The School District of Pickens County is committed to the safety and well-being of our students. We are sharing this message to inform families about a serious concern recently communicated to us by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE).
State officials have alerted school districts to a growing online threat aimed at pre-teens and teenagers across South Carolina. While there is currently no specific indication that SDPC students have been targeted, we are proactively sharing this information out of an abundance of caution.
Please take a few moments to review the attached letter from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. It includes important details about how individuals may attempt to contact students online and the steps families can take to help protect their children.
Please read these notices for more information:
Information regarding "764 Movement" - https://www.isdglobal.org/explainers/764/
We encourage all parents and guardians to talk with their children about safe online behavior and to stay engaged with their digital activities. Your partnership is essential in keeping our students safe.