Rockmart High School

Join us for our annual Title I meeting.

Join us to learn about our Dual Enrollment opportunities!

🎄 The PSD Educational Foundation is excited to kick off its Christmas Shirt Fundraiser to support the Foundation and Grad Polk!

Every shirt purchased helps fund important student and teacher initiatives throughout the year. ❤️

🛍️ Order online: https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/do-apparel.html

💵 Prefer cash or check? Please submit your payment, along with the attached order form, to your child's school or the PSD district office.

🎅 Deadline to order: November 19 — don’t wait! Get your shirt in time for Christmas!

🎉 Annual District Canned Food Drive – November 11–21! 🥫

It’s that special time of year when our school community comes together to make a difference! From November 11 through November 21, we’re hosting our Annual Canned Food Drive, with a district-wide goal of collecting 25,000 cans to help local families in need. 💙

✅ How to Help:
Bring non-perishable canned goods to your school during the drive dates. Every can counts toward our goal!

Let’s show the power of kindness, teamwork, and community spirit. Together, we can fill pantry shelves and hearts this holiday season. 💪❤️

#PSDGivesBack #OneDistrictOneTeam #FoodDrive

🍁🍂 Fall Break 🍂🍁

Polk School District will be closed for Fall Break on Friday, October 3rd, and Monday, October 6th. 🍎

Students and staff will return on Tuesday, October 7th.

We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, restful, and fun-filled break!

PRESS RELEASE: Polk School District Achieves Record-High Graduation Rates

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.

2025-2026 Tutoring Schedule

📝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! 💙📚✏️

📌 ⏰ 2025-2026 School Schedules ⏰ 📌

To help you prepare for the upcoming school year, we would like to share our updated school drop-off, start, and end times.

ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:
🎒 Drop-Off Time - 7:00 AM
🏫 School Start Time - 7:30 AM
🚍 School End Time - 2:30 PM

CMS & RMS SCHOOLS:
🎒 Drop-Off Time - 7:15 AM
🏫 School Start Time - 7:45 AM
🚍 School End Time - 3:20 PM

CHS & RHS SCHOOLS:
🎒 Drop-Off Time - 7:30 AM
🏫 School Start Time - 8:00 AM
🚍 School End Time - 3:25 PM

We’re excited to welcome everyone back on Thursday, August 7, 2025!

✂️✏️2025-2026 Elementary Supply List 📒🖍

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.

‼️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

❗️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

Volleyball Tryouts

Interested in showing livestock? Join us on March 19th at 6:00pm for more information!

📢 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

Join us for our Parent Luncheon on March 21

Title I Input Meeting

Congratulations to our Young Georgia Authors Competition winners! 11th grade: Sadalea Barrow 10th grade: Adamary Duran Perez 12th grade: Alaia Hoskins

📚 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