Note: Photos courtesy of the Polk School District Facebook page. – KtE

A new group of youth from each high school gathered for the first time last week to provide Superintendent Dr. Katie Thomas with advisors of how students perceive the district and ideas from those receiving education to provide a better experience for their fellow students.

The district tapped students from each grade level at both Cedartown and Rockmart High Schools to take part in the new Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Their first gathering put students through exercises including SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.)

Here’s a list of students who are taking part on the council in 2021:

Cedartown High School

Seniors: 
Rossy Cruz
McKaya Huggins
Kevin Barrientos
Haven Dean
Jackson Seabolt
Ayyan Paracha
Marycille Brumby 

Juniors:
Seth Wright
Ava Reaves
Edy Lee
Joanna Rodriguez
Abran Chavez-Hernandez 
Kameron Palacios

Sophomores:
Brodie Blackmon
Jean-Carlo Rodriguez
Gaby Mosley
Brady Kirsch
Madison Mathis
Garrett Mathis

Freshmen:
Maryn Barrow
Sadie Bentley
Kooper Peek
Malaysia Robinson
Kristina Diaz
Ariana Belman 
Kimora McCombs 

Rockmart High School

Seniors
Hailey Milam
Caleb Chambers
Landyn Wigley
Jake Clay
Jeanna Suppes
Hope Garrett
Deidric Gibson
Daquan Banks

Juniors
Montreas Simmons
Maddie Owens
Katie Pizano
Noah Floyd
Mark Blalock
Ava Shae Culver
Braedon Harris

Sophomores
Braylon James
Ja’Veon Griffin
Lily Clark
Jake Bailey
Emma Scott
Emma Barber
Anderson McLendon

Freshmen
Ada Cate Sides
Malachi Macedonio
Hadlee Caldwell
Sarah Ann Ratcliff
Emma Goodson
Huntley Cox
Addison Blalock

From the Polk School District posting:

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin

This week we launched the Superintendent’s Advisory Council at Cedartown and Rockmart High Schools. In an effort to provide a platform for student voices, Dr. Katie Thomas, Superintendent, met with leaders at both high schools.

Students participated in activities, discussion, and planning to drive positive change in their schools and community.

IMPRESSED is an understatement when it comes to our students, their passion, and their ideas! We cannot wait to see their efforts as we focus on our theme for September, “BE THE CHANGE.”

We are #bettertogether! #PSDproud#CHSproud#RHSproud#positivevibesonly#PSDtheplacetobe

Check back for more about the Polk School District’s new Superintendent’s Advisory Council as it becomes available.