McKissick Academy of Science & Technology

Applications are now open for SDPC's Magnet Programs! Families interested in McKissick Academy of Science & Technology (MAST) can apply through the online Magnet Lottery now thro...

McKissick Academy of Science and Technology is proud to announce that our school has been named a Semi-Finalist for the prestigious Palmetto’s Finest Award, presented by the South...

Last Friday, we celebrated School Spirit Day as a part of National School Choice Week! We’re proud to be a school that brings families together—whether our students attend beca...

After carefully assessing road conditions and school facilities across Pickens County, the School District of Pickens County will return to normal school operations on Wednesday,...

Due to hazardous travel conditions following this weekend’s winter weather, the School District of Pickens County will operate on eLearning on Monday, February 2, and Tuesday, Fe...

After carefully assessing road conditions and school facilities across Pickens County, the School District of Pickens County will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, January 3...

After carefully assessing road conditions and school facilities across Pickens County, the School District of Pickens County will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January...

After carefully assessing road conditions and school facilities across Pickens County, the School District of Pickens County will operate on eLearning on Wednesday, January 28,...

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 , will also be an eLearning Day for the School District of Pickens County due to continued hazardous travel conditions caused by prolonged cold tempe...

Monday, January 26, 2026 , will be an eLearning Day for the School District of Pickens County (SDPC) due to the potential for winter weather and concerns about hazardous travel...

We say thank you to the men and women who serve and protect our school and community. Your presence, care, and commitment help keep our students and staff safe every day. We appre...

We are so proud of our students who were recognized during our Honor Roll Call and Principal’s All A’s Breakfast! Students received awards for Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Mos...

MAST Hosts Holiday Literacy Spectacular for Families We recently hosted a joyful Holiday Spectacular for students and families. The evening served as a Title 1 family event wit...

Huge Thank You to Our 2025 Career Day Presenters! Before Thanksgiving break we celebrated Career Day. It was an incredible success thanks to the amazing professionals who volun...

McKissick Academy of Science and Technology proudly hosted a Veterans Day Breakfast and Parade to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States military. The ...

Saturday, November 8th was National STEM Day. To celebrate on the day before, our students explored real-world STEM careers and heard from guest speakers who shared their experie...

It’s that time again, Sharks! The Winter i-Ready Diagnostic will take place November 18–21, with make-ups scheduled for December 1–5. The i-Ready Diagnostic is an important mid-y...

After reading The One and Only Bob, our students worked in their IMPACT classes on a project-based learning unit (PBL). Students worked to answer the question: How can we use lesso...

At McKissick Academy of Science and Technology, partnerships make a difference, and this week we’re celebrating one that brought skill, creativity, and school pride together in a ...

At McKissick Academy of Science and Technology, our classrooms are more than places to learn, they are hubs of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration. This week, Ms...