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SDPC Board of Trustees Superintendent Search Updates

September 3, 2026
The School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees is beginning the search for the district's next superintendent. The search will be guided by the district's Innovate '28 ...
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SDPC Honors 2026-2027 Teacher and Support Employee of the Year

August 26, 2026
The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) proudly announced the winners of its top honors for the 2026-2027 school year at the annual Support Employee and Teacher of the Year ...
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Pickens Blue Flame graphic showing the Thursday half-day schedule for students and full workday for staff. Doors open at 8:10. At 8:35, the bell rings for students to go to class, remove earbuds, and put cell phones away. Students report to 3A class for final exam from 8:40 to 10:10. Break is from 10:10 to 10:25, when students may report to the cafeteria or turn in Chromebooks in the Media Center. Students report to 4A class for final exam from 10:25 to 12:00. Students are dismissed at noon.

PHS Newsletter: Blue Flame Bulletin- September , 2026

September 7, 2026
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Pickens Blue Flame graphic showing the Thursday half-day schedule for students and full workday for staff. Doors open at 8:10. At 8:35, the bell rings for students to go to class, remove earbuds, and put cell phones away. Students report to 3A class for final exam from 8:40 to 10:10. Break is from 10:10 to 10:25, when students may report to the cafeteria or turn in Chromebooks in the Media Center. Students report to 4A class for final exam from 10:25 to 12:00. Students are dismissed at noon.

PHS Newsletter: Blue Flame Bulletin- August, 2026

August 10, 2026
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A graphic announcing SDPC's first day of school - August 4, 2026

SDPC First Day of School

July 13, 2026
The first day of school for SDPC students is Tuesday, August 4! We can't wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing year of learning! Please note: Students in our 4K and 5K pro...
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Graduation Photos & Ceremony Recordings - Class of 2026

May 24, 2026
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!! We would like to share information about the final graduation ceremony recordings and also share that graduation photos are available to yo...
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Graphic celebrating Pickens High School’s 2026-2027 Employees of the Year. Senora Marlynde Gamboa is pictured as Teacher of the Year holding flowers. Officer Allen Hudson is pictured as Support Employee of the Year wearing his school resource officer uniform.

2026- 2027 Employees Of The Year

May 8, 2026
Pickens High School is proud to announce that, from an outstanding group of nominees, Officer Allen Hudson has been named the 2026–2027 Support Employee of the Year , and Seño...
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Blue Flame Bulletin header for May 2026 featuring a panoramic view of Pickens with mountains, a water tower, and school buildings; includes the Pickens High torch logo and the text “Pickens High School Monthly Updates, Events & Reminders.”

PHS May Newsletter: Blue Flame Bulletin

May 1, 2026
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Blue Flame Bulletin newsletter header for Pickens High School, featuring a blue and white design with a torch logo. Text reads “Blue Flame Bulletin” and “April 2026,” with a subtitle: “Pickens High School Monthly Updates, Events & Reminders.”

PHS April Newsletter: Blue Flame Bulletin

April 2, 2026
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Lucius Culpepper - Principal

Lucius Culpepper to Lead Pickens High School

February 9, 2026
On Monday, February 9, 2026, the School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to name Mr. Lucius Culpepper as Principal of P...
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