Browse past news stories for Bartow Elementary Academy in Bartow, FL.

• Bartow Honors Top Teachers And School-Related Employees (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 03:14:47 pm
  Bartow’s best teachers and non-instructional staff members were honored Thursday morning at Bartow’s seventh annual Teacher of the Year breakfast.
• From Yee-haw to Ha-ha, Bartow Performing Arts Series Keeps Arts Alive (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on October 31, 2009 at 02:16:24 pm
  Even in lean economic times, the mission to bring art and cultural programs to the Bartow area will continue with a third season of the Bartow Performing Arts Series. “Festival of the Arts,” featuring five performances offering classical, country, dance and drama, opens in December.
• Zoning Board Endorses Tea Rooms in Residential Zones (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on October 3, 2009 at 02:30:41 pm
  By a 3-to-2 vote, the Bartow Zoning Board has recommended to the City Commission that Bartow allow tea rooms in residential neighborhoods.
• Actor Joins Boy With Tourette’s Against Bullying (Central Florida News 13)
  posted on September 20, 2009 at 04:19:32 pm
  Actor Dash Mihok teams up with a 9-year-old Polk County boy on his anti-bullying campaign.
• Actor, boy with Tourette's speak out against bullying (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay)
  posted on September 20, 2009 at 02:04:17 pm
  Actor Dash Mihok and 9-year-old Jaylen Arnold recently spoke about bullying to an auditorium full of students.
• School Notes (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on September 20, 2009 at 10:48:42 am
  Bartow High School
• PEF will honor teaches, schools (News Chief)
  posted on September 16, 2009 at 12:02:41 pm
  Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 1:27 a.m. LAKE WALES - The Polk Education Foundation will host its annual Teacher to Teacher and School to School Connection Developer Recognition Reception on Sept. 29 at the Lake Wales Art Center.
• Student, Actor Help Spread Anti-Bullying Message at School (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on September 16, 2009 at 03:08:17 am
  By GARY WHITE THE LEDGER Jaylen appeared during a presentation along with actor Dash Mihok, who also has Tourette's. The assembly was covered by a crew from the CBS Evening News for future broadcast.
• Actor With Tourette's Visits Lakeland Third-Grader (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on September 12, 2009 at 04:09:17 am
  By GARY WHITE THE LEDGER Jaylen Arnold was the most popular kid in the cafeteria Friday at Victory Christian Academy. "They were all trying to sit by me," Jaylen, 9, said of his fellow students. "They all said, 'Can I sit by you? Can I sit by the movie star?'"
• Partnership Awards Given at PSC ceremony (News Chief)
  posted on September 11, 2009 at 01:02:29 pm
  Polk County Superintendent of Schools Gail McKinzie, left, hands the 2009 Commissioner's business recognition award to Cindy Price, right, of TECO as Lori Cunningham watches. Thursday, September 10, 2009.
• 31 Polk schools named Five Star by state, most in county history (News Chief)
  posted on September 3, 2009 at 08:02:10 am
  Published: Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 1:29 a.m. BARTOW - Thirty-one Polk County public schools have received the Five Star School designation from the Florida Department of Education to start the new school year.
• Student News (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on August 23, 2009 at 06:59:52 am
  George Jenkins High School
• School Board OKs $697 Million Budget (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on July 29, 2009 at 09:18:07 am
  By JOHN CHAMBLISS THE LEDGER The Polk County School Board approved a tentative $697 million budget Tuesday that includes no employee raises for the second year in a row.
• ‘The World Awaits’ 2009 Gause Academy Grads (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on June 7, 2009 at 09:53:54 pm
  Filling the auditorium with a joyful noise, families and friends watched seniors at Gause Academy of Leadership and Applied Technology graduate Thursday night, June 4, in Bartow Elementary Academy auditorium.
• BHS, IB, and SA Seniors Graduate Monday Night (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on May 30, 2009 at 02:52:22 pm
  Bartow High School will hold commencement for its 116th graduating class Monday, June 1, at 8 p.m. at Bartow Memorial Stadium.
• Polk School District Honors Volunteers of the Year (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on May 27, 2009 at 02:47:09 am
  Suzanne Pennington is willing to share. The volunteer coordinator at Medulla Elementary School is responsible for bringing 35 new volunteers to the Lakeland school just this school year.
• Blueberry Friday Fest May 15 (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on May 16, 2009 at 02:38:16 pm
  Clear Springs will sponsor Friday Fest this week with special guests — the students of Bartow Elementary Academy.
• Downtown Bartow Blueberry Festival (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on May 16, 2009 at 07:34:06 am
  Clear Springs brought the plants to sell at the Bartow Elementary Academy's booth. Several students tended the booth, gave out fresh blueberries and educated their visitors about the year long project with the fruit baring plants.
• Eight City Stars Honored At Spirit of Bartow Awards (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on May 9, 2009 at 02:26:22 pm
  Eight Bartowans were honored at the annual Spirit of Bartow Awards on Thursday.
• ‘Juicy Jazz’ Pairs Dance, Band for BPAS Season Finale (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on April 22, 2009 at 02:32:21 pm
  Florida Dance Theatre joins the Bartow High School Jazz Band for an eclectic evening of jazz and dance in Bartow Performing Arts Series second season finale, “Juicy Jazz,” on Saturday, April 25.
• Annual ‘Just Say No’ Parade Downtown at 9:30 a.m. Today (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on April 11, 2009 at 02:22:51 pm
  Urging kids — and adults — to just say no to substance abuse, the 20th annual “Just Say No” Parade, Rally, and Luncheon will take place today in Bartow.
• Cornelius Encourages Speed And Strength At Just Say No Rally (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on April 11, 2009 at 02:22:31 pm
  Fifth graders from Fort Meade, Bartow, Highland City, and Wahneta gathered Wednesday morning at the Bartow High School gym for the annual Just Say No rally, where guest speaker Jemalle Cornelius encouraged students to be fast and strong in the battle against drugs and alcohol.
• Got Plans? Entertainment Calendar For April (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on April 1, 2009 at 04:15:17 am
  Sun 'N Fun Fly-In | April 21-26 Tickets: Adults $35 daily. Children $25 daily, age 12 and younger free. At the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. (863)644-2431
• Local news briefs (News Chief)
  posted on March 23, 2009 at 12:11:34 pm
  Published: Monday, March 23, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 23, 2009 at 7:41 a.m.
• Bloomin’ Bike Ride Takes Bikers on Scenic Back Roads (The Fort Meade Leader)
  posted on March 7, 2009 at 06:27:43 pm
  Bartow’s Bloomin’ Arts weekend offers more than paintings and sculptures — it also has the art of scenic back roads seen from the seat of a bike.
• Weekend Events: Enjoy Boat Racing, Model Jets, or Musicals (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on March 7, 2009 at 03:27:40 pm
  Boat engines will be racing this weekend as the Orange Cup Regatta hits town. That is just one of the entertainment events taking place in an event-filled weekend. THE ORANGE CUP REGATTA is being held this weekend at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland.
• Bloomin’ Bike Ride Takes Bikers on Scenic Back Roads (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on March 7, 2009 at 03:22:30 pm
  Bartow’s Bloomin’ Arts weekend offers more than paintings and sculptures — it also has the art of scenic back roads seen from the seat of a bike.
• BPAS Show, Dinner Take Guests On ‘Island’ Tour (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on March 4, 2009 at 09:48:18 pm
  Tropical breezes are predicted for the weather outside . . . and inside Bartow Elementary Academy auditorium Saturday night when the Bartow Performing Arts Series Committee presents Caribbean Sound.