📢 Returning Student Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year is NOW OPEN! 📢
Attention parents and guardians: It’s time to get ready for another fantastic school year! Annual enrollment forms for are mandatory for all returning.
Please note that these forms must be completed before your student can participate in the following:
🏫 Attending Open House
📅 Picking up class schedules
🚗 Purchasing a student parking pass
Beating the rush now means a much smoother start to the fall!
🔗 Click here to complete your forms: https://powerschool.polk.k12.ga.us/public/home.html
Instructions can be found on our website in the Parent Resources section : https://www.polk.k12.ga.us/documents/resources/parent-resources/registration-forms/472015
School secretaries will be out of the office until July 16th. They can assist you at that time with student access IDs and access passwords. If you need to reset your password on your parent account, please click the reset password link.
Let's get a head start on a great year ahead! ✨
Whether you need a quick refresher or hands-on assistance setting up your account, please join us during either of the following times:
➺ Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
➺ Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Drop in whenever it is convenient for you during the session hours. We look forward to seeing you there and working together for a smooth start to the school year!
July summer meal dates are HERE! 🍕🍓 Check out the updated Summer Meals Program schedule below to find a location and time near you.
Here is everything you need to know about our upcoming July distributions:
📅 July Distribution Dates
Thursday, July 9th
Thursday, July 16th
Thursday, July 23rd
⏰ 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
The 2026-2027 school year is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see our students! Mark your calendars for our upcoming Open House events and schedule pick-ups.
Here is everything you need to know to get ready:
🗓️ Open House & Schedule Pick-Up Dates
Elementary Schools: Monday, August 3, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Middle Schools: Monday, August 3, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
9th Grade Academy (CHS & RHS): Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Grades 10–12 Schedule Pick-Up: Please refer directly to your specific high school’s website or social media pages for exact dates and details.
⚠️ Important Reminder for Parents & Guardians
Returning Student Registration for grades 1-12: All returning student registration forms must be completed online before you can attend Open House, 9th Grade Academy, or pick up your student's schedule.
If you haven’t completed these forms yet, please log into your parent portal as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start to the year!
We are looking forward to an incredible school year together. See you soon! 🎒✨
#PSDProud #BackToSchool2026 #PSDOpenHouse
☀️ 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
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.
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.
Pre-K students will need a regular-sized backpack and one small blanket or towel. Additional information will be given at Pre-K Orientation.
Middle School and High School supply lists will be provided by individual teachers.
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
