![Science _ Public review](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_227f5894-1bbb-4af7-b8c7-143233a67fbc.png)
March 7, 2022
Each year the state of SC establishes priorities for purchasing instructional materials and resources for our students. Currently, the state is funding new science materials for k...
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March 3, 2022
As we plan ahead for the 2022-2023 school year, applications for Pickens County Virtual Academy will remain open until Friday, Mar 18, 2022.
We will continue to offer PCVA as ...
![Pre-K Applications and 5K Registration OPEN!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_a061675e-fd4e-42d3-ab83-37d1f9078062.png)
February 8, 2022
The Pre-K application process and 5K registration is now OPEN for the 2022-23 school year! For more information visit the links below: 3K and 4K Information For more informati...
![Arts Camp](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_357096e0-863f-4d22-bce0-b13f1e265a5b.png)
February 2, 2022
Arts, Music, and Enrichment (AME) Mini-Camp Opportunity for 1st-7th Grade Students - March 21 and March 22 SDPC and the Holly Springs Center are partnering to offer special...
![eLearning Day Friday (1/21/2022)](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_d4984680-1f89-435e-9944-b990e8934eff.png)
January 20, 2022
Digital Learning Day Due to Inclement Weather Tomorrow - Friday, January 21, 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022, will be a Digital Learning Day (eLearning Day #3) for the School...
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January 19, 2022
The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) will open on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 20, 2022 , due to the continued danger of ice on shaded areas and on secondary roa...
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January 18, 2022
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 will be a Digital Learning Day (eLearning Day #2) for the School District of Pickens County due to the continued danger of icy roads. Students will not...
![No School - Tue. 1/18/22](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_09b8a369-9ac0-4ea0-9f1e-7736275fb356.png)
January 17, 2022
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 will be a Digital Learning Day for the School District of Pickens County due to icy roads. Students will not attend school in-person .
Digita...
![Updated DHEC Guidance](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_ee63ea9a-b5c0-49df-8db7-163355fe410d.png)
January 3, 2022
Updated DHEC Guidance for Quarantine & Isolation (1/3/21) As shared in the 1/1/22 email message to all SDPC families, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental...
![Special Program Applications Open for 2022-23](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_58cc9b88-51a4-499a-88ca-d8eaf82bd3c0.png)
November 29, 2021
Dear Parent,
As we plan ahead for the 2022-2023 school year , applications are now open for the School District of Pickens County's Special Choice Programs : Central Academy...
![No School Nov 1](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_e117893c-a36d-4274-bd2c-aa01550cbc0b.png)
October 29, 2021
Monday, November 1, 2021 - No School
As scheduled on the 2021-22 school calendar, there will be no school on Monday, November 1, 2021 . Enjoy the long weekend! 🎃 🍁 🍂
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September 9, 2021
PCVA students are required to attend all state and federal testing in-person at their home school campus. Please look for communication from your school, check Schoology, or talk ...
![Masks now required on School Buses graphic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_e6e6ab99-961f-4f72-a288-f7f6515086b6.png)
August 27, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education announced that school districts must again enforce the CDC’s order to require masks on school buses.
Beginning Monday, August 30, ...
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August 13, 2021
Due to the unexpected spread of COVID-19 in our schools, the School District of Pickens will move all in-person students to TEMPORARY VIRTUAL LEARNING (Remote Learning) from Mo...
![Classes Begin](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_d8302e42-0c65-4158-87a8-7e3a068996f7.png)
July 31, 2021
Summer is winding down and we can't wait to see! Classes for all levels begin on August 3rd. Check your email and Schoology regularly for messages from your teachers!
![VirtualSC Account](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_45d79de6-0ae0-43a0-ab51-6a47a82e1919.png)
July 31, 2021
All high school students must have a VirtualSC account to access your courses. If you already have an account, login today to make sure you remember your username and password. If...
![Meet the Teacher](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_pickens_county_ar/article/image/large_01406458-ab67-4a55-8b54-8e6083b8d495.png)
July 23, 2021
All elementary and middle school PCVA students are invited to join us on July 29th between 4pm and 7pm to meet your teacher! Schedules will be available and staff will be on site ...
June 14, 2021
Please click HERE to access our SDPC End of Year Newsletter.
It has information regarding:
Message from Dr. Merck Looking Forward to 2021-2022 2021-22 Start & Dismiss...