Pickens County Schools

Sixteen students have been chosen to serve on Dr. Travis Thomas’ Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Read the full article here: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/article/2562496

Congratulations to Harmony Elementary for winning the best student attendance for the third month in a row!

Today is Substitute Educators Day. Substitute teachers keep the learning going and PCSD appreciates your contributions to our schools.

November 20th is National Parent/Guardian Involvement Day. It is a day when we recognize the contributions of parents and guardians in schools and highlight the importance of family involvement in education. It's also a reminder that parental involvement is crucial throughout the entire year.

Congratulations to Pickens High School for having the best staff attendance for the month of October!

Happy Education Support Professionals Day! We want to give a shout out to all of our hard working and dedicated staff members who support our students and teachers. Those include our paraprofessionals, bus drivers, custodians, maintenance workers, administrators, lunchroom workers, secretaries, bookkeepers, and other support staff in schools.

This week is American Education Week. PCSD would like to thank our educators and staff for their service and the community for its support of public schools.

All Pickens County Schools and the Central Office will be closed November 24th - 28th for Thanksgiving Break.

Congratulations to our October Dragon Award Winners!

We are proud to share that our Safety and Communications Supervisor, Jennifer Wilson, earned multiple honors from the Georgia School Public Relations Association (GSPRA) for excellence in school communications.

Two Peach Awards in Marketing & Finance Communication for her Bus Driver Recruitment Campaign and ESPLOST Campaign — both were commended for creativity, clarity, and impact in community outreach and engagement.

A Gold Award in Special Purpose Publication for our school's Emergency Procedures Flipchart — recognized for its clear design and critical role in promoting safety and preparedness across all schools.

Two Silver Awards in Special Event & Videography for our Teacher of the Year Celebration and Suicide Prevention Video — both acknowledged for effectively celebrating excellence in education and addressing important student wellness topics.

These recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to keeping our community informed, engaged, and connected to the great work happening in our schools.

PCSD wishes all veterans and their families a Happy Veterans Day.

National STEM/STEAM Day is celebrated annually on November 8th. Celebrate with us as we encourage kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

November 3-7th is School Psychology Week! Join us in celebrating the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities. PCSD is proud to recognize our amazing school psychologists and the work they do to help students find their path and thrive in school, at home, and in life.

Happy Retired Educators Day!

Don't forget to fall back!

PCSD would like to wish all our ghosts and goblins a happy and safe Halloween!

Today is National First Responders Day! Thank you for your service and support.

Our staff are our first line of safety. For that reason, Jennifer Wilson, our school's Safety and Communications Supervisor partnered with Kevin Stanfield, from Homeland Security to provide school safety and stop the bleed training for every team member - because a safe school is a strong school.

All schools are on Fall Break this week (October 13-17, 2025). The District Office is open regular hours.

Congratulations to our September Dragon Award Winners!

Josephine Griffin - Harmony Elementary
Lisa Stoker - Jasper Middle School
Christi Hobgood - Pickens High School