Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School

08/12/2026

Seniors, don't miss out on this great opportunity!!

08/06/2026

COL Families: due to inclement weather, we have made the decision to postpone Family Fun Night. We will announce a new date once we have that information. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you soon. Enjoy your night.

08/04/2026

On this first day of classes for the 2026-2027 school year, Chain of Lakes Collegiate is excited to welcome the newest member of our Mathematics Department, Mr. Karl Jeanty!

Mr. Jeanty holds a Master's degree in Mathematics and brings eight years of experience as an educator. His educational philosophy reflects his commitment to student success:

"I believe meaningful relationships are the foundation for growth and success. I live by the mindset of 'each one, teach one' because we all have something to learn and something to give."

We are thrilled to have Mr. Jeanty join the COL family and know that he will make a positive impact on our students and school community. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Jeanty. We can't wait to see him and his students soar! 🦅🦅❤🖤

07/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Misty Sparling on her retirement from Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School!

Throughout her years at COL, Ms. Sparling has inspired students through her dedication, expertise, and commitment to academic excellence. Her passion for mathematics and high expectations helped countless students develop the confidence and skills needed for success in college and beyond.

We are grateful for her many contributions to our school community and the lasting impact she has made on the lives of our students. We wish her happiness, good health, and many exciting adventures in retirement!

Thank you, Ms. Sparling, for your dedicated service to COL. You will always be a valued part of our school family. ❤️🖤🦅🦅🎉🎉

07/03/2026

WE DID IT AGAIN!!!! Thank you to our students, parents, faculty, staff and community supporters!!! We are so grateful!!! 🖤❤️🦅🦅🎉🎉

For the second year in a row, all three of Polk State College’s collegiate high schools have simultaneously achieved A grades from the Florida Department of Education. In just its third year receiving a school…

06/02/2026

☀️ Summer Schedule Announcement ☀️

Our summer hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

We look forward to serving you throughout the summer! Have a safe, fun, and productive season. 🌞

05/20/2026

So proud of our seniors! 🎓

Congratulations to David Bonner and Anna Nazario-Siqueira on heading to USF and UCF to study psychology and aerospace engineering. This is a major accomplishment. Best wishes as you begin this next chapter.

Soar high, grads! 🚀

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School’s top two graduates will remain in the broader Central Florida region but will head different directions on Interstate 4. Valedictorian David Bonner will head west to the…

05/01/2026

Happy Friday, everyone! 🍎✨

We are officially wrapping up the week, and our hearts are full. We want to send a massive THANK YOU to our incredible teachers. Your dedication, patience, and passion make our school a truly special place to learn and grow. We see the hard work you put in every single day, and we hope you felt the love this week!

A special shout-out to our generous parents and COL families for sponsoring today’s meal. Because of you, our staff enjoyed a well-deserved break and a delicious lunch. It’s this community spirit that makes our school so special.

Wishing our students, staff, and families a restful weekend. You’ve more than earned it!

04/30/2026

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week: Day 4! 🧋

The celebrations continue! We are having the best week honoring our incredible educators, and Day 4 certainly didn’t disappoint. Our teachers work tirelessly to pour into our students, and today, they got a much deserved "refuel."

A massive THANK YOU to our amazing community partners for making today so special:

🥪 Strategic Aligned Solutions, LLC
Thank you for providing such a delicious lunch! It was the perfect midday treat to keep our team going.

🧋 Suzu Boba
Those drinks were a total hit! Thank you for bringing some extra sweetness to our afternoon.