The Weekly Update
What's Happening.......
Monday, 5th: NO SCHOOL/ PD Day
Tuesday, 6th: Regular School Day
Wednesday, 7th: FLEX Schedule/ PSAT Day 1
Thursday, 8th: Regular School Day
Friday, 9th: Picture Retake
NPHS Fall Conferences 2026
Fall conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 20th and Thursday, October 22nd from 2:00pm - 7:30pm. There will be an early dismissal on both days at 1:25pm. Our high school conferences will be limited to 10 minutes each and take place in the teacher’s classroom. More information will be provided on Monday, October 5th when sign ups are available. Please note there will be no school on Friday, October 23rd due to Teacher Professional Development. Also, Books such as 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' must be brought to Conferences for signatures. We will not circulate them during school.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences are just around the corner. Please consider signing up to donate food or funds to support our North Polk High School staff. Your generosity helps keep our teachers energized and focused during these long conference evenings. Thank you for your support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4BADAC23A0FF2-66327062-fall#/
Custodial Appreciation Day
❤️ Happy National Custodial Appreciation Day! 🖤
Today we celebrate our amazing custodial team! Thank you for all you do behind the scenes to keep North Polk clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for our students and staff each day.
Your hard work, dedication, and willingness to help never go unnoticed. We truly appreciate everything you do for our Comet family!
❤️🖤 Thank you, custodial team! Go Comets!
Iowa ACAC College Fair
Picture Retake Day
Picture retake day will be held on Friday, October 9th at the beginning of the school day. Please visit the following website to place an order: www.lifetouch.com If your student is having their picture retaken, the original picture packet must be returned on retake day.
Senior Trip Volunteer Opportunity
Center Grove Orchard Fundraiser
Seniors, you can get fund raising credit by volunteering at Center Grover Orchard. Click HERE for the volunteer link.
Attendance
If your student will be late to school, absent for the day, or leaving school early, please notify the school by emailing highschoolattendance@northpolkorg, calling 515-984-3400, opt 1. or log onto Infinite Campus and submit an "Absence Request". Please be sure to contact the school as soon as possible regarding any attendance or dismissal changes.
Has a staff member made a positive impact in your students time here at North Polk? Would you like to let them know? Fill out the Staff Shoutout form and we'll make sure they are recognized.