Start-of-school information for Polk County High, Polk County Middle students and families

Polk County High School and Polk County Middle School are preparing to welcome students back to campus for the first time since March, with the new school year set to begin August 24.

While the year may look differntly than others, PCHS Principal Dr. Brandon Schweitzer and PCMS Principal Todd Murphy are both excited to see their students and plan to do their best to serve their community.

Below you will find critical information in planning for the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year for each school:

Polk County High School

Contact Information
PCHS Main Office:  828-894-2525
PCHS Fax:  828-894-2093
PCHS Athletics Office:  828-894-8002
PCHS Athletics Fax:  828-894-0537

Important Dates

• Friday, August 14th
  • Student schedules will be made available online through PowerSchool.  If you cannot access PowerSchool, please contact PCHS for assistance.
• Thursday, August 20th
  • Chromebook Distributions:  2pm to 6pm (visit polkschools.org/pchs for more information)
  • Freshman Orientation: 5pm to 7pm (visit polkschools.org/pchs for more information)
• Monday, August 24th
  • First day of school!
• Friday, September 4th
  • Last day to change student schedules

Important Information
General learning options descriptions.  The return survey is currently closed, however you may still contact PCHS about your decision for your student.  For specific questions and information about scheduling, please call and ask to speak to a counselor in our guidance office for assistance.

Transportation
Students intending to ride a school bus are asked to be out at their stop roughly 15 minutes prior to their pickup time from the year before.  Students who have not ridden a bus should contact their school for immediate assistance. 

Polk County Middle School

Contact Information
PCMS Main Office:  828-894-2215
PCMS Fax:  828-894-0191

Important Dates

• August 17, 2020
  • PowerSchool schedules available for students
• August 20, 2020
  • Chromebook Distribution for Remote Students Only at PCMS 2pm-6pm
  • Chromebook Distribution for Wolverine Academy at Polk County High School  8am-4pm
• August 24, 2020
  • First Day of School

Important Information

• The return survey is currently closed, however you may still contact PCMS about your decision for your student.  For specific questions and information about scheduling, please call the school for assistance.
• Lockers will not be used; students should be prepared to carry items in their backpacks.

Transportation
Students intending to ride a school bus are asked to be out at their stop roughly 15 minutes prior to their pickup time from the year before.