Polk County considers closing middle school, turning it into community resource center

LAKELAND, Fla. — Polk County Public Schools is considering turning one of its schools into a community resource center.

The district says Crystal Lake Middle School has seen a significant drop in enrollment over the last three years. Now, district leaders are looking at options to make better use of the building and its resources.

Both of Bryan Girton’s daughters attend Crystal Lake Elementary School. Girton says the plan has always been for them to attend Crystal Lake Middle next. That way, they can continue their education without having to leave their community…

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