Polk School District

🌨❄️ 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.

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Polk School District would like to take today to honor the legacy and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Let us all strive to embody the spirit of Dr. King in our daily lives.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Rockmart High School Wrestling team! 4X STATE CHAMPIONS!🐝🏆 #BacktoBacktoBacktoBack We are #PSDProud! 💛🖤❤️

🛎📍UPCOMING REMINDERS!📍🛎

🛎🌨❄️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.

We hope all of our Polk School District families had a rejuvenating Christmas break! We are so excited to welcome our students back TOMORROW, January 7, 2025! LET'S DO THIS! 💛🖤❤️ #WhateverItTakes #makeithappen #PSDProud #psdtheplacetobe

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

🎅🎄🎉IT'S CHRISTMAS BREAK! 🎅🎄🎉 We would like to wish all of our Polk School District families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope everyone has a safe and rejuvenating break! ❤️🖤💛

🎶🐾 Cedartown High School Bulldog Band students accepted to participate in UGA JanFest! 🐾🎶 We are thrilled to announce that six talented students from the Cedartown High School Bulldog Band have been accepted to participate in the prestigious University of Georgia JanFest Honor Band! 🎺 Congratulations to: Denise Ortiz Zoey Harper Destiny Johnson Daisy Hernandez Josh Legault Logan Legault ✨ What is JanFest? JanFest, hosted by the University of Georgia, is an annual honor band festival that brings together the most skilled high school musicians from across the Southeast. Students have the incredible opportunity to learn from UGA faculty, participate in clinics with renowned conductors, and perform alongside other top-tier musicians. This is an amazing achievement, and we are so proud of these students for their hard work and dedication to their craft. 🎵 We can't wait to see how they represent Polk School District and continue to grow as musicians! Let’s hear it for these outstanding students! 👏 #BulldogBand #JanFestUGA #PSDProud #PSDThePlaceToBe

🚍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!

📱Notice for PowerSchool Mobile App Users📱 We have recently been made aware that some users of the PowerSchool mobile app may have received unexpected "Test" push notifications early this morning. These notifications were part of PowerSchool's testing and updates to the app and do not reflect any changes or updates in your student's information. Official statement from PowerSchool: "We apologize for any inconvenience caused by recent testing activities. Some unintended notifications were sent to parents and students during this period. We understand this may have been confusing and regret any disturbance it may have caused." Thank you for your understanding and please let us know if you have any questions.

📣 Happy Parent Involvement Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible parents, guardians, and caregivers who play such an essential role in our students' success. Your dedication, encouragement, and support make all the difference, whether you're helping with homework, attending school events, or simply cheering your child on. Thank you for being partners in education and for the love and guidance you provide every day. Together, we create a brighter future for our children! We are #PSDProud! ❤️🖤💛 #psdtheplacetobe #ParentInvolvementDay #GratefulForOurFamilies

🎨📸 Rockmart High School Advanced Art Students Take on the Ice! 🏒🎉 Our talented Advanced Art students had an unforgettable experience at the latest Atlanta Gladiators game! They got first-class seating and some serious love from the Gladiators, all in the name of capturing the perfect action shots for an upcoming art project. Over the course of the game, our students snapped more than 1,100 photos—each one filled with energy and excitement! This experience wasn't just about photography—it was about connecting with the sport, channeling their creativity, and embracing the challenge of capturing the thrill of hockey on camera. A special thank you to RHS Art Teacher Mrs. Kristain Branham for providing these kind of opportunities for our students to extend the knowledge and skills they are learning in the classroom and apply them in real-life scenarios. We can't wait to see the artwork that comes from this amazing adventure. 🎨👏 We are #PSDProud! 💛🖤❤️ #RHSArts #AtlantaGladiators #PSDThePlaceToBe

IT'S NATIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK! Help us celebrate our Polk School District School Psychologist, Catherine Peterson and School Diagnostician, Missy Dooley. We appreciate all you do to serve the students and families of Polk County! ❤️🖤💛 Schools nationwide will celebrate National School Psychology Week (NSPW) to highlight the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. This is a time to recognize and show appreciation for school psychologists, who support students' learning and mental and behavioral health, promote positive and inclusive school climates, serve on school safety and crisis teams, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to improve student outcomes. We are #PSDProud! ❤️🖤💛 #psdtheplacetobe #NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #LetsGrowTogether

📚💛 Supporting Literacy in Our Community! ❤️🖤 The Polk School District Educational Foundation is proud to support FERST Readers of Polk County and all they do for our children! At last night's Regular Session Board Meeting, Superintendent Dr. Katie Thomas presented FERST Readers of Polk County with a $5,000 donation to support their efforts in providing books for children in the Polk County community. FERST Readers are changing our children's future, one book at a time! This generous donation was made possible by our incredible employees who supported our Casual for a Cause initiative. We are #PSDProud! 💛🖤❤️ #FerstReaders #LiteracyMatters #PSDThePlaceToBe

🎉🏆 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

Happy Veterans Day! We extend our deepest gratitude and respect to all of the veterans who have courageously served our country. Today, we honor the bravery, commitment, and dedication of those who have defended our freedoms and protected our nation. Thank you to our veterans, past and present, for your service and sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

📣 Let's Celebrate Polk School District's Hidden Heroes! 📣 Our district is filled with dedicated individuals who go above and beyond every day, impacting students, families, and our community in ways that often go unseen. Now’s the time to recognize some of our very own that work hard and are committed to doing whatever it takes for the students and families of our community. Polk School District has three 2024 Hidden Heroes Representatives: Dr. Katie Thomas Mrs. Lisa Johnson Mrs. Lacey Tuck 🌟 Vote for Our Very Own Hidden Heroes! 🌟 Whether they’re inspiring students, supporting families, or making a positive difference behind the scenes, these heroes deserve our support. Cast your vote to shine a light on their incredible contributions! 👉 HIDDEN HEROES VOTING LINK Every vote counts, so don’t wait—vote now! Vote daily for as many individuals as you’d like but only once per day per person. Let's share the link with others so they can vote too! Thank you for supporting our district's 2024 Hidden Heroes! What is Hidden Heroes? Hidden Heroes is a campaign through the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI) that recognizes educators who make a difference in Georgia's education system. The campaign highlights educators who go above and beyond to inspire students and persevere in their work. The campaign launched in October 2020 and is now in its fifth year. The public can nominate and vote for educators they believe are Hidden Heroes in their community.

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ OFF TO STATE! 🏅🌟 Congratulations to both the Rockmart High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams for qualifying for STATE at the GHSA 2A Sectional Meet this weekend! Their hard work, perseverance, and team spirit have propelled them to this incredible accomplishment, and we couldn’t be more proud! 🎉💛🖤 We’re cheering on these dedicated athletes and coaches as they head to the state meet Saturday, November 9th in Carrollton. Let’s go, Jackets—bring home that victory! We are #PSDProud! 💛🖤❤️ #psdtheplacetobe #statemeet #jacketnation