
During arrival and dismissal on Aug 9, construction will need to block a lane at the entrance. There will be one lane to enter the drive, but it will go to three after the curve. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Please plan to attend one of the upcoming volunteer trainings at SME if you would like to chaperone, tutor, help on Field Day, or help out in the classroom. A background check is required for anyone who would be in direct contact with students ($25) and it is good for three years. If you are unable to attend one of the sessions at SME, you can attend at another Pickens County school.
Here are dates when you can attend in coming weeks:
August 8 at 9:00 am
August 10 at 9:00 am
August 18 at 9:00 am
August 25 at 9:00 am
August 31 at 5:15 pm


Please click the link below to access this week's newsletter: https://www.smore.com/7knx9
Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday at Meet the Teacher!


SDPC ONLINE REGISTRATION CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE THROUGH JULY 10, 2023
- The School District of Pickens County is making a transition to a new online registration system called FinalForms during the summer of 2023. The registration sites (linked below) will be unavailable until July 10, 2023.
This includes the New Student, Back to School, and Express Update sites.
https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/online-registration


Just wanted to let the community know that construction at SME will begin June 19 to reconstruct entry way and add new wing. During the next year, the playground and track will be closed to the public. When finished, a new play area and track will be added and the community can use again after school hours. As well, when the new entry is completed in July 2024, it should solve traffic problems on the road during drop off and pick up.
Thank you for your patience as we work to create a better school for our students.

Save the Date!


As we near the end of the school year, your student may find that they have outstanding fees due to lost library books, lost technology items, or after-school care. All of these things can be paid for through My School Bucks. Just visit www.myschoolbucks.com to settle any outstanding charges. Thank you!


All library books are due to the library by May 4. The first class on each grade level to get all items returned wins a doughnut party.


Please see below for information about upcoming testing.


Last week, some of our outstanding fifth graders participated in a Lions Leadership program at DHS. Here is the video from their week: https://youtu.be/WrP03rjWdyU
Big thanks to Lucius Culpepper and the staff at DHS for organizing and hosting our boys! #onedaniel


We are so excited about the upcoming musical presented by SME students! Tickets are on sale through My School Bucks. They can also be purchased at the door (cash or check only at the door). Tickets are $5. Children aged 2 and under are free.


Next week, DHS will have select artworks on display from CAA, CES, SME, RCE, and DHS in the fine arts wing. We'll recognize these amazing artists on March 21 from 6-7 and would like to invite you to join in the celebration.


Friday, March 3, 2023 - The School District of Pickens County will remain in school and dismiss as normal. However, all after-school activities are canceled. This is due to predicted weather conditions for our area.
All after-school activities are canceled.
There will be no Homework Center/After School Care today.
This decision was made after the SDPC Weather Team consulted with Emergency Management regarding the forecast for this afternoon.

This summer, the School District of Pickens County is excited to be able to host a three-week summer camp from June 5-23, 2023, called ArtsVenture for current 4th - 8th grade students. The camp will focus on the areas of Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music (Strings), Instrumental Music (Band), Theater/Drama, Visual Arts. For more information, click here - https://bit.ly/3YUDDhe
