Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Year, Ms. Tatiana Ferry! She was recognized this morning at a breakfast in Bartow. Thank you for all the time and effort you put in to assist our school and our students!

Special thanks to Congressman Scott Franklin (Congressman Scott Franklin) for sending individual letters to our State Champion Nursery winners!

Congressman Franklin sent individual letters to State Champions Kacie Anderson, Jenny Otero, Brooklyn Mims, Charleigh Wood and advisor Kyle Carlton!

Celebrating one of the best librarians around with lunch from Magic Wok for Librarian Appreciation Month! GJ is lucky to have Ms. Rose!

April 1-5 was National Assistant Principal Week and we would be remiss if we didn’t honor our 5 amazing APs!

Mr. Bruce Victor
Ms. Lacy Emmerling
Mr. Brad Hiers
Mr. Kyle Guira
Ms. Carmen Bonilla

Thank you for everything you do for our students and our staff!

Parents and Students, please check your emails to access your 3rd quarter report cards.

Prom Spirit Week starts tomorrow! Dress up and show your school spirit but be sure to stay in dress code!

Eagle Fest is tonight!! All 8th grade students & parents who plan to attend GJHS next school year are invited! Come on out and learn about clubs, sports, academies and everything else George Jenkins High School has to offer!

Happy Valentine's Day! Isaiah Greeson, a student in Kyle Carlton's technical agriculture class at George Jenkins High, crafted this beautiful metal rose using a plasma cutter and oxygen/acetylene torch. As Johnny Cash said, 'Love is a burning thing.' 🌹👨‍🏭❤️‍🔥 #lovePolkschools

On Feb 3, during the 50th Anniversary of the Lisa Pauchey JROTC Drill Meet at the University of Tampa, Major General Antonio Munera and CSM Roy Young presented Cadet Major Tiffany Perrot of George Jenkins HS Army JROTC a 4-year ROTC scholarship to the University of Tampa!

GJ was well represented at the Inspiring the Leader in Youth Forum at Florida Southern College yesterday!

This week is School Counselor Appreciation Week so we would like to take the time to shout out our Guidance team. Our students are truly blessed to have this group of dedicated professionals looking out for them!

Congratulations to our Boy’s JV Soccer team for winning their county tournament Friday night! They beat Lakeland Christian, Auburndale, and Mulberry this week to claim the Championship!

The George Jenkins HS Guidance Department is hosting their annual FAFSA Night this Wednesday! Senior parents and students, come on out to learn more information about filling out your Bright Futures and your FAFSA!

The 2024 version of Eagle Fest will take place Thursday, February 15th! This is open to all 8th graders (and families) who are planning to attend GJHS next school year.

Superintendent Heid getting into character as he’s preparing for Celebrate Literacy Week!

Congratulations to our GJ FFA Forestry team on winning first place at the State Forestry Competition in Perry, FL today!

Team members are Catherine Tilton, Brooklyn Mims, Jody Witter, Haylee Gawtrey and are led by GJ Ag teacher Kyle Carlton.

Congratulations to Seniors Emma Abdoney and Tyson McLaw for being recognized as 2023-2024 Presidential Scholar District finalists for excellence in Academic Achievement!

.Polk County Public Schools and George Jenkins High School are happy to announce the Graduation date for the Class of 2024!

Our GJHS FCCLA has partnered with the Polk County Fire Department for the 7 Days of Giving Fundraiser! FCCLA is collecting money and pet food to donate to the SPCA. Donations can be delivered to Ms. Scott's classroom, Room 4129. Thank you for your support!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are having a door decorating competition. Here are some of the submissions so far!