Polk School District

IMPORTANT UPDATE! Based on the winter weather advisory for our area that extends throughout the evening into morning hours, Tuesday, January 16, will be a Learn-from-Home day for Polk School District. Please refer to communication channels from your student’s respective school/teacher for guidance and expectations regarding assignments. Thank you for your continued understanding and partnership. Stay safe and warm!

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Polk School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024.

📣VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!📣 It's time to register for A Starry Night 2024! Sign up for this incredible opportunity--this is an event you do not want to miss! Scan the QR code or visit the link pictured below for more information. 💛🖤❤️#astarrynight #PolkProud

Polk School District would like to celebrate Treylin Davis for his amazing accomplishment and earning his 1000th-point basketball! Congratulations on this outstanding career accomplishment! We are #PSDProud! ❤️🖤💛

➡️ATTENTION SENIORS: APPLY TODAY!⬅️ Family Savings Credit Union is offering the C. V. Glassco Memorial Scholarship to FOUR graduating seniors! Scan the QR code for more information. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2024! ❤️🖤💛#Classof2024

IMPORTANT! Based on conversations with our Local Emergency Management office regarding the potential for severe weather tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, including flash flooding and high wind gusts, Polk School District is delaying school two hours to allow our bus drivers/riders and student drivers to navigate their daily routes in the daylight. 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 continuing to support us in our efforts. Time Change Examples include: If your bus picks you up at 6:45 on a normal school day, they will pick you up at 8:45. If you normally drop your child off at 7:15, you will drop off at 9:15. If the tardy bell rings at 7:35 daily, it will ring at 9:35. Dismissal times will remain the same.

🎉🎉NEW YEAR, NEW APP!📲📲 ➡️➡️➡️DOWNLOAD TODAY! Be sure to: ✅ENABLE notifications! ✅Download the app with the official PSD logo and a black background. PLEASE NOTE: If your app has a white background, it is not the updated version of the app, and is no longer functioning.

🎉JOIN US THIS SATURDAY! 🎉 We have been planning something EXTRA special to WELCOME our students back in 2024!!! DO NOT MISS out on our Let's Soar in '24 back-to-school event! 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! ❤️🖤💛

🎉📆SAVE THE DATE!📆🎉 We have been planning something EXTRA special to WELCOME our students back in 2024!!! DO NOT MISS out on our Let's Soar in '24 back-to-school event! 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

NEED A CLEAR BAG FOR THE GAME? Our SkillsUSA Healthcare students have you covered! Stop by RHS to get yours TODAY! #PSDProud 💛🖤❤️ #psdtheplacetobe

🛑REMINDER!🛑 Our Rockmart Yellow Jackets are BACK AT THE BENZ to compete in the GHSA 2AA State Championship TOMORROW! 🐝🖤💛🖤🏈 ➡️➡️➡️All Polk School District campuses will be closed. Tickets are only available through GOFAN at the link provided below. https://gofan.co/event/1225537?schoolId=GA5273... There will be a send-off at 9:00 a.m. in front of Rockmart High School! Come out to show your support! Please remember--Mercedes Benz Stadium does NOT allow noise makers in the stadium. ONLY clear bags are allowed in the stadium.

🎉📆SAVE THE DATE!📆🎉 Plan to join us at our annual spring semester BACK-TO-SCHOOL event! Everyone is welcome! Come stock up supplies for the rest of the school year for FREE! 📗✂️🖍📓✏️ #PSDProud #psdtheplacetobe #FamilyEngagement

You CAN Make a Difference! You HAVE Made a Difference! We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our students, staff, and community partners that have come together this THANKSgiving to bless so many in our community. Polk School District had a goal of 25,000 items for our annual food drive this year! We are excited to announce that we finished with a total of 50,024 items. As our students, staff, and families leave for the holiday break today know that you have provided meals and HOPE for so many this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving! We are #PSDProud! 💛🖤❤️ #youcanmakeadifference #psdtheplacetobe #thankful Totals by Location: CES: 2,812 EES: 6,278 NES: 3,148 VWES: 5,456 WES: 5,550 YGES: 3,764 CMS: 3,283 RMS: 3,677 CHS: 8,592 RHS: 6,228 District Offices: 1,236

MAKE IT A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER FOR A POLK SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT THIS YEAR! 🎅🎄🎁 The Polk School District Educational Foundation has set up an Amazon Wish List if you are interested in sponsoring a student for Christmas! You can scan the QR code or visit the link below! Let's make this holiday season magical for everyone! https://a.co/9CTwbg3 If you have any questions, please contact Meagan Carter at mcarter@polk.k12.ga.us

HAPPY NATIONAL PARENT INVOLVEMENT DAY! Polk School District would like to thank all of our parents and families, for all you do to support your child's learning at home and at school. Your role is more important than it has ever been, and nothing we do as educators could be accomplished without you. We appreciate your continued support and partnership in serving the students of Polk County! #PSDProud #psdtheplacetobe❤️🖤💛

MARK YOUR CALENDARS and join us at Van Wert Elementary School on September 20th for FOOD and FUN! See the flyer below for details! This is a FREE event!

🔔🔔HOW CAN YOU HELP?🔔🔔 Did you know? Polk School District provides food, clothing, and mental health services as part of our Graduate Polk program which was created to remove any barrier that stands in the way of getting a student to graduation day. It has been a huge success, but only because of the continued support of our partners. We have partnered with Purposity in these efforts. Would you help if a student needed shoes, or a family lost their home in a fire? We think so. By signing up with Purposity, you will get one weekly text, read a student’s story and decide if you’ll help right from your phone. Purposity allows you to quickly and easily lend a hand to a student/family in need. Sign up at the link below to join us in our efforts! https://www.purposity.com/organization/PolkCoSchools TOGETHER. we are making a difference in the lives of our students and Polk School District families! Thank you for partnering with us to make it happen. ❤️🖤💛

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!❤️🖤💛 No CDL License? We can help you with that! Our phenomenal Transportation team will guide you through the training and CDL licensing process! DID WE MENTION PAID TRAINING?! Call us today for more information at (770)-684-8308. #psdtheplacetobe

There have been many questions/comments related to changes in the rivalry game that is now scheduled for Thursday, August 17 at 7 p.m. In response, please note the following: 1. Why did PSD change the game? Polk School District did not make the decision to change the game. The Officials Association that is experiencing a major employee shortage, like many, informed us of the new date. 2. Why can we not play on Saturday? We asked if it was possible to play on Saturday. Unfortunately, that was not an option. 3. Can the game not start earlier? We asked to have the game begin earlier than 7:30. Officials that are available are traveling from all over the state which takes time; however, we were able to back it up 30 minutes to 7:00 p.m. 4. Do we know if any more games will be changed in the future? No, we were notified Sunday afternoon regarding this week’s change. As of now, they review games and personnel on a weekly basis. 5. We are aware that other teams have conflicting events already scheduled? Yes, we realize fall is a busy time. Again, we were not given any options related to other available dates. We realize there are many emotions and expectations that come with this annual event. We, like so many in the community, share in the disappointment that the game has been moved to Thursday. It is an inconvenience related to all that has been planned in anticipation of the big game and regularly scheduled events (spirit days, pep rallies, school picture days, etc.) However, at the end of the day, we have many hard-working players, cheerleaders, and band members that deserve the opportunity to enjoy this game despite all the factors that we cannot control. We appreciate our dedicated fans and stakeholders that empathize, understand, and continue to support our efforts. We look forward to a great game! ❤️🖤💛 Go Dawgs! ❤️🖤🐾 Go Jackets 💛🖤🐝