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MESSAGE FOR CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE FAMILIES

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:58:00 GMT

For the past two years, Polk County Public Schools has been reviewing enrollment trends and school boundaries with several goals in mind: ensuring our schools are appropriately balanced, allowing students to attend schools closer to their homes when possible, and making responsible use of our facilities and resources.

Focused on Excellence: Jacob Majors

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:44:00 GMT

Jacob is a clerk specialist with the ESE team.

PCPS Announces District 6 Finalists for 2026-27 Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

This is it, the final finalists for the 2026-27 Polk County Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year!

PCPS Announces District 3 Finalists for 2026-27 Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:55:00 GMT

We’ve announced our next pair of finalists for Polk County’s Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year!

Help Name Polk County’s Newest High School

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:26:00 GMT

Polk County Public Schools is building a new high school!

Focused on Excellence: Nora Juarez-De Jackson

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:23:00 GMT

Congratulations to Nora Juarez-De Jackson, an executive secretary with our ESOL department.

PCPS Announces District 2 Finalists for 2026-27 Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:45:00 GMT

We have another pair of finalists for Polk County’s Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year!

New Athletics Fees Take Effect July 1

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:12:00 GMT

Please be aware that starting July 1, 2026, Polk County Public Schools will charge a fee for any private school student who participates in district sports by joining a PCPS school team or athletics program.