CMS Student/Faculty Basketball Game ($5) is on Friday (April 4) afternoon in the CMS Gym! Concessions will be sold, our Winter/Spring Athletes will be celebrated, and our CMS Baksetball Teams will DOMINATE the teachers
(aka...you won't want to miss it)!! Wristbands will be sold next week (April 1-4) during Homeroom and Lunch (you must have a wristband to attend)!!! ❤🐾🖤🏀
PDF: https://5il.co/3ba8m
It's time to plan for our yearly CMS Semi-Formal Dance/8th Grade Walk! This year, we will be hosting a "Sneaker Ball" (semi-formal attire with sneakers) on Friday, April 25 (6:00-8:00pm) in the CMS Gym for ALL GRADE LEVELS (DJ, lights, free 360 Photo Booth | only $10 at the door | concessions will be sold)!! **8th Grade Walk will begin at 5:30pm in the CMS Gym for 8th Grade/Families only!!! ❤🐾🖤👟
PDF: https://5il.co/3ba8v
CMS Baseball Game (vs Rockmart) scheduled for today (Monday, March 17) HAS BEEN MOVED TO the Cedartown High School Baseball Field (167 Frank Lott Drive, Cedartown, GA). Start time is still 5:00pm. GO DAWGS!!! ❤🐾🖤⚾
Cedartown Middle School is proud to announce that our Isaac Reynoso Reynoso, 6th Grade, won Honorable Mention in the 2024-2025 Young Georgia Authors regional competition, hosted by Northwest Georgia RESA!
The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop an enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and academics.
This prestigious competition has been engaging Georgia students for more than two decades and is open to any student currently enrolled in Georgia public schools, grades K-12. The competition is sponsored by the Georgia Language Arts Supervisors (GLAS) and the Georgia RESA Network.
❤️🐾🖤❤️🐾🖤
📢 Georgia Milestones Testing Information 📢
Polk School District students in grades 3-8, along with those enrolled in certain high school courses, will participate in Georgia Milestones testing.
📝 Grades 3-8: EOG tests in ELA & Math
🧪 Grades 5 & 8: EOG test in Science
🌍 Grade 8: EOG test in Social Studies
🏫 Middle & High School: EOC tests for designated courses
Stay informed! An informational presentation and online practice tests are available to help students prepare. Please use the QR Codes on the flyer to access the presentation and the online tests.
📢 Información sobre las Pruebas Georgia Milestones 📢
Los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar de Polk en los grados 3-8, junto con aquellos inscritos en ciertos cursos de nivel secundario, participarán en las pruebas Georgia Milestones.
📝 Grados 3-8: Pruebas EOG en Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés y Matemáticas
🧪 Grados 5 y 8: Prueba EOG en Ciencias
🌍 Grado 8: Prueba EOG en Estudios Sociales
🏫 Escuela Media y Secundaria: Pruebas EOC para cursos designados
¡Manténgase informado! Están disponibles una presentación informativa y pruebas de práctica en línea para ayudar a los estudiantes a prepararse. Por favor, utilice los códigos QR en el folleto para acceder a la presentación y a las pruebas en línea.
PDF: https://5il.co/3a85l
The Polk County Showteam is hosting their annual interest meeting for showing livestock for the 2025-2026 school year at the Rockmart High School Agriculture Center on Wednesday, March 19th @ 6:00pm for upcoming 5th Graders, CMS/RMS Middle School, and CMS/RMS High School students for the 2025-2026 school year ❤🐾🖤🐄
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Happy School Board Appreciation Week to our Polk School District School Board Members! Thank you for everything that you do for our students, staff, and community!! Have an amazing week!!! ❤🐾🖤🐝💛
Cedartown Middle: Athletics Sign-Ups (25-26): All CMS students interested in playing sports next school year (at CMS & CHS) must complete the survey below by Friday 3/7. Click the graphic link for info. on Fall Sports tryouts this Spring!
Sports Interest Survey Link: https://forms.gle/8sj8cHPqT5ua3FWr5
Graphic Link: https://5il.co/3963x
📢 Polk School District Proposed Bond Referendum – Early Voting Starts Today! 🗳️
Polk School District is committed to ensuring that our students and teachers have the resources and facilities they need to succeed. As part of that commitment, a bond referendum has been proposed to address critical facility projects across the district. Early voting begins today, and the special election will take place on March 18th.
Our goal is to provide accurate, transparent information so that voters can make an informed decision. We encourage our community to review official resources and ask questions.
For a full understanding of the proposed bond referendum, we are providing the following materials:
📄 FAQ Sheet – Answers to common questions
📢 Press Release – Overview of the bond referendum
📌 Informational Flyer – Key details at a glance
We urge all eligible voters to take the time to learn the facts, ask questions, and participate in this important decision for our schools and community. Your voice matters!
📅 Early Voting: Now through March 14th
🗳 Special Election: Tuesday, March 18th
For more information, visit our website:
🌐 https://www.polk.k12.ga.us/page/taxdigest
Have questions? 📩 Email us at questions@polk.k12.ga.us
Thank you for staying informed and engaged!
We are #PSDProud 💛🖤❤️
#YourVoteMatters #InvestingInOurFuture
Mark your calendars: You are cordially invited to attend our CMS Title I Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, March 6 (@10:00am or 5:00pm) -- Mr. Welsey Cupp, CMS Principal will also be hosting a "Conversations w/Cupp" session following the meeting with fellowship and snacks ❤🐾🖤
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CMS Athletic/After-School Activities Update: Due to weather, CMS Baseball, CMS Soccer, and CMS Tennis are all cancelled this afternoon! CMS Track will be in the CMS Gym!! Stay safe, CMS Family!!! ❤🐾🖤
CMS Achievement Highlight 2.10: Congratulations to our CMS Bulldogs for dominating in the January PSD AR Battle! We get to keep the PSD AR Mega Trophy for a little longer (looking forward to a three-peat in April)!! Thank you to our ELA Teachers, Media Specialists, and RMS competitors for making this challenge possible!!! 🏆❤🐾🖤🐝💛
📚 Free Online Tutoring for Students! 📚
Polk School District is excited to share that Varsity Tutors, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education, is offering free online tutoring sessions to help students prepare for the upcoming Georgia Milestones or receive additional academic support.
🔹 Get ready for Georgia Milestones testing
🔹 Strengthen skills in challenging subjects
🔹 Access free, high-quality tutoring
💡 Upcoming Sessions:
📝 Habits of Successful Test Takers – Register Here
https://info.varsitytutors.com/habits-of-successful-test-takers
📖 Efficient, Effective Reading Strategies – Register Here
https://info.varsitytutors.com/efficient-effective-reading-strategies
📌 Additional Resources:
📖 GA Milestones Parent Resources:
https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/65da261d-7393-457b-bd7e-b7721b2f15cf/1/GM_Parent_Resources.pdf
📝 GA Milestones Test Practice & Online Guides: Click Here
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/GA/portals/ga
Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to support student success! 🎯 #PSDProud #MilestonesReady #StudentSuccess
