Mrs. Sickels asks that all Library books be turned in by Friday, May 19th. Please look around and see if you have any at home. Invoices for lost books are going home this week. Thank you for your help in this!
Tomorrow will be the last day for state testing. Fourth Grade will finish with Math this week. We appreciate the cooperation between parents, students and teachers during this time.
Times for awards day have been finalized. Invites will be going home this week.
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Melissa Culler, and our Support Employee of the Year, Mrs. Kelly Nelms! We are thankful for all you do for Pickens Elementary!
Today we got to officially celebrate some new staff members as well as meet the new ones for the 2023-2024 school year! From left to right Donna Harden-current Principal, Shannon Lawton-Principal, Anita Richardson-Assistant Principal, Ashley Whitten-4th grade, Tami Peterman-SPED Assistant, Jewell Porterfield-Resource, Collier Garrison-Music, Alexis Reeves-SPED Assistant, Bri Anthony-Art, Lacey Rogers-Assistant Principal, Noah Kerlin-5th Grade, Taliyah Turner-1st Grade, Bridget Prochaska-4th Grade and John Kelly-Self Contained.
Welcome to Pickens Elementary School!
Last lunch menu for this school year!
The schedule for seniors May 12th:
-8:00 AM- Students will travel to the feeder elementary school of their choice for a cap and gown parade. The parades will start at 8 AM, so students must arrive earlier to participate. The parades will take less than 10 minutes.
-8:45 AM- Students will travel to the feeder middle school program of their choice and complete a process similar to the elementary school. Punctuality will be stressed.
-9:30 AM- reconvene at PHS and begin on-site Class Day festivities.
We are so lucky to have Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Rogers here with us next year! Mrs. Richardson has served as assistant principal at both McKissick Elementary and East End Elementary. While at McKissick, she was named the 2016 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. "I am so excited to join the Pickens Elementary family! I look forward to meeting the students, staff, and parents in the days ahead." ~Anita Richardson Mrs. Rogers has spent the last four years as an Instructor at the Adult Learning Center. Prior to that she was a Special Education teacher at Pickens Elementary, TL Hannah High School and alternative placements. "I am thrilled to be back at Pickens Elementary as an Assistant Principal! I love this school, the staff, students and community. I look forward to being part of such a strong team, and serving the community that I love. I am very thankful for this opportunity!"~Mrs. Rogers Remember that you can stop in to meet these ladies next Tuesday, May 2nd 5:30-6:30 in the garden.
Next week is our last date of screening for our 4K program for the 2023-2034 school year. Please contact Mrs. Fowler, Data Entry, at 864-397-2303 to make an appointment or if you have any questions.
In a couple of weeks, students in grades Third, Fourth and Fifth will be taking the SC Ready State Assessments. Please put these dates on your calendar and refrain from making any appointments or vacations on these dates. Your help in making sure your child has a positive outlook on these days is appreciated.
Mark your calendars! Specific times for each grade level will be posted next week! Invites will be sent home with those receiving an award.
*K5 and 5th Grade will be having their own graduations.
PES Lunch Menu for April!
Friendship was the Lifeskill that we focused on this week. These students were chosen by their teachers as ones who show the ability to make and keep friends through mutual trust and caring.
Forms went home this week. If you did not get one contact your child's teacher or pick up one in the front office.
If you have students in multiple grades please choose ONE date to attend.
Please return the form in no later than Friday, March 31st!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 4th! Come see if you have what it takes to be a PES Ninja Warrior!
Forms went home this past week. You can also sign up using the QR code.
If you have a child with a date of birth on or before 9/1/2018 it is time to register for five-year-old kindergarten. Please complete the registration process at
https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/new-student-gateway
If you have any questions, contact Carissa Fowler, Data Entry at (864) 397-2303.
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This will be the last screening for our preschool programs for next school year! Please use the link below to complete the intent form. If you have any questions, please contact Carissa Fowler, Data Entry at (864) 397-2303. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScon_Eiuqxr8-WnURUtCX5eOBCvelXQY7YhsafkMlR3d_c_ig/viewform
You are not going to want to miss our next Sparkle Story Time, WE'RE GOING ON AN EGG HUNT! This is for ages 1-5. Space is limited so sign up with the QR code or on the link. https://forms.gle/zvyEqntdi4wfGpeDA
This week's Lifeskill is COURAGE. These students were chosen by their teachers as ones that act accordingly despite their fears.
