The Business of Building a Better Public School System (and Why Fred Heid is up for the Challenge) By Rj WaltersPhotography provided by Polk County Public Schools It’sa high-stakes business serving more customers than ever before. Changes come swift and often....
What is a Lakelander? Cathy Kennedy By Rj WaltersPhotography by Jordan Randall A Lakelander and Polk County School Board employee for 46 years | Has taught all grades K-5 and served as an assistant principal | Currently teaches second grade at Scott Lake Elementary...
Parents and guardians of students rejoice! The start of another school year is upon us and that means the Back-to-School Tax Holiday is too. The tax free holiday runs through August 7 and marks the best time to purchase all of the school supplies that your...