Cedartown High School

Join us Dec. 1 from 11–1 in the HON Room for our Community Wonderland Transition Fair. The event focuses on supporting students with IEPs and 504 plans. Discover helpful resources, career paths, post-secondary options, and enjoy games and prizes!

🎄 The PSD Educational Foundation is excited to kick off its Christmas Shirt Fundraiser to support the Foundation and Grad Polk!

Every shirt purchased helps fund important student and teacher initiatives throughout the year. ❤️

🛍️ Order online: https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/do-apparel.html

💵 Prefer cash or check? Please submit your payment, along with the attached order form, to your child's school or the PSD district office.

🎅 Deadline to order: November 19 — don’t wait! Get your shirt in time for Christmas!

💥Join Cedartown High School in our mission to make a difference during our Food Drive, November 11–21. 🥫❤️
Behind every can donated is a story of hope, compassion, and community. Your small act of kindness can fill an empty pantry, bring comfort to a struggling family, and remind someone they’re not alone.
Let’s show what it truly means to be a Bulldog: strong, united, and full of heart. 🐾

🎉 Annual District Canned Food Drive – November 11–21! 🥫

It’s that special time of year when our school community comes together to make a difference! From November 11 through November 21, we’re hosting our Annual Canned Food Drive, with a district-wide goal of collecting 25,000 cans to help local families in need. 💙

✅ How to Help:
Bring non-perishable canned goods to your school during the drive dates. Every can counts toward our goal!

Let’s show the power of kindness, teamwork, and community spirit. Together, we can fill pantry shelves and hearts this holiday season. 💪❤️

#PSDGivesBack #OneDistrictOneTeam #FoodDrive

Please take a moment to review and sign the Cedartown High School Title I School–Parent Compact. This document outlines how parents, students, and staff share the responsibility for improved academic achievement.

Click the link below to access the form:
https://www.polk.k12.ga.us/o/chs/forms/school-parent-compact-family-engagement-policy

🎨✨ Join us TOMORROW, Thurs, Oct 30TH!
5:30–7 PM – CHS Fall Art Opening (free, in Fine Arts lobby)
🎭 7 PM – One Act Play: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane ($10 adults / $5 students)
Come support our talented Bulldogs in art & theatre! ❤️🖤

🎨 Join us for the 1st Annual Fall Art Opening on October 30th from 5:30–7 PM in the CHS Fine Arts Auditorium lobby!
Enjoy incredible student artwork, free admission, and stick around after for the One Act Show ($5 students / $10 adults).

✨ Join us for Cedartown High School’s One Act 2025 play — The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane!
📅 Thursday, October 30th at 7:00 PM
🎟️ $10 Adults | $5 Students
🎨 Combo event with the CHS Art Opening!

Cedartown High School invites you to the Title I Meeting on Thursday, October 31st! Join us at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM in the CHS Conference Room!

Girls Basketball Try-Outs

📣✨ Got Spirit?! Let’s Hear It! ✨📣
JV Basketball Cheerleading tryouts are happening on Wednesday, October 15th at 3:30 PM in Mrs. Porterfield’s room!
Bring your energy, confidence, and school spirit — we can’t wait to see you shine! ❤️🖤

🎥 Check out the example cheer video below:
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The CHS Homecoming Semi-Formal Dance will be held on Saturday, October 11th, from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Home Football Stadium Gate.
-Tickets: $10 per person, available for purchase at the gate.
-Eligibility: This event is for current CHS students only.
-Note: Guests from other schools will not be permitted.

🍁🍂 Fall Break 🍂🍁

Polk School District will be closed for Fall Break on Friday, October 3rd, and Monday, October 6th. 🍎

Students and staff will return on Tuesday, October 7th.

We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, restful, and fun-filled break!

PRESS RELEASE: Polk School District Achieves Record-High Graduation Rates

Cedartown, GA – September 29, 2025 – Polk School District is proud to announce historic achievements in its four-year graduation rates, reflecting the hard work and dedication of students, families, teachers, and staff across the district.
For the Class of 2025, Polk School District’s overall four-year graduation rate reached 92.5%, the highest in district history. Both high schools in the district also reported outstanding results:
Cedartown High School achieved a graduation rate of 91.9%, its highest ever.

Rockmart High School posted a remarkable 93.5%, representing a nearly four percentage point increase from last year.

“These numbers are more than statistics; they represent opportunities for our students’ futures,” said Mark Lumpkin, Superintendent of Polk School District. “We are incredibly proud of our students for their perseverance, as well as our teachers, staff, and families who supported them every step of the way. These results demonstrate what can be accomplished when our entire community works together for student success.”

The record-breaking graduation rates highlight Polk School District’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and preparing all students for success beyond high school.

🎉🐾 Get ready to show your school spirit! 🐾🎉
The 2025 CHS Homecoming Parade is Thursday, October 9th at 5 PM — and you don’t want to miss it!
🚗🎺 Lineup starts at 4:15 PM |Parade Entry Forms are due by Oct. 2, NO later than 3:30 PM
📱 Scan the QR code/ click on link to enter your float!
Let’s make this parade unforgettable, but remember, no throwing items during the parade! 🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️
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