Polk State’s Halverson Garners Another Teacher of the Year Award
Polk State College Professor Suzanne Ramjattan Halverson has added another teaching accolade to her list of distinctions — the 2013 Teacher of the Year award from the Polk Association of Charter Schools. Halverson received her award earlier…
Oldest, Youngest Grads Separated by Decades but Share Mutual Affection for Polk State
Seated in the sea of graduates at Polk State College’s upcoming commencement this Tuesday will be Alexander Manjarres and Charles Walker, who, separated by more than 50 years, have known totally different worlds. Walker, 69,…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate Student Wins Silver Garland Award
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School student Rachel Kinder has received the county’s prestigious Silver Garland award for her more than 1,000 volunteer hours. The 37th annual Silver Garland award ceremony, co-sponsored by The Ledger…
Polk State to Host Information Sessions for New High School
Polk State College will host a series of information sessions for those interested in attending its new Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School. Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School…
Polk State’s Halverson Receives Pair of Teacher of the Year Honors
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Professor Suzanne Halverson has received a pair of Teacher of the Year honors, both on the county and school levels. Starting with her countywide recognition, Halverson was…
Polk State Receives Gateway to College Grant for New High School
Polk State College has received $325,000 from Gateway to College National Network to support its third charter high school. Gateway to College National Network encompasses 43 institutions across 23 states; besides Polk State, the only…
For Family and College, International Science Fair Becomes Tradition
When it comes to families and their traditions, the Monroes of Lakeland are way beyond weekly game nights or holiday dinners. Next month, Summer Monroe, a senior at Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, will…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Students to Compete at HOSA Conference
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School will be well represented at the 2013 State HOSA Conference this week at Walt Disney World. HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a national organization for students pursuing careers…
Two Fundraisers Planned to Benefit Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate
Thursday will be a busy day of fundraising for Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School. From 8 a.m. to noon, the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society will stage its third-annual Cake…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Students Collecting Prom Dresses
Students from Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School are collecting dresses to help others have the kind of prom night they’ve always imagined. “Prom is a night of magic and fun, when you…