
📣 November Menu is Here! 🍂
Check out what’s cooking in the Hagood cafeteria this month! From cozy fall favorites to student-approved classics, we’ve got something delicious every day. 🥗🍎🍗
Check out what’s cooking in the Hagood cafeteria this month! From cozy fall favorites to student-approved classics, we’ve got something delicious every day. 🥗🍎🍗


🌟 SOAR Time Spotlight! 🌟
Congratulations to our SOAR winners from October 24th! These students continue to Show Respect, Own Their Actions, Act Responsibly, and Rise Above Challenges each day.
We are so proud of your leadership, kindness, and positive example. Keep soaring high, Eagles! 🦅
Together We SOAR!
Congratulations to our SOAR winners from October 24th! These students continue to Show Respect, Own Their Actions, Act Responsibly, and Rise Above Challenges each day.
We are so proud of your leadership, kindness, and positive example. Keep soaring high, Eagles! 🦅
Together We SOAR!


🎀 Reminder!
Red Ribbon Week Spirit Week kicks off Monday! 🌟
Have you got your gear ready? 😎
🕶️ Neon & Sunglasses – Monday
🧦 Crazy Hair & Socks – Tuesday
🤠 Western Wear – Wednesday
📚 Book Character Day – Thursday
Let’s show our Hagood spirit and be drug-free! ❤️
Red Ribbon Week Spirit Week kicks off Monday! 🌟
Have you got your gear ready? 😎
🕶️ Neon & Sunglasses – Monday
🧦 Crazy Hair & Socks – Tuesday
🤠 Western Wear – Wednesday
📚 Book Character Day – Thursday
Let’s show our Hagood spirit and be drug-free! ❤️


📚🎉 Just ONE WEEK away!
Next Thursday, Oct. 30, we’ll celebrate Book Character Day with our annual Parade!
Get those costumes ready, we can’t wait to see your favorite book characters come to life! ✨


📢 Reminder for 2nd Grade Families
Starting tomorrow, our 2nd graders will begin the IOWA portion of testing.
⏰ Please be sure your child arrives on time each morning, rested and ready.
🍎 A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast help them do their best!
Thank you for encouraging our 2nd graders as they finish this important part of their assessments! 💪
Starting tomorrow, our 2nd graders will begin the IOWA portion of testing.
⏰ Please be sure your child arrives on time each morning, rested and ready.
🍎 A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast help them do their best!
Thank you for encouraging our 2nd graders as they finish this important part of their assessments! 💪


“Last year, SDPC adopted HMH Into Reading for K5–5th grade, and the results have already been remarkable for our students. Structured Literacy teaches reading by explicitly and systematically showing how the English language works. This approach has helped build a strong foundation for our kindergartners, giving them confidence in both reading and writing while enabling them to decode much more quickly. Our first grade teachers are already seeing tremendous success from students who began with Structured Literacy in kindergarten, noting how well-prepared they are as they enter first grade. As a school, it has been eye-opening to see how far our students have come and what a success this program has already been for us.” - Courtney Ray, Kindergarten Teacher at Hagood Elementary 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 story is one of many that reflects SDPC’s commitment to academic growth and excellence. To learn more about Hagood Elementary School, visit their website at https://hes.pickens.k12.sc.us/
#AcademicGrowthAndExcellence
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow
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 academic growth and excellence. To learn more about Hagood Elementary School, visit their website at https://hes.pickens.k12.sc.us/
#AcademicGrowthAndExcellence
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow


🌟 SOAR Time Spotlight! 🌟
Congratulations to our October 10th SOAR winners! These amazing students continue to Show Respect, Own Their Actions, Act Responsibly, and Rise Above Challenges.
We’re so proud of the way you demonstrate excellence and kindness every day — keep soaring high, Eagles! 🦅 Together We SOAR!
Congratulations to our October 10th SOAR winners! These amazing students continue to Show Respect, Own Their Actions, Act Responsibly, and Rise Above Challenges.
We’re so proud of the way you demonstrate excellence and kindness every day — keep soaring high, Eagles! 🦅 Together We SOAR!


🎀 Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days – Oct. 27–30 🎀
Let’s show our Hagood pride and celebrate making healthy choices! 🌟
✨ Mon. Oct. 27: Sunglasses/Neon Day
✨ Tue. Oct. 28: Crazy Hair & Sock Day
✨ Wed. Oct. 29: Western Wear
✨ Thu. Oct. 30: Book Character Day
Be happy. Be brave. Be drug-free!
Let’s show our Hagood pride and celebrate making healthy choices! 🌟
✨ Mon. Oct. 27: Sunglasses/Neon Day
✨ Tue. Oct. 28: Crazy Hair & Sock Day
✨ Wed. Oct. 29: Western Wear
✨ Thu. Oct. 30: Book Character Day
Be happy. Be brave. Be drug-free!


Happy Instructional Coach Appreciation Day!
Today we celebrate our two incredible coaches, Mrs. Griffis and Mrs. Gravely! They work to support teachers, strengthen instruction, and impact student learning every single day. Your dedication, collaboration, and passion for helping others grow make such a difference in our school community.
Thank you for all you do for both students and staff at Hagood Elementary! 💙📚🍎
#InstructionalCoachAppreciationDay #ThankYouCoaches
Today we celebrate our two incredible coaches, Mrs. Griffis and Mrs. Gravely! They work to support teachers, strengthen instruction, and impact student learning every single day. Your dedication, collaboration, and passion for helping others grow make such a difference in our school community.
Thank you for all you do for both students and staff at Hagood Elementary! 💙📚🍎
#InstructionalCoachAppreciationDay #ThankYouCoaches


Reminder for 2nd Grade Families!
CogAT & IOWA testing starts tomorrow!
📅 Testing Dates: Oct. 7, 8, 9, 21 & 22
⏰ Please make sure your child arrives on time each morning so they can start calm and confident.
💡 A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast make a big difference!
Thank you for helping our 2nd graders blast off into success! 💪
CogAT & IOWA testing starts tomorrow!
📅 Testing Dates: Oct. 7, 8, 9, 21 & 22
⏰ Please make sure your child arrives on time each morning so they can start calm and confident.
💡 A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast make a big difference!
Thank you for helping our 2nd graders blast off into success! 💪


🌟 SOAR Time Spotlight! 🌟
Congratulations to our October 3rd SOAR winners! These students are shining examples of what it means to Show Respect, Own Their Actions, Act Responsibly, and Rise Above Challenges.
We’re so proud of the way you lead by example each day — way to go, Eagles! 🦅 Together We SOAR!
Congratulations to our October 3rd SOAR winners! These students are shining examples of what it means to Show Respect, Own Their Actions, Act Responsibly, and Rise Above Challenges.
We’re so proud of the way you lead by example each day — way to go, Eagles! 🦅 Together We SOAR!


🍎 SDPC Custodian Appreciation Day 🧹
Today at Hagood Elementary, we celebrate our amazing custodial staff!
Thank you for keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming every single day.
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed—we appreciate you! 💙
Today at Hagood Elementary, we celebrate our amazing custodial staff!
Thank you for keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming every single day.
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed—we appreciate you! 💙


Book Character Day & Parade – Oct. 30!
1st–5th graders: dress as your favorite book character.
PreK & K: dress individually or as a class book theme—teacher’s choice!
🎃 Start planning now!
Parade details coming soon.
1st–5th graders: dress as your favorite book character.
PreK & K: dress individually or as a class book theme—teacher’s choice!
🎃 Start planning now!
Parade details coming soon.


🌟 SOAR Winners – 9/26/2025 🌟
Congratulations to our students who are Showing Respect, Owning Their Actions, Acting Responsibly, and Rising Above Challenges! 🏆✨
We are so proud of you for SOARing every day at Hagood! 💛
Congratulations to our students who are Showing Respect, Owning Their Actions, Acting Responsibly, and Rising Above Challenges! 🏆✨
We are so proud of you for SOARing every day at Hagood! 💛


Our 2nd graders are gearing up to SOAR on the CogAT & IOWA tests!
📅 Testing Dates: Oct. 7, 8, 9, 21 & 22
⏰ Arrive on time each day so they can begin the morning calm and confident.
💡 A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast help them do their best.
💪 Encourage your child to simply try their hardest—that’s all we ask!
🔗 Learn more about these assessments: https://ed.sc.gov/.../gifted-and-talented-program-grade-2/
📅 Testing Dates: Oct. 7, 8, 9, 21 & 22
⏰ Arrive on time each day so they can begin the morning calm and confident.
💡 A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast help them do their best.
💪 Encourage your child to simply try their hardest—that’s all we ask!
🔗 Learn more about these assessments: https://ed.sc.gov/.../gifted-and-talented-program-grade-2/







