🚨 Reminder for Parents & Guardians 🚨
Please remember to stop by the school nurse’s office to pick up all student medications by 2:00 PM on May 20.
Any medications not picked up by this time will be properly disposed of in accordance with district guidelines.
Thank you!
Please remember to stop by the school nurse’s office to pick up all student medications by 2:00 PM on May 20.
Any medications not picked up by this time will be properly disposed of in accordance with district guidelines.
Thank you!
📚✨ K5–2nd Grade I-Ready Testing Begins Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, our students will start showing what they’ve learned on their I-Ready assessments, and ➕ Math is on May 13. Let’s cheer them on and remind them to get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and do their best! 🌟
Tomorrow, our students will start showing what they’ve learned on their I-Ready assessments, and ➕ Math is on May 13. Let’s cheer them on and remind them to get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and do their best! 🌟
Happy School Nurses Day to Nurse Stephanie! 💙🏥
Today, we celebrate the heart, compassion, and calm presence she brings to Hagood every single day. Nurse Stephanie takes care of our students with kindness, patience, and a steady hand—whether it’s a scraped knee, a headache, or a moment that just needs a little extra care and reassurance.
We are so grateful for the way she helps keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Our school is a better place because of her dedication and love for our kids.
Please join us in saying THANK YOU to Nurse Stephanie for all she does! 💙👏
Today, we celebrate the heart, compassion, and calm presence she brings to Hagood every single day. Nurse Stephanie takes care of our students with kindness, patience, and a steady hand—whether it’s a scraped knee, a headache, or a moment that just needs a little extra care and reassurance.
We are so grateful for the way she helps keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Our school is a better place because of her dedication and love for our kids.
Please join us in saying THANK YOU to Nurse Stephanie for all she does! 💙👏
✨ SOAR Stars – May 1 ✨
Join us in celebrating our SOAR winners! These students are being recognized for making positive choices and showing leadership throughout the school day.
SOAR stands for:
S – Show Respect
O – Own Your Actions
A – Act Responsibly
R – Rise Above Challenges
We appreciate the way these students contribute to a positive and supportive school culture. Keep shining and setting the example for others!
Join us in celebrating our SOAR winners! These students are being recognized for making positive choices and showing leadership throughout the school day.
SOAR stands for:
S – Show Respect
O – Own Your Actions
A – Act Responsibly
R – Rise Above Challenges
We appreciate the way these students contribute to a positive and supportive school culture. Keep shining and setting the example for others!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✨
This week, we celebrate the incredible educators who show up every single day with patience, passion, creativity, and heart. Our teachers do so much more than teach lessons—they inspire confidence, build relationships, support families, and help shape the future of every child who walks through their doors.
At Hagood, we are so grateful for our amazing teachers who go above and beyond to make learning meaningful, engaging, and joyful. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we see and appreciate all that you do.
Please join us in thanking our teachers for the difference they make every day! 💙👏
This week, we celebrate the incredible educators who show up every single day with patience, passion, creativity, and heart. Our teachers do so much more than teach lessons—they inspire confidence, build relationships, support families, and help shape the future of every child who walks through their doors.
At Hagood, we are so grateful for our amazing teachers who go above and beyond to make learning meaningful, engaging, and joyful. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we see and appreciate all that you do.
Please join us in thanking our teachers for the difference they make every day! 💙👏
📣 Free & Healthy Summer Meals for Kids! ☀️🍎
Hagood families, we’re excited to share that free, healthy meals will be available for children this summer!
✔️ Open to children 18 and under (and individuals 21 or younger with disabilities)
✔️ No cost—just show up and enjoy!
✔️ Meals help children stay nourished while school is out
📍 Meal Locations:
• Liberty Primary School
• Pickens Elementary School
• West End Elementary School
• Dacusville Elementary School (Rural route delivery available)
🗓 Dates: June 1 – July 3, 2026 (Monday–Friday)
🍽 Breakfast: 7:00–9:00 AM
🍽 Lunch: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📞 For more information, contact Jennifer Severson (864-843-0368) or Crystal Pilgrim (864-518-3926)
Let’s keep our students fueled and ready for a great summer! 💙
Hagood families, we’re excited to share that free, healthy meals will be available for children this summer!
✔️ Open to children 18 and under (and individuals 21 or younger with disabilities)
✔️ No cost—just show up and enjoy!
✔️ Meals help children stay nourished while school is out
📍 Meal Locations:
• Liberty Primary School
• Pickens Elementary School
• West End Elementary School
• Dacusville Elementary School (Rural route delivery available)
🗓 Dates: June 1 – July 3, 2026 (Monday–Friday)
🍽 Breakfast: 7:00–9:00 AM
🍽 Lunch: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📞 For more information, contact Jennifer Severson (864-843-0368) or Crystal Pilgrim (864-518-3926)
Let’s keep our students fueled and ready for a great summer! 💙
Happy School Principals Day, Mrs. Hendricks! 🎉🏫💙
We celebrate you and the incredible leadership you bring to Hagood every day. Your dedication to students, staff, and families is evident in everything you do—from the way you support teachers, to the way you encourage students, to the positive culture you help create throughout our school.
You lead with heart, integrity, and purpose, and we are so grateful for your vision and unwavering commitment to making Hagood a place where every student can learn, grow, and shine.
Thank you, Mrs. Hendricks, for all you do to make a difference every single day! 💙
We celebrate you and the incredible leadership you bring to Hagood every day. Your dedication to students, staff, and families is evident in everything you do—from the way you support teachers, to the way you encourage students, to the positive culture you help create throughout our school.
You lead with heart, integrity, and purpose, and we are so grateful for your vision and unwavering commitment to making Hagood a place where every student can learn, grow, and shine.
Thank you, Mrs. Hendricks, for all you do to make a difference every single day! 💙
🍎💛 Today, we celebrate our amazing School Lunch Heroes!
Thank you for showing up every day with kindness, care, and a smile. You do so much more than serve meals—you help create a welcoming space where our students feel seen and supported.
We appreciate all you do to keep our students fueled and ready to learn!
Thank you for showing up every day with kindness, care, and a smile. You do so much more than serve meals—you help create a welcoming space where our students feel seen and supported.
We appreciate all you do to keep our students fueled and ready to learn!
📅 Hagood Elementary School Lunch Menu – May 2026 🍎
Check out what’s cooking this month in our cafeteria! From student favorites like chicken nuggets, tacos, and cheeseburgers to fresh fruit options and special themed days, there’s something for everyone.
⭐ Highlights include:
School Lunch Hero Day
Frozen Fruit Fridays
End-of-Year Fun activities
Half Days on May 21 & 22
We hope everyone enjoys a great end to the school year and a wonderful summer break! ☀️
Check out what’s cooking this month in our cafeteria! From student favorites like chicken nuggets, tacos, and cheeseburgers to fresh fruit options and special themed days, there’s something for everyone.
⭐ Highlights include:
School Lunch Hero Day
Frozen Fruit Fridays
End-of-Year Fun activities
Half Days on May 21 & 22
We hope everyone enjoys a great end to the school year and a wonderful summer break! ☀️
🌞🧺 Hagood Family Picnic 🧺🌞
📅 Friday, May 15
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for a fun picnic day at Hagood! Bring your lunch, blankets, and tailgate chairs and enjoy time with your child’s class.
👨👩👧👦 Students will picnic with their class. If you’re joining multiple children, please plan to eat with your youngest child’s class.
🥪 Parents should bring their own lunch. Students may eat what you bring or order a bagged lunch from the cafeteria.
🚗 Please park in designated areas.
🚫 Playground equipment will not be available during the picnic.
🍧 Kona Ice will be available for purchase.
We can’t wait to see you there!
📅 Friday, May 15
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for a fun picnic day at Hagood! Bring your lunch, blankets, and tailgate chairs and enjoy time with your child’s class.
👨👩👧👦 Students will picnic with their class. If you’re joining multiple children, please plan to eat with your youngest child’s class.
🥪 Parents should bring their own lunch. Students may eat what you bring or order a bagged lunch from the cafeteria.
🚗 Please park in designated areas.
🚫 Playground equipment will not be available during the picnic.
🍧 Kona Ice will be available for purchase.
We can’t wait to see you there!
PHS Senior Walk – Class of 2026
We are excited to welcome the Pickens High School Senior Class of 2026 to Hagood this Friday. Former students should arrive by 7:50 AM and gather in the cafeteria for a class photo on the stage.
At 8:00 AM, the senior walk-through will begin. Students will take part in a special celebration as they walk through the hallways one final time—a meaningful tradition for both students and families.
📘✨ Get Your Hagood Yearbook Today! ✨📘
The 2025–2026 school year is full of moments you’ll want to remember—make sure you don’t miss out!
🎉 Yearbooks are available now
💲 $25 each
On sale April 1 – May 8, 2026 (while supplies last)
Secure your copy here:
👉 https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=00GLC10TP2O2VR1_ZZ5XM4N35ATOULP
The 2025–2026 school year is full of moments you’ll want to remember—make sure you don’t miss out!
🎉 Yearbooks are available now
💲 $25 each
On sale April 1 – May 8, 2026 (while supplies last)
Secure your copy here:
👉 https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=00GLC10TP2O2VR1_ZZ5XM4N35ATOULP
🌟 SOAR Recognition – April 24 🌟
This week, we are excited to celebrate our SOAR winners for consistently demonstrating positive choices and strong character.
SOAR stands for:
S – Show Respect
O – Own Your Actions
A – Act Responsibly
R – Rise Above Challenges
These students have shown dedication to doing the right thing, even when it’s not easy. Their actions help create a safe, supportive, and respectful school environment for everyone.
This week, we are excited to celebrate our SOAR winners for consistently demonstrating positive choices and strong character.
SOAR stands for:
S – Show Respect
O – Own Your Actions
A – Act Responsibly
R – Rise Above Challenges
These students have shown dedication to doing the right thing, even when it’s not easy. Their actions help create a safe, supportive, and respectful school environment for everyone.
📣 Kindergarten 101 for Rising Students (2026–2027 School Year)
Do you have a child entering Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year? If you live in the Hagood Elementary attendance area, we invite you to join us for Kindergarten 101!
🗓 May 11
⏰ 5:00 PM
This session will share helpful information about what to expect in Kindergarten and how you can support your child’s transition to school. We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions!
📞 Contact: Cindy Gravely
📱 864-397-1914
📧 cindygravely@pickens.k12.sc.us
Do you have a child entering Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year? If you live in the Hagood Elementary attendance area, we invite you to join us for Kindergarten 101!
🗓 May 11
⏰ 5:00 PM
This session will share helpful information about what to expect in Kindergarten and how you can support your child’s transition to school. We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions!
📞 Contact: Cindy Gravely
📱 864-397-1914
📧 cindygravely@pickens.k12.sc.us
🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Shoutout to Mrs. Porter (Bookkeeper), Mrs. Gail (Data Entry), and Mrs. Sandy (Receptionist) for keeping our school running smoothly every day! 💛📚✨
Shoutout to Mrs. Porter (Bookkeeper), Mrs. Gail (Data Entry), and Mrs. Sandy (Receptionist) for keeping our school running smoothly every day! 💛📚✨
Hagood Awarded Palmetto Silver
We are proud to share that Hagood Elementary has been awarded the Palmetto Silver Award by the South Carolina Department of Education.
This recognition reflects our school’s strong academic growth and highlights the intentional work taking place each day to support student learning and achievement.
This accomplishment is a direct result of the dedication of our teachers, the effort of our students, and the continued support of our families and community.
We are grateful for the commitment to excellence that defines Hagood and look forward to continuing to build on this success for all of our students.
🎉📚 As we head into testing season, we are proud to share that for the 2025–2026 school year, our school was recognized for having zero testing violations!
We are so appreciative of our staff’s diligence, professionalism, and attention to detail in ensuring all testing procedures are followed correctly. Your commitment helps create a fair, secure, and supportive testing environment for every student. 👏✨
We are so appreciative of our staff’s diligence, professionalism, and attention to detail in ensuring all testing procedures are followed correctly. Your commitment helps create a fair, secure, and supportive testing environment for every student. 👏✨
🎉 SOAR Winners – April 17 🎉
We are proud to recognize our students who were selected as SOAR winners this week.
SOAR stands for:
S – Show Respect
O – Own Your Actions
A – Act Responsibly
R – Rise Above Challenges
These students demonstrate positive behavior and serve as strong role models within our school community. We are proud of their efforts and the example they set for others.
We are proud to recognize our students who were selected as SOAR winners this week.
SOAR stands for:
S – Show Respect
O – Own Your Actions
A – Act Responsibly
R – Rise Above Challenges
These students demonstrate positive behavior and serve as strong role models within our school community. We are proud of their efforts and the example they set for others.
