Senior Information
Congratulations PHS Seniors! Please review the information below and the links on the left for important information related to all things for our PHS Seniors. Go Dragons!
PHS Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony - Save the Date, 5/22/26!
The Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 22nd, 2026, at 7pm in the Dragon Football Stadium. Information regarding the graduation ceremony, parking, shuttles, etc., will be made public on April 24th, 2026. We cannot wait to celebrate each of our Class of 2026 Seniors with you all!
November is "Apply to College Month!"
November is "Apply to College Month" and a very exciting time for seniors in the state of Georgia. Below are a few items to help you throughout November if you plan on attending a technical college or 4-yr college after you graduate from PHS:
1) How to Apply to College - Please click HERE to view the basic steps on how to apply to college.
2) Application Fee Waivers - Most colleges in the state of Georgia waive their application fees during the month of November. Click HERE to access the list of colleges that are waiving their application fees this month and access the codes needed when you apply.
3) GEORGIA MATCH - GEORGIA MATCH letters were mailed out to all Georgia high school seniors in October. You can check your Student Dashboard in GA Futures to view an electronic version of your letter. Click HERE to view more information on this state program that identifies your eligibility for admission into Georgia's public colleges and universities for the Fall 2026 semester!
4) Complete the FAFSA and GSFAPP - Complete the FAFSA (available Oct. 1st) and GSFAPP (via GA Futures). This is how your college will provide you information regarding your financial aid package.
5) PHS/PJHS College & Career Fair on 11/14/25 - Students were called by grade level on Friday, 11/14, to the PHS Old Gym to visit the College and Career Fair. Several local businesses and colleges were present as well as military representatives to all students in grades 7th-12th with setting their post-secondary goals.
6) EEE Luncheon on 11/18 - We have put together some resources for you all to take advantage of during lunch hours on Tues., 11/18, in the PHS Cafeteria Hallway:
-ATL Grad will be here to take in person Cap & Gown orders. Please remember that you must purchase your Cap & Gown package to participate in the May graduation ceremony by 12/1. Please let Ms. Champion know if you need financial assistance with your cap & gown orders.
-Enlist - Mr. Neill will be available to discuss Military questions and for students to be able to sign up for the March 2026 Military Fitness Test at PHS.
-Enroll - Mrs. Boehm will be available to assist students with college application essays and accessing your GA Futures accounts to view your HOPE GPA and GA MATCH Letters.
-Employ - Mrs. White will be available to assist students with sprucing up their resumes and applying to jobs.
7) PHS Apply to College Week 11/17-11/21 - Please see the image below to view which colleges will be in the PHS Media Center during lunch hours to assist you with applying to their college:
PHS Paying for College Series - Fall 2025
PHS hosted a series of Pay for College Nights this school year as listed below (links to the presentations were posted after the information night occurred):
1) 9/24/25 Financial Aid 101 Presentation by the GSFC during Senior Advisement (9am) and at 5:30pm in the PHS Auditorium (across from the Front Office). Information on the HOPE Program, financial aid options for paying for college, GA Futures, FAFSA, and GSFAPP.
2) 10/29/25 Local/State Scholarship Info Night by PHS Graduation Coach, Ms. Champion, at 5:30pm in the PHS Auditorium. Information regarding the local/state scholarship application process, timeline, and tips. The PHS Class of 2025 earned $351,000 in local/state scholarships last year, so can you!
3) 11/12/25 FAFSA Information and Completion Night by the GSFC at 5:30pm in the PHS Auditorium to review FAFSA Info and receive assistance in completing this Federal application required by all students attending a technical or four-year college.
Class of 2026 Senior Week - 10/20-10/24/25
The Class of 2026 Senior Week was celebrated the week of 10/20-10/24/25. Seniors had until 10/31/25 to place their senior class t-shirt orders and submit their payments to Mrs. Nix in PHS Room 421. Please see Mrs. Nix in PHS Room 421 if you have any questions regarding senior class shirts. We held the Senior Breakfast on Friday, 10/24, from 8:40-9:10am in the PHS Cafeteria where the Class Song and Senior Superlatives were announced. Congratulations Class of 2026!
PHS Senior Presentation/Information Nt.
We held the PHS Class of 2026 Senior Info. Nt. on 8/20/25. You can view the PHS Senior Presentation that we went over here. This resourceful presentation provides helpful information to help guide you and your family during your senior year.
Important Dates
Access the Senior Important Dates document to view important dates that all seniors and their families should keep in mind for the upcoming school year.
PHS Honors Legend
PHS is proud to offer several cords, stoles, pins, and medals that our students can earn throughout their high school career to wear at graduation. To view these items, how and when to obtain them, when they are dispersed, who to contact if you have questions, and what the criteria is for each one of them, please review our PHS Honors Legend.
Class of 2025 Senior Panel
In March of 2025, we had 20 of our Class of 2025 Seniors form a panel to go over important information they have learned throughout their high school career and share that wisdom with our underclassmen. Thank you to Mr. Scott and the AVTF team for capturing this on video that you can watch here, Class of 2025 Senior Panel.
Fall Senior Info Letters
During October 2025, all PHS seniors and their families received the "Fall Senior Info Letter" via email (seniors) and IC Messenger (seniors & parents). This letter contains very helpful information to help you navigate your senior year. Click HERE to view/access a copy of the "Fall Senior Info Letter."
Senior Information Packet
The Senior Information Packet will assist you and your family with getting prepared to apply for college, scholarships, jobs, and creating professional relationships with your teachers and counselors.
Access a Word copy of the PHS Senior Information Sheet so that you can type in it or you can print it and write on it. Many use this document to help them build a resume.
Please know that some scholarships may ask for you to complete a "senior profile." THIS "PHS SENIOR INFO" DOCUMENT CAN BE USED TO ASSIST YOU WITH SCHOLARSHIPS; however, this document will not always suffice for a "senior profile" requested by some scholarship applications (an example of this is the Big Canoe Chapel Scholarship as they have their own senior profile document to be completed).
Accessing an Unofficial Transcript in Infinite Campus as a Student
Many students need access to their unofficial transcript to check their class rank, weighted and unweighted GPA's, GPA's on both a 100 point scale and 4.0 scale, etc. Click HERE to access the directions on how a student can view his/her unofficial transcript in his/her IC account.
Transcript Requests
Please email your transcript request to phstranscripts@pickenscountyschools.org and include the following information for the PHS Data Clerk or PHS Counseling Secretary to process within 72 hrs:
Your first and last name (please provide your maiden name when necessary).
The year you graduated. If you are currently a PHS student, then please identify what grade you are in.
Your date of birth (Month/Day/Year).
The last 4 digits of your social security number (SSN).
Where you need your transcript to be sent to.
If you will be picking it up in person or need it emailed to you, then please indicate as such in your email.
Please know that "official transcripts" will show your 100 point scale weighted and unweighted GPA's. If you would like to see your 4.0 scale GPA, then you will need to view your "unofficial" transcript via your Infinite Campus account.
Please remember that your HOPE GPA is calculated by GA Futures, not by PHS; thus, to view your HOPE GPA, then you will need access your GA Futures account. In GA Futures, your Fall semester grades will be available after Feb. 16th and your Spring semester grades will be available after July 1st; thus, your HOPE GPA will be updated with those grades on the respected dates just mentioned.
SAT/ACT
Most post-secondary colleges and scholarships will require you to have either a SAT or ACT score to submit as a part of their admission/application requirements. Please know that in order to take the SAT and/or ACT you will need to create an account with their websites, register to take the test, and then utilize their website to have your scores sent to the school of your choice. If you feel that you may qualify for a Fee Waiver code, then please speak with your respective PHS Counselor. Please click on the link below to view the SAT/ACT test dates and registration deadlines for the 2025-26 school year:
2025-26 SAT and ACT Test Dates, PHS Codes, and Registration Deadlines
All students will have to get the Blue Book App installed on their Chromebooks to take the SAT. Please email Mr. John Lo directly at johnlo@pickenscountyschools.org to request for the Blue Book App to get installed on your Chromebook the week before you are registered to take the test.
Need help preparing for the SAT? Then please take a moment to view the SAT Prep Recordings from GADOE that partnered with Tutored by Teachers to offer free, virtual SAT Prep classes. You can also access test prep assistance via Khan Academy.