First come, first served: 27 yearbooks remain! They are $39 each, cash or check payable to Jostens.
MarLeigh is a READER! This kindergartner in Mrs. Abbott's class has mastered her first grade sight words and visited the book vending machine to celebrate! How fabulous!
Big cheers for Atlas, Conner, and Matty—top AR point earners in their grade! Special shoutout to Conner, a third graders, for leading the school with 392.4 points! Yesterday, we celebrated the 18 students who met 100% of their reading goal. Way to go, readers!
AR is a fun, voluntary reading program in the media center where students earn points by taking quizzes on books and celebrate progress all year long with backpack pins and other prizes.
IMPORTANT REMINDER - To ensure a smooth and timely conclusion to the school year all PCSD schools will
release two hours early on Friday, May 23rd. For more details visit our website: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/article/2196046
Camping Day in Mrs. Smith's 1st & 2nd Grade ELA Classes!
Flashlights, tents, pillows, and stuffies—what better way to enjoy a good book? And of course, there were games around the camp fire! These students had a blast in the coziest campsite classroom!
Here are 2 more awesome readers from Ms. Jenkins' class! Cohen has completed his kindergarten sight words and Colton has mastered his first grade list, and both visited the Book Vending Machine to celebrate. Keep up the amazing reading, gentlemen!
Hooray for Madison, Isla, and Mason! These 3 students in Mrs. Roper's class are becoming super readers. Isla and Mason have completed their kindergarten sight words and Madison has mastered her first grade list! Way to go!
Today was the day! ✂️
Ten lucky students earned the chance to take part in our "Don't Be Late, Trim Up Mr. Nate!" incentive. These students had the honor of giving Mr. Nate a fresh new haircut so he could donate his locks to Locks of Love.
Since April 23rd, students who were in their seats by the morning announcements earned a daily ticket. We're thrilled to report that the ticket box was quite full with entries — our students really showed up!
Congratulations, Charlie!
Charlie, in Mrs. Bryson's class, has mastered all of his kindergarten High-Frequency words and met the End of the Year goal! Way to Go, Charlie!
Congratulations, Kynlie!
We are celebrating Kynlie, an amazing third-grader who was selected by Deputy Roach as our Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month for April! Kynlie brightens our school with her beautiful smile and leads by example through her kindness every day. She truly embodies what it means to be "determined to make a difference."
It’s the FINAL COUNTDOWN!
We still have 111 students with 207 library books checked out!
Please check backpacks, under beds, in the car, and anywhere else those books might be hiding. We need them back NOW. Thank you for helping us wrap up the year strong!
We are celebrating more reading success! Everleigh and Carter in Ms. Jenkins' kindergarten class have both finished their fluency folders. Way to go, readers!
We are making progress -- slowly but surely!
As of this morning, 147 students still have 285 library books checked out. We have 5 days left to reach ZERO!
Congratulations Alaina! This kindergartner in Mrs. Bryson's class has mastered all of her FIRST GRADE high-frequency words. She’s becoming a great little reader, and is now working on fluency passages!
Congratulations, Nash! This kindergartner in Mrs. Gartrell's class has mastered his FIRST grade sight words! What an accomplishment!
It's time to pass the Hawk again! Congratulations, Kim Mason!
Mr. Reed chose her because, "She can always be found going the extra mile to help a student. She always presents herself in a calm and welcoming manner and is always willing to help any student who is in need." Thank you for all you do, Mrs.Mason!
Congratulations to Amanda Abbott – Pickens County Teacher of the Year, 2025-2026!
We’ve always known that Mrs. Abbott is one of the BEST of the BEST—and now the entire county does too! Join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor. We are so proud of you, Mrs. Abbott!
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Pickens County School District Teacher of the Year - Hill City Elementary's Amanda Abbott!
Students and Families: We Need Your Help!
It’s time to return ALL library books to the media center. Right now, 245 students still have 523 books checked out — and we have just 8 days to bring that number down to ZERO! Let’s work together to get those books back on the shelves!
Calli and Beau have mastered their division facts! These amazing mathematicians in Mrs. Moss' math class chose a visit to the Book Vending Machine as their reward. Looks like a brand-new novel is the perfect incentive for hard work and brain power!
