
💙 All Pro Dad’s is Back at Hagood! 💙
Dads, we’d love for you to join us Friday, September 12th at 7:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria. This year's theme is “All-Pro Hagood Dads!” 👨👧👦
We’re inviting dads to step up as guest speakers and share what being an All Pro Dad means to you. If you’d like to be a guest speaker, email Coach Thompson at seththompson@pickens.k12.sc.us
Dads, we’d love for you to join us Friday, September 12th at 7:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria. This year's theme is “All-Pro Hagood Dads!” 👨👧👦
We’re inviting dads to step up as guest speakers and share what being an All Pro Dad means to you. If you’d like to be a guest speaker, email Coach Thompson at seththompson@pickens.k12.sc.us


Reminder: Open House
📅 Thursday, Aug. 28th
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Open House! Due to the overwhelming number of RSVPs, please check the schedule carefully so that we can accommodate all families and make the evening smooth and enjoyable.
Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to welcome you!
📅 Thursday, Aug. 28th
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Open House! Due to the overwhelming number of RSVPs, please check the schedule carefully so that we can accommodate all families and make the evening smooth and enjoyable.
Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to welcome you!



🎨 Color Days with K5 & Pre-K! 
Our K5 and Pre-K students are partnering together to practice recognizing colors and learning their color words. Feel free to participate and show your support by wearing the color of the day!
📅 Mark your calendars:
8/27: Yellow Day 💛
9/3: Green Day 💚
9/10: Orange Day 🧡
9/17: Purple Day 💜
9/24: Black Day 🖤
10/1: White Day 🤍
10/8: Brown Day 🤎
10/15: Pink Day 💗
10/22: Gray Day 🩶
Our K5 and Pre-K students are partnering together to practice recognizing colors and learning their color words. Feel free to participate and show your support by wearing the color of the day!
📅 Mark your calendars:
8/27: Yellow Day 💛
9/3: Green Day 💚
9/10: Orange Day 🧡
9/17: Purple Day 💜
9/24: Black Day 🖤
10/1: White Day 🤍
10/8: Brown Day 🤎
10/15: Pink Day 💗
10/22: Gray Day 🩶


🌟 Strengthening Families Program 🌟
Families with children ages 6–17 are invited to join our next cycle starting September 15th at West End Elementary!
✅ Free program
✅ Free childcare for younger children
✅ Support for the whole family
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact us directly to register.
Let’s work together to build stronger families in Pickens County! 💙
Families with children ages 6–17 are invited to join our next cycle starting September 15th at West End Elementary!
✅ Free program
✅ Free childcare for younger children
✅ Support for the whole family
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact us directly to register.
Let’s work together to build stronger families in Pickens County! 💙


🎨 Exciting News! Students are starting their Art To Remember projects! 🖌️ 
Be on the lookout for order details coming in the next two months—your child’s masterpiece will be available on keepsakes soon! ✨
Be on the lookout for order details coming in the next two months—your child’s masterpiece will be available on keepsakes soon! ✨



New Assistant Principal Paige Partridge read aloud to 2nd graders as part of introducing herself and building relationships with students throughout the school this week. We’re thrilled to welcome her to our Hagood family!


📅 Save the Date!
Join us for Open House on Thursday, August 28, from 5:00–6:30 PM.
Come meet the teachers, see the classrooms, and kick off a great school year together! 🏫✨


📣 Meet Our Amazing Admin Team! 🍎
At Hagood Elementary, our leadership team is here to support, encourage, and empower every student and staff member—every day!
👩🏫 Mrs. Hendricks – Principal
👩💼 Mrs. Partridge – Assistant Principal
📚 Mrs. Griffis – Reading Coach
➕ Mrs. Gravely – Math Coach & Title I Coordinator
🌟 Mrs. McManis – RISE Facilitator
💛 Mrs. Trotter – School Counselor
With a shared commitment to excellence and a heart for our school community… Together We Soar! 💙
At Hagood Elementary, our leadership team is here to support, encourage, and empower every student and staff member—every day!
👩🏫 Mrs. Hendricks – Principal
👩💼 Mrs. Partridge – Assistant Principal
📚 Mrs. Griffis – Reading Coach
➕ Mrs. Gravely – Math Coach & Title I Coordinator
🌟 Mrs. McManis – RISE Facilitator
💛 Mrs. Trotter – School Counselor
With a shared commitment to excellence and a heart for our school community… Together We Soar! 💙



🌟 Meet Our Special Education Team! 🌟
This dedicated group of professionals works together to ensure that every student receives the support they need to thrive. Our team includes the Modified Pre-K Program, which provides our youngest learners with a nurturing and structured start to their education. Our Special Education Teacher and SPED Assistants offer personalized instruction and daily support tailored to meet individual student needs. Our Speech Therapist helps students grow in their communication skills and confidence, while our School Psychologist supports the emotional, behavioral, and academic well-being of our students. Together, this team plays a vital role in creating an inclusive environment where all students can succeed. We are so thankful for the heart and expertise they bring to our school community each day!
This dedicated group of professionals works together to ensure that every student receives the support they need to thrive. Our team includes the Modified Pre-K Program, which provides our youngest learners with a nurturing and structured start to their education. Our Special Education Teacher and SPED Assistants offer personalized instruction and daily support tailored to meet individual student needs. Our Speech Therapist helps students grow in their communication skills and confidence, while our School Psychologist supports the emotional, behavioral, and academic well-being of our students. Together, this team plays a vital role in creating an inclusive environment where all students can succeed. We are so thankful for the heart and expertise they bring to our school community each day!



🕒 Meet Our After-School Care Team!
Our after-school care team is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and supportive environment for students once the school day ends. Whether it's helping with homework, playing games, or organizing creative activities, this team goes above and beyond to make sure every child feels cared for and engaged. We’re grateful for the way they extend learning and joy beyond the classroom!
Our after-school care team is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and supportive environment for students once the school day ends. Whether it's helping with homework, playing games, or organizing creative activities, this team goes above and beyond to make sure every child feels cared for and engaged. We’re grateful for the way they extend learning and joy beyond the classroom!


Meet our Student Support Team! 
At Hagood Elementary, we are dedicated to supporting every student in every way. Our team includes a Behavior Specialist who also serves as our PCVA (Pickens County Virtual Academy) contact, providing both in-person behavioral support and guidance for students enrolled in virtual learning. Our Family Liaison bridges the gap between home and school to ensure families feel supported and connected. Together, they play a key role in helping all students thrive.
Together We Soar! 💙
At Hagood Elementary, we are dedicated to supporting every student in every way. Our team includes a Behavior Specialist who also serves as our PCVA (Pickens County Virtual Academy) contact, providing both in-person behavioral support and guidance for students enrolled in virtual learning. Our Family Liaison bridges the gap between home and school to ensure families feel supported and connected. Together, they play a key role in helping all students thrive.
Together We Soar! 💙


✨ Meet Our Special Services Team! 💙
At Hagood Elementary, our Special Services team plays a vital role in supporting the growth and success of every student. This dedicated team includes our Reading Interventionist, who provides targeted literacy support; our Multi-Language Program (MLP) teacher, who helps multilingual learners thrive; our Gifted and Talented teacher, who challenges students to reach new academic heights; and our Student Shadow support, which ensures students who need extra guidance receive one-on-one assistance throughout their school day. Together, this team helps meet diverse needs and empowers students to be their very best.
Together We Soar! 💙
At Hagood Elementary, our Special Services team plays a vital role in supporting the growth and success of every student. This dedicated team includes our Reading Interventionist, who provides targeted literacy support; our Multi-Language Program (MLP) teacher, who helps multilingual learners thrive; our Gifted and Talented teacher, who challenges students to reach new academic heights; and our Student Shadow support, which ensures students who need extra guidance receive one-on-one assistance throughout their school day. Together, this team helps meet diverse needs and empowers students to be their very best.
Together We Soar! 💙


🧹 Meet Our Custodial Support Team!
Our custodial team works tirelessly to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. From early mornings to late evenings, they take great pride in maintaining our building and creating a positive environment for students, staff, and visitors. We’re so thankful for their hard work and dedication—they truly help our school shine!
Our custodial team works tirelessly to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. From early mornings to late evenings, they take great pride in maintaining our building and creating a positive environment for students, staff, and visitors. We’re so thankful for their hard work and dedication—they truly help our school shine!


📞 Meet Our Office Support Team!
Our front office team is the heart of the school! From greeting families with a smile to keeping everything organized behind the scenes, they help our school run smoothly every single day. Whether answering phones, handling paperwork, or helping students and staff, they do it all with kindness and care. We’re so thankful for all they do to support our school community!
Our front office team is the heart of the school! From greeting families with a smile to keeping everything organized behind the scenes, they help our school run smoothly every single day. Whether answering phones, handling paperwork, or helping students and staff, they do it all with kindness and care. We’re so thankful for all they do to support our school community!



🍽️ Meet Our Food Service Support Team!
Our amazing food service team works hard every day to make sure our students are fed, fueled, and ready to learn! From preparing nutritious breakfasts and lunches to keeping our cafeteria clean and welcoming, they play a vital role in our school community. Be sure to thank them for all they do to support our students’ health and happiness!
Our amazing food service team works hard every day to make sure our students are fed, fueled, and ready to learn! From preparing nutritious breakfasts and lunches to keeping our cafeteria clean and welcoming, they play a vital role in our school community. Be sure to thank them for all they do to support our students’ health and happiness!



Meet our amazing Related Arts team at Hagood Elementary! 
This dedicated group of educators brings energy, creativity, and enrichment to our students each week through Art, Music, PE, Library, STEM, and Spanish. Whether students are expressing themselves through the arts, exploring science and engineering, staying active, learning a new language, building digital skills, or developing a love for reading, our Related Arts teachers support the whole child through engaging, hands-on learning. We’re proud to have such a passionate team helping every student shine beyond the traditional classroom!
This dedicated group of educators brings energy, creativity, and enrichment to our students each week through Art, Music, PE, Library, STEM, and Spanish. Whether students are expressing themselves through the arts, exploring science and engineering, staying active, learning a new language, building digital skills, or developing a love for reading, our Related Arts teachers support the whole child through engaging, hands-on learning. We’re proud to have such a passionate team helping every student shine beyond the traditional classroom!







