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Seventh grade students used playing cards to conceptually explore writing ratios. #sparkpride!
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The Outdoor Club enjoyed a trip on Wednesday to the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery and nearby Whitewater Falls. We are fortunate to have beautiful natural treasures all around us! #sparkpride
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The Outdoor Club enjoyed a trip on Wednesday to the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery and nearby Whitewater Falls. We are fortunate to have beautiful natural treasures all around us! #sparkpride
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SAVE THE DATE! The Miss Torch pageant is Friday, February 3, 2023, at Pickens High School. The registration deadline is Wednesday, December 7. All forms must be completed and the registration fee paid on MySchoolBucks. Any girl interested in participating should see Miss Lesley or Mrs. Hendrix for information.
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Happy VETERANS DAY to all who have served in the U. S. Armed Forces! We are especially grateful for our own veterans, Mr. Bryan Lively and Coach Gary Roberson, and thank them for their service and sacrifice to keep us free! #sparkpride
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Today is the last day to nominate a teacher in SDPC to participate in the Extra Yard for Teachers challenge. In partnership with Eckrich, the Extra Yard for Teachers is giving teachers the chance to win $1 Million to fund classroom resources!
If selected, your teacher will be able to participate in the throw during the Clemson University vs. Miami game on November 19, 2022, where they will be eligible to win $1 million to fund classroom resources.
Nominate a teacher today at: bit.ly/3A45Yrk
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The 7th and 8th grade BOYS' SOCCER interest meeting is Monday, Nov 14 @ 6 pm in the PHS Cafeteria. Parents and players and encouraged to attend. #sparkpride
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House Amistad is sponsoring FRIENDSHIP WEEK at Pickens Middle! Friday is RED DAY! Thank you for supporting Amistad! #sparkpride
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Monday's JOB SHADOWING offered amazing experiences for our 7th and 8th graders and gave them up-close looks at potential careers. Thank you to all the mentors who provided these opportunities! #sparkpride
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Monday's JOB SHADOWING offered amazing experiences for our 7th and 8th graders and gave them up-close looks at potential careers. Thank you to all the mentors who provided these opportunities! #sparkpride
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House Amistad is sponsoring FRIENDSHIP WEEK at Pickens Middle! Thursday is TWIN DAY. Find a friend or two and dress alike! Thank you for supporting Amistad! #sparkpride
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Monday's JOB SHADOWING offered amazing experiences for our 7th and 8th graders and gave them up-close looks at potential careers. Thank you to all the mentors who provided these opportunities! #sparkpride
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Student Council attended the District 5 Rally at Riverside High School on Monday. Thanks to our student leaders and their sponsors for representing us well! #sparkpride
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House Amistad is sponsoring FRIENDSHIP WEEK at Pickens Middle! Wednesday is DRESS AS YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER DAY. Thank you for supporting Amistad! #sparkpride
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Please support our PTO and our local restaurants! #sparkpride
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