☀️ FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR POLK COUNTY KIDS! ☀️
The Polk School District School Nutrition Department is excited to announce the return of our Summer Meals Program! We are dedicated to ensuring our community's children stay happy, healthy, and well-fed all summer long.
Here is everything you need to know about our upcoming June distributions:
📅 June Distribution Dates
Thursday, June 4
Thursday, June 11
Thursday, June 18
Thursday, June 25
July Dates: Stay tuned! July distribution dates will be announced soon.
⏰ Pickup Time
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Pickup Locations
You can pick up meals at either of these convenient locations:
Youngs Grove Elementary School
Van Wert Elementary School
🍎 Program Details
Each pickup provides a full 7-day bulk meal kit. Limit one breakfast and one lunch per child per day.
Meals are 100% FREE for all Polk County families with children ages 18 and under.
No registration is required. Just show up during the designated times to grab your weekly meal kits. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends, neighbors, and family!
#PSDProud #Summer #SchoolNutrition
🚨 EXCELLENCE IN POLK SCHOOL DISTRICT! 🚨
We are thrilled to announce that BOTH of our high schools have been officially named 2026 AP Honor Schools by State School Superintendent Richard Woods and the Georgia Department of Education! 🎓✨
This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to providing rigorous, high-quality academic opportunities that prepare our students for college, careers, and beyond.
Please join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of our students, teachers, and administrators:
🐾 Cedartown High School
AP Access and Support School: Awarded for having at least 30% of AP exams taken by African American and/or Hispanic students, and at least 30% of those scoring a 3 or higher!
AP Expansion School: Recognized for an incredible 25% or greater growth in AP student participation from May 2024 to May 2025! 📈
AP STEM School: Honored for outstanding participation and dedication in rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math coursework. 🧬💻🧮
🐝 Rockmart High School
AP Expansion School: Recognized for achieving a massive 25% or greater growth in AP student participation from May 2024 to May 2025! 📈
"Georgia's 2026 AP Honor Schools reflect our continued commitment to providing students with rigorous, high-quality learning opportunities that prepare them for life beyond high school. These schools demonstrate a strong dedication to academic excellence..."
— State School Superintendent, Richard Woods
Thank you to our dedicated educators who push our students to reach new heights, and to our students for rising to meet high expectations. We are so proud of the hard work happening in our classrooms every single day! ❤️🖤💛🖤
https://gadoe.org/press-releases/superintendent-woods-names-georgias-2026-ap-honor-schools/
#PSDProud #APHonorSchools
Last night at the Board of Education meeting, we proudly honored the dedicated employees retiring from Polk School District during the 2025–2026 school year.
These individuals have devoted countless years of service, care, and commitment to our students, schools, and community. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom and workplace, helping shape the lives of generations of Polk School District families.
We are incredibly grateful for their hard work, leadership, and lasting contributions. Please join us in congratulating our retirees and wishing them happiness, good health, and many blessings in this exciting new chapter of life.
Thank you for your years of service to Polk School District — you will always be part of the PSD family!
🏆 CHAMPIONS IN THE HOUSE! 🏆
At last night's board meeting, we had the honor of celebrating some incredible student athletes who have truly raised the bar (literally!) for our community.
Join us in congratulating Rockmart High School Weightlifting Girls AA State Champions! Your hard work, grit, and determination have officially paid off. You’ve made Rockmart history!
We also recognized several individuals who dominated their weight classes and brought home state titles:
🥇Lincoln Stollberg: Pound-for-Pound Strongest Lifter in Class AA!
🥇Jayden Helms: Continuing the legacy as a Back-to-Back State Champion!
🥇Audrey Sadler: Now a 2x State Champion!
🥇Maggie Swift: Now a 3x State Champion!
🥇Ernest Stephens: State Champion!
🥇Dailey Michnel: State Champion!
🥇Averee Green: State Champion!
🥇Madi Sanders: State Champion!
🥇Coach Nick Sikes - Thank you, Coach, for your dedication to these student-athletes and for leading this program to the very top!
These athletes have proven that greatness is earned one lift, one goal, and one moment at a time!
#PSDproud #StateChampions #GoJackets
In alignment with Georgia HB 340 and HB 1009, Polk School District is committed to fostering a distraction-free learning environment where our students can focus, engage, and succeed.
To support this goal, a new policy regarding personal electronic devices will take effect at the beginning of the 2026–2027 school year. All K-12 students must keep their personal electronic devices in a designated storage area (determined by school administration) from the first bell until the last bell.
This policy includes, but is not limited to:
📱Cell phones
⌚Smartwatches
📱Tablets
🎧Earbuds & Headphones
💻 Other devices capable of wireless communication, internet access, messaging, video recording, gaming, social media access, or data transmission.
🚌 Note: This rule also applies to all students while riding school buses.
We appreciate your partnership in helping our students stay focused on their education. Please be aware that any violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
Thank you for your continued support in making our schools a place where learning comes first! 🎓✨
Looking for the perfect weekend plans? Come out and support the local arts scene at the Cedar Valley Arts Festival at historic Peek Park in Cedartown! We are thrilled to announce that our very own Polk School District students will have their incredible artwork on display throughout the weekend.
Take a stroll through the festival and make sure to stop by the tennis courts to see the creativity, hard work, and talent of our student artists from participating schools across the district.
📅 Festival Hours:
Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📍 Location:
Historic Peek Park, Cedartown, Georgia
Whether you’re there for the professional exhibits, the festival food, family fun, or to cheer on our student creators, it’s going to be a fantastic weekend in our community. We can't wait to see you there!
#psdproud #CedarValleyArtsFestival #SupportTheArts
🌸☀️ Spring Break is Here! ☀️🌸
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a week full of rest, fun, sunshine, and making memories! Whether you’re traveling, relaxing at home, or spending time with loved ones, we wish you a safe and happy Spring Break! 💛
Students will return on Tuesday, April 14th! 📚✨
Earlier this morning, Cedartown High School received a bomb threat. Law enforcement responded immediately and conducted a thorough search of the campus. The school has been cleared by police, and students have safely returned to class.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we appreciate the quick response of law enforcement as well as the patience and cooperation of our students, staff, and families.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Congratulations to our 2026 Classified Employees of the Year:
✨ Cedartown High School – Dana Johnson
✨ Rockmart High School – Nan Suppes
✨ Polk County College & Career Academy – Jennifer Racine
✨ Cedartown Middle School – Vicki West
✨ Rockmart Middle School – Connie Fields
✨ Cherokee Elementary School – Joyce Hall
✨ Eastside Elementary School – Shelby Tanner
✨ Northside Elementary School – Gabriela Garcia
✨ Van Wert Elementary School – Ashlei Pace
✨ Westside Elementary School – Henzlee Ayers
✨ Youngs Grove Elementary School – Tanner Arnold
Thank you for your outstanding contributions and for the vital role you play in supporting student success every day. We are grateful for each of you and proud to celebrate your achievements!
We would like to thank James W. Buckley & Associates, Inc. for sponsoring our luncheon and gifts.
#PSDProud #ExcellenceInEducation #EmployeeoftheYear
Families play a powerful role in helping children become strong readers! Building early literacy skills doesn’t have to be complicated—simple, everyday activities can make a big difference.
Here is a short journal article describing ways that families promote early literacy: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4056/Psd/c0e6c207-f8b4-4098-89b6-625bdfe84ae3/Seven-Research-Based-Ways-That-Families-Promote-Early-Literacy.pdf?disposition=inline
💙 Strong readers start with strong support at home. Thank you, PSD families, for partnering with us to build a lifelong love of reading!
Congratulations, Caroline! We can’t wait to see how you use this grant to continue making a positive impact and better serve your students.
#PolkRetiredEducatorsAssociation #PSDProud
In addition, we recognized the CHS International Debate Team for their incredible accomplishment of becoming Parliamentary Debate World Congress Champions earlier this year in Japan. 🌏🎤
Congratulations to these amazing students and their coaches on their outstanding achievements. We are proud of the way you represent our schools and community! 👏
PCCCA – Cedartown
• Zaylan Voils – 1st Place, First Aid/CPR
Advisors: Callie Truett and Cassandra Jiles
• Edwin Jacinto-Escobar – 1st Place, Barbering
Advisors: Jill Parker and Leeanne Porterfield
PCCCA – Rockmart
• Amiyah Simmons – 1st Place, Intro to Personal Care Testing
Advisor: Anna Williams
• Jacey Dover – 1st Place, Nursing Assistant
Advisor: Kristin Pizano
Congratulations to these talented students and their dedicated advisors for representing Polk County with excellence. We are proud of your hard work and accomplishments! 🎉
#skillsusa #psdproud #PCCCA
Our board members serve countless hours to make thoughtful decisions that support our students, staff, and community. Their leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students help shape the future of our schools every day.
Please join us in thanking our School Board members for their service and for their continued support of quality education. 👏📚
Left to right: Drew Williams, Dr. Rita Carter, Jeff Hawkins, Bernard Morgan, Vickie Mayes, Britt Madden, Dr. Judi Renshaw.
Don't forget to set your clocks forward 1 hour tonight!
What an incredible year for Rockmart Wrestling! Our team has competed with heart, grit, and determination—and the results speak for themselves:
🏆 2026 AA Dual State Champions - 5th Consecutive Title
🏆 6AA Dual Area Champions
🏆 6AA Area Traditional Champions
💪 15 Individual State Qualifiers
And a HUGE congratulations to our 2026 State Champion at 113 lbs weight class — Eli Bowman! 🥇👑
Eli’s hard work, discipline, and relentless drive led him to the top of the podium, earning the ultimate title of State Champion. This is an outstanding accomplishment and a moment of pride for our entire school and community!
We are incredibly proud of every wrestler who stepped on the mat this season. Your dedication represents the very best of Rockmart High School! ❤️🖤
#PSDProud #RockmartWrestling #StateChampions
We are proud to celebrate the incredible achievement of the Cedartown High School International Debate Team for earning the title of Parliamentary Debate World Congress Champions!
Congratulations to Anna Vainrib, Armando Penaloza, Ande Kate Roper, and Coach Jennifer Cupp on this outstanding accomplishment. The team went an impressive 6–0, competing against teams from Mongolia, three schools in Japan (Kobe, Aichi, and Tokai), as well as Hungary and New Zealand.
Not only did they demonstrate exceptional skill and preparation, but they also represented our community and our country with grace, integrity, and pride.
We commend these students and their coach for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. We are incredibly proud of this remarkable achievement! 🎉👏
#PSDProud
We’re excited to recognize our incredible students who earned district-level honors in the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition! 📚🏆 Their creativity, dedication, and passion for writing have truly set them apart.
These young authors have demonstrated exceptional talent and commitment to their craft, and we are so proud of the stories and ideas they’ve brought to life.
#PSDProud 💛🖤❤️
On Friday, January 30, 2026, Polk School District proudly hosted a Champions Lunch to recognize our fall sports State Champions. Students were treated to a special luncheon at Cherokee Country Club as we celebrated their outstanding achievements.
We were excited to honor:
📣 Cedartown High School Gameday Cheer — 4A State Champions
🐄 Easton Cole (Rockmart High School) — 1st Place in Showmanship at the Georgia State Fair in Perry, GA
Congratulations to these incredible students for representing our district with excellence, dedication, and pride. We are so proud of you! 👏
Polk School District is excited to announce our Pre-K/Kindergarten registration dates for the 2026-2027 school year!
✶Monday, February 23, 2026
✶Monday, March 2, 2026
✶Monday, March 9, 2026
Please be sure to carefully review the requirements listed on the attached flyer.
✶Students will not be able to register without a legal parent/guardian present*
✶Legal parent/guardian MUST have a valid photo ID**
✶You must provide a valid proof of residency
✶All current pre-k students MUST register for kindergarten
***Students MUST register at their zoned elementary school***
Please contact the school for which you are zoned if you have any questions.
