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📣 REMINDER: DUAL ENROLLMENT (DE) INTEREST MEETING
🎓 Students & Parents
📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 RHS Center
Are you interested in taking Dual Enrollment courses next school year? Join us for our upcoming interest meeting to learn more!
Who should attend?
This meeting is ONLY for current 10th and 11th grade students who are not currently enrolled in Dual Enrollment but are interested in taking DE courses next school year.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🖤💛
It is a BUSY week! Don't miss out!
Don't miss out on these important dates!
Underclassmen Picture Day Tomorrow!
Jacket News & Important Dates!
☂️ SUPPORT CTI & SHOW YOUR PRIDE! ☂️
Custom golf umbrellas are now available for Cedartown Bulldogs, Rockmart Yellow Jackets, and PCCCA!
For just $40 each, you can show your school pride while supporting Career and Technical Instruction (CTI) programs at Cedartown High School, Rockmart High School, and PCCCA.
These high-quality, wind-resistant, water-repellent umbrellas feature a 58" arc and a comfortable grip handle—perfect for game days, golf courses, or rainy days!
📅 Pre-order by: October 9
📦 Pick up by: November 1
👉 Order here: https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/rhs-clubs/cti.html
Every purchase supports our students and CTI programs. Thank you for helping empower students, strengthen our community, and build the future! ❤️🖤💛
Custom golf umbrellas are now available for Cedartown Bulldogs, Rockmart Yellow Jackets, and PCCCA!
For just $40 each, you can show your school pride while supporting Career and Technical Instruction (CTI) programs at Cedartown High School, Rockmart High School, and PCCCA.
These high-quality, wind-resistant, water-repellent umbrellas feature a 58" arc and a comfortable grip handle—perfect for game days, golf courses, or rainy days!
📅 Pre-order by: October 9
📦 Pick up by: November 1
👉 Order here: https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/rhs-clubs/cti.html
Every purchase supports our students and CTI programs. Thank you for helping empower students, strengthen our community, and build the future! ❤️🖤💛
📚 Dual Enrollment Parent Meeting📚
Are you interested in learning more about Dual Enrollment for the 2027–2028 school year? Parents of all current 10th- and 11th-grade students are invited to join us!
Dual Enrollment allows eligible students to take college courses and earn credit toward both a high school diploma and a college degree or technical diploma — at no cost to the student!
📅 Choose from two meeting dates:
Monday, October 12, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Polk County College & Career Academy – Hon Room
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Rockmart High School – Media Center
Come learn more about the program, eligibility, opportunities, and what students and families need to know to participate.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Charlene Davenport, Dual Enrollment Counselor/Coordinator, at cdavenport@polk.k12.ga.us or 770-749-2077.
We hope to see you there! 🎓📚
Are you interested in learning more about Dual Enrollment for the 2027–2028 school year? Parents of all current 10th- and 11th-grade students are invited to join us!
Dual Enrollment allows eligible students to take college courses and earn credit toward both a high school diploma and a college degree or technical diploma — at no cost to the student!
📅 Choose from two meeting dates:
Monday, October 12, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Polk County College & Career Academy – Hon Room
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Rockmart High School – Media Center
Come learn more about the program, eligibility, opportunities, and what students and families need to know to participate.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Charlene Davenport, Dual Enrollment Counselor/Coordinator, at cdavenport@polk.k12.ga.us or 770-749-2077.
We hope to see you there! 🎓📚
Join us for our annual Title 1 Meeting on September 16
Join us on September 16 for Donuts with Dr. Adams
Dual Enrollment Parent Meetings are as follows:
October 12, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the HON room at CHS
October 19, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the Media Center at RHS
October 12, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the HON room at CHS
October 19, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the Media Center at RHS
It is Rivalry Week!! Show your Jacket Spirit and participate all week!
Tutoring is available for all students!
🏈🖤💛 ROCKMART vs. CEDARTOWN T-Shirts! 💛🖤🏈
GAME DAY IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH AT THE ROCK! It will be a BLACK OUT!
Get ready for the big game with your Rockmart vs. Cedartown Football Game Shirt! 🔥
Youth Sizes: Small–XL — $15
Adult Sizes: S–5X — $25
📅 ORDER DEADLINE: Friday, August 21st
📍 IF YOU ORDER ONLINE, PICKUP will be Wednesday, August 26th at Rockmart High School.
🖤💛 WAYS TO ORDER! 💛🖤
Click on the link below :
https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/rhs-main/studentincentive.html
OR
Come to RHS and place your order in person.
OR
Have your student buy your t-shirt in person at RHS beginning Thursday, Aug. 20th during all 4 lunches.
🔥 Show your Rockmart pride and be ready to BLACK OUT the big game! 🔥
#protectthehive🐝🖤💛
GAME DAY IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH AT THE ROCK! It will be a BLACK OUT!
Get ready for the big game with your Rockmart vs. Cedartown Football Game Shirt! 🔥
Youth Sizes: Small–XL — $15
Adult Sizes: S–5X — $25
📅 ORDER DEADLINE: Friday, August 21st
📍 IF YOU ORDER ONLINE, PICKUP will be Wednesday, August 26th at Rockmart High School.
🖤💛 WAYS TO ORDER! 💛🖤
Click on the link below :
https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/rhs-main/studentincentive.html
OR
Come to RHS and place your order in person.
OR
Have your student buy your t-shirt in person at RHS beginning Thursday, Aug. 20th during all 4 lunches.
🔥 Show your Rockmart pride and be ready to BLACK OUT the big game! 🔥
#protectthehive🐝🖤💛
2026-2027 Polk School District Dress Code
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 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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📚✏️ The first day of school is quickly approaching! ✏️📚
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
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
Student Schedules!
Yellow Jacket Academy for the Class of 2030!
📢 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! ✨
Getting ready for the upcoming school year can feel like a lot to juggle, but we are here to help you check a major item off your to-do list. We are hosting two PowerSchool Parent Portal Training & Support Sessions to help you navigate the system and complete your required annual enrollment forms.
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!
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!
