20 North Polk Students Earn Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish

North Polk is proud to recognize 20 North Polk High School students who have earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish for the 2025-26 school year.

This represents years of work learning to use the language in real ways—communicating, understanding, and growing more confident with it over time.

To earn the Seal, students complete a rigorous assessment process that measures their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in both English and Spanish. From writing essays to responding to real-world prompts, students demonstrate they can apply their language skills in meaningful, real-world ways.

At North Polk, the number of students pursuing the Seal changes from year to year. What stands out is how many of those who do take it on are successful. That growth in success reflects the strength of our Spanish program, the educators who lead it, and the students willing to challenge themselves with advanced language learning. Together, they’re creating opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.

Earning the Seal of Biliteracy sets these students apart and prepares them to engage in a world where communication and cultural understanding matter more than ever. In addition, students who earn the Seal receive a special graduation medal recognizing this achievement.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients, and to our Spanish team for the role they play in making achievements like this possible.