School District of Pickens County

The first day of school for SDPC students is Tuesday, August 4! We can't wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing year of learning! Please note: Students in our 4K and 5K pro...

For 75 years, the School District of Pickens County has been more than classrooms and report cards. It's been a community - made up of moments, milestones, and p...

The Monday Minute is a weekly video series from the School District of Pickens County that shines a spotlight on the amazing people, programs, and initiatives that make our s...

Date: June 9, 2026 The School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees has announced that Superintendent Dr. Danny Merck will conclude his service as Superintendent at th...

The School District of Pickens County is proud to offer free, healthy meals to children throughout the summer as part of the USDA's Seamless Summer Meal Program. This initiative e...

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!! We would like to share information about the final graduation ceremony recordings and also share that graduation photos are available to yo...

The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) is proud to announce that it has received 35 awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Associa...

As we prepare for the 2026-27 school year, the Board of Trustees has approved the following leadership positions: Travis Chapman – Director of Assessment (Beginning July 1, 2...

PICKENS, SC – On Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, the School District of Pickens County (SDPC) officially broke ground on its highly anticipated “Gateway to Innovation” (G2i), a future-fo...

On September 2, 2025, the South Carolina Department of Education released the 2024-2025 school year performance results. Despite a higher pupil-in-poverty rate (64.6%) compared t...

The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) proudly announced the winners of its top honors for the 2025-2026 school year at the annual Support Employee and Teacher of the Year ...

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...