💙🔥WARM 💙🔥 thoughts and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Congratulations to our Male and Female Scholar-Athletes of the Month: Angelo Spadaro and Mikayla Cruell. This month’s recipients are being sponsored by Tim and Kelly Sheppard in memory of Kelly's brother, Mike Simmons. Angelo is a member of the Wrestling team and Mikayla is a member of the JV Basketball team. Student-athletes were recommended by their teachers, and a committee reviewed the nominations to determine this month's recipients. We are proud of our student-athletes for demonstrating excellence in the classroom! #goblueflame
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Book Walk during the Festival of the Flame. Students were able to walk through the book, “The Tree that’s Meant to Be” and color their own, unique tree. A collection of your work is displayed in the halls of PHS.
Congratulations to the PHS Bass Anglers as they wrap up their first semester of competition. They had 3rd place finishes for the team at South Cove and Lake Russell. They finished in the top 10 at Green Pond this past weekend. They will crank back up in January at South Cove.
Purchase your Senior Ad today! Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1042365/-/2022120213154661055/CATALOG_SHOP/
This SAT will be given, free of charge, during the school day. Email betsykelley@pickens.k12.sc.us with any questions.
Congratulations to Katelynn Halbert and Gracie Ellenburg, members of “The Beamer Club,” who won the Skills Competition and the VEX Robotics Competition today! #goblueflame
SENIOR DEADLINES:
The Senior Portrait Directory/quote forms must be turned in to Dr. Watson (Room 116) by this Friday, December 2nd.
Forms are available outside Room 116 or can be printed from this link: https://5il.co/1l6gq
Senior Ads must be created and purchased online by Dec. 2nd at:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1042365/-/20220707131537693125/CATALOG_SHOP/
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all of you! 💙🔥
The PHS Band is having their annual gift wrap fundraiser. See more information below. Also, SANTA WILL BE HERE! Come see Santa on Dec. 3, get your gifts wrapped and support our band program!
The Dream Center Resale Store Pickens has co-partnered with the PRIME Transition program over the past year to provide real world vocational training experiences in retail skills. PRIME instructor, Mr. Tod Tomlinson was asked to speak at their Dream Big event this week. Pickens High School is very thankful for the hard work Mr. Tomlinson, Mrs. Croker and Mrs. Wright have put into this program and their students!
Read More: https://pickenscosc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/phs/article/912037
EOC Testing Announcement:
During EOC testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices and all belongings will be placed at the front of the room during testing.
Come Tuesday, November 15, at 6 PM to learn more about the SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Accelerate program. We will meet with Dr. Zaria O'Bryant from GSSM at 6 PM at the SDPC District Office to discuss the details of the program and your questions about the application process.
The Miss Gem pageant will be this Saturday, Nov. 19 at 6pm in the Pickens High School Center for Performing Arts. Elvis will be in the building for an Evening in Graceland as 31 ladies compete for various class titles including the title of Miss Gem. No tickets will be sold at the door; tickets MUST be purchased in advance through Ticketleap, and sales end at noon on Saturday. You do not want to miss this Evening in Graceland, where our contestants and Elvis are going to rock the stage!
We had a wonderful day celebrating veterans today at PHS! This morning we hosted a breakfast for our local veterans. Student Council ran the serving line, and the staff of The Sapphire interviewed our local veterans.
During the assemblies throughout the day we featured biographies of two veterans who work at PHS - Mrs. Just (US Army) and Mr. Murphy (US Navy). Our Social Studies Department also gave a presentation on Veterans contributions to democracy (1931-1950). Our guest speaker for each assembly today was a Green Beret raised right here in Pickens - US Army Major, Marcus Bridges. Senior Adam Marsh performed “Taps” to round out the Veterans Day Program. Thank you to all the veterans, students, faculty, staff and community members who were part of our Veterans Day Celebration!
A special thank you to all of our veterans who have served our country. We, here at PHS, greatly appreciate your service.
November SIC Meeting
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
PHS SENIOR LEAVES IT ALL ON THE FIELD AND BECOMES SCHOOL WINNER IN THE HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION.
The Heisman Memorial Trophy is annually awarded to the most outstanding college football player in the nation. The Heisman High School Scholarship extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. These remarkable young leaders set the example and make a game-changing difference every day, paving the way to greatness for everyone around them.
To apply, students must be graduating with the class of 2023, have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of a B (3.0) or better, participate in at least one of the sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee, the Paralympic Games and/or the National Federation of State High School Association and be a leader in his/her school and community.
Congratulations, Lexi. We are so proud of your accomplishments on and off the field! #goblueflame
Our Lady Blue Flame Golf team is set to tee off for the second day of state championships. The team is currently in 1st place by 10 strokes! Go Blue Flame!
Congratulations to our Male and Female Scholar-Athletes of the Month: Liam McCall and Emerson McCall. Liam and Emerson are both members of the Cross Country team. Student-athletes were recommended by their teachers, and a committee reviewed the nominations to determine this month's recipients. This month’s Scholar-Athlete awards are sponsored in honor and memory of those affected by breast cancer. Participating donors for this month include Dr. Hicks, Mrs. Hodges, Ms. Rucker, Mrs. Underwood, and Coach and Dr. Butler. We are proud of our student-athletes for demonstrating excellence in the classroom! #goblueflame
