
Now Hiring Bus Drivers! Join us for our job fair on September 30 and apply online at www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/join-our-team


SDPC JOB FAIR
Thursday, September 30, 2021
1-7pm
Pickens County Career & Technology Center
990 Chastain Road
Liberty SC, 29657
Join SDPC for our Job Fair on September 30. We will be interviewing candidates on site for positions including Teachers, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, and Grounds Crew. Those interested should apply online at www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/join-our-team
(If unable to apply prior to job fair, Chromebooks will be available to complete the application on site).


October is officially recognized as College Application Month across South Carolina and other states. Our SDPC schools have arranged opportunities for seniors and parents to take advantage of the support and help available. See your school counselor for more information.
SC Can Go has developed resources on its website to support seniors and their families too. See here for more on how to apply for specific colleges and universities in SC and participate in sponsored application nights across September, October, and November that will take virtually.
http://sccango.org/college-application-month/


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.


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 2021š
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



