
The Forest Acres Drama Club is thrilled to invite you see our students perform the Lion King Kids on 4/24 at Brushy Creek Baptist Church


Attention parents of rising kindergarteners- We will have an orientation on 4/15 @6pm.


Celebrate Read Across America week! See the daily schedule. 📚🎉


Join us for Panther Cub Club next week 📖📗📚😍


Today, we celebrate the incredible men and women who ensure our students travel safely to and from school each day. It's SC Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to say THANK YOU to our SDPC bus drivers and assistants!
To truly capture the impact of our drivers, we spent time riding along on routes and speaking with two of our dedicated drivers—experiencing firsthand the joy, care, and commitment they bring to their work.
🎥 Watch our special tribute video here: https://youtu.be/omM_SDLXcM0


Join us for Candyland Family Night. Don't forget to RSVP. We can't wait to see you there!🍧🍭


Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) empowers youth and families to reach their full potential, building the well-being we all need to contribute to our communities. Join the Strengthening Families Program. Scan the QR code for more information.


📸✨ What a day! Our 5th graders transformed into immigrants for Immigration Day, diving deep into history with an Ellis Island simulation! 🌍❤️ The excitement was palpable as they learned about the journeys of those who came before them. Check out their amazing costumes #faexcellence #leadlikeachampion











🎉 4K Applications & 5K Registration Now Open! 🎉
The time has come! 4K applications and 5K enrollment for the 2025-26 school year are officially open.
📌 Learn more & register today: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page
✨ New for 2025-26! We're excited to enhance our preschool programs across the district. Read about these important updates here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097


🎉🥳 100 days of learning and fun! The FAE Panthers celebrated in style with a day full of engaging activities and laughter! 📚❤️ See some highlights!











📢Coming soon: 2025 Pre-K & 5K Registration! 📢
Do you have a rising 4K or 5K student ready to start their learning journey? Mark your calendars, registration opens TOMORROW, January 17, 2025!
✅4K Applications - Learn about eligibility and how to apply
✅5K Enrollment - get ready for kindergarten at SDPC
📌Learn more & Register here: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page
NOTE: If you have completed any form prior to January 17., 2025, it will need to be resubmitted once registration opens.
🎉New for 2025-26! Our Preschool programs are evolving to better serve young learners. Read about these exciting updates: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097
Tag a friend who needs this info! 🎒📚
#engagingtoday #empoweringtomorrow


Join us for our spirit night at Habit Burger in Easley tonight from 4-9. Our school receives 20% of all sales.


SDPC will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, due to the danger of ice on secondary roads. No buses will travel on icy roads. High school students should check Schoology for adjusted schedules. Details:: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/196018


We look forward to seeing our future panthers at our next Panther Cub Club. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are welcome 😊


📱 Revised Personal Electronic Device Policy: Beginning January 2025 📱
Under a new South Carolina policy, schools are required to limit students' access to cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. The School District of Pickens County has adopted a revised Personal Electronic Device Policy to comply with state law (Budget Proviso 1.103).
✔️Devices must be silenced and stored in lockers, backpacks, or other designated areas throughout the instructional time.
✔️Devices include but are not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices.
We encourage parents to discuss this policy with their children and support its implementation when we return in January. Thank you for partnering with us as we implement this required policy.
Please visit this site for detailed information [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/sdpc-cell-phone-policy].


Special thanks to EHS trombone quartet for welcoming our students this morning. They sure made it merry for our panthers!



5th graders are having a wonderful time learning on their field trip in Tybee Island this week!
#faexcellence










Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday and Tuesday of next week, as we have an extended holiday.
No School:
- Monday, Oct. 14, 2024
- Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 (Teacher Professional Development day)
These days are planned breaks on the 2024-2025 calendar. You can view the current calendar and future calendar drafts here: [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/spdc-calendars]


Our Fall Book Fair is this week! It will take place Monday, September 16th until Friday, September 20th.


We have so many exciting things going on at Forest Acres. MAP testing for 3rd-5th also begins this week. Please click on the link below for this week's edition of the Panthers Press. https://www.smore.com/n/vpczuh