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District Announcements
Checking Your Child's Grades
As the end of the school year approaches, we know many parents are giving added attention to grades. Don't forget that ParentLink is the place for parents to access grades, attendance and assignment information.
Instructions on how to use ParentLink can be found by clicking here.
If you have lost or forgotten your ParentLink login information, please come to the school office, and we'll be glad to help you out!
Instructions on how to use ParentLink can be found by clicking here.
If you have lost or forgotten your ParentLink login information, please come to the school office, and we'll be glad to help you out!
Registration Dates Announced For 2013 School Year
Attention Parents!
The registration and Meet the Teacher dates for the 2013-2014 school year are set.
Meet the Teacher day and registration for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 15 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration times for middle and high schools vary by school and by grade. For a complete list of times and dates for middle and high schools, take a look at the Meet the Teacher Schedule.
2013 Registration Q & A
The registration and Meet the Teacher dates for the 2013-2014 school year are set.
Meet the Teacher day and registration for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 15 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration times for middle and high schools vary by school and by grade. For a complete list of times and dates for middle and high schools, take a look at the Meet the Teacher Schedule.
2013 Registration Q & A
News from Pickens High School
Theater Students Travel to Local Elementary School
The combined Drama III/IV class traveled to Pickens Elementary School on May 15 to perform Peggy the Pint-sized Pirate, a short children’s play that shows kids how everyone has something he or she can offer, no matter how big or small. This was the first annual children’s show produced by the Theater Program of Pickens High School. The drama group has one more performance on Saturday May 18 at the Easley Fine Arts Festival at Old Market Square at 10:00a.m.
Student Athletes Sign with Colleges
On May 9, Pickens High School senior and champion snowboarder Amber Hart signed with Sierra Nevada College. Amber is the first student in PHS history to sign for snowboarding. Amber is pictured with her family.
Jeremiah Parker, a Pickens High School wrestler, signed with Limestone College. To view more images from the college signing event, click here.
Rucker Named Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to English teacher Dawn Rucker for being named PHS Teacher of the Year!
Meeder Named Support Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Valerie Meeder, who was named PHS Support Employee of the Year!
Spanish Students Earn National Recognition
Congratulations to several world language students from Pickens High School who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2013 National Spanish Examinations.
Barrett Austin Laid to Rest
Members of the Pickens High School JROTC saluted a half-staff flag in honor of PFC Barrett Austin, who was a 2011 PHS graduate. Barrett died from injuries sustained in an IED attack in Afghanistan.
Barrett was laid to rest Wednesday, May 1 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens. The PHS family and its surrounding communities continue to hold the Austin family in their thoughts and prayers.
Performing Arts Displayed at Pickens High School
March is National Music/Theater In Our Schools Month, and to celebrate the benefits that the performing arts provide, student performers were spotlighted throughout the month. Included were the Women’s Vocal Ensemble performing a number of popular pieces, the Advanced Theater Arts Classes performing an improv show, and sophomore Levi Pinion serenading students with his talents on the baby grand piano.
The Performing Arts are on display year round but especially in the spring as plays, concerts, and a multitude of performances arrive on the calendar for the whole community to enjoy!
The Performing Arts are on display year round but especially in the spring as plays, concerts, and a multitude of performances arrive on the calendar for the whole community to enjoy!
Winter Guard Wins State Championship
Congratulations to Pickens High Varsity Winter Guard for winning first place at the State Championships held in Charleston last weekend.
Wyche Addresses Senior Class
In an address to the senior class, Coach Wyche shared valuable lessons from his life that motivated and drove him to succeed as well as to serve his fellow man. For the seniors, Wyche aimed to generate a spirit of completing what they had started, encouraging them to graduate. He also challenged them to reach their individual potentials in their future endeavors. The students were captivated by his humor and his sincerity in wanting them to succeed in life.
Pictured with Wyche are Lane Nabors, Ryan Ross, Casey Porter, Austin Lanier, and Jeremiah Parker.
Bio on Sam Wyche:
Attended Furman University and South Carolina(MBA)
Coached and played in the NFL for 27 years
Played for a Super Bowl
Assistant Coach in a Super Bowl where he coached Hall of Famer Joe Montana in his first Super Bowl
Head Coach in Super Bowl 27 for the Cincinnati Bengals
Named NFL and AFC Coach of the Year as the Head Coach of the Cincinnati Bengals
Recently inducted into the First Class of the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame
PHS Students Promote Literacy
A group of Pickens High students recently visited Ben Hagood to promote literacy and fan the Flame of excellence by reading to elementary students.
Click here to view slideshow.
Click here to view slideshow.
Corn Named SCAAA Athletic Director of the Year
On Sunday, March 10, 2013, Pickens High School Athletic Director, Steve Corn, was recognized by the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA) as the South Carolina Athletic Director of the Year.
This is a tremendous honor for Coach Corn personally and professionally. It is also a great recognition of the Athletic Department, the PHS Athletic Association, the PHS coaching staff, and the many student-athletes that Coach Corn serves. Coach Corn has served as PHS AD for 13 years. He and his wife, Sharon, have 3 children and 7 grandchildren and one on the way.
(Pictured with Steve is Stan Butler, PHS Assistant Athletic Director, and Marion Lawson, Principal.)
This is a tremendous honor for Coach Corn personally and professionally. It is also a great recognition of the Athletic Department, the PHS Athletic Association, the PHS coaching staff, and the many student-athletes that Coach Corn serves. Coach Corn has served as PHS AD for 13 years. He and his wife, Sharon, have 3 children and 7 grandchildren and one on the way.
(Pictured with Steve is Stan Butler, PHS Assistant Athletic Director, and Marion Lawson, Principal.)
PHS Recognized for SAT/ACT Performance
The South Carolina Department of Education and State Board of Education presented Pickens High School with two awards for student performance on the 2011-2012 SAT and ACT tests. For SAT scores, PHS received Magna Cum Laude of Achievement for Excellent Performance and Rapid Improvement. For ACT scores, PHS was awarded Cum Laude of Achievement for Excellent Performance on the ACT.
Congratulations to our teachers and students for their commitment to achievement.
Congratulations to our teachers and students for their commitment to achievement.
Alive at 25 Course Required for Parking Pass
The number of classes for Alive at 25 has been greatly reduced. There will be two more classes taught in Pickens County this school year, and both will be at PHS. The two dates are April 9 and May 7. Anyone wanting to take Alive at 25 before school ends should get signed up for one of these two dates. Since all 4 high schools will be sending people to these classes, it is important you sign up in advance and not wait to do a walk in registration since the class will probably be full.
Because we are committed to keeping our students safe behind the wheel, we have implemented a proactive program called Alive at 25 at all School District of Pickens County high schools. Students will not receive parking permits until they have successfully completed the course.
All upcoming classes are listed on the South Carolina Alive at 25 website: www.scaliveat25.org. Students may register online at www.scaliveat25.org or by calling the South Carolina National Safety Council office at 803-732-6778. During the registration process, students should specify the name of their own high schools so certificates can be sent to the proper schools. The staff at PHS cannot register your student for Alive at 25. You must do this through the phone number listed or online.
FBLA Members Advance to State
On Saturday, Feb. 2, eleven PHS students went to Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center in York, SC for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District Leadership Conference. Six of those students advanced to State competition, which will be held in Charleston on April 12 – 14, 2013. Students advancing to the State competition are: Casey Stancell, Haley Phillips, Josh Hughes, Beau Jones, Angel Collins, and Andre’ Johannes. It took courage to compete, so everyone who went should have a feeling of accomplishment.
GPS Directions to PHS
To use a GPS device for directions to Pickens High School use 4314 Moorefield Memorial Highway as the physical address. 150 Blueflame Drive is the mailing address.
Special Delivery
On December 14, 2013 a terrible tragedy struck Newtown, Conn. This tragedy affected not only that small community but our nation as a whole. Dr. Ashley Butler found out that the Newtown community has asked that anyone wishing to honor their families do something for their own local Kindergarten classes.
Pickens High School has 6 elementary feeder schools. Denise Hodges, Kelly Sheppard, and the PHS Beta Club conducted a Teddy Bear fundraiser to honor these children and their families by presenting a Teddy Bear to each 4K child in our 6 feeder schools. The bears were delivered on February 13.
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