This summer, the School District of Pickens County is excited to be able to host a three-week summer camp from June 5-23, 2023, called ArtsVenture for current 4th - 8th grade students. The camp will focus on the areas of Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music (Strings), Instrumental Music (Band), Theater/Drama, Visual Arts. For more information, click here - https://bit.ly/3YUDDhe
3K and 4K Application Process is Open for the 2023-24 School Year!
SDPC is now accepting applications for our 3K and 4K programs for the 2023-24 school year! For more information, please visit our Pre-K website at www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page.
Note: 5K Registration will begin on January 11.
Today is the last day to nominate a teacher in SDPC to participate in the Extra Yard for Teachers challenge. In partnership with Eckrich, the Extra Yard for Teachers is giving teachers the chance to win $1 Million to fund classroom resources!
If selected, your teacher will be able to participate in the throw during the Clemson University vs. Miami game on November 19, 2022, where they will be eligible to win $1 million to fund classroom resources.
Nominate a teacher today at: bit.ly/3A45Yrk
Fifth graders in Mrs. Crenshaw's class participated in a Book Tasting!
A HUGE thank you to the Pickens High School cheerleaders for helping open car doors this morning!
Our very own, Mrs. Michelle Conley, has been named a finalist for the 2022-2023 DISTRICT Teacher of the Year! We couldn't be more proud! Way to go, Mrs. Conley!!!
We are so proud of Mrs. Conley and Mrs. James!
Shout out to Blue Ridge Bank for their appreciation of educators! Thanks to Angela Hendricks for putting Sydney Cox in the running for a $100 prize given to only two teachers, one from Pickens County and one from Oconee County. Thank you Blue Ridge Bank!
"Parents, please encourage your neighbors in our Ambler zone that have a child turning 5 on or before September 1, 2022 to register for K5 for the 22-23 year before May 25 to help us with planning. You can contact our Data Clerk, Kay Cooper, at 397-1203 at Ambler about details regarding registering your child. Thank you. Dr. Lewis, Ambler Principal."
We are hiring!
Do you know anyone searching for positions such as teachers, custodial staff, summer camp workers, guidance counselors, coaches, and more? Please share these opportunities with them.
There are immediate opportunities for custodians at Easley High School and Clemson Elementary.
Visit pickens.k12.sc.us/page/join-our-team to apply online. Join our SDPC team!
Statewide Testing Dates
April 13 - Field Test (Grades 3-5)
May 3 - ELA Session 1 (Grade 3)
May 4 - ELA Session 2 (Grade 3)
May 5 - Science (Grade 4)
May 10 - ELA Session 1 (Grades 4-5)
May 11 - ELA Session 2 (Grades 4-5)
May 12 - Math (Grades 3-5)