
December 20, 2024
As we look ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, we’re excited to share some important changes to the way we deliver our preschool programs across the district. After thoughtful con...

February 17, 2025
The School District of Pickens County is pleased to announce that Mr. Nate Roper has been approved by the Board of Trustees as the next principal of R.H. Gettys Middle School ,...

February 13, 2025
Every school day, SDPC bus drivers do more than just transport students—they create connections, ensure safety, and bring a sense of joy to the ride. February 13 is SC Bus Dri...

February 10, 2025
SDPC Invites Community Feedback on Math Textbooks Each year, the state of SC establishes priorities for purchasing instructional materials and resources for our students. Curre...

February 7, 2025
The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) is making an adjustment to the school calendar to best support students and staff while minimizing disruptions later in the school yea...

January 22, 2025
SDPC Unveils "Envision Pickens": A Bold Step Toward Career Innovation and Community Growth Pickens, SC — The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) is proud to introduce ...

January 22, 2025
Due to varied snow accumulation across the county and concerns about hazardous travel conditions, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, will be an eLearning Day for The School District o...

January 16, 2025
This is a reminder that there will be no school for students on Monday, January 20, 2025. This is a scheduled break on the 2024-2025 school calendar. You can view the calendar a...

January 12, 2025
Due to the continued danger of ice on shaded areas and secondary roads, The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 13, 2025....

January 9, 2025
Friday, January 10, 2025 will be an eLearning Day for students in the School District of Pickens County due to the predicted winter storm and concerns about hazardous travel con...

December 12, 2024
SDPC Reminder: Don't forget that next Friday, December 20, 2024 will be a half day for students in the School District of Pickens County. Dismissal times are: Primar...

December 2, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education has opened the 2024 Public Review of Instructional Materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The pub...

November 20, 2024
On November 19, 2024, our school board approved the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. Click here to view and download the 2025-2026 calendar. The 2025-2026 school year ...

November 19, 2024
On Monday, November 18, 2024, the School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees approved the Superintendent’s recommendation for Mrs. Brittney Cassell Morgan to become th...

October 15, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education has released the 2023-2024 School Report Cards today, revealing positive progress in schools across the state, including those in the Sc...

October 14, 2024
Earlier today (8/16/24), the South Carolina Department of Education released the performance results for the 2023-2024 school year. Though the pupil-in-poverty rating for the Sch...

October 9, 2024
Each year the state of SC establishes priorities for purchasing instructional materials and resources for our students. Currently, the state is funding new career and technology i...

August 13, 2024
It’s a competitive world out there. That’s why the School District of Pickens County has partnered with Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) to bring Adult Workforce Development...

July 24, 2024
Over the past few years, we discovered that having additional time ( staggered time ) between the start of the school day for each level (Elementary, Middle, and High) had multipl...

June 3, 2024
Each year the state of SC establishes priorities for purchasing instructional materials and resources for our students. Before the process reaches our schools, the SC State Board ...