⚠️YOUNGS GROVE MEAL DISTRIBUTION DELAYED START TO 3:30 P.M.⚠️
Due to some mechanical difficulties with the delivery truck, the summer meals distribution at Youngs Grove Elementary will be delayed until 3:30 p.m. today.
📅 Thursday, July 16th
⏰ Pickup Time
3:30 p.m.
📍 Pickup Locations
Youngs Grove Elementary School
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
#PSDProud #Summer #SchoolNutrition
✏️ Back to School 2026-2027: Elementary School Supply List! 🎒
As we gear up for an incredible school year ahead, we want to help you get a head start on your back-to-school prep.
Below is our district-wide general elementary school supply list.
Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Bookbag
Pencil box or pouch
3-ring binder (½ inch)
Pencils
2 Primary composition notebooks
2- 2 Pocket folders with prongs
Scissors (blunt tip)
2 Boxes of 24-count crayons
6 Jumbo glue sticks
Cap erasers
Headphones (not earbuds)
Kleenex
1 Package of colored pencils
1 Package of washable markers
1 Washable watercolor set
3rd-5th Grade
Bookbag
Pencil pouch
3-ring binder (½ inch)
Pencils (not lead)
3 composition notebooks
2 Pocket folders (solid colors)
Scissors
Crayons
Colored pencils
Glue sticks
Cap erasers
Headphones or earbuds
Kleenex
2 packs of wide ruled paper
1 pack of tab dividers with pockets
Optional Supplies for K-5
Liquid soap
Hand sanitizer
Band-Aids
Baby wipes
Ziploc Bags (Quart and/or Gallon sizes)
Large Pink pearl erasers
⚠️ Please Note: This is a basic, general list for elementary students. Because classrooms differ, we highly recommend chatting with your child’s specific teacher during Open House before buying too many specialized items!
Pre-K Families: Your little ones only need a backpack and a blanket for nap time. Baby wipes, tissues, hand sanitizer, and classroom snacks are always appreciated!
Middle & High School Families: Students in grades 6-12 do not have a general list and will receive individualized supply lists directly from their teachers during the first week of school.
We can't wait to see all of our students back in the buildings soon. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we will see you at Open House! ☀️
This group represents the largest number of AP Scholars ever recognized in the Polk School District and demonstrates our continued commitment to providing the highest-quality educational experiences possible for all students. This winter, both Cedartown High School and Rockmart High School were also recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as AP Honor Schools.
There are three levels of AP Scholar awards; the requirements for each level and the list of students who achieve these levels are below.
AP Scholars: This honor is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
Aiden Alonso- 11th Grade- Rockmart High School
Daemien Beck- 10th Grade- Rockmart High School
Gabrielle Boone- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Kaiden Bowman- 11th Grade- Rockmart High School
Zion Bradley- 12th Grade- Rockmart High School
Azul Camarena- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Titus Cox- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Levi Crumley- 12th Grade- Rockmart High School
Gavyn Dingler- 11th Grade- Rockmart High School
Hristo Duffy- 11th Grade- Rockmart High School
Reilly Escutia- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Levi Feenstra- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Maximillano Garcia- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Maggie Gilbert- 12th Grade- Rockmart High School
Elisabet Gonzalez Perez- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Estrella Guzman Franco- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Kylie Hicks- 12th Grade- Rockmart High School
Noah Hogg- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Jonah Holland- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Rohan Kent- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Rylee Landrum- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Moncerratt Lopez- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Serigo Lopez- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Luke Mason- 10th Grade- Rockmart High School
Austin McDonald- 11th Grade- Rockmart High School
Campbell McLendon- 11th Grade- Rockmart High School
Kayleigh Mitchell- 10th Grade- Rockmart High School
Makenzie Mitchell- 10th Grade- Cedartown High School
Emir Morillon- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Braylon Morreira- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Brooklyn Nichols- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Isabella Palacios- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Cristian Perez-Camargo- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Ella Popham- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Alisza Puckett- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Edvin Ramirez-Juarez- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Giovani Reyes- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Addison Roach- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Andrew Roblero- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Julianna Segura-Rodriguez- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
William Scott- 10th Grade- Rockmart High School
Edson Sontay-Martin- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Hector Trujillo Barrientos- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Ester Vail Lopez- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Priscila Vail Lopez- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Gracyn Williams- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Khalil Williams- 11th Grade- Rockmart High School
Aidan Wilson- 10th Grade- Rockmart High School
AP Scholar with Honors: This honor is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
Dayla Cetino-Hernandez- 12th Grade- Rockmart High School
Emilee Hargett- 11th Grade- Cedartown High School
Braelynne Hotchkiss- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
Payton McCord- 11th Grade- Rockmart High School
Jonathan Walker- 10th Grade- Rockmart High School
AP Scholar with Distinction: This honor is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
Barrett Stahl- 11th Grade- Rockmart High School
Makailyn Calhoun- 12th Grade- Cedartown High School
📢 Returning Student Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year is NOW OPEN! 📢
Attention parents and guardians: It’s time to get ready for another fantastic school year! Annual enrollment forms for are mandatory for all returning.
Please note that these forms must be completed before your student can participate in the following:
🏫 Attending Open House
📅 Picking up class schedules
🚗 Purchasing a student parking pass
Beating the rush now means a much smoother start to the fall!
🔗 Click here to complete your forms: https://powerschool.polk.k12.ga.us/public/home.html
Instructions can be found on our website in the Parent Resources section : https://www.polk.k12.ga.us/documents/resources/parent-resources/registration-forms/472015
School secretaries will be out of the office until July 16th. They can assist you at that time with student access IDs and access passwords. If you need to reset your password on your parent account, please click the reset password link.
Let's get a head start on a great year ahead! ✨
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! 🎓✨
July summer meal dates are HERE! 🍕🍓 Check out the updated Summer Meals Program schedule below to find a location and time near you.
Here is everything you need to know about our upcoming July distributions:
📅 July Distribution Dates
Thursday, July 9th
Thursday, July 16th
Thursday, July 23rd
⏰ 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
The 2026-2027 school year is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see our students! Mark your calendars for our upcoming Open House events and schedule pick-ups.
Here is everything you need to know to get ready:
🗓️ Open House & Schedule Pick-Up Dates
Elementary Schools: Monday, August 3, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Middle Schools: Monday, August 3, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
9th Grade Academy (CHS & RHS): Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Grades 10–12 Schedule Pick-Up: Please refer directly to your specific high school’s website or social media pages for exact dates and details.
⚠️ Important Reminder for Parents & Guardians
Returning Student Registration for grades 1-12: All returning student registration forms must be completed online before you can attend Open House, 9th Grade Academy, or pick up your student's schedule.
If you haven’t completed these forms yet, please log into your parent portal as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start to the year!
We are looking forward to an incredible school year together. See you soon! 🎒✨
#PSDProud #BackToSchool2026 #PSDOpenHouse
Attention parents and guardians: It’s time to get ready for another fantastic school year! Annual enrollment forms are mandatory for all returning.
Please note that these forms must be completed before your student can participate in the following:
🏫 Attending Open House
📅 Picking up class schedules
🚗 Purchasing a student parking pass
Beating the rush now means a much smoother start to the fall!
🔗 Click here to complete your forms: https://powerschool.polk.k12.ga.us/public/home.html
Enrollment Instructions can be found on our website in the Parent Resources section : https://www.polk.k12.ga.us/documents/resources/parent-resources/registration-forms/472015
Please note that school secretaries will be out of the office until July 16th. They can assist you at that time with student access IDs and access passwords. If you need to reset your password on your parent account, please click the reset password link.
Let's get a head start on a great year ahead! ✨
☀️ 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
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! 👏
