Polk School District

🏆🎾CAN WE SAY THREE-PEAT?🎾🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to our Rockmart High School Girls Tennis Team---REGION CHAMPS for the THIRD year in a row!!! 🎾🖤💛🖤🐝🏆 We are #PSDProud 💛🖤❤️ #psdtheplacetobe

ATTENTION SENIORS PLANNING TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE! The application to apply for Polk Career Connect is now open! What is Polk Career Connect? Polk Career Connect is a week-long program where members of local industries teach classes on understanding benefits packages, workplace safety, and industry expectations. We take the program participants on a tour of the participating industries so they can see the various work environments. They have opportunities to network with hiring managers during breakfasts, lunches, tours, and classes throughout the week-long program. Each participant interviews with all the participating industries and can receive multiple job offers. Participants get to decide which offer is best suited to serve their future career goals! We have hiring commitments from the following local industries: Advent Health, Atrium Health Floyd, City of Rockmart, Miura, Novo, Parker Meggitt, and Polk County Public Service. Graduating seniors can APPLY to Polk Career Connect TODAY! The week-long program will take place from June 3rd thru June 6th. Any senior that would like to learn more about the program can reach out to one of the contacts listed below. PCCCA-Cedartown: Gina Reilly Work-Based Learning Coordinator greilly@polk.k12.ga.us Alyson Reaves Life Skills Instructor areaves@polk.k12.ga.us Brigitte Tillery Assistant Principal btillery@polk.k12.ga.us PCCCA-Rockmart Jennifer During Work-Based Learning Coordinator jennifer.during@polk.k12.ga.us Jennifer Ruff Life Skills Instructor jennifer.ruff@polk.k12.ga.us Brandy Henderson Assistant Principal brandy.henderson@polk.k12.ga.us

Join us in CONGRATULATING Cedartown High School Junior, Kaylee Matsko! She was selected as a FINALIST for the Governor's Honor Program in Agriculture! We are #PSDProud! ❤️🖤💛 What is the Governor's Honor Program? The Governor's Honors Program (GHP) in Georgia is a highly competitive and prestigious educational program designed to recognize and nurture exceptionally gifted high school students. Established in 1963, the program aims to provide a challenging and enriching academic experience for Georgia's most talented students. Participation in the Governor's Honors Program is considered a significant achievement and reflects the highest level of academic and artistic excellence among Georgia's high school students. The program plays a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of leaders, scholars, and artists in the state. Finalists are offered the opportunity to participate in a residential summer program at a participating post-secondary institution. The Governors Honors Program offers instruction that is significantly different from the typical high school classroom and is designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global thinkers, innovators, and leaders.

🐄We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Hunter Cattle Company to bring you the most delicious, fresh beef straight from a Georgia farm!🚜🌾 Tomorrow, our middle and high school students will have the opportunity to try our newest menu addition: Philly Cheesesteak with GA Grown Vidalia Onions and Shiitake Mushrooms!😋🌱 We are #PSDProud! ❤️🖤💛 #PSDnutrition #FuelingGA #eatlocal #georgiagrown #farmtoschool

Congratulations to our Polk School District Elementary Honor Chorus students on an INCREDIBLE performance last night! We are so proud of these talented students and the hard work and dedication they have put in to prepare for this event! 🎤🎹🎼 A special thanks to our Music teachers Billy Walker, Kaila Chivers, Chuck Isbell, Justin Ballew, Cindi Hicks, Alee Hatch, and Tim Warren that work diligently to provide these opportunities for our students! ❤️🖤💛 We are #PSDProud! #psdtheplacetobe

CDC Health Advisory: Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and Older are Current on MMR Vaccination. Please visit link for full advisory. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4056/PSD/4112214/CDC_Health_Advisory_-_Measles.pdf The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform clinicians and public health officials of an increase in global and U.S. measles cases and to provide guidance on measles prevention for all international travelers aged ≥6 months and all children aged ≥12 months who do not plan to travel internationally. Measles (rubeola) is highly contagious; one person infected with measles can infect 9 out of 10 unvaccinated individuals with whom they come in close contact. From January 1 to March 14, 2024, CDC has been notified of 58 confirmed U.S. cases of measles across 17 jurisdictions, including seven outbreaks in seven jurisdictions compared to 58 total cases and four outbreaks reported the entire year in 2023.

FRESH VEGETABLES COMING SOON! 🍅🥦🥒🌶🌽🥕🥔🧅 The Polk School District School Nutrition department is promoting healthy eating and wellness by launching three new mini garden projects at Cherokee Elementary School, Northside Elementary School, and Van Wert Elementary School. These projects aim to cultivate healthier lifelong eating habits, enhance learning experiences, and raise awareness about the benefits of locally grown foods. To kick off our mini garden project each school was provided raised garden beds, soil, tools, seeds, water barrels, and composting units. Plans are in place to expand the projects to include small greenhouses and introduce worms to aid in composting efforts. This initiative was made possible through the Farm to School/Georgia Organics Grant that was awarded to our School Nutrition department! We are excited to see how this great opportunity will provide our students with the resources to learn about locally grown foods through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. We are #PSDProud! 💛🖤❤️

SERVICE. BRAVERY. HONOR. 🏅 Polk School District Police Officer, Leslie Coppock was awarded the Medal of Valor in recognition of service above the call of duty from the Walker County Sheriff’s Office. The Medal of Valor is awarded for "Actions above and beyond the call of duty; and exhibiting exceptional courage, extraordinary decisiveness and presence of mind; or an unusual swiftness of action, regardless of his or her personal safety, in an attempt to save or protect human life." We could not be prouder to have Officer Coppock as a part of our team. She dutifully serves the students and families of Polk County on a daily basis and works tirelessly to keep our students, staff, and schools safe. We are #PSDProud! ❤️🖤💛

Congratulations to our Cedartown Middle School Tennis Teams! CMS Girls placed 3rd in the Region and our CMS Boys won FIRST PLACE and are REGION CHAMPS!!! 🐾🎾🏆 We are incredibly proud of these athletes and coaches for all of their hard work and dedication! We are #PSDProud! ❤️🖤💛 #psdtheplacetobe

IT'S WELLNESS WEDNESDAY! 🥗🥗 As part of our Wellness Wednesday initiative, all Polk School District employees were treated with a fresh salad for lunch today! A HUGE thanks to our fabulous School Nutrition staff for working diligently to make this happen! We are PSDProud! 💛🖤❤️ #PSDnutrition #FuelingGA #georgiagrown

📣📣ONLY TWO MONDAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! 📣📣 Polk School District is excited to announce our Pre-K/Kindergarten registration dates for the 2024-2025 school year! Please be sure to carefully review document 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** ***Students MUST register at their zoned elementary school*** Please contact the school for which you are zoned if you have any questions.

We were honored to welcome Sharon Malone, Andrea Sorrells, Rick Brown, and Judy Angle from the Polk Retired Educators Association to present their New Teacher Grant at our Regular Session Board Meeting! Join us in congratulating grant recipient Mrs. Olivia Cornwell, English/Language Arts Teacher at Cedartown Middle School. We are #PSDProud! 💛🖤❤️

At our Regular Session Board Meeting we recognized two of our fabulous Advanced Placement (AP) teachers from Rockmart High School that had overall AP test scores above the Georgia and Global average! Mr. Steven Eubanks teaches our AP Economics course at RHS. His overall average score was 74.1%. His students scored 1.8% higher than the state average and 9.4% higher than the global average! Mrs. Vivian Bleecker is our AP Language teacher at RHS. Her overall average score was 72.2%. Her students scored 12.1% higher than the Georgia average and 16.1% higher than the global average. We could not be prouder of the work these phenomenal educators are doing in and out of the classroom! We are #PSDProud! ❤️🖤💛

Every fall, the Advanced Placement (AP) Program, through the College Board, recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams. We are thrilled to recognize eleven outstanding students across Polk School District that received the AP Scholar Award. The AP Scholar Award is granted to students who receive a 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Students that receive a 3 or higher on four or more exams are granted the AP Scholar with Honor award. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their academics and a commitment to excellence in their pursuit of knowledge. This prestigious award is not only reflective of their intellectual capabilities but also their resilience for success and work ethic which are two traits that extend far beyond the classroom. We take immense pride in recognizing these students—the countless hours of studying, critical thinking, and dedication invested in their academic journey. Their success is not only a reflection of their individual achievements but also a source of inspiration for their peers and a point of pride for our district and community. We are #PSDProud! ❤️🖤💛 RHS: AP Scholar Emma Barber Kayleigh Davis Braylon James Anderson McClendon Kaleb Posey AP Scholar with Honor Bailey Hynes Savannah Robinson CHS: AP Scholar Kimber Braren Cole Dingler Christian Escutia John Alvin Kelley

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS FAMILY FUN EVENT! The Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Flying Club is hosting Airport Fun Day at the Paulding County Airport. Register using the QR code! For more information about the Yellow Jacket Flying Club visit the link below! https://yjfc.org/about/

WE ARE DRIVING EDUCATION TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU! DON'T MISS FACETIME FRIDAYS AND SOCIAL SATURDAYS! 🎉🐾🚌🐝 Polk School District is excited to launch our Mobile Learning Labs! These mobile resources are here to serve families, providing invaluable support for students to thrive. As part of this innovative outreach effort, Fridays have been designated as "Facetime Fridays," providing families with a unique opportunity to access resources, connect with our family engagement staff, and get answers to questions—all from the convenience of their own neighborhoods. Let's seize every opportunity they offer to empower our children on their journey to success. Together, we can pave the way for brighter futures! We believe that education is a shared journey, and every family deserves the opportunity to be an active participant. By bringing the school experience to our families, the district is paving the way for a more connected, informed, and empowered community—one that thrives on shared knowledge, support, and a commitment to the success of every student.

Happy School Board Appreciation Week to our PHENOMENAL Board of Education! We appreciate your continued commitment and passion to serve the students and families of Polk County. ❤️🖤💛 #gaboardappreciationweek #PSDProud #psdtheplacetobe Dr. Katie Thomas Superintendent Chris Culver Board Chair, District 6 Britt Madden Board Vice-Chair, District 1 Bernard Morgan Board Member, District 2 James Foster Board Member, District 3 Vicki Mayes Board Member, District 4 Kristy Gober Board Member, District 5 Dr. Judi Renshaw Board Member, District 7

Congratulations to our Cedartown High School Literary Team! They competed at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center today! We are #PSDProud ❤️🖤💛 Paris Martinez-3rd place Domestic Extemporaneous Speech Kimber Braren-3rd Place Literary Analysis Essay Mylashia Robinson-3rd Place Argument Essay Spencer Hicks-4th Place International Extemporaneous Speech

📚📚READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK = THE BEST!!! 📚📚 As we close out Read Across America Week, we would like to send a BIG THANK YOU to all of the guest readers that have visited our school campuses this week! Thank you for partnering with us to instill a love for reading in our students! We are so appreciative of your continued support and dedication to the students of Polk County! #psdtheplacetobe #readacrossamerica #JustKeepReading #PSDProud

DON'T FORGET FACETIME FRIDAY TODAY! 🚌📚🧮 Our Family Engagement team is set up in the Rockmart Walmart parking lot with our Rockmart Mobile Learning bus! Stop by between 11:00 and 1:00 TODAY! There will be a variety of resources available for our students and families! 💛🖤❤️