Opening – Polk County Schools

Child Nutrition

All students eat free for breakfast & lunch.

Free/Reduced lunch application.

Polk County library Access

Student access to public library.

Polk County Schools

Stearns Education Center

Physical Address:
125 East Mills Street
Columbus, NC 28722

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 638
Columbus, NC 28722

Phone: 828-894-3051
Fax: 828-894-8153

Superintendent:
Mr. Aaron Greene

School Board Chair:
Mr. Mike Ashworth

2023-2024 Teachers of the Year

Polk County Schools
Lyla Johnson (Polk Central Elementary)

Polk County High School
Kristen Korzelius

Polk County Middle School
Leslie Rhinehart

Saluda Elementary
Melissa Gillespie

Sunny View Elementary
Jamie McGinnis

Tryon Elementary
Sarah Reid

Schools

Elementary Schools:
Polk Central Elementary
Saluda Elementary
Sunny View Elementary
Tryon Elementary

Middle School:
Polk County Middle School

High Schools:
Polk County High School
Polk County Early College

© 2019 Polk County Schools

Polk County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Todd Murphy, Personnel Department.

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