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Pickens High School Track and Field practices begin on January 30th. A mandatory parent meeting will be held on January 23rd at 7:00 PM in the PHS cafeteria. Please contact Coach Emily Smith or Coach Daniel Furr if you have any questions.
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We were cozy and comfy yesterday on Polar Express Day! #sparkpride #sparkfun
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We were cozy and comfy yesterday on Polar Express Day! #sparkpride #sparkfun
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Pretty sure at least two of these made the naughty list this year! :) #sparkpride #sparkfun
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There's LOTS of holiday cheer everywhere this week at Pickens Middle! #sparkpride #sparkfun
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There's LOTS of holiday cheer everywhere this week at Pickens Middle! #sparkpride #sparkfun
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Get ready to showcase your HOLIDAY SPIRIT all week! #sparkpride
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Celebrate your 8th grade student with a YEARBOOK AD. Go to Jostens' site to customize your student's page today! #sparkpride
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Get ready to showcase your HOLIDAY SPIRIT! #sparkpride
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We are collecting for Toys for Tots December 7th-16th. Please be sure to place any donations in your house box in the café'. #sparkpride!
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Remember to sign up and pay the entry fee for the pageant by December 7th! #sparkpride
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Congratulations to our school for winning BEST OVERALL in the Pickens Christmas Parade on Friday night! Many thanks go to our Student Council and PTO sponsors as well as Collins Hammett Construction LLC for carrying the float. #sparkpride
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Congratulations to our school for winning BEST OVERALL in the Pickens Christmas Parade on Friday night! Many thanks go to our Student Council and PTO sponsors as well as Collins Hammett Construction LLC for carrying the float. #sparkpride
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Congratulations to our school for winning BEST OVERALL in the Pickens Christmas Parade on Friday night! Many thanks go to our Student Council and PTO sponsors as well as Collins Hammett Construction LLC for carrying the float. #sparkpride
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Sparks robotics in action today! We are grateful for Mrs. Riddle and the many folks from the Sparks community who are running a great VEX Robotics event today. #sparkpride!
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There will be a short BOYS' TENNIS meeting for interested young men in grades 7-12 on Wednesday, December 7th at 3:40pm in the PHS cafeteria. It is very important that all who are interested in playing next spring attend the meeting. #sparkpride
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Sixth grade science students measure units of force (Newtons) by manipulating the variables of effort and load. #sparkpride!
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The deadline for the Miss Torch pageant is quickly approaching---sign up and pay today! #sparkpride
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Bike Club meets Thursday to ride the Doodle Trail---it will be cold, so please dress accordingly. Rides should be at the trail by 5pm. #sparkpride #sparkfun
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Thank you for supporting our PTO and our local community! #sparkpride
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