If you or your child are considering continuing your education, good news! We have some pretty incredible schooling options right here in Polk County, meaning it’s perfectly feasible to head to class not too far from home. Learn more about places to earn an associate, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, as well as certification programs.
Our family loves playing card games and board games, and we’ve graduated to strategy games where everyone – kids included – has a fair shot at winning and there are often bragging rights involved! See our 10 favorite kid approved AND parent approved games.
Kids of all ages will love Epic - an unlimited eBook library your kids can take anywhere on a phone, tablet, or computer. Perfect for Summer Reading. LIMITED TIME SUMMER OFFER - Get 3 months for only $3 - for up to 4 kids!
Want to keep your kids reading and learning over the summer? Find a FREE summer reading program or online book subscription to get them excited to read!
Online or Virtual Summer Camps are the ideal resource if you're traveling or looking for at-home activities to keep kids engaged & learning all summer long.
Teacher Appreciation & End of Year Gift Ideas. A list of do's and don'ts when it comes to giving gifts and showing teachers how much you appreciate them!
Innovation Studios is creating students who are problem solvers, critical thinkers, and self-starters. Through this 4 year program, students learn to collaborate, delegate, and think outside the box as they design solutions for real-world problems. Learn more about this unique program at All Saints Academy.
Family Fundamentals is moving! Beginning March 4, 2019, all classes and parent resources will be on the 3rd floor of Explorations V Children's Museum in Downtown Lakeland. Learn more about Family Fundamentals' FREE weekly classes for kids ages 0-5.
The Polk County School Board has released the calendar for the 2019 - 2020 school year. School begins on Monday, August 12, 2019 and ends on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Get dates for school holidays, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break, and more.
Florida VPK is a FREE prekindergarten program for 4 & 5 year-olds. Recent changes allow parents to delay enrollment for kids born between Feb. 2 - Sept. 1. Find out how to apply.
