Public Schools, Private Schools, Homeschooling, Colleges and Schools in Lakeland + Polk County

The Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is July 29 – August 11, 2024 and we’ve got all the details you need to know to save money on your back to school shopping! Save on clothing, shoes, uniforms, school supplies, computers, and more.

Find all the info you need to kick off a new school year! Back to school events, places to get free school supplies, the 2024-25 school calendar, details on tax free shopping, our favorite school gear, Stuff the Bus donation locations, and more.

In need of free school supplies? Or just looking to celebrate the new school year with a back to school bash? We’ve got a full list of back to school events and places to get free school supplies.

The Polk County School Calendar for the 2024-25 school year has been approved. Get dates for the first day of school, last day of school, Christmas Break, Spring Break, and more.

If you have a child under the age of 5, you can sign up today for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until age 5.

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!

Think you can’t afford private school? Think again. The State of Florida offers six scholarship programs that can help make private school possible for your family or help pay for curriculum, tutoring, transportation, and more.

Free Online Summer Camps are a great resource if you’re looking for DIY projects to keep kids engaged and learning all summer long. Check out these free websites that provide guided instructions for hands-on activities, coding, art projects, maker projects, and more.