A campaign providing inspiration and positivity for students in the Polk School District this fall saw a high-profile recent grad who is away in South Carolina add his message to those being added by PSD on social media daily.

The campaign – reinforcing a positive message for each student as the school year continues toward the end of the first semester – has thus far involved teachers, coaches, students and alum like Pace who are trying to make a difference in the lives of students by making sure each and every one within the Polk School District knows they matter.

Among those who sent a message back home is Clemson Tigers running back Kobe Pace, who provided his #YOUMATTER message from Death Valley, also known as Clemson Memorial Stadium.

Superintendent Dr. Katie Thomas said the campaign is part of a yearlong effort to increase morale after a difficult 2020-21 school year. Check for more updates on the program on Polktoday.com.

From the PSD Facebook page:

We have a challenge for you! Wherever you are—college, work, traveling, etc. we want you to know #YOUMATTER to Polk School District! We challenge you to send us a POSITIVE MESSAGE from wherever you may be!

Kobe Pace, Cedartown High School Class of 2020 graduate, kicked off this challenge all the way from Clemson! We are #bettertogether! #bethechange#psdtheplacetobe#PSDProud#positivevibesonly

Email Meagan Carter at mcarter@polk.k12.ga.us with your message!