Mark your calendars, SDPC! There will be no school for students Friday, October 9, through Tuesday, October 13. We hope our students and families enjoy the extended break!
📅 View the SDPC District Calendar for additional important dates throughout the school year.
🌟 SOAR Spotlight: October 2! 🦅
Let’s celebrate our SOAR winners for showing respect, owning their actions, acting responsibly, and rising above challenges! We’re proud of these Eagles for helping make Hagood a great place to learn and grow. 💙
Way to go, Eagles! Together we SOAR!
Let’s celebrate our SOAR winners for showing respect, owning their actions, acting responsibly, and rising above challenges! We’re proud of these Eagles for helping make Hagood a great place to learn and grow. 💙
Way to go, Eagles! Together we SOAR!
What a wonderful start to All Pro Dads at Hagood! 💙🦅
Thank you to the 125 All Pro Dads who attended our first meeting last Friday! We loved seeing you take time to connect with your children and build special memories together.
A huge thank-you to Landmark Baptist Church for sponsoring our gathering and providing breakfast from Swords Sliders & More! Your generosity helps make these meaningful mornings possible.
Thank you for showing up for our students! ❤️
Thank you to the 125 All Pro Dads who attended our first meeting last Friday! We loved seeing you take time to connect with your children and build special memories together.
A huge thank-you to Landmark Baptist Church for sponsoring our gathering and providing breakfast from Swords Sliders & More! Your generosity helps make these meaningful mornings possible.
Thank you for showing up for our students! ❤️
💙🦅 Happy SDPC Custodian Appreciation Day to Hagood’s amazing custodial staff!
Thank you for all you do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. From everyday tasks to unexpected messes, your hard work and care make a difference for our students and staff every day!
We appreciate you and are so thankful you are part of our Hagood family! 💙
Thank you for all you do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. From everyday tasks to unexpected messes, your hard work and care make a difference for our students and staff every day!
We appreciate you and are so thankful you are part of our Hagood family! 💙
Taking learning outside!
Our 5th-grade ELA group enjoyed some fresh air while completing a writing activity and playing a Roll and Read word game. A fun way to bring reading and writing beyond the classroom! 🦅
🦅 Congratulations to our September 25 SOAR winners! 💙
These Hagood Eagles lead by example, make positive choices, and show what it means to follow The EAGLE Way! We’re proud of how they help make our school a great place to learn and grow.
Keep SOARing, Eagles! 🌟
These Hagood Eagles lead by example, make positive choices, and show what it means to follow The EAGLE Way! We’re proud of how they help make our school a great place to learn and grow.
Keep SOARing, Eagles! 🌟
🎨 Art Fundraiser Coming Soon!
Hagood Elementary is partnering with Art to Remember to support our art department! Families will have the opportunity to purchase keepsake items featuring their child’s artwork—a special way to celebrate their creativity while supporting art at our school. 💙
These personalized keepsakes make wonderful gifts for friends and family members!
🖌️ Order online at ArtToRemember.com.
Hagood Elementary is partnering with Art to Remember to support our art department! Families will have the opportunity to purchase keepsake items featuring their child’s artwork—a special way to celebrate their creativity while supporting art at our school. 💙
These personalized keepsakes make wonderful gifts for friends and family members!
🖌️ Order online at ArtToRemember.com.
📣 Reminder, Hagood Families!
Our first All Pro Dad meeting of the school year is coming up! 💙
📅 Friday, September 25th
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 Hagood Elementary Cafeteria
Dads and father figures, we invite you to join us for a morning of connection, encouragement, and quality time with your child. We’re excited to kick off another great year of All Pro Dad at Hagood!
🦅 Together We SOAR!
Our first All Pro Dad meeting of the school year is coming up! 💙
📅 Friday, September 25th
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 Hagood Elementary Cafeteria
Dads and father figures, we invite you to join us for a morning of connection, encouragement, and quality time with your child. We’re excited to kick off another great year of All Pro Dad at Hagood!
🦅 Together We SOAR!
🦅 Congratulations to our September 18 SOAR Time Spotlight winners!
These Eagles were recognized for showing respect, owning their actions, acting responsibly, and rising above challenges. Way to go, Eagles! Together we SOAR! 💙💛
These Eagles were recognized for showing respect, owning their actions, acting responsibly, and rising above challenges. Way to go, Eagles! Together we SOAR! 💙💛
🦅 Congratulations to our SOAR Winners for September 11!
These Eagles were recognized for showing respect, owning their actions, acting responsibly, and rising above challenges. We are so proud of the way they lead by example each day!
Together We SOAR! 💙🤍
These Eagles were recognized for showing respect, owning their actions, acting responsibly, and rising above challenges. We are so proud of the way they lead by example each day!
Together We SOAR! 💙🤍
🏗️ Learning in Action at SDPC’s Gateway to Innovation!
Today, our Hagood students had an exciting opportunity to see another part of the construction process taking place at SDPC’s Gateway to Innovation! 👷♀️👷♂️
Students utilized our walking trail to get a firsthand look as construction continues right next door. What an incredible opportunity to watch this innovative facility come to life and expose our students to the many careers, skills, and possibilities connected to a project like this!
We are grateful for opportunities that allow learning to extend beyond the classroom walls.
Together We SOAR! 🦅
#HagoodElementary #TogetherWeSOAR
Today, our Hagood students had an exciting opportunity to see another part of the construction process taking place at SDPC’s Gateway to Innovation! 👷♀️👷♂️
Students utilized our walking trail to get a firsthand look as construction continues right next door. What an incredible opportunity to watch this innovative facility come to life and expose our students to the many careers, skills, and possibilities connected to a project like this!
We are grateful for opportunities that allow learning to extend beyond the classroom walls.
Together We SOAR! 🦅
#HagoodElementary #TogetherWeSOAR
SDPC is beginning the search for our next superintendent.
Following 13 years of leadership, Superintendent Dr. Danny Merck will conclude his service at the end of the 2026–2027 school year. With advance planning, the Board of Trustees is beginning the search process now to support a thoughtful and seamless transition.
The search will be guided by our Innovate ’28 Strategic Plan and shaped by input from the people who know and care about SDPC — our students, employees, families, and Pickens County community.
🗣️ Your voice matters.
The Board of Trustees, in partnership with the South Carolina School Boards Association, is gathering community input to help identify the qualities, experience, and leadership priorities that should guide the search for SDPC’s next superintendent.
The first opportunity to share your input:
📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
📍 Liberty High School (124 Red Devil Drive, Liberty, SC 29657)
⏰ 6:00 PM
Additional opportunities for community input will be announced as the search progresses.
Learn more about the superintendent search and how you can participate: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/3112602
#SDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
Following 13 years of leadership, Superintendent Dr. Danny Merck will conclude his service at the end of the 2026–2027 school year. With advance planning, the Board of Trustees is beginning the search process now to support a thoughtful and seamless transition.
The search will be guided by our Innovate ’28 Strategic Plan and shaped by input from the people who know and care about SDPC — our students, employees, families, and Pickens County community.
🗣️ Your voice matters.
The Board of Trustees, in partnership with the South Carolina School Boards Association, is gathering community input to help identify the qualities, experience, and leadership priorities that should guide the search for SDPC’s next superintendent.
The first opportunity to share your input:
📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
📍 Liberty High School (124 Red Devil Drive, Liberty, SC 29657)
⏰ 6:00 PM
Additional opportunities for community input will be announced as the search progresses.
Learn more about the superintendent search and how you can participate: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/3112602
#SDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
Calling all Hagood dads and father figures!
Join our Hagood All Pro Dads Chapter to connect, grow, and celebrate the important role you play in your children’s lives!
This year, pastors from the Pickens area will lead our meetings, sharing encouragement, wisdom, and practical guidance to help dads lead their families with love, tenderness, and strong character.
📅 Date change: Our first meeting has moved from September 18 to September 25! See the flyer for additional meeting dates.
A heartfelt thank-you to Landmark Baptist Church for once again sponsoring our chapter and supporting Hagood’s fathers and families!
Your presence, love, and example make a lasting difference. We look forward to seeing you on September 25! 🦅
Join our Hagood All Pro Dads Chapter to connect, grow, and celebrate the important role you play in your children’s lives!
This year, pastors from the Pickens area will lead our meetings, sharing encouragement, wisdom, and practical guidance to help dads lead their families with love, tenderness, and strong character.
📅 Date change: Our first meeting has moved from September 18 to September 25! See the flyer for additional meeting dates.
A heartfelt thank-you to Landmark Baptist Church for once again sponsoring our chapter and supporting Hagood’s fathers and families!
Your presence, love, and example make a lasting difference. We look forward to seeing you on September 25! 🦅
💙 A BIG Thank You to Our Community Sponsors!💙
We are incredibly grateful for the amazing community partners who helped make it possible for EVERY Hagood student to receive a grade-level color shirt this year!
A huge thank you to our PTO for securing these sponsorships and to each business and individual who generously supported our Eagles. Your partnership helps create special experiences for our students and reminds them just how much our community is behind them!
We appreciate you for helping us Achieve Excellence Together!💙🤍
We are incredibly grateful for the amazing community partners who helped make it possible for EVERY Hagood student to receive a grade-level color shirt this year!
A huge thank you to our PTO for securing these sponsorships and to each business and individual who generously supported our Eagles. Your partnership helps create special experiences for our students and reminds them just how much our community is behind them!
We appreciate you for helping us Achieve Excellence Together!💙🤍
Today, the School District of Pickens County celebrated the grand opening of our SDPC Academy for Early Learners, a milestone in our commitment to experiential learning and innovative approaches to early childhood education.
District leaders, Board of Trustees members, community partners, educators, and special guests gathered to celebrate this exciting investment in our youngest learners. The event featured a performance by Sweet Potato Pie Kids, remarks from district leaders and project partners, and concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Liberty Primary School, where our Pre-K students helped officially open the doors to their new learning environment. Guests then toured the newly completed immersive classrooms, experiencing firsthand how these thoughtfully designed spaces will spark curiosity, creativity, and discovery.
Designed around learning through exploration, play, and hands-on experiences, the SDPC Academy for Early Learners encourages students to ask questions, solve problems, and build foundational skills in engaging, meaningful ways.
Last year, one immersive classroom opened at each of our four hub schools: Six Mile Elementary, Hagood Elementary, East End Elementary, and Liberty Primary. This summer, the remaining classrooms were completed at each site, creating a fully immersive Academy experience for every Pre-K student as they walk through our doors next week.
The SDPC Experience begins here. We can't wait to welcome our newest learners into classrooms designed for wonder, exploration, and endless possibilities.
To find out more about the Academy for Early Learners, visit our webpage: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/preschool-programs
#SDPCAcademyForEarlyLearners #ExperienceSDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
District leaders, Board of Trustees members, community partners, educators, and special guests gathered to celebrate this exciting investment in our youngest learners. The event featured a performance by Sweet Potato Pie Kids, remarks from district leaders and project partners, and concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Liberty Primary School, where our Pre-K students helped officially open the doors to their new learning environment. Guests then toured the newly completed immersive classrooms, experiencing firsthand how these thoughtfully designed spaces will spark curiosity, creativity, and discovery.
Designed around learning through exploration, play, and hands-on experiences, the SDPC Academy for Early Learners encourages students to ask questions, solve problems, and build foundational skills in engaging, meaningful ways.
Last year, one immersive classroom opened at each of our four hub schools: Six Mile Elementary, Hagood Elementary, East End Elementary, and Liberty Primary. This summer, the remaining classrooms were completed at each site, creating a fully immersive Academy experience for every Pre-K student as they walk through our doors next week.
The SDPC Experience begins here. We can't wait to welcome our newest learners into classrooms designed for wonder, exploration, and endless possibilities.
To find out more about the Academy for Early Learners, visit our webpage: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/preschool-programs
#SDPCAcademyForEarlyLearners #ExperienceSDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
🎉 75 YEARS OF IMPACT 🎉
For 75 years, the School District of Pickens County has been more than a collection of schools - it has been a place where students discover their passions, build lasting relationships, and create memories that shape their futures.
Throughout this anniversary year, we’ve celebrated the people, places, and programs that have made SDPC special by sharing stories from across our schools and community.
Now, those stories come together in one place.
📖 "75 Years of Impact: Past. Present. Potential." is a commemorative magazine that celebrates the legacy we’ve built and the Experience SDPC that continues to make our district unique.
Inside, you’ll find the moments, milestones, and voices that reflect who we are - and the commitment that continues to guide us as we engage students today and empower them for tomorrow.
👉 Explore the magazine: https://www.flipsnack.com/BFD76799E8C/75-years-of-impact-sdpc-2026
#75YearsOfImpact #ExperienceSDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
For 75 years, the School District of Pickens County has been more than a collection of schools - it has been a place where students discover their passions, build lasting relationships, and create memories that shape their futures.
Throughout this anniversary year, we’ve celebrated the people, places, and programs that have made SDPC special by sharing stories from across our schools and community.
Now, those stories come together in one place.
📖 "75 Years of Impact: Past. Present. Potential." is a commemorative magazine that celebrates the legacy we’ve built and the Experience SDPC that continues to make our district unique.
Inside, you’ll find the moments, milestones, and voices that reflect who we are - and the commitment that continues to guide us as we engage students today and empower them for tomorrow.
👉 Explore the magazine: https://www.flipsnack.com/BFD76799E8C/75-years-of-impact-sdpc-2026
#75YearsOfImpact #ExperienceSDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
🚌 SDPC Families – Does your child need bus transportation this school year?
If your student will be riding the bus to or from school, please take a moment to complete the 📝 SDPC Transportation Form to ensure they are scheduled for 🚌 pickup and drop-off before August 1.
🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation
If your student will be riding the bus to or from school, please take a moment to complete the 📝 SDPC Transportation Form to ensure they are scheduled for 🚌 pickup and drop-off before August 1.
🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation
🚌 SDPC Families – Does your child need bus transportation this school year?
If your student will be riding the bus to or from school, please take a moment to complete the 📝 SDPC Transportation Form to ensure they are scheduled for 🚌 pickup and drop-off before August 4th!
🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation
If your student will be riding the bus to or from school, please take a moment to complete the 📝 SDPC Transportation Form to ensure they are scheduled for 🚌 pickup and drop-off before August 4th!
🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation
🥞 FREE Meals for All Students This Year! 🍎
We’ve got great news for SDPC families!
Thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch every day during the 2026-2027 school year - no forms, no fees, no hassle! 🙌
✅ No need to submit a meal application
✅ Every student is automatically eligible
✅ Healthy meals = focused minds + strong bodies
This program ensures that every child has access to nutritious meals to fuel learning and success. It’s one more way we’re supporting our students - together!
Questions? Visit www.sdpcnutrition.com or contact Jenaffer Stevenson, Director of Student Nutrition Services:
📧 jenafferstevenson@pickens.k12.sc.us | 📞 864-397-1166
#SDPCNutrition #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
We’ve got great news for SDPC families!
Thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch every day during the 2026-2027 school year - no forms, no fees, no hassle! 🙌
✅ No need to submit a meal application
✅ Every student is automatically eligible
✅ Healthy meals = focused minds + strong bodies
This program ensures that every child has access to nutritious meals to fuel learning and success. It’s one more way we’re supporting our students - together!
Questions? Visit www.sdpcnutrition.com or contact Jenaffer Stevenson, Director of Student Nutrition Services:
📧 jenafferstevenson@pickens.k12.sc.us | 📞 864-397-1166
#SDPCNutrition #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
