Legislative disbursement changes have diverted $45.7 million from the district, and Trump's freeze on education funds puts another $20 million at risk.

The Polk County School Board District 3 race already has three candidates. Incumbent Rick Nolte is on medical leave and has ...

Fourteen schools run by the district improved their grades in 2024-25, including five that improved from a D to a C. None of ...

Polk County Public Schools plans to revise its contract with Verra Mobility for school-bus cameras after suggestions that it might violate state law.

A top Duval County Schools official is leaving amid back-to-school season. Wayne Green, the district's Chief of Schools, is moving on to Polk County Public Schools where he has been hired as a ...

District 2 contains 19 schools in northeast Polk County. Candidates must live in the district, though voting takes place countywide.

Polk County Public Schools announced new principals at three high schools, 14 elementary schools, a traditional middle school and a magnet.

Polk County schools district approved for 28 million dollar grant under the previous superintendent, Jackie Byrd.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Central Florida school district is asking for the community’s help to name its new elementary school. Polk County Public Schools is asking for people to vote in a poll ...

For the first time in 20 years, an election is guaranteed to produce a new member of the Polk County School Board in District 2. Lori Cunningham, who has served five terms, decided not to seek ...