Pickens Middle School

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.

CORRECTION:

Spirit Night at Panera Bread in Easley is TONIGHT (Feb. 9th) from 4:00-8:00

The Pickens Fan Store closes on February 2nd. Order your Sparks Gear today! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/zrU9LEWa9D

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Our 7th & 8th grade boys travel to Robert Anderson today. The first game starts at 5:30 PM. Please come out to support our teams. GO SPARKS! #sparkpride

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Our 7th and 8th grade boys host Gettys tonight beginning at 5:30 PM. We will also recognize our 8th grade boys team. Please come out to support our teams. GO SPARKS! #sparkpride

Our 7th and 8th grade girls travel to Gettys on Thursday. Please come out to support our teams. GO SPARKS! #sparkpride

SDPC is so proud of the students of Pickens Middle School for shining in today’s Amazing Shake competition! Through handshakes, interviews, and real-world challenges, students sharpened 21st-century skills like communication, confidence, and professionalism. As we eagerly await today’s results, we already know these experiences prepare students for college, career, and beyond—and every participant proved today that they’re more than ready to rise to the challenge. 👏

Our 8th grade girls team is hosting Glenview tonight beginning at 6:00 PM. Please come out and support our girls. GO SPARKS! #Sparkpride

Our 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams travel to Glenview tonight. The first game begins at 5:30 PM. Please come out to support our teams. GO SPARKS! #sparkpride

Our 7th and 8th grade girls travel to Wren tonight with the first game starting at 5:30 PM. Please come out and support our teams. GO SPARKS! #sparkpride

Our 7th and 8th grade boys host Wren tonight. First game begins at 5:30 PM. Please come out to support our teams. GO SPARKS! #sparkpride

Our 7th and 8th grade boys host Robert Anderson on Monday, January 12. First game begins at 5:30. Please come out and support our teams! GO SPARKS! #sparkpride

Our 7th and 8th grade girls travel to Robert Anderson on Monday, January 12th. Please come and support our teams! GO SPARKS! #sparkpride