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Doing What’s Right For Students Schools Polk County High School Polk County Early College Polk County Middle School Polk Central Elementary Saluda Elementary School Sunny View Elementary School Tryon Elementary School District Inside Page Polk Sports Polk Students Announcements Board of Education Calendars Community Events Departments Parent Portal Personnel Polk Websites Polk Sports Polk Students Inside Page Resources 2021 -ESSER Response Plan Board Policy Manual State Financial Reporting Test Results Volunteer Registration Doing What’s Right For Students Schools Polk County High School Polk County Early College Polk County Middle School Polk Central Elementary Saluda Elementary School Sunny View Elementary School Tryon Elementary School District Inside Page Polk Sports Polk Students Parent Information Annual Public Notices Calendars District Report Card Driver’s Ed. Registration Library Catalog Literacy at Home: Children’s Reading Initiative Lunch PrePay Parent Forms PowerSchool Parent Portal Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy Departments Board of Education Superintendent Accountability Administration After School AIG Program Child Nutrition Exceptional Children Friends of the Band Operations Personnel Preschool Resources ESSER Response Plan Board Policy Manual State Financial Reporting Test Results Volunteer Registration Polk Websites Polk County Schools Inside Page Polk Sports Polk Students Friends of the Band Community Events Other Events Parks & Recreation Events Paving Improvements - PCHS Polk Ranked #2 in Niche Best Schools - 2024 Superintendent’s Messages Parent Portal Announcements Pre-K Applications Child Nutrition Public Library Partnership Polk County Schools is a public school system in Western North Carolina serving approximately 2,200 students. All Polk County schools have been recognized by state and national organizations for their student-centered focus and academic excellence. Polk County Schools is proud to maintain small, community-centered elementary schools with preschools for our youngest students. The students then come together at Polk County Middle School where they participate in a variety of academic courses and extracurricular activities. For the upper grades, students have a choice of the comprehensive curriculum and activities at Polk County High School or the smaller individualized learning at Polk County Early College. Relationships Polk County’s teachers work diligently to develop meaningful relationships with their students. These strong relationships allow teachers to know, understand, and meet the needs of the students they serve. Academic Success Polk County Schools was recently ranked as the 2nd highest performing school district in North Carolina. The Polk County Board of Education and hundreds of educators strive to provide high quality educational experiences for young people affording them the tools they need for future success. Community Polk County Schools receives substantial support from the Polk County community. Families, local government, businesses, and philanthropic organizations partner with our staff and schools to ensure students are provided opportunities to learn and grow in the classroom and beyond. Recent Announcements Polk County High School Paving Improvements RFP April 22, 2024 By Dr. Brandon Schweitzer Polk County NC PreK Committee Semi-Annual Meeting January 18, 2024 By admin Pre-K Playground RFP October 12, 2023 By Dr. Brandon Schweitzer FFA Fundraiser February 17, 2023 By admin Pre-K Applications February 15, 2023 By admin Join Our Team! Apply today and learn why Polk County Schools is consistently one of the top-performing school districts in North Carolina. VACANCIES Stories of Academic success from PolkStudents.com School choruses unite for district-wide concert Polk County witnessed a harmonious convergence of musical talent as choruses from throughout Polk County Schools gathered May 2 for the First Annual District-Wide Chorus Concert at Polk County High School.... Published on: 2024-05-10 Source: PolkStudents Gift of telescope, local astronomer help PCHS students peer into space Polk County High School students recently had an opportunity to peer into the skies and learn more about the celestial objects found there.... Published on: 2024-05-10 Source: PolkStudents Photos: Tryon Elementary Idiom Parade Third grade students at Tryon Elementary School recently dazzled their schoolmates and parents with an Idiom Parade.”... Published on: 2024-05-06 Source: PolkStudents Kenan Fellowship helps Eaton continue lifelong drive to learn Even with 30 years in the classroom, Polk County Middle School social studies teacher Eric Eaton still considers himself a learner.... Published on: 2024-05-06 Source: PolkStudents 1 2 3 … Next Stories of Athletic success from PolkSports.com Harden in 12th after opening round of state 1A golf tourney Avery Harden finished Monday’s opening round of the 1A State Golf Championship in a tie for 12th place, six strokes off the lead.... Published on: 2024-05-13 Source: PolkSports Polk trio to tee off Monday in 1A state tournament A trio of Polk County golfers will begin their quest Monday morning for a 1A state title, teeing off in the state tournament at Seven Lakes Golf Club in West End.... Published on: 2024-05-12 Source: PolkSports Polk speedsters shine at 1A West Regional track and field meet Polk County’s track and field team delivered a record-setting performance and earned a handful of state championships berths Saturday.... Published on: 2024-05-11 Source: PolkSports Uwharrie Charter bounces Polk County from state baseball playoffs Brett Smith twirled a two-hitter Friday as defending state champion Uwharrie Charter topped Polk County 8-1 in the second round of the state 1A playoffs in Asheboro.... Published on: 2024-05-10 Source: PolkSports 1 2 3 … Next School Safety Polk County Schools works hard to provide safe schools where our students are free to learn without concern for this safety. Each student knows that the school staff are available at anytime for conversations about safety concerns at school. We also understand that some students would feel more comfortable reporting safety concerns through a more anonymous mechanism. Polk County Schools has a Tip Line available 24 hours a day for anyone who would like to report a safety concern in one of our schools. Polk County also participates in the NC Say Something Anonymous Reporting System . This program is managed by the Sandy Hook Foundation and provides students an opportunity to interact with a trained safety counselor 24 hours a day. Reports made through the Say Something system are forwarded to both the school system and local law enforcement as deemed necessary. Community Information Requests www.polkschools.org/request Digital Children’s Reading Initiative Click the links below to learn more about the NC Literacy at Home: Digital Children’s Reading Initiative Literacy at Home Flyer Literacy At Home Website Polk County Schools Stearns Education Center Physical Address: 125 East Mills Street Columbus, NC 28722 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 638 Columbus, NC 28722 Phone: 828-894-3051 Fax: 828-894-8153 Superintendent: Mr. Aaron Greene School Board Chair: Mr. Mike Ashworth 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year Polk County Schools Lyla Johnson (Polk Central Elementary) Polk County High School Kristen Korzelius Polk County Middle School Leslie Rhinehart Saluda Elementary Melissa Gillespie Sunny View Elementary Jamie McGinnis Tryon Elementary Sarah Reid Schools Elementary Schools: Polk Central Elementary Saluda Elementary Sunny View Elementary Tryon Elementary Middle School: Polk County Middle School High Schools: Polk County High School Polk County Early College © 2019 Polk County Schools Polk County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries...