Polk School District

🥳🥳Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Johnson and the Rockmart Middle School Beta Club!🥳🥳 Under Mrs. Johnson's guidance, RMS Beta Club has been recognized as a National Beta School of Distinction and a National Beta School of Merit! Only 87 out of 8500 schools across the country have received this recognition! Mrs. Johnson is also one of only 257 out of 20,000 sponsors nationwide who are recognized as a National Beta Educator of Excellence! We are #PSDProud! 💛🖤❤️

3 months ago, Polk School District

🛎⛈IMPORTANT - WEATHER UPDATE🛎⛈ Based on conversations with state and local emergency management agencies regarding the incoming inclement weather from Hurricane Helene, Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 will be Learn-from-Home days for all Polk School District campuses. Please refer to communication channels from your student’s respective school/teacher for guidance and expectations regarding assignments. A decision related to extracurricular activities/sporting events for Friday and Saturday will be announced at a later time. We apologize for the 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 and stay safe.

3 months ago, Polk School District

⛈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 anticipated effects to our area from Tropical Storm Helene. The latest briefing indicates that school district operations could be impacted for Thursday and/or Friday. 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, September 25. We appreciate your understanding and continued partnership.

3 months ago, Polk School District

📣📣MARK YOUR CALENDARS!📣📣 If you have an upcoming 11th or 12th grade student that is interested in participating in the Dual Enrollment program during the 2025-2026 school year, be sure to attend our annual Dual Enrollment Parent Meeting! #psdtheplacetobe💛🖤❤️ Please contact our Dual Enrollment Coordinator if you have any questions. Charlene Davenport cdavenport@polk.k12.ga.us 770-749-2077

4 months ago, Polk School District

SAFETY UPDATE: Polk School District families, As your Superintendent, but most importantly as a parent, I understand the uneasiness and uncertainty you may be experiencing regarding your child’s safety while at school. Last week’s horrific event proved that we can never put too much emphasis on protecting our most valuable assets–our children. As such, we have many security measures in place to protect our students and staff on a daily basis. Some of these safeguards which have been in place for three years or more include Centegix alert badges for all employees, multiple metal detectors at all schools/district facilities, access controls on all external doors, KIST (Keep It Safe to Teach) locks installed on classroom doors and throughout the building, mental health therapists, and a fully staffed Police Department that includes an officer at every school in our district, including two at each of our high schools, one of which is a K-9 officer. This list, however, is not exhaustive of all of our safety efforts because we do not want to compromise our security measures by sharing them publicly with those that could potentially use the information to do harm. We hope you can appreciate this added layer of protection. As a district, we firmly believe that school safety is a shared responsibility. We ask that you take the time to have a conversation with your student(s) about the importance of their actions, especially when it comes to potential threats. We ask that all stakeholders that see something, say something by reporting alarming information to school authorities or through our anonymous tip line. In addition, we ask that you stress the consequences for students that make threats, whether spoken or written, in person or online. Any such act directed towards our students, staff, or schools, upon investigation, will result in the appropriate charges by our law enforcement officers. Please discuss the seriousness of such behavior with your child. Lastly, we ask for your continued partnership in helping us maintain a secure environment by adhering to our district policies and procedures. While they are not always convenient, they are all in place to protect those in our care. It takes all of us to ensure our schools are a place where staff can teach and students can learn because they feel safe and secure. Respectfully, Dr. Katherine M. Thomas, Superintendent

4 months ago, Polk School District

🚨IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

4 months ago, Polk School District

🌟Join our team at Cedartown Middle School!🌟 If you have a knack for detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting students and staff, this is the perfect role for you. As an Attendance Clerk, you’ll play a crucial role in managing and reporting student attendance, maintaining accurate records, and providing exceptional support to our school community. ❤️🖤💛 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=Secretarial%2fClerical