Please click the link to view the Family Newsletter for the week of August 24: https://app.smore.com/n/edx3t
SME PTO apologizes for the inability to post birthdays on the sign at this time. The marquee is awaiting repairs, so we cannot offer birthday light displays until further notice.
We are hopeful that the repairs will be completed soon and appreciate your patience and understanding in the meantime. Thank you for your understanding!
Attention SME families:
If you would like to register your student for ASC, please let your teacher know, and she will send home an enrollment packet. Or, you can stop by the front office and collect one. Students cannot attend ASC without completing an enrollment form. (This only applies to new enrollees and not those currently in the ASC program.)
Please click the link to view the Family Newsletter for this week: https://app.smore.com/n/6v72u
Below you will find information about Volunteer Training for the 26-27 School Year.
Here is the link for online training: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BLenAe07koHI6UJvsBRiB7xIZJ_8bV3Llb3ahIcQmr4/edit?usp=sharing
*It is okay to park and walk your student to the classroom.
*Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria from 7:30-8:00 am.
*We will open the doors at 7:30 am to receive students.
*All parents should plan to exit the school by 8:00 am.
*If you need any assistance, adults will be at all entrances to answer questions and help you.
Looking forward to a great day!
District leaders, Board of Trustees members, community partners, educators, and special guests gathered to celebrate this exciting investment in our youngest learners. The event featured a performance by Sweet Potato Pie Kids, remarks from district leaders and project partners, and concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Liberty Primary School, where our Pre-K students helped officially open the doors to their new learning environment. Guests then toured the newly completed immersive classrooms, experiencing firsthand how these thoughtfully designed spaces will spark curiosity, creativity, and discovery.
Designed around learning through exploration, play, and hands-on experiences, the SDPC Academy for Early Learners encourages students to ask questions, solve problems, and build foundational skills in engaging, meaningful ways.
Last year, one immersive classroom opened at each of our four hub schools: Six Mile Elementary, Hagood Elementary, East End Elementary, and Liberty Primary. This summer, the remaining classrooms were completed at each site, creating a fully immersive Academy experience for every Pre-K student as they walk through our doors next week.
The SDPC Experience begins here. We can't wait to welcome our newest learners into classrooms designed for wonder, exploration, and endless possibilities.
To find out more about the Academy for Early Learners, visit our webpage: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/preschool-programs
#SDPCAcademyForEarlyLearners #ExperienceSDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
For 75 years, the School District of Pickens County has been more than a collection of schools - it has been a place where students discover their passions, build lasting relationships, and create memories that shape their futures.
Throughout this anniversary year, we’ve celebrated the people, places, and programs that have made SDPC special by sharing stories from across our schools and community.
Now, those stories come together in one place.
📖 "75 Years of Impact: Past. Present. Potential." is a commemorative magazine that celebrates the legacy we’ve built and the Experience SDPC that continues to make our district unique.
Inside, you’ll find the moments, milestones, and voices that reflect who we are - and the commitment that continues to guide us as we engage students today and empower them for tomorrow.
👉 Explore the magazine: https://www.flipsnack.com/BFD76799E8C/75-years-of-impact-sdpc-2026
#75YearsOfImpact #ExperienceSDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
If your student will be riding the bus to or from school, please take a moment to complete the 📝 SDPC Transportation Form to ensure they are scheduled for 🚌 pickup and drop-off before August 1.
🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation
If your student will be riding the bus to or from school, please take a moment to complete the 📝 SDPC Transportation Form to ensure they are scheduled for 🚌 pickup and drop-off before August 4th!
🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation
It's time to pay the $25 Technology Use Fee for all K5-5th grade students. Please see the flyer for more information.
🌟 3rd-5th grade girls 🌟 Girls on the Run is so much more than running. In this after-school program, participants of all abilities learn to embrace their inner strength, make meaningful connections, and give back to their communities. At @gotrupstatesc, girls learn skills that shape them into tomorrow’s leaders. Support your girl’s growth by joining us at SME this season. Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:00 starting September 1st. Spots are limited. Register Today: https://www.gotrupstatesc.org/programs
#GirlsontheRun #GOTRUpstateSC #SchoolProgram #AfterSchoolProgram #CommunityProgram #Education #GirlEmpowerment #Nonprofit
We’ve got great news for SDPC families!
Thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch every day during the 2026-2027 school year - no forms, no fees, no hassle! 🙌
✅ No need to submit a meal application
✅ Every student is automatically eligible
✅ Healthy meals = focused minds + strong bodies
This program ensures that every child has access to nutritious meals to fuel learning and success. It’s one more way we’re supporting our students - together!
Questions? Visit www.sdpcnutrition.com or contact Jenaffer Stevenson, Director of Student Nutrition Services:
📧 jenafferstevenson@pickens.k12.sc.us | 📞 864-397-1166
#SDPCNutrition #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
Please see the list for supplies for each grade level.
📚 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 programs have a staggered start to help ensure a successful transition to school.
🍎 4K Families: Your child's school will contact you to schedule:
• An assessment appointment on August 4 or 5
• A half-day orientation on August 6 or 7
• Full-day classes begin Monday, August 10
🍎 5K Families: Your child's school will contact you to schedule:
• An assessment appointment on August 4, 5, or 6
• Full-day classes begin Friday, August 7
We look forward to seeing our students soon! 💙
Please see the infographic for information about teacher assignments.
Give your child a great start with the SDPC Academy for Early Learners — a FREE 4K program designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.
Through hands-on learning in immersive environments, students explore, create, problem-solve, and grow while developing important early literacy, social, and emotional skills.
🚌 FREE transportation is available to all Pre-K students!
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child an engaging learning experience that sets the stage for future success!
🔗 Register for 4K today: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/four-year-old-kindergarten
📩 Questions? Contact the Academy for Early Learners at aelreg@pickens.k12.sc.us or 864-397-1000.
