WEATHER UPDATE: Polk School District will open with a two-hour delayed start on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. 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 by 2 hours from their 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.
Please ensure all students are dressed warmly for tomorrow's frigid temperatures. Wear layers, hats, gloves, and scarves.
We appreciate your continued understanding and support as we take these precautions to ensure the safety of our students and staff during these extreme cold conditions.
Any decisions regarding school closures or delays next week will be made by 12 p.m. on Monday. Families will be notified through phone calls, text messages, our website, Facebook, and the district mobile app.
All weekend extracurricular activities have been canceled.
We appreciate your continued support and cooperation as conditions continue to evolve.
Good evening Youngs Grove families. Just a reminder that we will have Chick Fil A biscuits tomorrow for $4 each. Also, please make sure that you label jackets for your students. We have so many in lost and found again. Thank you so much. See you in the morning!
Good afternoon. Tomorrow, we will have Chick Fil A biscuits for sale for $4 each. The weather is getting colder by the day. Please take time to write your child's name in their jackets and hoodies so we can return them if they lose them. Also, the Read Bowl competition started Monday. Please make sure you help your child to log their time reading each day on their reading log and turn it in on Fridays. The winner will be announced during the Super Bowl on February 8th. Have a great evening.
Today, Northwest Georgia RESA Executive Director Brian Otott and Let’s Read, Georgia! Literacy Coach LeAnne Jones presented Polk School District schools with trophies and books in recognition of their outstanding performance in the Let’s Read, Georgia! literacy campaign this fall.
Polk School District finished 1st overall among participating districts, with several schools earning top honors among schools:
🥇 1st Place : Van Wert Elementary – 16,672 books read
🥈 2nd Place: Northside Elementary – 10,049 books read
🥉 3rd Place: Youngs Grove Elementary – 4,500 books read
The Ready, Set, Read! Campaign, held September 1 – October 10, 2025, is a statewide literacy initiative designed to inspire children, families, and educators to read together and celebrate the joy of reading across Georgia. The campaign highlighted the collective commitment of Georgia’s Regional Education Service Agencies to advance literacy through meaningful engagement with school communities.
During the campaign:
📖 More than 60,000 books were logged statewide
🏫 Participation included 167 districts and 548 schools
📚 Over 17,000 unique book titles were read
👨👩👧 Parents logged more than 24,000 read-alouds
Participation was seen across every region of the state, with Let’s Read, Georgia Literacy Coaches, districts, and school communities rising to the top of the leaderboard. Polk School District is proud to be part of this incredible statewide effort to promote literacy and a love of reading.
Be sure to keep an eye out for another Let’s Read, Georgia campaign coming this February—and get ready to read, log, and compete for the top prizes once again! 📚🏆
#letsreadgeorgia #readsetread #nwgaresa #psdproud
Polk School District students will have an early release day on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Elementary Schools: Dismiss at 11:30 AM
Middle & High Schools: Dismiss at 12:00 PM
A sack lunch will be provided to all students before dismissal.
Please note: All After School programs will be closed on this day.
We wish all of our PSD families a safe and fun-filled holiday season! ❄️✨
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!
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
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!
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.
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!
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
