Author: Staff Reports

Sep

PCEC senior Pixie Lilburn represents Polk County at NC Governor’s School

September 14, 2026ByStaff Reports— Polk County Early College

Polk County Early College senior Pixie Lilburn represented Polk County this summer at the North Carolina Governor’s School, a selective residential program for gifted and talented high school students.

Aug

Four houses, one community: PCEC builds belonging into the school day

August 16, 2026ByStaff Reports— Polk County Early College

Polk County Early College is using a new house system this year to create smaller communities within the school and give students more opportunities to build relationships with peers and trusted adults.

Jul

District schools slate Meet the Teacher, orientation events to kick off 2026-27 academic year

July 24, 2026ByStaff ReportsDistrict News

With the start of the new school year is just around the corner, Polk County Schools is rolling out the welcome mat for students and families across the district.

Jan

Polk County Early College now accepting applications for 2026-27 school year

January 13, 2026ByStaff Reports— Polk County Early College

Polk County Early College is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year, offering students the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree in four years or less.

Nov

Polk County Early College hosts regional Early College Network discussion panel

November 18, 2025ByStaff Reports— Polk County Early College

Polk County Early College students took center stage last week during a regional discussion panel with the RTI Early College Network, showcasing their educational experiences and contributing to conversations about the future of early college programs.

Oct

Early College students spread kindness through reading

October 27, 2025ByStaff Reports— Polk County Early College

Polk County Early College students brought stories about kindness to elementary classrooms across the district during Read Aloud to a Child Week, combining literacy promotion with important lessons about choosing to be kind.

Oct

Early College students share love of reading with Polk Central students

October 24, 2025ByStaff Reports— Polk County Early College, Polk Central Elementary

Polk County Early College students traded their textbooks for picture books this week, visiting Polk Central Elementary classrooms to read aloud and inspire younger students during Read Aloud to a Child Week.

Sep

Early College history students navigate medieval challenges in mock feudal system

September 12, 2025ByStaff Reports— Polk County Early College

Freshmen students in Holly Stone's World History class at Polk County Early College participated in a mock feudal system activity designed to bring medieval history to life through interactive learning.

Aug

Early College students learn growth mindset through puzzle challenge

August 12, 2025ByStaff Reports— Polk County Early College

Students in Jessica Simo's math class at Polk County Early College began the school year with an unconventional lesson in persistence and problem-solving through a series of puzzle challenges designed to build growth mindset.

May

Steel and resilience: Early College students create public art with artist-in-residence

May 8, 2025ByStaff Reports— Polk County Early College

Polk County Early College celebrated the completion Tuesday of a public art installation developed through a creative partnership with acclaimed steel sculptor Bob Doster.

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