Pickens County Schools

At approximately 8:30 AM this morning, Pickens Sheriff’s Office Campus Law Enforcement was made aware of threatening posts appearing on TikTok and showing up on students’ “For You” pages.

The Pickens Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating the matter and is working in partnership with State and Federal authorities to track the identity of the account’s creator.
Sheriff’s Office officials emphasize that there is no viable threat to student safety at this time. All campuses remain secure, and deputies will continue providing a visible presence throughout the school day to reassure students, parents, and staff.

“Our priority is always the safety of our students and school communities,” said Sheriff Donnie Craig. “We will exhaust every resource to identify who is behind this threat and hold them accountable.”

The Pickens Sheriff’s Office will provide additional updates as new information becomes available.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Pickens Non-Emergency 911 at 706-253-8911 or submit a tip through Tip 411 by texting PSOINFO and your message to 847411.

We're hiring for school nurse, food service assistant and student information specialist. For information on all of our job opportunities, go to https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/human-resources

Wishing all the grandparents out there a Happy Grandparents Day!

The Literacy Impact Team (LIT), made up of literacy leaders from every school and grade level, met today to continue to explore the new ELA standards. They are analyzing the updated standards and assessments, then bringing their learning back to schools to support instructional teams across the district. This collaborative approach ensures consistent implementation and strengthens literacy practices system-wide.

Reminder - All Pickens County Schools and the District Office will be closed today for Labor Day.

Today is a virtual learning day for all students at PCSD!

Friday night lights are amazing, but Monday mornings are where our Dragons really shine! #AttendanceMatters

Pickens High School's Ag Center recently hosted the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Cross-Functional Monitoring (CFM) training session. This event, offered at different locations across the state, provides essential guidance on the CFM process.

All Pickens County Schools and the District Office will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day.

Reminder that August 29th is a Virtual Learning Day for all students at PCSD.

Attendance Matters! School attendance is crucial for academic success. Regular attendance helps students grasp concepts, participate in class, and build essential skills. It also fosters social interaction and a sense of belonging, while laying the foundation for future success in higher education and careers.

At last night's Board of Education meeting, Ava Harrison, a student at Pickens High School talked about her time spent over the summer as part of the Governor's Honors program. We also had a number of recognitions for outstanding service which included Deputy Blake McClure with Pickens County Sheriff's Office, and PCSD staff members Jennifer Hoffard, Jacob Poole, Stacey Williams and Chris Williams.

Attendance Matters! School attendance is crucial for academic success. Regular attendance helps students grasp concepts, participate in class, and build essential skills. It also fosters social interaction and a sense of belonging, while laying the foundation for future success in higher education and careers.

Attempted Unauthorized Entry at Pickens Junior High - At around 2:45 PM on August 5, 2025, Campus Law Enforcement Deputy Blake McClure witnessed an adult male attempting to pull on doors and gain entry to Pickens Junior High School. Deputy McClure made contact with the individual, who then attempted to flee. After a short foot chase, the subject was taken into custody. This incident occurred after afternoon dismissal and is still an active investigation. More information will be shared as it becomes available. We are grateful for the swift response by Deputy McClure in helping keep our school campuses safe.

It's more than a meal application! Completing the Free and Reduced Lunch Application helps in many areas beyond just free or reduced price meals. Just one form ensures continued funding to support all students in Pickens County School District. Please fill out a new application every year at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/free-reduced-meals.

Please complete the Parent Occupational Survey that is a requirement for Federal Programs. We only need each family to complete one survey for the entire family. If you prefer to decline the opportunity to complete the survey, please open the link and enter your initials on the first question and then submit the form. Thank you for your time.

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Attendance Matters! School attendance is crucial for academic success. Regular attendance helps students grasp concepts, participate in class, and build essential skills. It also fosters social interaction and a sense of belonging, while laying the foundation for future success in higher education and careers.

School starts today! Please be alert so our kids don't get hurt!

School starts tomorrow (August 1st)! Please be aware of excited children and cautious around bus stops.

Pickens County Schools start on August 1st with a staggered start.