Attention 8th grade parents....please see the attached flyer for information regarding the Rising 9th grader Parent Meeting. Please note this meeting will take place in the Pickens High School PAC, not PJHS.

8th grade science students have been learning about solar energy. Today they tested the solar cars they made in class with races in the parking lot!
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Need a last-minute gift idea? Order a PJHS Yearbook!
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Our Students of the Week for the week of December 12 are Aleeya P., Dawson R., Jalan C. and Jazmin J. Great job everybody! Keep up the good work.
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Melodie T was selected as the November Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month for her perfect attendance, perfect grades, and outstanding performances in the school’s theater and chores program. Way to go Melodie!
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Don't forget to order your PJHS Yearbook!
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There will be a meeting for 6th - 8th Grade Soccer after homeroom (7:55). Prospective players will need to have parents' email and phone number information to sign up.
Contact Coach Shostak (ryanshostak@pickenscountyschools.org) or Coach Steinhauer (bradsteinhauer@pickenscountyschools.org)
with any questions
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Contact Coach Shostak (ryanshostak@pickenscountyschools.org) or Coach Steinhauer (bradsteinhauer@pickenscountyschools.org)
with any questions
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Congratulations to our Students of the Week for the week of November 21 (Sarvin E., Jocelyn B., Addy G., and Briar W.) and the week of December 5 (Slade J., Anna W., Emreigh P. and Brennan C. - not pictured)
Excellent job, Dragons!
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Excellent job, Dragons!
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Today was our PJHS School-Wide Spelling Bee! 🐝📚
After 16 intense and competitive rounds, Camila D. emerged as our PJHS Champion! 👏💚
We are SO proud of her hard work, poise, and grit on stage. Camila will advance to the Regional Spelling Bee later this year — help us cheer her on! 🎉✨
Way to go, Camila! 🐉💚
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After 16 intense and competitive rounds, Camila D. emerged as our PJHS Champion! 👏💚
We are SO proud of her hard work, poise, and grit on stage. Camila will advance to the Regional Spelling Bee later this year — help us cheer her on! 🎉✨
Way to go, Camila! 🐉💚
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Last Wednesday, the Junior High wrestling team had a dual match against Fannin County Middle School. Despite losing the dual, the junior high wrestled extremely well including Max S., Dawson R., Payton P. and many other student athletes.
Go Dragons!
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Go Dragons!
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In issue 6 of the PJ Flame, Hunter J. shares a recipe for Holiday Fudge.
How to Make Fudge for the Holidays
Ingredients: Sweetened Condensed Milk, Chocolate Chips, and your favorite festive additions like crushed peppermint candies or white chocolate chips.
Instructions: Melt the chocolate chips and condensed milk together in a saucepan. Stir in your desired mix-ins, then pour the mixture into a lined pan. Chill until firm before cutting.
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How to Make Fudge for the Holidays
Ingredients: Sweetened Condensed Milk, Chocolate Chips, and your favorite festive additions like crushed peppermint candies or white chocolate chips.
Instructions: Melt the chocolate chips and condensed milk together in a saucepan. Stir in your desired mix-ins, then pour the mixture into a lined pan. Chill until firm before cutting.
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Students in Coach Raymond's Leadership class are learning the proper procedures for displaying our American flag.
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Yearbooks make great gifts! Use the QR code pictured to order a PJHS yearbook today!
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Congratulations to our 7th-grade Grade-Level Spelling Bee Champion, Tanner F, and our 8th-grade Grade-Level Spelling Bee Champion, Micah D! 👏💚
We are SO proud of all our amazing spellers. The top 10 from each grade level are officially advancing to the School-Wide Spelling Bee — find them pictured below! 📸✨
📅 School-Wide Spelling Bee Details:
👉 When: Friday, December 5th at 12:30 PM
👉 Location: PJHS Auditorium
👉 Friends and families of any spellers competing are welcome to attend!
Way to go, Dragons! 🐉💚📚
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Congratulations to December Teacher of the Month Sam Stout and Support Staff Member Kristal Greene! We're thankful for both of you and the many ways you help to make PJHS a great place to be.
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We would like to send a great big Thank You to Captain Keith Elrod from the Jasper Fire Department, who instructed our 7th Grade Science students in CPR this week. The kids were fascinated!
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Sixteen students have been chosen to serve on Dr. Travis Thomas’ Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Read the full article here: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/article/2562496

We have some awesome students representing PJHS at District 9’s Honor Chorus this year.
They spent yesterday afternoon and will spend all day today at Dawson County High School singing with students from across our northern district. And tonight at 5 pm, they will perform at the Dawson County Performing Arts Center. The performing arts are thriving at PJHS!
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They spent yesterday afternoon and will spend all day today at Dawson County High School singing with students from across our northern district. And tonight at 5 pm, they will perform at the Dawson County Performing Arts Center. The performing arts are thriving at PJHS!
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PJHS students enjoyed a special Thanksgiving lunch today. It was prepared by our fabulous school nutrition staff, and some of our administrators stepped in to help serve.
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