Pickens Middle School

🚌 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

1 day ago, School District of Pickens County

Graphic reminding parents to complete the SDPC Transportation form linked in the caption

Hello Pickens Middle Family! Please use the link to view our first family update. We can't wait to see everyone on Thursday, July 30th.

First Family Update

1 day ago, Pickens Middle School

🚌 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

8 days ago, School District of Pickens County

🥞 FREE Meals for All Students This Year! 🍎

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

9 days ago, School District of Pickens County

Graphic announcing free breakfast and lunch for SDPC students this year

📚 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! 💙

16 days ago, School District of Pickens County

Graphic announcing first day of school in SDPC is August 4, 2026

We can't wait to see everyone in a few weeks! #sparkpride!

18 days ago, Pickens Middle School

Rookie Camp will be held on July 30th from 8am to 12pm. To express your schedule, students must have: Completed Final Forms, Paid All Fees/Fines. Students will experience a mini-day in the life of a sixth grader. Parents will attend an informational meeting, complete registration, and then come back for pick-up at noon. Students will have a lunch courtesy of Heidi's Hot Dogs.

Meet the teacher will be held on July 30th from 3-7pm. To express your schedule, students must have: Completed Final Forms, Paid All Fees/Fines, and have TDAP Completed (7th Grade). Get your schedule, visit other stations and then meet your teachers. New students should bring proof of residency.

🍎 Still looking for the right Pre-K option for your 4-year-old this fall? We have a few openings remaining!

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.

21 days ago, School District of Pickens County

Flyer advertising openings in 4K this fall - more information at link included in post

Spanish version of flyer advertising openings in 4K this fall - more information at link included in post

We are excited to welcome another new faculty member to Pickens Middle! #sparkpride!

23 days ago, Pickens Middle School

Picture of Mr. Gavin Smith, our new 7th Grade Science Teacher, saying welcome to the Pickens Middle School Fam.

This is a picture of Mr. Gavin Smith with some information about who he is and how he hopes to impact students.

We are so excited to welcome an amazing teacher to the faculty at Pickens Middle for the 26-27 school year! Welcome to the Team Coach Johnson!

28 days ago, Pickens Middle School

This is a picture of our new 6th through 8th grade PE teacher, Emma Johnson. The text is welcoming her to Pickens Middle School.

Dear Rising 6th Grade Parents,

Please click the link below to register your child for Rookie Camp (Thursday, July 30th). This event is for Rising 6th Graders ONLY!

https://forms.gle/wXVvddBBVwo6DjP87

*May have to copy/paste the link into your URL.

about 2 months ago, Pickens Middle School

Please click the link/pic below for SUMMER information:

Summer Thursday Tidbit:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KKx-djn4BJec8K0HKMicK8vFRSW5LiVF/view?usp=sharing

2 months ago, Pickens Middle School

HAPPY SUMMER EVERYONE!

Click the pic/link below for summer information

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1urS5hCmZix-yzw9ddesXZ-oUNG6c2U2R/view?usp=sharing

2 months ago, Pickens Middle School

Our SPARKS Finest students enjoyed their field trip to Dollywood earlier this week! It was a busy and fun day. Thank you to our teachers and parents that helped chaperone! #sparkpride

2 months ago, Pickens Middle

Please click the pic/link for updated information from PMS:

Thursday Tidbit:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xov40G0s6p3vG2Gj6GylBZnnGSVbL5uA/view?usp=sharing

3 months ago, Pickens Middle School

Click the link/pic below for weekly updates:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YTlzJn3mzQKmdZpc_NUUkV0q0xdWDKZU/view?usp=sharing

3 months ago, Pickens Middle School

Thursday Tidbits - Weekly information about upcoming events and carline reminders

Please click the pic/link below for updated information. Information about Awards Day will be announced soon.

Thursday Tidbit:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tij51ef1XrPZmABSmtQb2VuuNENYutlF/view?usp=sharing

3 months ago, Pickens Middle School

Thursday Tidbits containing weekly updated information, several calendar items listed, SCReady test schedule and many pics.

Click the link/pic below to see updates at PMS.

Dress Code Reminders:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UcUtcsOZFdfmEWDfUbkObqy6wve65FaF/view?usp=sharing

Tuesday Tidbit:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m1RM3D7TRwJkRxsZNmjiCHUHpBDLBR9U/view?usp=sharing

3 months ago, Pickens Middle School

Reminders of the school dress code. For most clothing, leggings, tank top and short sleeve shirts can be worn to be acceptable.

Pickens High School Girls Golf open season begins May 4th. These open practices will be held at The Rock Golf Course. Students interested are welcome. Please contact Coach Blackwell at Lemmer001@gmail.com for more information. #sparkpride

3 months ago, Pickens Middle

Click the link/pic for updated information:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eqXQRX8IZeua7SrrwTR0UXN7PFl9OBZ5/view?usp=sharing

4 months ago, Pickens Middle School

Please click the link/pic below for updated information.
Also, see attachment for registration for Pro Tech for Parents meeting.

Thursday Tidbits - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yy8LIZN-ig7fCQ-u5fRGNzTnah8VZ30S/view?usp=sharing

Parent Pro Tech - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BwuJDK_Cb3c2-W5MM2t3HWjIz4e6IRoj/view?usp=sharing

4 months ago, Pickens Middle School

Advertisement and QR code for registration of Parent ProTech. This event will be March 24th at East Pickens Baptist Church.