Congratulations to our Mr. Matt Foster for being named Polk School District Educator of the Year
Polk School District is proud to announce Matt Foster as our 2026-2027 District Educator of the Year! 🍎🏆
Mr. Foster is a Social Studies teacher and Department Chair at Cedartown Middle School. His passion for history and social studies, commitment to his students, and outstanding leadership make a lasting impact at CMS. His ability to connect learning to real-world experiences helps students build curiosity, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
His impact is also reflected in student achievement, with students performing above the RESA and state averages in Social Studies on the Georgia Milestones and ranking 16th out of 41 middle schools in the RESA region! 📚👏
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Mr. Matt Foster and this well-deserved recognition!
Congratulations, Mr. Foster! We are #PSDProud! ❤️🖤💛
#PolkSchoolDistrict #EducatorOfTheYear #PSDProud #CedartownMiddleSchool
CMS Back to School Bash will be Friday, September 11th after school until 5:00pm
**Pick up in Car Rider Line**
$5 Admission Includes:
*Inflatable Slide, Bounce House, & Inflatable Soccer *
**Big Yard Games, Fellowship, & Fun **
***Tickets will be sold all week Sept 7-10***
Available for Purchase:
--Concessions will be sold ($2): popcorn, pizza, cotton candy, drinks
--Jandy's will be here for sale ($3-$6)
--Pie a Teacher ($1)
See Dr. Warren in the CMS Band Room if you are interested!!!
Coach Kevin Geier
kevin.geier@polk.k12.ga.us
Coach Heather Benefield
heather.benefield@polk.k12.ga.us
Let's get ready to....GO DAWGS.....
All schedules can be found on our CMS Website Athletics Page in PDF: https://www.polk.k12.ga.us/o/cms/page/athletics
We want to let our kids know that they are AMAZING, we want our teachers and staff to know that we appreciate them beyond words, we want our school to be as wonderful as the people within it ... but all of the rewards, celebrations, and good things cost money that school funds do not provide. Our teachers and staff pitch in... our families contribute... but it takes a village... and we are calling on ours...
The easiest way to help is to purchase a CMS Renaissance T-Shirt and/or become a CMS Renaissance Sponsor (before August 31) !!! ❤🐾🖤
You can purchase either in person at our CMS Main Office or online anytime:
https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/cms-main/cmsrenaissance.html
❤🐾🖤🎣
Coach Nekoda Self
Nekoda.Self@polk.k12.ga.us
*Athletes will need their own golf equipment and dress accordingly*
**All athletes must have current physical on file in order to tryout**
Coach Russ Arnold
russ.arnold@polk.k12.ga.us
CMS Parents: if your student needs medicine this year, you can drop it off with our Nurse Mindy tomorrow afternoon/evening at Open House (4-6pm)
As we prepare for another great school year, we ask all students and families to review the 2026–2027 Student Handbook and become familiar with the district's dress code expectations.
Our goal is to provide a safe, positive, and distraction-free learning environment where every student can focus on academic success. Students are expected to wear clothing that is appropriate, promotes proper hygiene, and follows the district's dress code.
A few important reminders:
👕 Shirts
• Must completely cover the chest, back, and midsection—even when arms are raised.
• No strapless, halter, spaghetti strap, sheer, or narrow-strap tops.
• Tank top straps must be at least 3 inches wide (approximately the width of a driver's license).
• No pajama tops.
• Undergarments must not be visible.
👖 Pants, Shorts, Skirts & Dresses
• Must be worn at the waist.
• Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be fingertip length.
• Pants with rips or holes above fingertip length that expose skin must be worn with leggings underneath or have permanent patches covering the holes.
• Leggings may only be worn with shirts that are fingertip length.
• No pajama bottoms.
• Undergarments must not be visible.
👟 Shoes
• Shoes with hard soles must be worn at all times.
• Bedroom shoes/slippers are not permitted.
🧢 Accessories
• Hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, towels, and similar items may not be worn inside the building unless approved by the principal.
• Clothing or accessories that are unsafe, gang-related, vulgar, profane, sexually suggestive, or promote tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or weapons are prohibited.
🥤 Additional Reminders
• No outside restaurant or fast food.
• Water is the only outside drink permitted. Energy drinks are not allowed.
• Metal or glass drinkware (including Stanley-style cups), glass personal care items, and similar prohibited items should remain at home.
We encourage all families to review the complete dress code and school expectations together before the first day of school. Your partnership helps create a respectful, positive learning environment for all students.
Thank you for helping us start the 2026–2027 school year strong!
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As you prepare for a great start to the new school year, here are the 2026–2027 school start and dismissal times for all Polk School District schools.
Elementary School:
🚗 Drop-Off Begins: 7:00 a.m.
🔔 School Starts: 7:30 a.m.
🏠 Dismissal: 2:30 p.m.
Middle School:
🚗 Drop-Off Begins: 7:15 a.m.
🔔 School Starts: 7:45 a.m.
🏠 Dismissal: 3:20 p.m.
High School:
🚗 Drop-Off Begins: 7:30 a.m.
🔔 School Starts: 8:00 a.m.
🏠 Dismissal: 3:25 p.m.
Please allow extra travel time during the first few days of school as everyone settles into their routines.
Thank you for your patience and continued partnership as we begin another exciting school year. Together, we can make it a successful year for every student!
#PSDProud #BackToSchool2026
Meet us in the CMS Cafeteria on Monday, July 27 from 8:00am-12:00noon AND/OR Tuesday, July 28 from 3:00-7:00pm and we will help you complete these mandatory forms:
☑-Student Information
☑-Address Verification
☑-Sign-Out & Emergency Contact Info
☑-Nurse Form
☑-Student Chromebook Agreement
☑-Student Handbook/Code of Conduct
☑-McKinney-Vento Questionnaire
☑-Parent Occupational Survey
Click here to complete your forms: https://powerschool.polk.k12.ga.us/public/home.html
Instructions from our website in the Parent Resources section: https://www.polk.k12.ga.us/.../registration-forms/472015
🐾6th GRADE: This year, we are hosting a special CMS Orientation for our upcoming 6th Graders (and their parents) on Thursday, July 30th from 5:00-7:00pm that will have question/answer sessions and scheduled rotations (including powerSchool, Schedule Walk w/Classroom visits, teacher meet and greet, and Clubs/Sports Presentations):
>>6th Grade Orientation
>4:30-4:55pm: Schedule Pick-Up
>5:00-5:30pm: Welcome Presentation in Gym
>5:35-7:00pm: Station Rotations
>5:35-6:00pm: Rotation 1
>6:05-6:30pm: Rotation 2
>6:35-7:00pm: Rotation 3
>7:00pm: Goodbye/Exit
🐾7&8th GRADE: We will have our traditional CMS Open House on Monday, August 3rd from 4-6pm for schedule pick-up and teacher meet and greet for our 7th & 8th Graders.
See you soon ❤🐾🖤📅
⚠️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
>>6th Grade Orientation
>5:00-5:15pm: Student & Parent Check-In
>5:20-5:30pm: Welcome Presentation in Gym
>5:35-7:00pm: Station Rotations
>5:35-6:00pm: Rotation 1
>6:05-6:30pm: Rotation 2
>6:35-7:00pm: Rotation 3
>7:00pm: Goodbye/Exit
🐾7&8th GRADE: We will have our traditional CMS Open House on Monday, August 3rd from 4-6pm for schedule pick-up and teacher meet and greet for our 7th & 8th Graders.
See you soon ❤🐾🖤📅
