D.W. Daniel High School

Join us Monday, August 10th at 6:00 PM for our annual open house!

Don't forget to register for the PSAT! See Dr. Howard if you have any questions.

🎉 75 YEARS OF IMPACT 🎉

For 75 years, the School District of Pickens County has been more than a collection of schools - it has been a place where students discover their passions, build lasting relationships, and create memories that shape their futures.

Throughout this anniversary year, we’ve celebrated the people, places, and programs that have made SDPC special by sharing stories from across our schools and community.
Now, those stories come together in one place.

📖 "75 Years of Impact: Past. Present. Potential." is a commemorative magazine that celebrates the legacy we’ve built and the Experience SDPC that continues to make our district unique.

Inside, you’ll find the moments, milestones, and voices that reflect who we are - and the commitment that continues to guide us as we engage students today and empower them for tomorrow.

👉 Explore the magazine: https://www.flipsnack.com/BFD76799E8C/75-years-of-impact-sdpc-2026

#75YearsOfImpact #ExperienceSDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow

🚌 SDPC Families – Does your child need bus transportation this school year?

If your student will be riding the bus to or from school, please take a moment to complete the 📝 SDPC Transportation Form to ensure they are scheduled for 🚌 pickup and drop-off before August 1.

🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation

🚌 SDPC Families – Does your child need bus transportation this school year?

If your student will be riding the bus to or from school, please take a moment to complete the 📝 SDPC Transportation Form to ensure they are scheduled for 🚌 pickup and drop-off before August 4th!

🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation

🥞 FREE Meals for All Students This Year! 🍎

We’ve got great news for SDPC families!

Thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch every day during the 2026-2027 school year - no forms, no fees, no hassle! 🙌

✅ No need to submit a meal application
✅ Every student is automatically eligible
✅ Healthy meals = focused minds + strong bodies

This program ensures that every child has access to nutritious meals to fuel learning and success. It’s one more way we’re supporting our students - together!

Questions? Visit www.sdpcnutrition.com or contact Jenaffer Stevenson, Director of Student Nutrition Services:
📧 jenafferstevenson@pickens.k12.sc.us | 📞 864-397-1166

#SDPCNutrition #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow

Congratulations to D.W. Daniel's own Daniel Taylor on being named one of 4 finalists for the 2026 - 2027 School District of Pickens County Teacher of the Year! The Winner will be announced at the 2026 - 2027 Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year Banquet on Tuesday, August 25th at the Madren Conference Center in Clemson. Congratulations, Mr. Taylor!

🍎 Still looking for the right Pre-K option for your 4-year-old this fall? We have a few openings remaining!

Give your child a great start with the SDPC Academy for Early Learners — a FREE 4K program designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.

Through hands-on learning in immersive environments, students explore, create, problem-solve, and grow while developing important early literacy, social, and emotional skills.

🚌 FREE transportation is available to all Pre-K students!

Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child an engaging learning experience that sets the stage for future success!

🔗 Register for 4K today: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/four-year-old-kindergarten

📩 Questions? Contact the Academy for Early Learners at aelreg@pickens.k12.sc.us or 864-397-1000.

Some AP and Honors courses at Daniel require prep work. Grades attached to this will not be taken until after two weeks into class.

https://dhs.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/dhs/page/aphonors-prep-work-2026-2027

For detailed bell schedule times please visit: https://dhs.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/dhs/page/this-week-bell-schedules
Special Schedule on Friday to celebrate class of 2026!

The Strengthening Families Program is a FREE family skills program to help support our families in Pickens County. Anyone can do this program; the only requirement is to have at least one child between ages 6-17. See information below.

🎓 Calling all Future Lions from R.C. Edwards Middle School! 🦁

Join us at Daniel High School for Parent Night for Rising 9th Grade Students and get ready for the exciting transition to high school!

📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM

During the evening, families can:
✔️ Get help with 9th grade course selection
✔️ Learn about opportunities in our Career Center and career pathways
✔️ Talk with teachers and staff to ask questions

📍 Breakout Sessions for Course Selection: 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM

We are excited to welcome the next class of Daniel Lions and share what makes Daniel a Tradition of Excellence!

#FutureLions #DanielHighSchool #TraditionOfExcellence #ClassOf2030

If you are interested in dual enrollment, don't miss this opportunity!

Tickets for Frozen are on sale now! Don't miss this Disney classic come to life on the Daniel stage March 20th through 22nd and March 27th through 29th; standard tickets are $12 each, but there are also bundle and VIP ticket options. You can purchase tickets online at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/dhs/entity/schools/1 or with Mrs. Mou in the front office. See @dwdmanestageplayers on Instagram or Facebook for more details, and we hope to see you in Arendelle!

All County Band brings together top middle and high school musicians from across the district for an intensive, audition-based honor ensemble experience. This year, nearly 350 SDPC students in grades 6–12 auditioned, with 176 musicians earning a spot through a rigorous process that included scales, a prepared solo, and challenging sight-reading. In less than nine hours of rehearsal at Pickens High School, students—many playing together for the first time—came together to create music at an impressive level.

The junior band, conducted by Chris Mitchell (Powdersville Middle School), performed four pieces, while the senior band, led by Joe Gulledge (retired Clover High School director), performed five. A huge thank you to Domino’s of Clemson for donating 50 pizzas to feed nearly 200 students and staff during Monday night’s rehearsal. And special thanks to our SDPC middle and high school band directors for the outstanding preparation that made this high-level performance possible—we’re incredibly proud of our musicians and educators.

Experiences like All County Band reflect SDPC’s strong commitment to fine arts education and the exceptional talent and dedication of our student musicians.

Nationally ranked machinists, picking up trash for others, and helping decorate our building for black history month. We had so many positive calls this week we will need a bigger lens next time! #SpreadPositivity #DanielPRIDE

The School District of Pickens County will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, January 30, 2026. While conditions have improved in some areas, road conditions remain inconsistent across the county.

Great way to end the week with two positive calls for helping out in the office with a smile on their face and stopping to help a classmate pick up food they had dropped. Great ways to show Daniel PRIDE (Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Daring, Empathy)

Two wonderful positive calls of the week this week! One for showing PRIDE through Integrity finding money in the hallway and turning it into the office. The other for bringing such a positive attitude we have gotten many messages of appreciation. #SpreadPositivity #DanielPRIDE