📣 Attention Parents of Juniors & Select Seniors
During the state testing window March 23–April 17, 2026, all juniors and identified seniors will participate in the WIN Career Readiness Assessment—an important opportunity for students to demonstrate career readiness and potentially earn a nationally recognized credential.
The assessment measures real-world skills in math, reading, data, and essential soft skills that align with the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Each school will share specific testing dates and times, and it’s important that students are present on their assigned testing day.
📄 Please take a moment to review the full letter linked below for details about:
• Who is testing
• What the assessment includes
• How scores and credentials are earned
• Who to contact with questions
The full letter can be found here: https://aptg.co/zFJ_vd
Thank you for supporting your student as they prepare for this important milestone!
During the state testing window March 23–April 17, 2026, all juniors and identified seniors will participate in the WIN Career Readiness Assessment—an important opportunity for students to demonstrate career readiness and potentially earn a nationally recognized credential.
The assessment measures real-world skills in math, reading, data, and essential soft skills that align with the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Each school will share specific testing dates and times, and it’s important that students are present on their assigned testing day.
📄 Please take a moment to review the full letter linked below for details about:
• Who is testing
• What the assessment includes
• How scores and credentials are earned
• Who to contact with questions
The full letter can be found here: https://aptg.co/zFJ_vd
Thank you for supporting your student as they prepare for this important milestone!
All County Band brings together top middle and high school musicians from across the district for an intensive, audition-based honor ensemble experience. This year, nearly 350 SDPC students in grades 6–12 auditioned, with 176 musicians earning a spot through a rigorous process that included scales, a prepared solo, and challenging sight-reading. In less than nine hours of rehearsal at Pickens High School, students—many playing together for the first time—came together to create music at an impressive level.
The junior band, conducted by Chris Mitchell (Powdersville Middle School), performed four pieces, while the senior band, led by Joe Gulledge (retired Clover High School director), performed five. A huge thank you to Domino’s of Clemson for donating 50 pizzas to feed nearly 200 students and staff during Monday night’s rehearsal. And special thanks to our SDPC middle and high school band directors for the outstanding preparation that made this high-level performance possible—we’re incredibly proud of our musicians and educators.
Experiences like All County Band reflect SDPC’s strong commitment to fine arts education and the exceptional talent and dedication of our student musicians.
The junior band, conducted by Chris Mitchell (Powdersville Middle School), performed four pieces, while the senior band, led by Joe Gulledge (retired Clover High School director), performed five. A huge thank you to Domino’s of Clemson for donating 50 pizzas to feed nearly 200 students and staff during Monday night’s rehearsal. And special thanks to our SDPC middle and high school band directors for the outstanding preparation that made this high-level performance possible—we’re incredibly proud of our musicians and educators.
Experiences like All County Band reflect SDPC’s strong commitment to fine arts education and the exceptional talent and dedication of our student musicians.
Nationally ranked machinists, picking up trash for others, and helping decorate our building for black history month. We had so many positive calls this week we will need a bigger lens next time! #SpreadPositivity #DanielPRIDE
The School District of Pickens County will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, January 30, 2026. While conditions have improved in some areas, road conditions remain inconsistent across the county.
Great way to end the week with two positive calls for helping out in the office with a smile on their face and stopping to help a classmate pick up food they had dropped. Great ways to show Daniel PRIDE (Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Daring, Empathy)
Two wonderful positive calls of the week this week! One for showing PRIDE through Integrity finding money in the hallway and turning it into the office. The other for bringing such a positive attitude we have gotten many messages of appreciation. #SpreadPositivity #DanielPRIDE
As we return from Thanksgiving Break, we’ll begin wrapping up Semester 1. Below are the key exam dates and important policies to help everyone finish strong.
Two wonderful calls this week to celebrate two powerful student-led IGP's. These students are showing their Daniel PRIDE with intentionality in defining their Purpose at Daniel. Not just in classes, but in how they want to grow as people. #spreadpositivity #DanielPRIDE
Student council thrift shop - donations open 12/1 until 12/5 in the Atrium or Room 357.
Save the date for Semi formal on 1/24/26.
Come and see the Talent Show ran by student council on Thursday November 13th at 6:30 PM!
Two D.W. Daniel High School String Orchestra students recently auditioned for and were accepted to participate in 2025 Region Honors Orchestra. Aiden Zhao and Ruiwen Zhong competed against students from Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee Counties to earn their spots in the 9-10 Region Honors Orchestra. They will be performing with the orchestra on November 15 at Wade Hampton High School.
Fall Fest; we will have music, games, food trucks, and an obstacle course during both extended lunches!
Don’t miss out! Order your yearbook today and choose the payment option that works best for you. 💳
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Tickets for ManeStage Players' fall production of Trap (running Saturday, 11/8 to Monday, 11/10) are now on sale! This play documents the story of a phenomenon where everyone in attendance at a local high school play fell unconscious - except one; our students will try to uncover the truth behind this mystery through various articles, interviews, and security footage reenactments. Secure your seat today for this documentary-style thriller at https://dhs.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/dhs/page/tickets; tickets are $7 and available online and at the door. We hope to see you there!
Seniors, come work on your college applications next Thursday Oct 9th from 9am-2pm in the LLC!
The String Orchestras from R.C. Edwards Middle School and D.W. Daniel High School will perform a Halloween Costume Concert on Tuesday October 28, at 6:30 PM in the DHS Auditorium. We invite you all to come and hear these talented young musicians.
These 4 have all had moments that make you so proud to be a Lion the past two weeks. From leadership and encouragement on the volleyball court to taking the role of honoring our flag seriously these students are shining examples of Daniel PRIDE (Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Daring, Empathy)
Underclassmen Make-Up Picture Day!
Did you miss picture day? This is your last chance! If you don’t take your photo, your portrait will not be in the yearbook. Don’t miss out!
Did you miss picture day? This is your last chance! If you don’t take your photo, your portrait will not be in the yearbook. Don’t miss out!
Give Blood, Save a Life on September 19th! PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO DONATE. Set up your appointment with the QR Code and use the sponsor code on the graphic.
