Happy E-Learning Friday! Here is our Fins Up for another 4-day week next week: https://secure.smore.com/n/yjp2f-fins-up-newsletter
Today, we celebrate the incredible men and women who ensure our students travel safely to and from school each day. It's SC Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to say THANK YOU to our SDPC bus drivers and assistants!
To truly capture the impact of our drivers, we spent time riding along on routes and speaking with two of our dedicated drivers—experiencing firsthand the joy, care, and commitment they bring to their work.
🎥 Watch our special tribute video here: https://youtu.be/omM_SDLXcM0
Shark Families: We invite families with children who are not yet school age to join us for Pup Tales. We will meet tomorrow at 10am in the library. We will have a snack, read a book, and do some fun activities. We hope to see you there!
Happy Friday! Here is our Fins Up for next week: https://secure.smore.com/n/ntfuj-fins-up-newsletter
Can't wait to see you on Monday!
Shark Families: Today, we held a lockdown drill at MAST. We felt it was important for you to be aware in case your child has questions about what we did in school today. During a lockdown drill, we practice extra safety measures that would be taken in the event of an intruder. This is a state mandate MAST and all schools in SDPC practice once a semester. The safety of our students is our highest priority. If you ever have questions about safety procedures at our school, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you!
Shark Families: Magnet applications are now open! Fill out this link even if you are a current magnet family to let us know you plan to return for next year. Spread the word by sharing the link and telling friends! Invite them to join our Leadership Team on Monday February 10 for our first Magnet Monday.
Shark Families: We will not have Good News Club tomorrow 2/4/2025 due to leaders' illnesses. We will resume Good News Club next week. Thank you and have a great week!
It's Friday! Here is Fins Up for another full 5-day week next week: https://secure.smore.com/n/4yq5f-fins-up-newsletter
Shark Families: Tomorrow as we wrap up National School Choice week, we invite all students and staff to celebrate by wearing their MAST school t-shirts or school colors. See you tomorrow to wrap up an amazing week.
Happy Friday! We are ready for a full 5-day week next week! Here is Fins Up: https://secure.smore.com/n/nmh4f-fins-up-newsletter
🎉 4K Applications & 5K Registration Now Open! 🎉
The time has come! 4K applications and 5K enrollment for the 2025-26 school year are officially open.
📌 Learn more & register today: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page
✨ New for 2025-26! We're excited to enhance our preschool programs across the district. Read about these important updates here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097
Happy Friday, Shark Families! Here is our Fins Up for our short week, next week: https://secure.smore.com/n/pqgt2-fins-up-newsletter
📢Coming soon: 2025 Pre-K & 5K Registration! 📢
Do you have a rising 4K or 5K student ready to start their learning journey? Mark your calendars, registration opens TOMORROW, January 17, 2025!
✅4K Applications - Learn about eligibility and how to apply
✅5K Enrollment - get ready for kindergarten at SDPC
📌Learn more & Register here: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page
NOTE: If you have completed any form prior to January 17., 2025, it will need to be resubmitted once registration opens.
🎉New for 2025-26! Our Preschool programs are evolving to better serve young learners. Read about these exciting updates: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097
Tag a friend who needs this info! 🎒📚
#engagingtoday #empoweringtomorrow
Shark Families: As we settle into a new year, please remember our school day and instruction start at 8:00am. The carline will be blocked off by SRO Dunlap at 7:58am this ensures all students in the carline are in the building by 8:00am. If you arrive late please park and walk to the front office and sign your student in. Thank you for helping keep all of our Sharks safe.
SDPC will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, due to the danger of ice on secondary roads. No buses will travel on icy roads. High school students should check Schoology for adjusted schedules. Details:: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/196018
Happy SNOW day, MAST Families! Here is our Fins Up for next week: https://secure.smore.com/n/17cfe-fins-up-newsletter
Good Morning MAST Sharks! We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and you're enjoying your break! Here is a short video clip from our MAST Leadership to our MAST families: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HLHo-IHh_twJPRdRltxzV9vbDUI3a6pC/view?usp=sharing
📱 Revised Personal Electronic Device Policy: Beginning January 2025 📱
Under a new South Carolina policy, schools are required to limit students' access to cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. The School District of Pickens County has adopted a revised Personal Electronic Device Policy to comply with state law (Budget Proviso 1.103).
✔️Devices must be silenced and stored in lockers, backpacks, or other designated areas throughout the instructional time.
✔️Devices include but are not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices.
We encourage parents to discuss this policy with their children and support its implementation when we return in January. Thank you for partnering with us as we implement this required policy.
Please visit this site for detailed information [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/sdpc-cell-phone-policy].
Shark Families: Just a reminder that the Winter Musical: Pajama Party is this Thursday, 12/19 at 6:00 p.m. Location is the Easley High School auditorium. Students should wear pajamas and all students should arrive by 5:45 p.m.
Shark Families: Correction: We hope to see you at the Parents as Learners Workshop: Rock Star Readers on Thursday morning at 8:30!