Pickens County Schools

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.

PCSD announces school start and end times for the 2025-26 school year.

School starts on August 1st! Please watch for for those flashing bus lights and children.

Get Ready for a Great Year!

Our Back-to-School Hub is your one-stop resource for everything you need to start the school year strong. From open house dates and calendars to important contact information and helpful tips for students and families—find it all in one place. Click below to explore and stay informed!

https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub

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

Basic school supplies will be provided to all PCSD students again this year. This includes pens, pencils, notebooks, etc. For all your back to school information, please visit our Back to School Hub at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub.

Did you move or do you need school bus transportation this school year? Don’t forget to complete the
Request Bus Service Form on our website at: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/

Pickens County School District, in coordination with Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and other first responder agencies, conducted a full-scale active intruder exercise at Jasper Middle School today. The exercise was designed to test emergency communication, lockdown procedures, and the district’s collaboration with law enforcement and emergency medical services. These exercises are a vital part of maintaining a safe learning environment. The district conducts multiple types of emergency drills and exercises each year, in line with state and federal safety guidelines.

Come explore your child's school, learn about our programs, meet the teachers, and see classrooms at one or more of our open houses. For our complete schedule, visit our Back to School Hub at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/back-to-school-hub.

Pickens County School District, in coordination with Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and other first responder agencies, will be conducting a full-scale exercise at Jasper Middle School on July 24th. The exercise is being conducted prior to the start of the school year and will help ensure our team and our first responders are ready to react safely and effectively in case of an emergency. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our schools safe!

PCSD announces school start and end times for the 2025-26 school year.

PCSD has updated the student dress code for the upcoming school year. Please take a moment to review the new policy, which will be enforced across all schools. Let’s work together to support a focused and respectful learning environment!

For full details, please visit our Back to School Hub at: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub

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

Free immunization clinic July 24th from 9am - 7pm at Good Samaritan (175 Samaritan Dr, Jasper, GA 30143).

Come explore your child's school, learn about our programs, meet the teachers, and see classrooms at one or more of our open houses. For our complete schedule, visit our Back to School Hub at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/back-to-school-hub.

Did you move or do you need school bus transportation this school year? Don’t forget to complete the
Request Bus Service Form on our website at: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/

Pickens County School District is pleased to announce that we have been awarded Accredited status by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). This action was conferred by the Cognia Global Commission on June 26, 2025.

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.