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.
More than 80 years after leaving high school to support the U.S. war effort during World War II, 103-year-old Jo Edna Niblett has finally received her diploma. As part of the iconic Rosie the Riveter workforce at Bell Aircraft, she helped build aircraft critical to the war effort, sacrificing her education to serve her country. This week, Pickens High School in north Georgia awarded her an honorary diploma during a Military Enlistee Night ceremony. The moment connected generations, as today’s students preparing for military service honored a woman who stepped up in a time of national need. With few members of the World War II generation still living, her story represents a powerful and closing chapter of American history. Visit www.PickensCountySchools.org for the full story.
Today, we’re recognizing our principals who pour into our students, staff, and families in ways most people never see. They set the tone in our buildings and make sure our schools are places our community can be proud of.
Thank you, Principals, for your leadership, care, and support. We appreciate you today and every day!
Mrs. Angie Kretschmar - Hill City Elementary
Dr. Kanyon Petti - Pickens Junior High
Mr. Scott Stephens - Tate Elementary
Mr. Matt Combs - Pickens High
Mr. Stephen Hunter - Harmony Elementary
Mrs. Miranda Combs - Jasper Middle
Thank you, Principals, for your leadership, care, and support. We appreciate you today and every day!
Mrs. Angie Kretschmar - Hill City Elementary
Dr. Kanyon Petti - Pickens Junior High
Mr. Scott Stephens - Tate Elementary
Mr. Matt Combs - Pickens High
Mr. Stephen Hunter - Harmony Elementary
Mrs. Miranda Combs - Jasper Middle
Last night, we had the honor of recognizing a group of seniors at our Military Enlistee Night.
These students are enlisting in the United States military after graduation and stepping forward to serve our country.
Corbin Anderson - Air Force
Dominick Kozma - Marine Corps
Gabriel Lunsford - National Guard
Zachary Myers - Marine Corps
Landon Poole - Air Force, not present last night.
Alex Worthington - Marine Corps
This is what “Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed” looks like in action. We’re proud of each of you and thankful for the example you’re setting for the rest of our students and our Pickens County community.
These students are enlisting in the United States military after graduation and stepping forward to serve our country.
Corbin Anderson - Air Force
Dominick Kozma - Marine Corps
Gabriel Lunsford - National Guard
Zachary Myers - Marine Corps
Landon Poole - Air Force, not present last night.
Alex Worthington - Marine Corps
This is what “Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed” looks like in action. We’re proud of each of you and thankful for the example you’re setting for the rest of our students and our Pickens County community.
Please make plans to join us this evening for our Military Enlistee Night at PHS.
School Bus Drivers Day is today, and we’ve got the best around right here in Pickens County. Thank you to all of our drivers, who spend their mornings and afternoons taking care of our students and getting them to and from school safely. We are thankful for you!
Please join us in the PAC at PHS on Wednesday, April 29th, at 6pm to honor our Class of 2026 Military Graduates who have enlisted to serve in the following branches of the Military after they graduate: National Guard, Marine Corps, and Air Force.
If interested, please make plans to attend the information session for the Virtual Academy tonight at PJHS.
Congratulations to PHS for having the best staff attendance for the month of March!
Congratulations to Hill City Elementary for having the best student attendance for the month of March!
Just a reminder, we will be hosting a Parent Information Night on April 23rd for the PCSD Virtual Academy.
We had the opportunity to recognize our incredible media specialists at last night’s Board of Education meeting, and it happened to be on School Library Media Specialists Day!
Our media centers are some of the most loved spaces in our schools, and that’s because of the people who lead them. Thank you for creating welcoming spaces, fostering a love for reading and supporting instruction. We appreciate the work that you do for ALL of the students in Pickens County!
Our media centers are some of the most loved spaces in our schools, and that’s because of the people who lead them. Thank you for creating welcoming spaces, fostering a love for reading and supporting instruction. We appreciate the work that you do for ALL of the students in Pickens County!
Pickens County School District invites you to join us as we recognize and celebrate members of the Pickens High School Class of 2026 who have committed to serve in the United States Armed Forces.
Kindergarten registration is open!
For more information, visit our Kindergarten Registration page at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/kindergarten-enrollment
For more information, visit our Kindergarten Registration page at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/kindergarten-enrollment
Reminder! We will be hosting a Parent Information Night on April 23rd at 6pm at PJHS.
While everyone enjoys a well-deserved Spring Break, we also wanted to take a moment to recognize our amazing Assistant Principals. Across our 6 schools, these 12 leaders support our students, staff, and daily operations in countless ways. Their impact is felt in every classroom across the district. Thank you for all that you do!
Spring Break is here PCSD! We hope you enjoy a week of rest, sunshine, and time together. Have a safe and fun break, Dragon Family. We will see you soon, ready to finish the year strong!
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!
