Upcoming Events
3/10/2014
- New Bus Driver training class3/11/2014
Welcome to the School District of Pickens County
Golden Apple Winner at Pickens High!
We're very proud of Jill Denton, a biology teacher at Pickens High School, for winning this week's Golden Apple Award from WYFF News 4.
WYFF's crew visited Dr. Denton in her classroom on Wednesday morning. Her story will air on Thursday at 5 p.m.
We're happy to say this makes three Golden Apple winners in a row from Pickens County; our teachers are on a roll!
2012-2013 Report to the Community
The 2012-2013 Report to the Community is available to view. The report is an annual overview of the district including achievements, academic results, new programs, finances and capital improvements of the 2012-2013 school year.
It's the perfect resource for learning about the district for the first time, and it's a helpful update for members of our community.
Bus Drivers Needed
The school district is in need of full-time and substitute bus drivers.
We are holding a 20-hour new bus driver class March 10-13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 at the Transportation Services office at 1400 Griffin Mill Road, Easley.
If you are interested in taking a class and applying for a bus driving position, click here for more information.
We are holding a 20-hour new bus driver class March 10-13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 at the Transportation Services office at 1400 Griffin Mill Road, Easley.
If you are interested in taking a class and applying for a bus driving position, click here for more information.
Youth Art at the Pickens County Museum
The Pickens County Cultural Commission is pleased to announce that Pickens County Youth Arts 2014 is in full swing at the Pickens County Museum. A total of 994 works of art created by Pickens County students are on display at the museum through March 27.
Several students distinguished themselves with awards, including Morgan Summerlin of Daniel High School, who took first place in the high school division with her painting, "Robin's Nest" (pictured left).
For a complete list of award winners, click here.
Congratulations to all of our young artists and to the teachers who help them realize their talents!
View slideshow
Several students distinguished themselves with awards, including Morgan Summerlin of Daniel High School, who took first place in the high school division with her painting, "Robin's Nest" (pictured left).
For a complete list of award winners, click here.
Congratulations to all of our young artists and to the teachers who help them realize their talents!
View slideshow
Another Golden Apple Award Winner!
Congratulations to Amy Mitchell, a 3rd grade teacher at Forest Acres Elementary, for being selected as a WYFF News 4 Golden Apple Award Winner.
Her story aired on February 27, and can be seen by clicking here. It was the second week in a row that a teacher from SDPC has been selected for the award!
We appreciate everything our great teachers do to help our students love to learn!
Her story aired on February 27, and can be seen by clicking here. It was the second week in a row that a teacher from SDPC has been selected for the award!
We appreciate everything our great teachers do to help our students love to learn!
Congratulations to Representative B.R. Skelton
Representative B. R. Skelton was recognized at the board meeting on Monday night by the SC Educators Association for being the recipient of the annual Friends of Education Award. This award is given annually to a legislator that has distinguished themselves by developing and supporting educational related bills.
We congratulate Mr. Skelton and thank him for his dedication and support for Public Education!
AdvancED Accreditation
The School District of Pickens County has been recommended for reaccreditation by the AdvancED (formerly known as SACS) accreditation team.
The review team spoke highly of the educational experience offered in our classrooms across Pickens County, which is a testament to our excellent teachers, staff, and families.
In keeping with AdvancED's goal of encouraging continuing improvement, required actions were outlined for improvement. AdvancED will be returning in April to follow up on two required actions, specifically relating to the elected board of trustees. More detailed information about the review team's findings is available below in our news release, in AdvancED's report, and in a statement from our board of trustees.
News Release - AdvancED Report - Board of Trustees Statement
In keeping with AdvancED's goal of encouraging continuing improvement, required actions were outlined for improvement. AdvancED will be returning in April to follow up on two required actions, specifically relating to the elected board of trustees. More detailed information about the review team's findings is available below in our news release, in AdvancED's report, and in a statement from our board of trustees.
News Release - AdvancED Report - Board of Trustees Statement
Download the 2014-2015 Calendar!
The calendar for next school year is all set and ready for parents to view.
The 2014-2015 school year will start on August 19 and end on June 3, and the class of 2015 will march on May 30!
Parents will notice something new on this calendar: 1:30 p.m. dismissal days. You may also hear these referred to as Early Release days. School will dismiss early on these days for teacher training. Early Release days will be on October 7, 2014 and February 3, 2015.
Click here to view and download a copy of the 2014-2015 school calendar.
The 2014-2015 school year will start on August 19 and end on June 3, and the class of 2015 will march on May 30!
Parents will notice something new on this calendar: 1:30 p.m. dismissal days. You may also hear these referred to as Early Release days. School will dismiss early on these days for teacher training. Early Release days will be on October 7, 2014 and February 3, 2015.
Click here to view and download a copy of the 2014-2015 school calendar.
