![No School Nov 1](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_cfc4c492-43a8-45d5-91f8-f28a218d4b48.png)
October 29, 2021
Monday, November 1, 2021 - No School
As scheduled on the 2021-22 school calendar, there will be no school on Monday, November 1, 2021 . Enjoy the long weekend! 🎃 🍁 🍂
![Veteran's Day Parade](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_31f82d8b-97f2-4767-96b2-f8d75031d018.jpg)
October 26, 2021
West End is hosting a parade around our track on November 11 for our students to cheer for and "thank" local Veterans. If you know of a Veteran that would be able to join us for t...
![Red Ribbon Week](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_c3637769-3ee2-4a60-b3c7-5718b1454366.jpg)
![Read with Me](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_a4bd2969-239d-4b82-a593-6c5286e0c001.png)
October 11, 2021
"Read with Me" is back! Preschool story time is each Wednesday outside in our courtyard from 11:00-11:45am. If it is bad weather, we will have story time virtually. Check our Face...
![October Bullying Prevention Month](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_1e2dc9a9-4039-41f4-8a63-3a8d269d8ecf.jpg)
October 11, 2021
#blueup for Bullying Prevention Month at West End! We are wearing our blue and spreading happiness, not the blues!
![Luau Family Night 9.16.2021](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_dd923402-dee6-447d-bb43-b88888db17e2.png)
September 14, 2021
Our Literacy Luau is this Thursday, September 16th! We hope to see you from 4:30 -6:00 pm. as you pick-up dinner and a family activity pack curbside. Then, at 6:15, join your teac...
![3 week schedule: weeks 7, 8, and 9](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_437026dc-2dff-4d8f-b3cf-cc6b7abc651f.png)
September 8, 2021
As we begin our 6th week of school this week, we would like to provide the schedule for our next 3 weeks. We shared with you on 8/19/21 that as a result of the current health chal...
![Coffee with the Principal](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_68d22f19-ff98-434a-9837-0874122de0b3.png)
September 7, 2021
Join Dr. Rodgers virtually on September 10th at 9:00am. https://pickens.webex.com/meet...
![Join Us for a Literacy Luau!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_3f7e0200-c1ac-4492-b4b4-dc51a68d77b7.jpeg)
September 6, 2021
Thank you for returning your RSVP for this event! There's still time to reserve your spot- please reach out to your child's teacher if you need another form or email Mrs. Simpson ...
![Field Day Shirt 2021](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_83bdcb3b-32a1-4ede-aedc-ef82d97decad.jpg)
September 3, 2021
West End families you can purchase field day t-shirts and drawstring bags for $10 each on "My School Bucks". The deadline to order is Wednesday, September 15th.
We can’t wait ...
![Read With Me Update](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_95a66cc7-036e-4229-ae12-90d44ae61a16.jpg)
August 28, 2021
READ with ME Storytime has been delayed. Keep watching for more information.
![Masks now required on School Buses graphic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_2451f017-bfa6-4a91-83f0-cbbd82390d0d.png)
August 27, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education announced that school districts must again enforce the CDC’s order to require masks on school buses.
Beginning Monday, August 30, ...
![Temporary Virtual Aug 16-20](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_f3f76d35-4e43-488b-8867-b1e8ba26e058.png)
August 13, 2021
Due to the unexpected spread of COVID-19 in our schools, the School District of Pickens will move all in-person students to TEMPORARY VIRTUAL LEARNING (Remote Learning) from Mo...
June 14, 2021
Please click HERE to access our SDPC End of Year Newsletter.
It has information regarding:
Message from Dr. Merck Looking Forward to 2021-2022 2021-22 Start & Dismiss...
![Stephanie DeLuca](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_d2aba14f-1a29-4179-bbcd-5cab9fd58b27.jpg)
June 11, 2021
Congratulations to Stephanie DeLuca, special education teacher at West End Elementary School, for being one of the nominees for the district’s 2021 Outstanding First Year Teacher ...
![Leslie Flowers TOY](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_a67f54b1-d83c-471f-8bdc-8079428a0294.jpg)
June 11, 2021
Congratulations to the newly named West End Elementary Teacher of the Year, Ms. Leslie Flowers! Ms. Flowers is a 5th grade teacher at West End that truly goes above and beyond for...
![Melissa Fortenberry SEOY](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_8866a17b-bcc3-4f81-bcd6-2bc310029b26.jpg)
June 11, 2021
Congratulations to our newly named West End Support Employee of the Year, Mrs. Melissa Fortenberry! Mrs. Fortenberry served as interim cafeteria manager earlier this year and will...