Polk County Public Schools
Myles McCants, a first grader at Haines City’s Bethune Academy, was one of two students statewide to win a student art contest done in conjunction with Black History Month. As a winner of the state art contest, Myles and members of his family attended a special event at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee. Myles and his family joined more than 200 community leaders, educators and students at the Governor’s Mansion event. Myles also received a $250 gift card for his winning artwork.
Twelve students were featured storytellers in the school district’s Tellabration! storytelling event. The local Tellabration event is part of an international program that stimulates the love of reading for children through storytelling. Student told their tales both in-person and digitally at the event.
Featured student storytellers at the event are listed according to school.
Davenport School of the Arts: Andrew Anderson, Amanda Macumber, Lauren Macumber, Ariana Rivera.
George Jenkins High (Lakeland): Jonathan Rose.
Lincoln Avenue Academy (Lakeland): Jannella Rose.
Valleyview Elementary (Lakeland): Sydney Adams, Taylor Adams, Joaquin Colon, Matthew Cota, Cliff Davis, Kathryn Pennington.
