☀️ 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
📝STUDENT ANNUAL ENROLLMENT FORMS📝
It’s time to complete your student’s Annual Online Registration Forms for the 2025-2026 school year! 🌟
All forms are available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal and must be completed to ensure your student 's information is updated and accurate!
✅ Update contact info
✅ Confirm emergency contacts
✅ Review important district policies
✅ Authorize school nurse care
🖥️ Log in to PowerSchool today and get it done in just a few minutes from the comfort of your home: https://powerschool.polk.k12.ga.us/public/pw.html
Need help logging in? Contact your school’s office—we’re here to help!
Let’s get ready for a great year! 💙📚✏️
It’s time to complete your student’s Annual Online Registration Forms for the 2025-2026 school year! 🌟
All forms are available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal and must be completed to ensure your student 's information is updated and accurate!
✅ Update contact info
✅ Confirm emergency contacts
✅ Review important district policies
✅ Authorize school nurse care
🖥️ Log in to PowerSchool today and get it done in just a few minutes from the comfort of your home: https://powerschool.polk.k12.ga.us/public/pw.html
Need help logging in? Contact your school’s office—we’re here to help!
Let’s get ready for a great year! 💙📚✏️
🚌 MEET YOUR DRIVER AT OPEN HOUSE 🚌
If your student plans to ride a bus during the 2025-2026 school year, please plan to visit with a member of the transportation department at Open House:
🚌 Meet your driver
📋 Complete bus rider registration forms
📍 Get your pick-up/drop-off times & locations
Drivers and staff will be available during the following times at Open House on August 5, 2025:
Elementary Schools
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Middle Schools
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
‼️SAVE THE DATE ‼️
With the 2025-2026 school year just around the corner, we would like to share the upcoming open house dates! Please check your student's school website/social media pages for further details.
Elementary Schools
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Middle Schools
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
High Schools
Grades 10-12 - Schedule Pick-Up Only
(Refer to the school website/social media for more details)
Freshmen Academy
CHS - Monday, August 4, 2025
RHS - Tuesday, July 29, 2025
(Refer to the school website/social media for more details
With the 2025-2026 school year just around the corner, we would like to share the upcoming open house dates! Please check your student's school website/social media pages for further details.
Elementary Schools
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Middle Schools
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
High Schools
Grades 10-12 - Schedule Pick-Up Only
(Refer to the school website/social media for more details)
Freshmen Academy
CHS - Monday, August 4, 2025
RHS - Tuesday, July 29, 2025
(Refer to the school website/social media for more details
❗️Community Survey - Deadline May 9th❗️
On behalf of the Polk School District Board of Education, Georgia Leadership Associates is seeking community input from parents, students, and community stakeholders to help determine the most important qualifications of the next Superintendent of Polk School District. This survey only takes a few minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Your input and support are appreciated.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PolkCountyCommunitySurvey
📢 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
📚 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
📢 Polk School District will Resume Classes on Tuesday, February 4th 📢
Polk School District will resume classes as scheduled on Tuesday, February 4th. All schools and campus locations have been thoroughly sanitized to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for our students and staff.
This brief pause has allowed time for students and employees to recover and return, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation in prioritizing health and wellness.
A huge THANK YOU to our phenomenal custodial team for their tireless efforts in preparing our facilities for students to return. Their dedication and hard work help keep our schools safe and ready for learning every day! 🏫
Please see the attached document for wellness guidance to help keep our schools healthy. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow! ❤️🖤💛
📢 Important Announcement: School Closure for Deep Cleaning & Illness Prevention
Due to the widespread impact of flu and norovirus across our schools resulting in excessive student and staff absences, Polk School District will be closing all schools and facilities and transitioning to a Learn-From-Home day on Friday, January 31, 2025, to allow for deep cleaning of our buildings and additional recovery time for those affected. We currently have 761 students and 63 school-level staff members with illnesses reported which amounts to 10% or more of our student population at each school and a shortage of necessary staff to operate effectively.
This decision is not made lightly and as always we will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our students, staff, and community. Extra-curricular activities and after-school events will not be affected.
All of our facilities will undergo a comprehensive deep cleaning to help reduce the spread of illness and ensure a sanitized environment for everyone upon reopening.
We encourage families to take necessary precautions, including:
✅ Monitoring for symptoms of illness
✅ Practicing good hand hygiene
✅ Keeping sick students at home until they are symptom/fever-free
We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we work to maintain a healthy learning environment.
🌨❄️ WEATHER UPDATE 🌨❄️
Polk School District will open with a delayed start on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The additional time will ensure our buses and facilities are fully operational and warm. This means all bus routes, school openings, and start times will be shifted forward two hours from the regularly scheduled times. For example, a 7:00 AM bus pickup will now be a 9:00 AM pickup, etc. There will be no change in dismissal procedures.
We encourage all students to dress warmly for tomorrow's frigid temperatures. Wear layers, hats, gloves, and scarves. Additionally, we urge all of our bus riders to utilize our Here Comes the Bus app to minimize time outside waiting for the bus to arrive.
We appreciate your continued understanding and partnership as we take these precautions to ensure the safety of our students and staff during these extreme winter conditions.
🌨❄️ WEATHER UPDATE 🌨❄️
Due to the State of Emergency now in effect and the uncertainty surrounding the possibility for winter weather conditions to develop during the school day, Polk School District will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025, as part of our commitment to ensuring the safety of our students and staff.
We appreciate your understanding and partnership. Stay safe and warm.
🛎🌨❄️IMPORTANT - WINTER WEATHER SCHOOL CLOSURE❄️🌨🛎
Based on conversations with state and local emergency management agencies regarding the incoming winter storm, all Polk School District campuses will transition to a Learn-from-Home day for Friday, January 10, 2025. Please refer to communication channels from your student’s respective school/teacher for guidance and expectations regarding assignments.
All extracurricular activities/sporting events for Friday and Saturday are cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience, but will always make decisions in the best interest of our students and staff, keeping safety our first priority. Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and warm!
🌨❄️ WEATHER UPDATE 🌨❄️
As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff, we are continually monitoring updates from state and local emergency management agencies on the forecasted winter weather that has the potential to affect our area in the coming days. In an effort to help you best plan and prepare, we will provide an update regarding any potential delays or cancellations after 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8th. We appreciate your understanding and continued partnership.
PLEASE NOTE: Our THRIVE in 2025 event originally planned for this Saturday has been rescheduled for January 25, 2025, at Polk County College and Career Academy-Cedartown High School campus from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 25TH!
🎉📆SAVE THE DATE!📆🎉
We have been planning something EXTRA special to WELCOME our students back in 2025!!! DO NOT MISS out on our THRIVE IN 2025 back-to-school event on Saturday, January 25th!
FREE haircuts, FREE school supplies, games, and prizes for the whole family! Everyone is welcome! Come stock up on supplies for the rest of the school year for FREE! 📗✂️🖍📓✏️
#PSDProud #psdtheplacetobe #FamilyEngagement
🚍Join Our Team at Polk School District!🚍
The Polk School District Transportation Department is on the lookout for skilled and dedicated Bus Drivers to join our team!
You can view the detailed job description and APPLY today using the link below OR scan the attached QR Code!
https://www.applitrack.com/polkk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation&internal=internal&fbclid=IwY2xjawHFRP9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaoBkuJ8ltqMoOKRPC5OpMC3qW6mbrO-lFngormjoAE-9jW-7r-HcJQXBA_aem_vLc1nxpoIETSs3WlwekYVA
You can also call our Transportation Department at 770-684-8308!
🎉🏆 Exciting News! 🏆🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Matt Hayden, PCCCA-Cedartown Welding Instructor, has been selected to receive the Construction Ready Metals Teacher of the Year Champion Award! This prestigious award recognizes the metals educator who has made the most significant contributions to advancing Georgia's construction industry. 🛠️👷♂️
Mr. Hayden will be honored at the 5th Annual Construction Ready Champions’ Awards Breakfast at the Cobb Galleria.
Construction Ready is an organization dedicated to connecting students and adults with high-quality training and job opportunities in Georgia's construction industry. They are committed to building a skilled workforce that supports economic growth and development across the state.
Congratulations, Mr. Hayden, for this incredible achievement!
We are #PSDProud! ❤️🖤💛
#ConstructionReady #MetalsTeacherOfTheYear #psdtheplacetobe
🛎ATTENTION CURRENT SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS!🛎
If you are interested in taking Dual Enrollment classes during the 2025-2026 school year, please sign-up to check your eligibility. You can sign-up starting TODAY through November 1st!
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
HOW CAN I SIGN-UP?
📍Cedartown High School
PCCCA Front Office
📍Rockmart High School
Room 411
If you have any questions, contact
Charlene Davenport
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
cdavenport@polk.k12.ga.us
🛎⛈IMPORTANT - WEATHER UPDATE🛎⛈
Based on conversations with state and local emergency management agencies regarding the incoming inclement weather from Hurricane Helene, Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 will be Learn-from-Home days for all Polk School District campuses.
Please refer to communication channels from your student’s respective school/teacher for guidance and expectations regarding assignments.
A decision related to extracurricular activities/sporting events for Friday and Saturday will be announced at a later time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but will always make decisions in the best interest of our students and staff, keeping safety our first priority. Thank you for your continued support and stay safe.
⛈WEATHER UPDATE⛈
As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff, we are continually monitoring updates from state and local emergency management agencies on the anticipated effects to our area from Tropical Storm Helene. The latest briefing indicates that school district operations could be impacted for Thursday and/or Friday. In an effort to help you best plan and prepare, we will provide an update regarding any potential delays or cancellations after 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25. We appreciate your understanding and continued partnership.
📣📣MARK YOUR CALENDARS!📣📣
If you have an upcoming 11th or 12th grade student that is interested in participating in the Dual Enrollment program during the 2025-2026 school year, be sure to attend our annual Dual Enrollment Parent Meeting!
#psdtheplacetobe💛🖤❤️
Please contact our Dual Enrollment Coordinator if you have any questions.
Charlene Davenport
cdavenport@polk.k12.ga.us
770-749-2077
