Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School

09/05/2026

What an AMAZING way to close out Standard Setters Week! 🎉 From the ’70s to the 2000s, we enjoyed celebrating the decades and showing that Excellence NEVER goes out of style! This week was filled with teamwork, creativity, school spirit, and an unwavering commitment to Making Excellence the Standard! ❤️🖤🤍

09/03/2026

✨ Dress for Excellence: Show Up. Stand Out. Make an Impact. ✨
Today, our Gateway Collegiate students dressed for excellence and demonstrated that professional appearance is about more than clothing—it reflects confidence, preparation, purpose, and a readiness to lead.
Several of our students also had the wonderful opportunity to engage with President Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas. Experiences like this encourage our students to communicate confidently, build meaningful connections, and envision themselves as future leaders.
At Gateway Collegiate, we are preparing our students not only to enter the room, but to show up with purpose, stand out through excellence, and make a lasting impact!

09/02/2026

Different Jerseys—ONE TEAM!
Today, our Gateway Collegiate family proudly represented our favorite teams! Although we may wear different jerseys and cheer for different teams, we are united as ONE TEAM—committed to supporting one another, achieving greatness, and Making Excellence the Standard!
Together, we win! ❤️🖤

09/01/2026

🌟 We Were Too Bright to Be Basic! 🌟
Gateway Collegiate was glowing today as our faculty, and staff showed up in their brightest colors and boldest shades! We brought the energy, creativity, and school spirit while proving that excellence was definitely shining throughout our campus.
At Gateway, we don’t blend in—we stand out because we are Standard Setters! 😎✨

08/31/2026

It’s Day 1 of Faculty and Staff Spirit Week at Gateway! We are literally Under Construction while Building Excellence! 🦺 🚧

08/07/2026

✨ Convocation 2026 is in the books, and we couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead! ✨
Today marked the beginning of a brand-new school year filled with fresh opportunities, renewed purpose, and a shared commitment to excellence. As we launch the 2026–2027 school year, we proudly embrace our theme:
🎯 “Making Excellence the Standard.”
This year, we are committed to raising the bar, inspiring greatness, and creating a culture where excellence is not an occasional act—it is our expectation. Here’s to empowering students, supporting one another, and making this our best year yet!

07/14/2026

Class of 2027! Booking for senior portraits is officially OPEN. We’ve partnered with CADY to capture this milestone with photos perfect for announcements, yearbook ads, social posts, and more. Spots fill fast, so don’t put this off. Book your session now at cady.com/schedule. (Gateway Collegiate student session on campus Friday, July 24, 2026)

07/11/2026

Congratulations to our class of 2026 graduate Alex!

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🎓 The Scholarship Showcase Series

Thank you, Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects Scholarship donor!

Recipient: Alex Beaubrun

May this award help you pursue your goals with courage and determination.

To the generous donors who gave Polk Education Foundation the ability to award more than 450 scholarships valued at more than $1 million, please accept the heartfelt gratitude of the Board of Directors and Team!

07/04/2026

05/19/2026

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Most graduates from Polk State College’s collegiate high schools leave with their Associate in Arts degrees in addition to a high school diploma. The top two members of Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate…