Pickens County School District has put together a variety of resources to support your child this summer, including learning activities and food assistance opportunities.
For more information about summer resources and meal options, please visit:
Pickens County School District Summer Resources
For more information about summer resources and meal options, please visit:
Pickens County School District Summer Resources
Our Leadership Academy team, alongside our instructional coaches, has been working hard planning and preparing for the official rollout of our Portrait of a Graduate. This project will align our focus in grades K-12 on the characteristics we want all graduating Dragons to possess. We are excited to share the activities, conversations, and lessons with our teachers and students as we strive to build well-rounded students to lead and serve beyond our schools!
Calling all rising Kindergarten students! Register now! For more information, please visit our Kindergarten Registration page at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/kindergarten-enrollment
Pickens County School District values your input. Please join us to review the District Improvement and Parent and Family Engagement Plans on Wednesday, June 10th at 8:30 am or 4:30 pm in the Teaching and Learning Building located at 91 D B Carroll Street. If you have any questions, please contact Anita Walker at 706-253-1700 or anitawalker@pickenscountyschools.org
What a special group! We were proud to recognize our 2026 retirees at the May Board Meeting and celebrate the many years they have dedicated to the Pickens County School District. Your hard work and commitment have made a lasting impression on the students, staff, and families of Dragon Nation! Congratulations on your retirement. We hope it's filled with family, travel, hobbies, and relaxation!
Rhonda Lane - HCES
Kimberly Lunn - HES
Marty Bruce - HES
Melissa Griffeth - JMS
Rosemary Nelson - JMS
Kimberly Caron - PJHS
Sonja Gordy - PJHS
Kimberly Pack - PJHS
Mary Perdue - PJHS
Julie Todd - PHS
Lisa Payne - PHS
David Ashworth - Bus Driver
Anita Walker - CO
Summer meals are available at no cost to children 18 and under. Free summer meals start June 1st and end July 16th, 2026 at the following location:
Pickens High School - 500 Dragon Drive, Jasper
Monday - Thursday from 11:00 to 11:30
Pick up is located inside the school in the hallway between the cafeteria and the weight training room. Enter the school at the outdoor courtyard entrance on the side of the school facing the tennis courts and baseball field.
Closed the week of June 29th - July 3rd
Pickens High School - 500 Dragon Drive, Jasper
Monday - Thursday from 11:00 to 11:30
Pick up is located inside the school in the hallway between the cafeteria and the weight training room. Enter the school at the outdoor courtyard entrance on the side of the school facing the tennis courts and baseball field.
Closed the week of June 29th - July 3rd
PCSD Summer Hours
Happy Last Day of School! As we wrap up another amazing school year in PCSD, we hope everyone has a safe, relaxing and well-deserved summer!
And congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are all proud of your accomplishments and are excited to see the impact you will make beyond PCSD!
Go Dragons!
And congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are all proud of your accomplishments and are excited to see the impact you will make beyond PCSD!
Go Dragons!
On the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, the last day of school on Friday, May 22nd is a half day. This was done to ensure a smooth and timely conclusion to the school year, as well as efficient transportation for both students and graduation attendees for the Class of 2026's graduation ceremony that evening.
Dismissal Times for Friday, May 22nd
Pickens High School and Pickens Junior High will have a 11:15 dismissal.
All remaining schools (Harmony, Hill City, Tate and Jasper Middle) will have a 11:30 dismissal.
Graduation will be Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM at Pickens High School stadium.
Dismissal Times for Friday, May 22nd
Pickens High School and Pickens Junior High will have a 11:15 dismissal.
All remaining schools (Harmony, Hill City, Tate and Jasper Middle) will have a 11:30 dismissal.
Graduation will be Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM at Pickens High School stadium.
Pickens County School District values your input. Please join us to review the District Improvement and Parent and Family Engagement Plans on Wednesday, June 10th at 8:30 am or 4:30 pm in the Teaching and Learning Building located at 91 D B Carroll Street. If you have any questions, please contact Anita Walker at 706-253-1700 or anitawalker@pickenscountyschools.org
Pickens County School District has put together a variety of resources to support your child this summer, including learning activities and food assistance opportunities.
For more information about summer resources and meal options, please visit:
Pickens County School District Summer Resources
Today, we celebrate our amazing Speech Language Pathologists!
Our SLPs help students find their voices, strengthen communication skills, and reach important milestones every single day. Thank you, SLPs!
Our SLPs help students find their voices, strengthen communication skills, and reach important milestones every single day. Thank you, SLPs!
On the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, the last day of school on Friday, May 22nd is a half day. This was done to ensure a smooth and timely conclusion to the school year, as well as efficient transportation for both students and graduation attendees for the Class of 2026's graduation ceremony that evening.
Dismissal Times for Friday, May 22nd
Pickens High School and Pickens Junior High will have a 11:15 dismissal.
All remaining schools (Harmony, Hill City, Tate and Jasper Middle) will have a 11:30 dismissal.
Graduation will be Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM at Pickens High School stadium.
Dismissal Times for Friday, May 22nd
Pickens High School and Pickens Junior High will have a 11:15 dismissal.
All remaining schools (Harmony, Hill City, Tate and Jasper Middle) will have a 11:30 dismissal.
Graduation will be Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM at Pickens High School stadium.
On May 7th, we hosted our Annual ESOL Parent and Family Night. Parents and families of our ESOL students throughout the district were invited to come and learn more about the ESOL program, the supports their students receive, ways to help their students at home, and how to read the ACCESS test results. Families got to play BINGO for fun door prizes and every student left with books to read at home. Everyone was also treated to Kona Ice!
On the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, the last day of school on Friday, May 22nd is a half day. This was done to ensure a smooth and timely conclusion to the school year, as well as efficient transportation for both students and graduation attendees for the Class of 2026's graduation ceremony that evening.
Dismissal Times for Friday, May 22nd
Pickens High School and Pickens Junior High will have a 11:15 dismissal.
All remaining schools (Harmony, Hill City, Tate and Jasper Middle) will have a 11:30 dismissal.
Graduation will be Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM at Pickens High School stadium.
Dismissal Times for Friday, May 22nd
Pickens High School and Pickens Junior High will have a 11:15 dismissal.
All remaining schools (Harmony, Hill City, Tate and Jasper Middle) will have a 11:30 dismissal.
Graduation will be Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM at Pickens High School stadium.
Behind so many successful students is a mother, grandmother, step-mother, or guardian cheering them on. Thank you for supporting and encouraging our students every day.
From all of us at Pickens County School District, Happy Mother's Day!
From all of us at Pickens County School District, Happy Mother's Day!
We’re excited to host our PREP to Launch Day for our 7th–12th grade students on May 14th from 9:00-1:00. This is a day focused on helping each student take a meaningful step toward their future.
Students will have the opportunity to practice job interviews with supportive community members and district staff, highlight the skills they’ve been building, and explore different career paths. They’ll also learn more about what it takes to earn a high school diploma and move into meaningful employment.
We’re really proud of the growth our students are showing, and we’re grateful for the community partnerships that help create these opportunities and support their success.
Students will have the opportunity to practice job interviews with supportive community members and district staff, highlight the skills they’ve been building, and explore different career paths. They’ll also learn more about what it takes to earn a high school diploma and move into meaningful employment.
We’re really proud of the growth our students are showing, and we’re grateful for the community partnerships that help create these opportunities and support their success.
Pickens High School has been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as both an AP STEM School and an AP STEM Achievement School, highlighting the school’s commitment to expanding student access and success in advanced coursework in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The full article is available at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/article/2881893
Congratulations to Hill City Elementary 4th grader Kate Mason for being named the Young Georgia Authors 4th Grade Regional Winner!
We are so proud of Kate for her hard work, creativity, and talent. A special congratulations as well to Ms. Connelly and Ms. Bryant for encouraging and supporting young writers in their classrooms every day.
Thank you Kate, for representing Hill City and PCSD so well!
We are so proud of Kate for her hard work, creativity, and talent. A special congratulations as well to Ms. Connelly and Ms. Bryant for encouraging and supporting young writers in their classrooms every day.
Thank you Kate, for representing Hill City and PCSD so well!
Happy School Communicators Day!
