Schools – Page 8

Raises On Tap For Polk County Teachers, District Employees

Teachers should see extra funds after the School Board approves the budget.

Every student in the state is now eligible to receive a scholarship to attend a charter, private or religious school.

Lakeland Police Department’s free two-week Summer Trades Academy served 50 students in grades 8-12.

Superintendent Frederick Heid recommended delaying a possible proclamation until October, so PCPS can develop an ‘equitable’ review process.

Superintendent recommends creating an ‘equitable and consistent’ process for proclamations. October is LGBTQ History Month.

PCPS is using federal aid to fund summer programs and extra help for the district’s youngest and lowest-scoring students.

Valedictorians from 10 local high schools shared their accomplishments and plans for the future with LkldNow.

Lakeland, Lake Alfred, Bartow, and Auburndale Police officers will be replaced by Polk County Sheriff’s deputies in the upcoming school year.

About 5,800 students will receive diplomas or certificates of completion from PCPS schools over the next week.

The bilingual charter school, which just added 6th grade, nurtures curiosity and independence to prepare students for real life.