Alumni of the Week
Congratulations to our Alumni of the Week, Dr. Elizabeth Gibson. Dr. Gibson is currently completing her post-doctoral work at St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN. She graduated from PHS in 2006.
Teacher of the Year Named
Congratulations to Ms. Caladie Duncan from Harmony Elementary School! Ms. Duncan teaches special education and will represent Pickens County in as she competes for 2021 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Teacher of the Year candidates included Mrs. Amanda Jones, Hill City; Mr. Matthew Gibson, Tate Elementary; Mr. Andrew Krakeel, Jasper Middle; Mrs. Claire Eubanks, Pickens Junior High; and Mr. Kyle Rasco, Pickens High School.
Brighter Futures Ahead for PJHS Students Thanks to REACH
We are proud of our 2019-2020 REACH Scholars: Paige Elwarner, Tru Pack, Jaiden Stanfield, Cade Turbeville, and Owen White.
Softball and Baseball Complex is a Grand Slam!
The new softball and baseball complex is looking great!
PJHS Competition Cheer Squad State Champions
Congratulations to the PJHS Competition Cheer Squad for bringing home a State Championship! Their routine also won Best Choreography in their division.
| School Name | Address | Main Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| DOVA Dragon's Opportunity and Virtual Academy | 500 Dragon Drive | Jasper, GA 30143 | 706-253-8020 |
| Harmony Elementary School | 550 Harmony School Road | Jasper, GA 30143 | 706-253-1840 |
| Hill City Elementary School | 600 Hill Circle | Jasper, GA 30143 | 706-253-1880 |
| Jasper Middle School | 158 Stegall Drive | Jasper, GA 30143 | 706-253-1730 |
| Pickens High School | 500 Dragon Drive | Jasper, GA 30143 | 706-253-1800 |
| Pickens Junior High School | 1802 Refuge Road | Jasper, GA 30143 | 706-253-1830 |
| Tate Elementary School | 5630 GA-53 | Tate, GA 30177 | 706-253-1860 |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 07/24/19 - 07/26/19 | Pre Planning |
| 07/29/19 - 07/31/19 | Pre Planning |
| 08/01/19 - 08/02/19 | Pre Planning |
| 08/05/19 | Pre Planning |
| 08/06/19 | First Day of School |
| 09/02/19 | Labor Day Holiday |
| 09/06/19 | Progress Reports |
| 09/23/19 - 09/27/19 | Fall Break |
| 10/15/19 | End of the 1st Nine Weeks |
| 10/18/19 | Report Cards |
| 11/15/19 | Progress Reports |
| 11/25/19 - 11/29/19 | Thanksgiving Holidays |
| 12/20/19 | End of 2nd Nine Weeks |
| 12/20/19 | End of 1st Semester |
| 12/23/19 - 12/31/19 | Christmas Holidays |
| 01/01/20 - 01/03/20 | School Holiday |
| 01/06/20 | InService |
| 01/07/20 | Students Return to School |
| 01/10/20 | Report Cards |
| 01/20/20 | Martin Luther King Holiday |
| 02/07/20 | Progress Reports |
| 02/17/20 - 02/18/20 | Winter Break |
| 02/19/20 - 02/21/20 | Potential Inclement Weather Make-up Days for Students |
| 03/17/20 | End of 3rd Nine Weeks |
| 03/20/20 | Report Cards |
| 04/06/20 - 04/10/20 | Spring Break |
| 04/24/20 | Progress Reports |
| 05/22/20 | Last Day of School, End of 4th Nine Weeks, End of 2nd Semester |
| 05/23/20 | Graduation Day |
| 05/25/20 | Memorial Day |
| 05/26/20 - 05/26/20 | Post Planning |
- All children can learn
- All educational decisions should be based on the needs and safety of the students
- All stakeholders are accountable for student learning and will strive for continuous improvement in student achievement.
- Collaboration between students, schools, families, and community is critical to student and district success.
- Recruiting, retaining and supporting dedicated employees is important to successful educational programs
For Immediate Release
Please click the button below to read a statement from Pickens County Schools regarding safety issues as they pertain to the district's implementation of the Adams v. St. John's County School District decision.
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For Immediate Release
Please click the button below to read a statement from the Pickens County Sheriff's Office regarding a threat posted to social media by a Pickens High School student.