We want to honor our heroes on VETERANS DAY this Friday, and we need your help! Please email the following to bryanlively@pickens.k12.sc.us by THURSDAY to be included in the slideshow:
**Name and Photo (if possible) of Veteran
**Branch of Service
**Relation to PMS student
**Rank (if known)
Thank you for helping us honor those who serve our great country! #sparkpride
House Amistad is sponsoring FRIENDSHIP WEEK at Pickens Middle! It kicks off today with the canned food drive and continues with a different theme each day. Thank you for supporting Amistad! #sparkpride
Amistad will be hosting a CANNED FOOD DRIVE beginning Monday, Nov. 7th. Please bring canned & non-perishable foods and put them in your house's box in the gym each morning. The top-collecting house will earn house points! #sparkpride
As part of the Extra Yard for Teachers initiative, students and parents can nominate Pickens Middle faculty for the $1 Million Challenge through November 9th at the following site: https://eckrich.sfdbrands.com/en-us/promotions/million-dollar-challenge-for-teachers-2022/games/clemson-vs-miami-2022/ .
Selected teachers will have a chance to throw for the top prize at the Clemson-Miami game on November 19th. Entries are due by November 9th. We wish all of our teachers GOOD LUCK! #sparkpride
PMS was recently selected as a stop on the 2022 Eckrich Teacher Recognition Tour as part of Extra Yard for Teachers from the CFP Foundation. Eckrich served a delicious meal to the faculty & staff yesterday and presented a check to the school for $1000 through Donors Choose for needed supplies. Thank you for your generosity! #eckrich #sparkpride
Please support our PTO and our local restaurants! #sparkpride
The GRAMMAR POLICE were out in full force on 8th grade hall yesterday....determined to serve and correct! #sparkpride #sparkfun
Boys' BASKETBALL tryouts will begin on Monday, November 7th from 5:30-7:30pm. Any 7th or 8th grade boy interested in playing basketball should see Coach Roberson to add his name to the sign-up sheet. A current physical must be on file to try out.
Job Shadowing Day for 7th and 8th graders is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 7th. Students must turn in permission forms by Nov. 2nd stating where they plan to complete at least 4 hours of a job shadow experience. If students need another form, they can drop by Guidance.
Students with fundraiser orders and money should turn these in to the FRONT OFFICE by Friday. Thank you for supporting our school! #sparkpride
8th Grade Parents – Ask your student about trip paperwork given out last week. The deadline is quickly approaching! (The deposit deadline for Disney World is Friday, October 28. The deposit deadline for Chattanooga is Friday, November 4.)
The Outdoor Club enjoyed a visit with SCDNR's Greg Lucas and some interesting critters on Tuesday! Thank you, Mr. Lucas! #sparkpride
The Outdoor Club enjoyed a visit with SCDNR's Greg Lucas and some interesting critters on Tuesday! Thank you, Mr. Lucas! #sparkpride
Congratulations to 7th grader Rylee Reid for winning the STATE 4A GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP along with her PHS girls' golf teammates and coaches! We are proud of you! #sparkpride
7th and 8th graders interested in attending the PCCTC are encouraged to go to the MEGA Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 1st from 5:30-7:30pm to see all the amazing programs that the Career Center offers! #sparkpride
Girls' BASKETBALL tryouts begin Monday, October 31st from 3:45 - 5:00 in the PMS gymnasium. Girls must have a physical on file to try out. Contact Coach Gary Roberson with any questions at garyroberson@pickens.k12.sc.us.
Chick-Fil-A biscuit sales have been POSTPONED until next Wednesday! #sparkpride
Cosmetology Club will be hosting another hat day on Wednesday, October 26th. Pay $1 when you arrive to wear a hat of your choice! #sparkpride
Mark your calendars! Our PTO is sponsoring a MONTHLY fundraiser at Moo's Creamery-thank you for always supporting our school! #sparkpride
Chick-Fil-A biscuits will be sold in the car line on Wednesday morning to benefit the Outdoor Club. Thanks for supporting our students! #sparkpride
