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August 4, 2026

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•August 4, 2026

Polk County High band earns NCBA Program of Distinction honor

Polk County High School’s band program has been recognized as a 2025-26 North Carolina Bandmasters Association Program of Distinction.

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. Todd Murphy

School Board Chair:
Mr. Mike Ashworth

2024-2025 Teachers of the Year

Polk County Schools
Jennifer Schweitzer (Tryon Elementary School)

Polk County High School
Maria Mason-Freeman

Polk Central Elementary
Macy Dedmon

Saluda Elementary
Jennifer Goforth

Sunny View Elementary
Brandi Roddy

Polk County Middle School
Tony McMinn

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

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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 regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Todd Murphy, Personnel Department.

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