Tonight's the night!! Come join us for a fun night filled with games and prizes from 6-7:30 at Pickens Junior High School for Literacy Night. See you soon!

Questions about E-SPLOST? Come and talk to your Board of Education at our E-SPLOST Q&A session on March 6th at 5:00 p.m. Feel free to email questions in advance to DistrictComms@PickensCountySchools.org

Congratulations to Jasper Middle School for having the best staff attendance for the month of January!

Come out for a fun night filled with games and prizes on February 27th from 6-7:30 at Pickens Junior High School for Literacy Night!

Sweeping Success at Hill City Elementary! Micah (2nd grade), Emersynn (2nd grade), and Tessa (4th grade) are putting the Leader in Me habits into action by learning an important life skill—sweeping! With guidance from Mrs. Georgia Allen, these super helpers are keeping our school tidy. As Mrs. Georgia says, "A clean school is a happy school!"

Preschool enrollment opens today at Hill City Elementary! Visit https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/prek-enrollment to register.

Congratulations to Hill City Elementary's Suzanne Hardison for being selected as February's certified support staff Dragon Award winner. Thank you for going above and beyond to serve our District and for making the media center a warm and welcoming place where students want to be.

PreK registration at Hill City Elementary School opens on Monday, February 24th!

Congratulations to Diane Boyles, for being our bus driver Dragon Award winner for February! Thank you for going above and beyond to develop lasting relationships with our students, alway being helpful, and for being a great trainer.

E-SPLOST is an Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales tax that has been in existence since 1997 in Pickens County. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/esplost and please vote on March 18th.

Pickens County Schools is on mid-winter break February 17-21, 2025. The district office is open during this time.

PCSD wishes everyone a Happy Valentines Day!

E-SPLOST is an Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales tax that has been in existence since 1997 in Pickens County. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/esplost and please vote on March 18th.

Congratulations to Tate Elementary for having the best student attendance for the month of January!

PCSD would like to shining the spotlight on Harmony Elementary’s Sunshine Committee! The committee, led by Mrs. Elizabeth George and Mrs. Krissy Elrod, is a group of dedicated teachers who spreads positivity and joy throughout our school community! Their mission is to brighten everyone's day, celebrate achievements, and foster a supportive environment for both students and staff. From surprise appreciation events, like this Super Bowl party for our staff, to uplifting notes, the Sunshine Committee is here to remind us all of the power of kindness and connection.

Pickens County Schools will be on mid-winter break February 17-21, 2025. The district office will be open during this time.

PCSD is hiring! Please visit our website for more details. https://www.applitrack.com/pickens/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1?embed=1

The Pickens County School District has received a planning grant for a School-Based Health Center from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). This funding will support the development of a new school-based health center that aims to provide comprehensive services for the health and well-being of students and staff. This initiative solidifies our commitment to service and support, ensuring that students have the resources and tools they need to succeed and be prepared for life.

Congratulations to Jasper Middle School for receiving the Reward Schools designation from the Georgia Department of Education which recognizes Title I schools making the most significant improvements. Reward Schools are among the greatest-improving 5% of Title I Schoolwide and Title I Targeted Assistance schools when comparing the content mastery scores from the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 of statewide assessments and only 79 Georgia schools were named Reward Schools.

Pickens County School District was recently recognized by the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) as a Vision Award winner! The Vision Award cites school systems that are committed to encouraging and supporting teachers, principals, and district office staff in professional learning. Pickens County School Superintendent, Dr. Travis Thomas was presented The Vision Award during the winter GAEL Conference in Athens.