Cancellation of events through May 29, 2020
Yellow Jacket Students and Parents, In response to coronavirus, Polk County Public Schools has cancelled all district and school sponsored activities and trips through the end of the current school year, which is May 29, 2020. This includes medallion ceremonies…
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Congratulations Coach McGriff for being named 6A Coach of the Year!
Bartow boys basketball coach Terrence McGriff was selected the 2020 Florida Dairy Farmers Class 6A Coach of the Year following balloting by a statewide panel of high school boys basketball coaches and media members. “Well I’m very thankful to…
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Bartow Senior Gives Back
Kayla Ammermann was recognized as Floral Avenue Elementary School’s Volunteer of the Year! Over the course of the last four years Kayla spent many afternoons, after her own school day, volunteering in the same elementary classroom. She has made a…
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State Champions!
Congratulations to the boys basketball team! They came from behind in the fourth quarter to bring the Class 6A State Championship game into overtime, clinching the title 66-61 over Dillard!
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Celebrating Our African American Military Heros
Summerlin Academy put together a remarkable lineup for Black History Month. During a presentation for students today, these four veterans shared the stage in Bartow High’s auditorium: (from left) Van Wright Jr., an Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam; World…
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