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5/22/2013
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Summer LEGO Robotics Camps Announced
Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) LEGO Robotics Camp is ready to gear up for the third summer in a row. The camps are open to students from 1st through 8th grade, and they will be hosted at Clemson Elementary, Pickens High School, and the new Brice Middle School building. There will be three classes at each camp based on grade level and experience:
WeDo Camp - designed for grades 1 and 2.
Basic NXT Building Camp - designed for grades 3-5.
Sumo Robot Camp - designed for grades 5-8.
To download a sign-up sheet with more information, click here!
WeDo Camp - designed for grades 1 and 2.
Basic NXT Building Camp - designed for grades 3-5.
Sumo Robot Camp - designed for grades 5-8.
To download a sign-up sheet with more information, click here!
District Unveils C3, A New Instructional Program
Beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, the school district will begin C3, a new drop-out prevention program for 8th-12th grade students.
The goal of C3 is to offer a safe, engaging learning environment to students who need an instructional approach that is different from traditional high school programs. It is a great place for students in middle and high school who feel that they can benefit from a smaller learning environment that offers hands-on learning activities that are connected to real-world applications.
The goal of C3 is to offer a safe, engaging learning environment to students who need an instructional approach that is different from traditional high school programs. It is a great place for students in middle and high school who feel that they can benefit from a smaller learning environment that offers hands-on learning activities that are connected to real-world applications.
As part of the transition to the C3 program, the J.T. Simpson Alternative Center will close. C3 will be located at the Pickens County Career and Technology Center, in Liberty. However, students will have access to extra-curricular activities at their home schools.
News Release
News Release
Checking Your Child's Grades
As the end of the school year approaches, we know many parents are giving added attention to grades. Don't forget that ParentLink is the place for parents to access grades, attendance and assignment information.
Instructions on how to use ParentLink can be found by clicking here.
If you have lost or forgotten your ParentLink login information, please come to the school office, and we'll be glad to help you out!
Instructions on how to use ParentLink can be found by clicking here.
If you have lost or forgotten your ParentLink login information, please come to the school office, and we'll be glad to help you out!
Registration Dates Announced For 2013 School Year
Attention Parents!
The registration and Meet the Teacher dates for the 2013-2014 school year are set.
Meet the Teacher day and registration for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 15 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration times for middle and high schools vary by school and by grade. For a complete list of times and dates for middle and high schools, take a look at the Meet the Teacher Schedule.
2013 Registration Q & A
The registration and Meet the Teacher dates for the 2013-2014 school year are set.
Meet the Teacher day and registration for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 15 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration times for middle and high schools vary by school and by grade. For a complete list of times and dates for middle and high schools, take a look at the Meet the Teacher Schedule.
2013 Registration Q & A
Darleen Sutton Named SC Teacher of the Year!
Darleen Sutton, a first grade teacher at Pickens Elementary School, was named the 2013 South Carolina Teacher of the Year at the South Carolina Teacher of the Year Celebration in Columbia on May 1.
The prize for the award is $25,000 and a BMW to drive for a year.
Congratulations, Darleen!
News Release - Welcome Parade at Pickens Elementary School
“Last night was an exciting event for all of South Carolina’s teachers of the year. I am so proud that Darleen was recognized South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year,” said Dr. Kelly Pew, district superintendent. “She will represent the excellence of Pickens County and South Carolina’s public educators. She is a wonderful teacher to her students and mentor to her colleagues. I am honored to know her and to have had the opportunity to work with her in Pickens County.”
The prize for the award is $25,000 and a BMW to drive for a year.
Congratulations, Darleen!
News Release - Welcome Parade at Pickens Elementary School
CTC Students Shine At SkillsUSA Competition
On April 11th through April 13th Pickens County Career & Technology Center competed at the South Carolina State SkillsUSA spring conference and competition. Our students won 27 medals from 19 contests - 16 gold, 6 silver, and 5 bronze.
The students medaled in competitions including Culinary Arts, Extemporaneous Speaking, Prepared Speech, Opening and Closing, Commercial Banking, Mechatronics, Job Skill Demonstration, Electrical Construction Wiring, Technical Drafting, Screen Printing, Mobile Robotics, First Aid/CPR, Firefighting, Cosmetology, Masonry and Precision Machining Technology.
We could not be more proud of our students' demonstration of work-ready skills in such a variety of fields.
A complete list of medalists can be found in our news release.
The students medaled in competitions including Culinary Arts, Extemporaneous Speaking, Prepared Speech, Opening and Closing, Commercial Banking, Mechatronics, Job Skill Demonstration, Electrical Construction Wiring, Technical Drafting, Screen Printing, Mobile Robotics, First Aid/CPR, Firefighting, Cosmetology, Masonry and Precision Machining Technology.
We could not be more proud of our students' demonstration of work-ready skills in such a variety of fields.
A complete list of medalists can be found in our news release.
Sneak Peek: New Pickens Middle School
Renovations are nearly complete to convert the former Pickens High School building into a new Pickens Middle School for the 2013-2014 school year.
This month, construction crews have put some of the finishing touches to make the building finally look like the school that students will step into in August. The entryways, cafeteria, hallways and practice rooms have started to take on the appearance that we hope students will remember fondly for years to come. Click on the link below for a look inside the new Pickens Middle!
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This month, construction crews have put some of the finishing touches to make the building finally look like the school that students will step into in August. The entryways, cafeteria, hallways and practice rooms have started to take on the appearance that we hope students will remember fondly for years to come. Click on the link below for a look inside the new Pickens Middle!
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