Cedartown High School

⛈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.

📣📣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

🏆🎉 It’s Time to Nominate for the CHS Wall of Honor! 🎉🏆 Got a favorite Bulldog athlete who deserves a spot in the spotlight? Now’s your chance! We’re looking for nominations to honor past CHS legends in Football, Softball, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Competition Cheerleading! 💪🐾 If they rocked the field, court, or track and graduated in 2020 or earlier, give them the recognition they deserve! 📅 Nomination Deadline: October 31, 2024 🏅 Who Can Nominate: YOU! (Anyone in the community) 🎓 Eligibility: Nominee must be a CHS grad from the Class of 2020 or before. Think you know a Bulldog superstar who deserves this honor? Nominate them today, and let’s celebrate their legacy in true Cedartown fashion! 🎉 Ready to nominate? Fill out the form now and let’s make sure these all-stars get their well-earned spotlight! 🌟👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefNVxpG-zk40xmQLmr-_O2hPubRMp6vG5QGlUoH-9kgorUkw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

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

🎉 Suit up, Bulldogs! 🎉 It’s time to get sized for your official Cedartown Letter Jacket! 🧥 Swing by during lunch on Tuesday, September 10th to claim your spot in Bulldog history. Whether it's on the field, court, or track, wear your pride loud and proud! 🐾 Scan the QR code or visit the link to order: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1040024/CEDARTOWN-HIGH-SCHOOL/Letter-Jackets/2312341857/CATALOG_REPOSITORY 💻 Your jacket will be shipped straight to you! Let’s keep the Bulldog spirit strong! 💪

📸 Smile! Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, September 19, 2024! Don’t miss out on capturing this school year’s memories. Pre-order your portraits at CADY.com/PictureDay before Picture Day and save $10. Get ready to shine✨🌟 Cady #Cadypics

Be a part of our students' success story! 🎓✨ Join us for the Annual Title I Meeting on September 12th at 9:00 AM or 4:30 PM—whichever time fits your schedule. Let’s collaborate to empower our students and strengthen our school community. Your voice matters—see you there!

🚨IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

YOU CAN NOW PAY ONLINE! We are excited partner with School Window to provide an online payment option for our families and community this year! Scan the QR code or follow the link below to visit our online store! ❤️🖤💛 #whateverittakes #makeithappen #PSDProud #psdtheplacetobe https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore.html

This year's rivalry game has been suspended due to weather. The game will resume tomorrow, Saturday, August 17th at 8:00 p.m. at Rockmart High School. 🏈 The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and it will be open admission. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Please see the attached Right to Know Notification for the 2024-2024 school year. Check out our Family Engagement page for more resources! https://www.polk.k12.ga.us/page/family-engagement

🔔🔔REMINDER🔔🔔 FALL SPORTS ARE HERE!!! Please remember our Event Security Procedures are enforced at ALL events (athletic, extracurricular, etc.) that take place at a Polk School District campus location. We appreciate your continued partnership in providing a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, schools, and community.

COMPLETE YOUR ANNUAL REGISTRATION FORMS ONLINE! Polk School District has made it quicker and easier for families to complete required yearly forms by moving them online. Annual Registration is your opportunity to complete necessary back-to-school forms such as parent/guardian contact information, parent consent information and other district and state required forms. **Please note: Registration forms must be completed each year for all students K-12** Enrollment Instructions (English Version) https://5il.co/2tlpt Enrollment Instructions (Spanish Version) https://5il.co/2tlpu

Students. tomorrow when you arrive at school please report directly to first period. The gym floor was refinished today and that area is off limits until Wednesday. You may eat in the cafeteria if you want breakfast. We will return to our normal morning schedule on Wednesday. PE classes will meet outside tomorrow.

🎉 Welcome Back, Bulldogs! 🐾 Tomorrow is the big day! Cedartown High School is thrilled to welcome all our students back for another amazing year! 📚✨ Get ready to reunite with friends, meet your new teachers, and kick off the school year with energy and enthusiasm. Whether you’re a returning Bulldog or joining us for the first time, we’re excited to see you shine! 📅 Date: August 8, 2024 🕒 Time: School starts at 8:10 AM sharp! 📍 Location: Cedartown High School Here are a few reminders to ensure a smooth start: Arrive early: Give yourself plenty of time to settle in. Bring your essentials: Don’t forget your supplies and a positive attitude! Dress for success: Show your school spirit with pride. Let’s make this year the best one yet!

Attention Bulldogs! Tomorrow marks the first day back at Cedartown High School, and our faculty has been hard at work to ensure a welcoming and focused learning environment for all students. To maintain this atmosphere, we need everyone to remember a few important guidelines: Please ensure your attire is appropriate for school each day—no pajama pants, bedroom slippers, midriff-baring shirts, jeans with holes above the knee, hats, hoods, or other headgear. Cell phones can be a distraction during class, so please keep personal devices secured in provided pouches until the end of each class. They may be used during class change and in the cafeteria only. If you need to leave the classroom during instructional time, remember to obtain a hall pass from your teacher. This helps us ensure minimal disruption to learning. Students driving to school must have a CHS parking decal displayed. Please purchase a parking permit before driving your vehicle to campus.. For student checkouts, a photo ID is required. All visitors must pass through metal detectors at the front office and obtain a visitor's pass if entering the building beyond that point. Parents and guardians, please discuss these expectations and potential consequences with your child to help maintain our positive learning environment at Cedartown High School. Thank you for supporting the Cedartown Bulldogs. Here's to a successful school year ahead!

Hey Bulldogs! 🐾 ‼️10th to 12th Graders:‼️ Get ready for an awesome start to the school year! Tomorrow, Monday, August 5, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, swing by the school to pick up your schedules. We can't wait to see you! ‼️9th Graders:‼️ Get pumped for Bulldog Academy on Tuesday! It's going to be a fantastic day packed with fun and important info. Check out the details in the picture below. See you there!

📣 Attention CHS Family! 📣 🏈 Reminder: Tonight's Scrimmage Game 🏈 🆚 CHS vs. Troup HS 🕢 Time: 7:30 PM Please remember to follow the procedures below: Purchase your tickets on GoFan - We will not be accepting cash at the gate. Follow all stadium guidelines and protocols. Let’s show our support and school spirit! Go BULLDOGS! 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1574648?schoolId=GA4883

🎉🐾 Hey, 9th Graders! Ready to kick off high school with a bang? Join us at Bulldog Academy! 📚✨ Check out the picture below for all the exciting details. See you there! 💪🎈

🎉 Get ready for the 4th Annual Bulldog Bash! 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening packed with fun: 🍔 Delicious Food 🎨 Face Painting 🛍️ Amazing Vendors 📸 Pics with Mac 🐾 Special Highlights: Athletes, line up at First Baptist Church at 5:55 PM. Parents, park behind the courthouse or Methodist Church. Meet the Bulldogs right after the Dawg Walk! Enjoy performances by the Varsity CHS Band and meet the CMS cheerleaders and football players! 📅 Friday, August 9 🕕 6 PM - 8 PM 📍 Prior Street Don't miss out on this fantastic night with the Bulldogs! See you there! 🐾