School bus drivers play an important role in getting children to and from school safely and spend a lot of time with their passengers fostering positive relationships and making them an invaluable part of our children’s lives. So take the time to thank a school bus driver today!
PCSD knows that our volunteers are an integral part of our student’s learning and our teacher's success. From tutoring and mentoring to chaperoning field trips and assisting in the classroom, join us in thanking our wonderful school volunteers. We appreciate you!
We all know that our school’s staffing attendance is directly related to student outcomes – including student attendance. That is why we want to congratulate Tate Elementary for having the Best Staff Attendance for the month of March.
We have some wonderful staff members here at PCSD. Today we want to spotlight Pickens High School's Officer Mize.
Congratulations to PCSD's Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition district winners:
Kindergarten- Wesley Goble, Tate Elementary, “Scaring Her Brother”
First Grade- Amelia Cash, Tate Elementary, “How I got Marie”
Second Grade- Sadie Hamby, Harmony Elementary, “A Dog Rufus: Growing Up”
Third Grade- Arianna Ramirez, Harmony Elementary, “ The Two Men”
Fourth Grade- Felicity Clouse, Harmony Elementary, “The Dog in the Woods”
Fifth Grade- Elizabeth Michelle Youngblood, Jasper Middle, “A Fox’s Tale”
Sixth Grade- Olivia Passaro, Jasper Middle, “Keukenhof”
Seventh Grade- Emily Claire White, PJ, “The Cat Uprising”
Eighth Grade- Kendal Combs, PJ, “The Zodiac Killer Research Paper”
PCSD will be holding a job fair on April 30th, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Pickens High School. We have many positions open including custodians, food service, bus drivers, and more! We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to Judy Mayfield of Harmony Elementary for being our Office Staff Dragon Award Winner for April. Way to go!!
Congratulations to Gabriel Sutton of Harmony Elementary for being April's Dragon Award Winner for students in grades K - 4. Way to go!
Congratulations to PCSD for being recognized with the Georgia Educator's Workers Compensation Trust "Safety Award."
We all know that our school attendance is a powerful predictor of student outcomes. Congratulations to Tate Elementary School for having the Best Student Attendance for the month of March.
April 7th-13th is National Library Week, a time to celebrate not only the books in their collections, but how they bring communities together for entertainment, education, and connection. Visit your library today!
Kindergarten Round Up will be April 27th from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Get an early start for your student and tour your kindergarten school, meet the principals and teachers, and other families!
Your student MUST be registered by April 19th in order to participate.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help to protect children and strengthen families.
School media specialists are as important now as ever before. They teach students how to think critically, how to conduct proper research, and how to summarize and communicate their ideas and the results of research. Thank your school media specialist today.
Many hands make light work and there is no better example than the busy hands of a paraprofessional. A paraprofessional supports teachers and students in many ways and PCSD would like to thank you for all that you do.
Assistant Principals play a crucial role, and this week, National Assistant Principals Week, is a dedicated time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our schools, students, and profession. Thank you!!
PCSD wishes everyone a Happy Easter.
Kindergarten Registration Opens Today!!
https://pickenscountyschools.org/parents/student-registration/
Just a reminder that all schools and the district office will be closed next week, April 1st – 5th for Spring Break. We wish our students, staff, and their families a safe and restful week off.
