event for the community.Read More

A group of band students from Polk County High and Polk County Middle performed in February with the Foothills Honor Band in concert in Polk County High School Auditorium.Read More

Students in the Horticulture 2/Honors class at Polk County High School recently participated in a class greenhouse construction competition.Read More

Polk County High clarinet student Zetta Anderson recently earned one of the top acoomplishments available for state band students, a spot on the All State Honors Band.Read More

A trio of Polk County band students earned selection to the Western Carolina All-District Clinic Band.Read More

Polk County High FFA will hold its annual Pizza With Polk FFA fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 18 in Spartanburg.Read More