🎉 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
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
Shark Families: We will have Meet the Teacher tomorrow (Thursday) from 4:00-7:00. Teachers will be holding classroom sessions to share information at 4:15, 5:15, and 6:15. Between these times, families are welcome to visit the cafeteria to get a car tag, arrange bus transportation, enroll in after school care, and explore clubs. We look forward to seeing our Sharks tomorrow!
🚌 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
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
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
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
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology welcomed students, families, and community partners for its first-ever Shark Signing Day, an evening dedicated to celebrating the start of a new school year through connection, commitment, and community.Image of many McKissick families enjoying their time at the Shark Signing Day.
Held on July 14, the outdoor event brought together families, local businesses, churches, community organizations, and volunteers to help students begin the year with confidence and excitement. Throughout the evening, students signed their Shark Commitment, symbolizing their promise to work hard, show character, and pursue excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
Families enjoyed games, activities, music, food, and opportunities to connect with the MAST leadership team, teachers, and community partners. Students also received school supplies generously donated by local organizations, churches, and businesses, helping ensure they are equipped for a successful school year.
The event reflected MAST's mission to intentionally pursue excellence by developing solution seekers who solve real-world problems through the engineering design process. More importantly, it showcased what is possible when a community comes together to invest in its children.
"We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community," said Principal Dr. Danny Hall. "Shark Signing Day was about much more than preparing students for the first day of school. It was about building relationships, creating excitement, and showing our students that an entire community believes in their success."
Thank you graphic for the various sponsors and vendors that participated in the Shark Signing Day event.
MAST extends a sincere thank you to every sponsor, church, business, vendor, volunteer, and staff member who donated school supplies, sponsored activities, gave their time, and helped create an unforgettable experience for our students and families. Your generosity and partnership made this event possible.
Image of the Easley Parks & Recreation table preparing to serve students for the Shark Signing Day event.
As the new school year approaches, MAST looks forward to welcoming families back for Meet the Teacher on Thursday, July 30, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Take a moment to view photos from the event here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gk9VAMZbbmglcABA4-a8mBeQm_kPF8FI?usp=drive_link
Together, we are on an intentional pursuit of excellence. We can't wait to see what this school year has in store for our Sharks! 🦈
Held on July 14, the outdoor event brought together families, local businesses, churches, community organizations, and volunteers to help students begin the year with confidence and excitement. Throughout the evening, students signed their Shark Commitment, symbolizing their promise to work hard, show character, and pursue excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
Families enjoyed games, activities, music, food, and opportunities to connect with the MAST leadership team, teachers, and community partners. Students also received school supplies generously donated by local organizations, churches, and businesses, helping ensure they are equipped for a successful school year.
The event reflected MAST's mission to intentionally pursue excellence by developing solution seekers who solve real-world problems through the engineering design process. More importantly, it showcased what is possible when a community comes together to invest in its children.
"We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community," said Principal Dr. Danny Hall. "Shark Signing Day was about much more than preparing students for the first day of school. It was about building relationships, creating excitement, and showing our students that an entire community believes in their success."
Thank you graphic for the various sponsors and vendors that participated in the Shark Signing Day event.
MAST extends a sincere thank you to every sponsor, church, business, vendor, volunteer, and staff member who donated school supplies, sponsored activities, gave their time, and helped create an unforgettable experience for our students and families. Your generosity and partnership made this event possible.
Image of the Easley Parks & Recreation table preparing to serve students for the Shark Signing Day event.
As the new school year approaches, MAST looks forward to welcoming families back for Meet the Teacher on Thursday, July 30, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Take a moment to view photos from the event here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gk9VAMZbbmglcABA4-a8mBeQm_kPF8FI?usp=drive_link
Together, we are on an intentional pursuit of excellence. We can't wait to see what this school year has in store for our Sharks! 🦈
📚 The first day of school for SDPC students is Tuesday, August 4! We can't wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing year of learning.
Please note: Students in our 4K and 5K programs have a staggered start to help ensure a successful transition to school.
🍎 4K Families: Your child's school will contact you to schedule:
• An assessment appointment on August 4 or 5
• A half-day orientation on August 6 or 7
• Full-day classes begin Monday, August 10
🍎 5K Families: Your child's school will contact you to schedule:
• An assessment appointment on August 4, 5, or 6
• Full-day classes begin Friday, August 7
We look forward to seeing our students soon! 💙
🍎 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.
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.
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We invite all young children not yet enrolled in school and their caregivers to join us for Pup Tales tomorrow at 8:15am. We will be reading True Crime Fairy Tales: The Three Little Pigs. We hope you can join us for this fun session.
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