Columbus Day News

Polk County Public Schools’ Early Childhood Education programs are accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. These programs include Head Start, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and School Readiness (SR). To apply online, please visit: English: polkschoolsfl.com/earlychildhoodapp Spanish: polkschoolsfl.com/aplicacioneducacioninfantil Parents can also apply in person at the following locations: Head Start/VPK/School Readiness Lakeland – 915 N. Lake Beulah Dr., Lakeland, 863-499-2830 Winter Haven – 129 Ave. K SE, Winter Haven, 863-291-5374 VPK Only Bartow – 440 South Floral Ave., Bartow, 863-534-7428