Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, the Pickens County School District will introduce a new learning pathway designed to provide students with flexible, high-quality educational opportunities - Pickens Virtual Academy.
The district will host two information sessions at the Pickens Junior High Auditorium on March 23 at 6:00 p.m. and April 23 at 6:00 p.m.
For more information visit our website at: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/article/2772637
The district will host two information sessions at the Pickens Junior High Auditorium on March 23 at 6:00 p.m. and April 23 at 6:00 p.m.
For more information visit our website at: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/article/2772637
Due to the timing of anticipated severe weather and to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families, all schools in the Pickens County School District and the district office will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Congratulations to Mrs. Valerie Boehm on being named Teacher of the Year for Pickens High School!
This honor reflects the dedication, passion, and commitment you bring to your students and to our school community every day. Your ability to inspire, support, and challenge students to reach their full potential makes a lasting impact both in and out of the classroom.
Pickens High School is proud to recognize your hard work and the positive difference you make in the lives of so many. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Mrs. Boehm!
This honor reflects the dedication, passion, and commitment you bring to your students and to our school community every day. Your ability to inspire, support, and challenge students to reach their full potential makes a lasting impact both in and out of the classroom.
Pickens High School is proud to recognize your hard work and the positive difference you make in the lives of so many. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Mrs. Boehm!
Zoiee Jarrett, a Junior at PHS, is the winner of the February Meme Challenge in the Media Center. Zoiee submitted a cat reading meme to win a free book and a candy bar. Way to go Zoiee!
It's winter break, but Dragon Nation is still at work!
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Please join us in congratulating the PHS Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Ellison Steinhauer, and Salutatorian, Devin Shoemake, for earning the highest accomplishment our school has to offer. We are immensely proud of you both for the determination, grit, and hard work ethic that you both have poured into your educational journey to reach this goal. You both make PHS proud beyond measure!
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Perfect Attendance winners for the month of January.
9th - Quincy Flatt
10th - Cydney Bishop
11th - Ayden Loughner
12th - Gabriella Fowler
9th - Quincy Flatt
10th - Cydney Bishop
11th - Ayden Loughner
12th - Gabriella Fowler
PHS Monthly Newsletter
Today PHS Visual Arts 1 students did observational drawings of cupcakes and popcorn. They did a great job!
We’re proud to recognize Alex Evans as our Teacher of the Month and Karen Wolfe as our Staff Member of the Month!
Your passion, professionalism, and dedication help make our school an amazing place to learn and grow. Thank you for everything you do each day
Your passion, professionalism, and dedication help make our school an amazing place to learn and grow. Thank you for everything you do each day
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School Closure Notice - Monday, January 26, 2026 - Due to the potential for hazardous icy conditions and anticipated power outages across the county, all Pickens County School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th. This closure applies to all students and staff. This will not be a digital learning day.
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Parents/Guardians,
The Special Education Department at Pickens High School needs your valuable input on our Parent Survey for Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) (including students who receive speech-only services). Please take a few minutes to let us know what we are doing great and what we could work on to best meet the needs of your child. We appreciate your time!
The survey can be found at the following link. https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey
The Special Education Department at Pickens High School needs your valuable input on our Parent Survey for Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) (including students who receive speech-only services). Please take a few minutes to let us know what we are doing great and what we could work on to best meet the needs of your child. We appreciate your time!
The survey can be found at the following link. https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey
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Today, we recognized our students for their outstanding performance on the Fall End-of-Course (EOC) exams in Algebra, U.S. History, and Biology. To earn this recognition, students scored Proficient or Distinguished. We are proud to share that 61% of students tested achieved this milestone!
*ELA Composition II scores have not yet been released.
Congratulations to our students, and thank you to our teachers and staff for supporting this success!
*ELA Composition II scores have not yet been released.
Congratulations to our students, and thank you to our teachers and staff for supporting this success!
We are proud of the growth, progress, and dedication shown by our teachers, students, and staff. This achievement reflects the daily work happening in our classrooms and the shared commitment to student success
