🔥 Help Us Fuel the Flame! 🔥
Join us for our Quarter 3 School Improvement Council meeting on February 10th from 12:45- 1:30 in the PHS Media Center!
Your voice matters, and your insights help shape the future for all students.
We hope to see you there!
3 days ago, Jill Ellenburg
Flyer for Pickens High School’s School Improvement Council Quarter 3 Meeting for the 2025–2026 school year. The design features the “Fuel the Flame – Igniting Student Success” logo alongside an invitation encouraging stakeholders to share insights and ideas to support student learning. The meeting will take place on February 10, 2026, from 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM in the PHS Media Center. Contact Ashley Butler at AshleyButler@pickens.k12.sc.us  for more information or to RSVP. The footer reads, “Engaging Today, Empowering Tomorrow.
We want to hear what YOU love at Pickens High School! ❤️📞

PHS is full of people, programs, and moments that make our school community special—and now’s your chance to share the love.

Call the SDPC Love a School Line at 864-397-3333 and leave a short message telling us “A little thing I love about my school is…” Your message could be featured as we celebrate the heart of our schools this February!

Students, staff, families, and community members are all invited to participate—let’s show everyone what makes the Blue Flame burn bright. 🔥💙
3 days ago, Jill Ellenburg
A red and cream flyer promoting the SDPC “Love a School” Call Line. The graphic features a vintage red rotary telephone and heart accents inside a wavy red border. The text invites students, staff, families, and community members to share something they love about their school by calling 864-397-3333 and leaving a short message. The School District of Pickens County logo appears at the bottom.
Parisian vibes, semi-formal style ✨
A Night in Paris is coming to PHS—don’t miss it! 🗼💃🕺
9 days ago, Jill Ellenburg
A night in paris semi formal dance flyer: Staurday, Feb 7th from 7-10pm at Pickens High School's cafeteria.  Tickets will be on sale the week before the event.  ONLY PHS students will be allowed to attend. PHS  booster club will be selling concessions
2 Hour Delay Schedule
9 days ago, Jill Ellenburg
2 hr Delay schedule: 2 Hour Delay Schedule: Arrival: 10:10 – 10:40 1st Period: 10:40 – 11:40 2nd period w/ lunch 11:45-1:20 (1st lunch 11:45 – 12:15) *PM Career Center Students Go to 1st Lunch (2nd lunch 12:50 – 1:20) *AM Career Center Students Go to 2nd Lunch 3rd Period: 1:25 – 2:25 4th period: 2:30 – 3:30

Light up the season at our Festival of the Flame, where holiday magic meets Blue Flame spirit! We hope to see you on Monday, 12/8 at 5:30pm!

2 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
25-26 Festival of the Flame Flyer
🍞✨ Ready to Rise?
Join us for Cooking with the Flame as we dive into Baking Basics—yeast, quick breads, and all things delicious! 🔥
2 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
Cooking with the Flame community cooking session #4 flyer: Baking Basics.  December 16th from 5:30-7:30 pm at pickens high school foods lab room 122.  Spots are limited. $25 per preson.

Breaking Records & Burning Brighter!
Our 2024–2025 School Report Card reflects the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our students, faculty, staff, families, and community partners.
87.9% Graduation Rate — Highest in School History
83.2% College & Career Readiness — Excellent
Thank you, Blue Flame family, for fueling the success of PHS!

PHS Report Card 2024-2025 !

3 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
south carolina school report card achievement flyer for pickens high school.  graduation rate was highest in school history at 87.9% and college/career readiness scored excellent
“This homecoming crown represents more than a moment—it represents God’s grace in my life and a community that believes in its students. Thank you to the School District of Pickens County and Pickens High School for investing in people first and creating a supportive place where students can grow, lead, and shine.” - Aubrey Wells, Student at Pickens High School

As the School District of Pickens County celebrates 75 years of learning, growth, and community, it’s the people who have made the journey meaningful. From classrooms and concerts to bus routes and boardrooms, every chapter of SDPC’s story has been shaped by those who gave their time, their talent, and their heart. These short reflections - captured over the year and shared by the voices of SDPC - capture the spirit, pride, and personal moments that define who we are. Together, they form a living tribute to the legacy we share and the bright future still ahead.

This is one of many reflections that demonstrate SDPC’s commitment to fostering a People-Focused, Supportive Culture. You can feel that spirit under the “Friday Night Lights”—through homecoming traditions, student section pride, and the electric atmosphere that brings whole communities together—especially when you hear it from a student’s perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E07Y9WLN3y8&t=2s

#75YearsOfImpact
#PeopleFocusedSupportiveCulture
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow
3 months ago, School District of Pickens County
Homecoming queen
FCA & Beta Club Food Drive! Drop off items at PHS by December 19th!
3 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
phs food drive non perishable items collected at PHS until december 19th

What a thrill!

The Miss Gem pageant will be this Saturday, Nov. 15, at 6pm in the PHS Auditorium. Come watch our fabulous young ladies compete for various class titles, and be thrilled by some of our seniors as they perform talent and compete for the title of Miss Gem.

Tickets cannot be purchased at the door; they must be purchased online in advance using the link below. General Admission tickets are on sale now and will close, Nov. 15 at 6:00 pm.

General Admission tickets are $10

PURCHASE TICKETS

3 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
Miss Gem Pageant Logo with a crown icon and "what a thrill"

It's SCARY to think you haven't ordered your yearbook yet! CLICK HERE to order now!

3 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
Jostensyearbooks.com advertisement for students to purchase a yearbook.  It reads, "Scary to think you haven't ordered a yearbook yet"  has an image of frankenstein.
Cook, Create, and Connect!

Each class just $25—join us to master the basics, build flavor, and bake like a pro.

For questions or more information, please reach out to Haliecraig@pickens.k12.sc.us
4 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
Cooking with the flame community cooking series flyer.  Dates: September 30th The basics- learn knife skills, measuring and stovetop cooking. Tuesday Oct. 28th: Breakfast foundations.  Tues Nov. 18th- Stocks, Stuffings and gravies.  Tues Dec. 16th- Baking Basics.  If you would like to join, email haliecraig@pickens.k12.sc.us
Our Teacher Cadets represented PHS beautifully at the SDPC board meeting!
4 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
Photo of 2025-2026 PHS Teacher Cadets
September Testing News!
5 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
sept testing news
✨ Miss Gem Pageant Info Meeting ✨
Wed, Sept 17 • 3:35 PM • PHS Auditorium
Come see what it’s all about!
5 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
Red and White Minimalist Car Rental Service Instagram Post (2)
Paying for College: Parent & Student Presentation
Pickens High School will host a free information session on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5:30–7:00 PM. Learn about completing the FAFSA, federal and state aid, scholarships, and understanding student loans.
💡 Assistance with creating FSA IDs will be available before the presentation.

More details at: scstudentloan.org/scholarships-grants
5 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
Paying for College Event Flyer
“Your experience is what you make it to be. If you get involved, and you plug yourself in, there is truly something at every high school for every person… Nobody lies when they say that your high school years fly by because they truly do, especially your senior year. So soak it in…” - Sara Beth Brock, Student Body President at Pickens High School, Class of ‘25

As the School District of Pickens County celebrates 75 years of learning, growth, and community, it’s the people who have made the journey meaningful. From classrooms and concerts to bus routes and boardrooms, every chapter of SDPC’s story has been shaped by those who gave their time, their talent, and their heart. These short reflections - captured over the year and shared by the voices of SDPC - capture the spirit, pride, and personal moments that define who we are. Together, they form a living tribute to the legacy we share and the bright future still ahead.

This story is one of many that reflects SDPC’s commitment to a People-Focused Supportive Culture. Hear more inspiring stories from the Class of 2025 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDPU85Qe9C4

#75YearsOfImpact
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow
6 months ago, School District of Pickens County
Pickens High School Graduate

Making room for your fall wardrobe? Before you drop that bag off at Goodwill, consider making an even bigger impact—donate your gently used formal wear and assessories to the Blue Flame Boutique and help our students shine at their special events!

#TRUEBLUE #PHS #PickensHighSchool #FueltheFLAME #SDPC

6 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
Pickens High’s Blue Flame Boutique offers free formal wear, shoes, and accessories for Prom, Homecoming, Semi, and Class Day—ALL SIZES, ALL STYLES! Currently accepting donations of gently used men’s and women’s items. Drop off in Guidance or Room 158. Donations count for Beta Club & StuCo points!
We are so excited to welcome students back tomorrow for the 2025-2026 school year.
All students will report to the cafeteria upon arrive to pick up a new "blue schedule".
6 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
phs bell schedule

Click the link below to check out our new student orientation website! We can't wait to meet you all soon!

PHS Student Orientation Website

7 months ago, Jill Ellenburg
Red and Blue Modern Fourth of July Facebook Post