What an amazing day! 🎉 We hit our 3rd and 4th Fun Run goal, and we will celebrate on Friday with Reverse Day-teachers dress like students, students dress like teachers, and a Teacher Karaoke during lunch!🎤🎵
Thank you to everyone who supported us! Your support makes a BIG difference! #EaglesFunRun #ThankYou
Thank you to everyone who supported us! Your support makes a BIG difference! #EaglesFunRun #ThankYou
Please click the link to view the family newsletter for the week of September 14: https://app.smore.com/n/20819v
We are so excited for the first semester of Soaring Storytime, our Preschool Pages program for children ages 0–3 and their caregivers! The registration link is below. Reserve your spot today!💙
✨ SAVE THE DATES! ✨
🍂 September 22 — Pop-Up Surprise: Autumn in the Forest by Rusty Finch
🐾 October 20 — The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
🐄 November 16 — I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home by Kathryn Cristaldi
🐻 December 8 — Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
🗓️ Registration Link: https://forms.gle/wsgTjEoKi77jvM5V6
Please click the link to view the family newsletter for September 7-11: https://app.smore.com/n/20819v
YAM registration is now open for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at SME! We will meet on Mondays after school beginning September 28th. If you're interested, please pick up a registration form from Mrs. Confer, or click the link below to register online. A parent meeting will be held on September 14th at 5:30 in the cafeteria with more information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXUvj5XetLQSoXtVCIENMhyOMTaBl1Xq63UoT5L16398J3xg/viewform?usp=header
SDPC is beginning the search for our next superintendent.
Following 13 years of leadership, Superintendent Dr. Danny Merck will conclude his service at the end of the 2026–2027 school year. With advance planning, the Board of Trustees is beginning the search process now to support a thoughtful and seamless transition.
The search will be guided by our Innovate ’28 Strategic Plan and shaped by input from the people who know and care about SDPC — our students, employees, families, and Pickens County community.
🗣️ Your voice matters.
The Board of Trustees, in partnership with the South Carolina School Boards Association, is gathering community input to help identify the qualities, experience, and leadership priorities that should guide the search for SDPC’s next superintendent.
The first opportunity to share your input:
📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
📍 Liberty High School (124 Red Devil Drive, Liberty, SC 29657)
⏰ 6:00 PM
Additional opportunities for community input will be announced as the search progresses.
Learn more about the superintendent search and how you can participate: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/3112602
#SDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
Following 13 years of leadership, Superintendent Dr. Danny Merck will conclude his service at the end of the 2026–2027 school year. With advance planning, the Board of Trustees is beginning the search process now to support a thoughtful and seamless transition.
The search will be guided by our Innovate ’28 Strategic Plan and shaped by input from the people who know and care about SDPC — our students, employees, families, and Pickens County community.
🗣️ Your voice matters.
The Board of Trustees, in partnership with the South Carolina School Boards Association, is gathering community input to help identify the qualities, experience, and leadership priorities that should guide the search for SDPC’s next superintendent.
The first opportunity to share your input:
📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
📍 Liberty High School (124 Red Devil Drive, Liberty, SC 29657)
⏰ 6:00 PM
Additional opportunities for community input will be announced as the search progresses.
Learn more about the superintendent search and how you can participate: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/3112602
#SDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
Please click the link to view the family newsletter for August 31: https://app.smore.com/n/hypwtx
Interested in soccer training? Sign up today!
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
Please click the link to view the SME Family Newsletter for this week: https://app.smore.com/n/8ycwfx
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
Please click the link to view the family newsletter for the week of August 3: https://app.smore.com/n/g7sxn
We can't wait to see you tomorrow! Here are some things to make the drop-off easier:
*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!
*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!
Today, the School District of Pickens County celebrated the grand opening of our SDPC Academy for Early Learners, a milestone in our commitment to experiential learning and innovative approaches to early childhood education.
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
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
🎉 75 YEARS OF IMPACT 🎉
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
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
🚌 SDPC Families – Does your child need bus transportation this school year?
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 1.
🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation
🚌 SDPC Families – Does your child need bus transportation this school year?
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
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