School District of Pickens County

Course requests for VirtualSC.org close at 7 PM today, Wednesday, September 1.

VirtualSC Enrollment Open Now for Grades 6-12 All students in grades 6-12 may now select initial credit Fall and Yearlong courses until registration closes on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Please visit the Student Registration Guide or the Tutorials page of our website for instructions on how to request a course in the new Dashboard. https://virtualsc.org Students may request Credit Recovery courses until Friday, September 24, 2021.

Now hiring custodians! Apply online at https://pickens.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Now Hiring Bus Drivers! Apply online at https://pickens.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

In an effort to inform our SDPC community, we would like to share some of our local options for COVID-19 testing: Pickens County COVID Testing Opportunities - https://bit.ly/3sBlKVG DHEC Website - https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-testing-locations

Now Hiring School Nurses! Full time and Substitute positions available. Apply online at https://pickens.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3899 (Full Time position) or https://pickens.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3888 (Substitute positions) Email Angela Watson at angelawatson@pickens.k12.sc.us when applying

Are you interested in virtual opportunities for your high school student? VirtualSC.org began accepting enrollment requests today for 11th and 12th grade students. Other grades will open next week. Remain enrolled in your current school and take coursework through VirtualSC.org. Take a blend of face to face and virtual courses. Take virtual courses this semester and face to face next semester. VirtualSC has increased honors offerings for 2021-2022. They also have several AP opportunities. Click here for course opportunities: https://bit.ly/3iVTLNt Create your student account and register for courses. Find more information here on registration: https://bit.ly/3g9RrAH Email or call your school counselor for more information. Registration closes next week or when classes reach their maximum capacity.

VirtualSC.org Enrollment Begins Today for Middle School Students Are you searching for sound virtual coursework for your 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student? Remain enrolled in your current school and take coursework through VirtualSC.org. Click here for course opportunities: https://bit.ly/3iVTLNt Create your student account and register for courses. Find more information here on registration: https://bit.ly/3g9RrAH Email or call your school counselor for more information. Registration closes next week or when classes reach their maximum capacity.

Tornado Warning in Pickens County. Reports of active tornado in our area. Please take cover and stay safe!

Due to the unexpected spread of COVID-19 in our schools, the School District of Pickens will move all in-person students to TEMPORARY VIRTUAL LEARNING (Remote Learning) from Monday, 8/16 - Friday, 8/20. SDPC will release plans for the week of 8/23 - 8/27 by Thursday, 8/19. Click here for more information - https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/511656

The School District of Pickens County is excited to begin the 2021-2022 school year on Tuesday, August 3. We have been working to finalize our school Back-to-School Safety Measures. Please carefully review the information on the attached infographic as we prepare to return for the 2021-2022 school year. Visit the SDPC website for full information. COVID Update page on the SDPC Website - https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/covid-19-info

Schoology is a powerful learning platform in the classroom and at home. Download the Schoology App today for quick access to your student's grades, assignments, and announcements. Look for your Student Access Code when you visit your school in the coming days! #SDPCbettertogether

SDPC JOB FAIR Tuesday, June 29, 2021 2 - 4 pm Pickens County Career and Technology Center 990 Chastain Road Liberty, SC 29657 Join the School District of Pickens County for our Job Fair on June 29. We will be interviewing candidates on site for positions including Bus Drivers, Custodial, and Food Service Workers. Click to apply online -https://pickens.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

SDPC will once again offer free, healthy meals to Pickens County children who are 18 and younger. Free breakfast and lunch will be served at Hagood Elementary, East End Elementary, and Liberty Primary (formerly Chastain Road Elementary) Monday through Friday from June 7 through July 23, 2021. This program will be closed July 5th in recognition of Independence Day. Breakfast will be served 7:00am to 9:00am. Lunch will be served from 11:00am until 1:00pm.

Free Lunches during Remote Learning Days We will have free lunches available for all students via curbside pickup at schools on June 1 and June 3 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Meals will also be available at bus stops. To see a list of bus stop meal delivery times, visit sdpcnutrition.com !

We are so proud of the Class of 2021! Congratulations on all your accomplishments!

Congratulations to our Salutatorians of the Class of 2021🎓 Adrienna Caroline Rabanes Davis, Daniel High School Brooklyn Olivia Marling, Easley High School Jeremy James Lawrence, Liberty High School Emily Parrish, Pickens High School #Classof2021

Congratulations to our Valedictorians of the Class of 2021 🎓 Vivian Xiyue Dong, Daniel High School Bennett Todd Freeman, Easley High School Karlyn Annamaria Esuary, Liberty High School Griffin Mason, Pickens High School Congratulations #classof2021

Kevin Stinehart, SDPC District Teacher of the Year for 2020-21, recently attended the State Teacher of the Year Gala. We are very thankful for his service this year!

For more info and the meeting links, visit our website: http://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/.../digital_parenting_workshops