Wishing our staff, students, and families a very Happy Easter!
Reminder! We will be hosting a Parent Information Night on April 23rd for the PCSD Virtual Academy.
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, and we want to celebrate them! On a day known for its jokes, there is nothing funny about how important our parapros are to our schools. Thank you for all that you do for PCSD and our students. You are a valued part of the Dragon Family!
We had a special visitor in PCSD yesterday! Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul spent the day with us, visiting HCES, PHS, and PJHS, and even took time to speak with our staff at Pickens Junior High at the end of the day. Mrs. Kinsaul is an agriculture teacher from Morgan County and a National Teacher of the Year finalist. Thanks for spending your day with us and sharing your passion for educating. We enjoyed having you in Dragon Nation!
Just a reminder, Spring Break will be next week, April 6-10. No school for staff or students. Our Central Office will also be closed.
REMINDER: Pre-K lottery at Hill City Elementary School closes at the end of this week! The registration process can be found at this link: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/prek-enrollment
Reminder - the first information session on the new Virtual Academy will be held tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Pickens Junior High Auditorium (can't make this one, we will have a second night on April 23).
The sessions (you only need to attend one) will provide details about the enrollment process and eligibility requirements, student expectations, academic requirements, graduation pathways, and parent responsibilities. Each session will also include a question-and-answer opportunity.
For more information about these virtual learning options, please visit https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/virtual-academy.
The sessions (you only need to attend one) will provide details about the enrollment process and eligibility requirements, student expectations, academic requirements, graduation pathways, and parent responsibilities. Each session will also include a question-and-answer opportunity.
For more information about these virtual learning options, please visit https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/virtual-academy.
Please join us in congratulating Kellie Henson from Hill City Elementary on graduating from the G-CASE Administrator Development Academy (ADA)!
This year-long program through the Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education includes 55 hours of in-person training covering leadership, legal and ethical practices, program oversight, collaboration with stakeholders, and equitable services for students.
The program culminates with a capstone presentation at the G-CASE Spring Conference in Athens.
We’re proud of Kellie's dedication to serving students and helping strengthen special education leadership in Pickens County Schools.
Save the Date! The first information session on the new Virtual Academy will be held on March 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pickens Junior High Auditorium (can't make this one, we will have a second night on April 23).
The sessions (you only need to attend one) will provide details about the enrollment process and eligibility requirements, student expectations, academic requirements, graduation pathways, and parent responsibilities. Each session will also include a question-and-answer opportunity.
For more information about these virtual learning options, please visit https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/virtual-academy.
The sessions (you only need to attend one) will provide details about the enrollment process and eligibility requirements, student expectations, academic requirements, graduation pathways, and parent responsibilities. Each session will also include a question-and-answer opportunity.
For more information about these virtual learning options, please visit https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/virtual-academy.
Our Literacy Impact Team (LIT) met recently to work through implementation of the new state ELA standards, align instructional practices, and evaluate strategies vertically. Literacy is a top priority in our schools! We are thankful for these teachers and instructional leaders for leading the way in literacy for our Dragons!
Even on virtual learning days, our bus drivers are hard at work!
Last week, our Transportation Department participated in a professional development session with Justin Old from Optimum Leadership Development. Our bus drivers spent time focusing on leadership, teamwork, and the important role they play in supporting Pickens County students each day.
Last week, our Transportation Department participated in a professional development session with Justin Old from Optimum Leadership Development. Our bus drivers spent time focusing on leadership, teamwork, and the important role they play in supporting Pickens County students each day.
Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, the Pickens County School District will introduce a new learning pathway designed to provide students with flexible, high-quality educational opportunities - Pickens Virtual Academy.
The district will host two information sessions at the Pickens Junior High Auditorium on March 23 at 6:00 p.m. and April 23 at 6:00 p.m.
For more information visit our website at: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/article/2772637
The district will host two information sessions at the Pickens Junior High Auditorium on March 23 at 6:00 p.m. and April 23 at 6:00 p.m.
For more information visit our website at: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/article/2772637
The Pickens County School District (PCSD) is honored, once again, to offer lottery funded Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Program classes at Hill City Elementary School. The registration process can be found at this link: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/prek-enrollment
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Pickens County Schools! Around here, wearing green is easy!
Congratulations to our February Staff Members of the Month!
Due to the timing of anticipated severe weather and to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families, all schools in the Pickens County School District and the district office will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Our Superintendent's Student Achievement and Success team is composed of instructional leaders from across the district. They met for the second time this year last week. During this meeting they evaluated district academic goals, instructional practices, and the graduate profile. Our district is focused on consistency of practice throughout our schools and success for all students.
Please save the date to attend one of two informational sessions on Pickens Virtual Academy, where families can learn more about enrollment, eligibility, expectations, graduation pathways, and more. Interested parties only need to attend one meeting to be held at the Pickens Junior High Auditorium on March 23 at 6:00pm or April 23 at 6:00pm.
Our February Dragon Award Winners were recognized at the Board Meeting last night. Congratulations!
As we wrap up School Board Appreciation Week, today we recognize Board Chairman, Joe Wigington.
Joe values the opportunity to be involved and support the schools, families and students that make our community strong. Thank you for the role you play in helping to guide the future of Pickens County Schools. Go Dragons!
Joe values the opportunity to be involved and support the schools, families and students that make our community strong. Thank you for the role you play in helping to guide the future of Pickens County Schools. Go Dragons!
