PCPS has been field testing the system, which includes a parent app and tablets that can read student IDs.
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Lake Gibson HS Singing Telegrams Bring Love for Valentine’s Day for 17th Year
Students fanned out across Lakeland to deliver 71 singing telegrams on Wednesday.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lives Cut Short: 21 Polk County Students Have Died Since June
The extraordinary number of deaths has left classmates, parents, teachers and staff grieving.
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Lakeland 8th Grader Shines at Polk County Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Middle and high school winners now advance to the state science fair at the RP Funding Center on April 2-4.
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Lake Gibson High School Student Nabs One of the Top Honors at 80th Annual Polk County Youth Fair
Lake Gibson’s Emmalee Robertson earned reserve grand champion in the Commercial Market Steer division
Posted inCrime / Justice, Politics, Schools
Political Consultant Convicted of Spreading Lies About School Board Member Lisa Miller
James Dunn was placed on probation and ordered to pay court and investigative costs.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Spate of Violent Juvenile Gang Crimes Shocked Lakeland in 2023
The judicial circuit that handles Polk County cases is the toughest in the state for prosecuting juveniles.
Posted inPolitics, Schools
Book Challenges May Cost Polk County Public Schools $25,000 This Year
Two Lakeland women have challenged at least five books in 10 Polk County high schools.
Posted inCrime / Justice, Schools
Drills, False Alarms Take Mental Toll on Students, Parents, Teachers
Those calling in false threats can be arrested and charged with a felony.
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Countdown: Enrollment Set to Begin For Polk County Magnet, Choice Schools, Career Academies
The application window is Jan. 8 to Feb. 16 for Polk County Public Schools’ many specialty programs.