International Baccalaureate at Bartow

09/02/2026

Polk RISE! Senior Tej Desai will be featured, along with IB Bartow’s Ms. Heaton on this month’s podcast with Superintendent Heid!

09/02/2026

What did you do this summer? Here are a few IB Summer Snapshots!

09/02/2026

IB Seniors-Great opportunity!
See Mrs. Urbinati if you have any questions!

PCPS high school seniors can take part in this Community Service Challenge. Details below. Registration and forms are available in SchooLinks (via ClassLink).

Please email [email protected] or contact your school's community service coordinator with any questions.

PCPS College and Career

09/01/2026

💙💛Support IB Bartow Through Our Annual Pledge Drive! 💙💛

As we begin the 2026-27 school year, we're asking our alumni, families, and community partners to help support the incredible students and staff of IB Bartow!
Your donation helps fund:
✨ Student recognition and awards
✨ Guest speakers and cultural events
✨ Peer-to-peer mentoring programs
✨ Team-building activities
✨ Junior Pinning and
✨ Senior Medallion Ceremonies
✨ Research projects and supplies
✨ Staff professional development

Every gift, big or small, makes a meaningful difference and helps us continue providing a world-class educational experience for our scholars.
Donations can be made online through September 25, 2026. Thank you for investing in the future of IB Bartow students and supporting our tradition of excellence! 💙💛
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ibbartowpl

09/01/2026

UF Admissions Counselor on campus to answer your questions! Everyone is welcome.
Sign up with link found in Schoology.

08/31/2026

🎻✨ Congratulations to IB Bartow student Nikko Lungay on an unforgettable musical achievement! This summer, Nikko joined the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra (FSYO) NYC Tour and had the incredible opportunity to perform at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall on June 21.
What an amazing experience and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent that he brings to music every day!
We are so proud to see our students pursuing their passions and representing IB Bartow on such a prestigious stage. Join us in congratulating Nikko on this outstanding accomplishment!

08/30/2026

We got over 250 reactions on our posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

08/29/2026

Calling all Seniors & Parents/Guardians!
Polk Vision will host a Financial Aid Open House, and you will not want to miss! Join us for this informative and engaging evening! Citrus Connection will be on-site with Bus Pass Information. The first 50 families to register will be invited to join us ahead of the meeting for dinner in the cafeteria, catered by our very own Culinary Academy.

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

Fun Color Run on September 19, 2026,
All proceeds will go toward purchasing inclusive physical education equipment for Jean O'Dell Learning Center. Our goal is to help ensure that students of all abilities have access to fun, engaging, and inclusive physical education opportunities.