Pickens County Schools

Board considers Parents’ Bill of Rights, other policies

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education shared drafts of two policy revisions and two new policies…

2 years ago

Board, staff stress end to pandemic-era free school meals

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education heard continued discussions about the school district’s nutrition services, including…

2 years ago

Pickens BOE recognized for School Board Appreciation Week

PICKENS, Ga. — The Pickens Board of Education met prior to School Board Appreciation week, where they received recognition from Director…

2 years ago

BOE hosts Pickens schools and sports teams recognitions

PICKENS, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education recognized several of Pickens County’s schools and sports teams during their…

2 years ago

Pickens County Schools move to distance learning due to COVID-19 spike

Pickens County Schools Systems released the following information today: Due to increased health concerns and a rapid spike in COVID-19…

3 years ago

No activities for schools after 6 p.m. due to weather

According to a press release from Pickens County Schools, there will be no activities on any campus after 6 p.m.…

3 years ago

UPDATE: Pickens Schools closed beginning Monday

Pickens County Schools announced they will close all schools starting Monday, Oct. 26 through Nov. 6. Traditional students will transition…

4 years ago

Pickens Schools delay start to August 17

PICKENS COUNTY, GA - Pickens County Schools released the following statement to all students' families earlier today. "Out of an…

4 years ago

Pickens Virtual Academy registration extended

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga - Pickens Virtual Academy registration has been re-opened until midnight Monday, July 20th due to internet issues…

4 years ago

Townsend, school officials answer virtual questions

Parents turned out to learn about the virtual academy Pickens County Schools is offering for students. The platform is through…

4 years ago

PCS to host Zoom meeting about virtual academy tonight

Parents in Pickens County will host a meeting via Zoom for parents wanting more information about the virtual academy for…

4 years ago

Townsend named Superintendent of Pickens County Schools

The Pickens County Board of Education named Dr. Rick Townsend as the new Superintendent of Pickens County Schools on Wednesday.…

4 years ago

On-line and distance learning shaping up well in Pickens County

On-line and distance learning is going well for Pickens County and schools are even finding ways to encourage school spirit,…

4 years ago

“Hard lock-outs” for Pickens schools starting Wednesday

Jasper, GA – Pickens County schools and worksites will begin “hard lock-outs” effective Wednesday, according to Destini Shope, Public Information…

4 years ago

Pickens County Schools Closed Starting Monday

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga - In a press release from Pickens County Schools, the system confirmed that is would be closed…

4 years ago