🐴 Learning at Happy Hooves! 🐴
Students in Mrs. Ramsey's and Mrs. Turner's classes enjoy visiting Eden Farms throughout the year as part of the Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center program! These special experiences help students practice following directions, caring for animals, facing challenges, building self-control, and gaining confidence.
And, of course, one of the best rewards is getting to ride a horse! 🐎💙🧡
We are so thankful for the opportunities Happy Hooves provides for our students!
Students in Mrs. Ramsey's and Mrs. Turner's classes enjoy visiting Eden Farms throughout the year as part of the Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center program! These special experiences help students practice following directions, caring for animals, facing challenges, building self-control, and gaining confidence.
And, of course, one of the best rewards is getting to ride a horse! 🐎💙🧡
We are so thankful for the opportunities Happy Hooves provides for our students!
Happy Sub Appreciation Day! 💙🧡
Clemson Elementary is so grateful for our wonderful substitutes! Thank you for your support and willingness to help our school run smoothly. We truly couldn’t do it without you! 🐯
Clemson Elementary is so grateful for our wonderful substitutes! Thank you for your support and willingness to help our school run smoothly. We truly couldn’t do it without you! 🐯
It was a GRAND time at Goodies with Grand Guests this week! We had three mornings of fun as our guests enjoyed fruit, coffee and donut holes with their students. We are thankful to the PTA for planning and hosting this event.
🐯📚 Tiny Tiger Tots is back! 📚🐯
Tiny Tiger Tots is starting back up for the 2026–2027 school year! The program is sponsored by Women United Preschool Pages, a partnership with local elementary schools designed to foster early literacy skills in children ages 2–4 across Pickens County.
Our first session will be Friday, September 18, from 9–10 a.m. Children will enjoy a read-aloud, craft, and snack! 📖✂️🍎
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/yqBnayacS2JrrNz99
Questions? Please contact Cullen Finley at cullenfinley@pickens.k12.sc.us.
We can’t wait to welcome our Tiny Tiger Tots back to Clemson Elementary! 💙🧡🐯
Tiny Tiger Tots is starting back up for the 2026–2027 school year! The program is sponsored by Women United Preschool Pages, a partnership with local elementary schools designed to foster early literacy skills in children ages 2–4 across Pickens County.
Our first session will be Friday, September 18, from 9–10 a.m. Children will enjoy a read-aloud, craft, and snack! 📖✂️🍎
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/yqBnayacS2JrrNz99
Questions? Please contact Cullen Finley at cullenfinley@pickens.k12.sc.us.
We can’t wait to welcome our Tiny Tiger Tots back to Clemson Elementary! 💙🧡🐯
Clemson Elementary is hiring a Plant Engineer. For more information and to apply, please go to the School District of Pickens County Website: https://pickens.schoolspring.com/
🚲 Honk, honk! We are so grateful to the Rotary Club of Clemson and Clemson Sunrise Rotary Club for their generous gift of an adaptive tricycle! The Rotary Club in colaboration with Heathersride.org was able to purchase a bike for our school.💙🧡
This is the second adaptive bike Rotary has donated to Clemson Elementary, and our students in special education classes absolutely love the opportunity to ride. Whether they are riding for fun or using the bike to transition from one place to another, it brings them so much joy! 🥰
We truly appreciate Rotary for thinking about the unique needs of our students and for their continued generosity and support of Clemson Elementary! 💙🧡
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
Mark your calendars, SDPC! There will be no school for students on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
For additional important dates throughout the school year, visit the SDPC District Calendar.
🎉 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
📚 The first day of school for SDPC students is Tuesday, August 4! We can't wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing year of learning.
Please note: Students in our 4K and 5K programs have a staggered start to help ensure a successful transition to school.
🍎 4K Families: Your child's school will contact you to schedule:
• An assessment appointment on August 4 or 5
• A half-day orientation on August 6 or 7
• Full-day classes begin Monday, August 10
🍎 5K Families: Your child's school will contact you to schedule:
• An assessment appointment on August 4, 5, or 6
• Full-day classes begin Friday, August 7
We look forward to seeing our students soon! 💙
🍎 Still looking for the right Pre-K option for your 4-year-old this fall? We have a few openings remaining!
Give your child a great start with the SDPC Academy for Early Learners — a FREE 4K program designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.
Through hands-on learning in immersive environments, students explore, create, problem-solve, and grow while developing important early literacy, social, and emotional skills.
🚌 FREE transportation is available to all Pre-K students!
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child an engaging learning experience that sets the stage for future success!
🔗 Register for 4K today: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/four-year-old-kindergarten
📩 Questions? Contact the Academy for Early Learners at aelreg@pickens.k12.sc.us or 864-397-1000.
Give your child a great start with the SDPC Academy for Early Learners — a FREE 4K program designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.
Through hands-on learning in immersive environments, students explore, create, problem-solve, and grow while developing important early literacy, social, and emotional skills.
🚌 FREE transportation is available to all Pre-K students!
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child an engaging learning experience that sets the stage for future success!
🔗 Register for 4K today: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/four-year-old-kindergarten
📩 Questions? Contact the Academy for Early Learners at aelreg@pickens.k12.sc.us or 864-397-1000.
CEREAL BOX CHALLENGE
Get ready to make a difference in a fun and meaningful way April 13-24! Our school is hosting a Cereal Box Challenge, and we need your help to make it a success.
We are collecting unopened boxes of cereal at Clemson Elementary to donate to Clemson Community Care. Every box you contribute will help support families in our community.
But that’s not all—this is also a challenge! Our goal is to collect enough cereal boxes to create an exciting domino chain. The more we collect, the bigger (and more fun!) the domino run will be!
How You Can Help:
-Donate unopened boxes of cereal between April 13–24
-Send in as many boxes as you can
-Encourage friends and family to join in!
Let’s come together to support our community and have some fun while doing it. Thank you for your generosity!
Get ready to make a difference in a fun and meaningful way April 13-24! Our school is hosting a Cereal Box Challenge, and we need your help to make it a success.
We are collecting unopened boxes of cereal at Clemson Elementary to donate to Clemson Community Care. Every box you contribute will help support families in our community.
But that’s not all—this is also a challenge! Our goal is to collect enough cereal boxes to create an exciting domino chain. The more we collect, the bigger (and more fun!) the domino run will be!
How You Can Help:
-Donate unopened boxes of cereal between April 13–24
-Send in as many boxes as you can
-Encourage friends and family to join in!
Let’s come together to support our community and have some fun while doing it. Thank you for your generosity!
🎨✨ Clemson Elementary Online Art Show is LIVE! ✨🎨
Get ready to be inspired by the incredible creativity of our young artists! The Clemson Elementary Art Show is now online and open for viewing and purchasing.
🗓 Show Dates:
March 30, 2026 – April 15, 2026
🖼 Framed Artwork: $30.00 each
(Online sales only – credit/debit cards accepted. Processing fee applies.)
Support our students and bring home a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Every piece showcases the imagination, talent, and hard work of our amazing kids.
🛒 Shop the collection here:
https://artomestore.com/collections/clemsonelementary29631
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate student creativity and support the arts at Clemson Elementary. Thank you for your support! 💛
Get ready to be inspired by the incredible creativity of our young artists! The Clemson Elementary Art Show is now online and open for viewing and purchasing.
🗓 Show Dates:
March 30, 2026 – April 15, 2026
🖼 Framed Artwork: $30.00 each
(Online sales only – credit/debit cards accepted. Processing fee applies.)
Support our students and bring home a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Every piece showcases the imagination, talent, and hard work of our amazing kids.
🛒 Shop the collection here:
https://artomestore.com/collections/clemsonelementary29631
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate student creativity and support the arts at Clemson Elementary. Thank you for your support! 💛
Please join us for Curriculum Night at Clemso'n Elementary on Thursday, March 5 from 5:45pm-7:15pm. It is Destination Learning, "Oh the places you'll go!" Families will have the opportunity to travel from room to room with science, math and ELA activities.
Don't forget to turn in your reading log for the 2026 Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Challenge by Wednesday, February 18. ALL students who return a completed reading log will receive a ticket voucher in the spring. Those All-Star Readers can attend the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Celebration Game in Greenville! There are two celebration game dates, Sunday, May 3 and May 17. Families will choose one of these games with their ticket voucher. We hope to see all of our students hit a HOMERUN and become Greenville Drive All-Star Readers!
Please contact your child's teacher or Leanne Broome (leannebroome@pickens.k12.sc.us) if you have any questions about this reading opportunity.
Please contact your child's teacher or Leanne Broome (leannebroome@pickens.k12.sc.us) if you have any questions about this reading opportunity.
THE BOOK FAIR RETURNS TO OUR SCHOOL!
We are excited to host another Book Fair in the school library from February 23-27. The Online Literati Book Fair has already begun! You can shop online for books, games, and Literati gift cards to use during the Book Fair, starting now through February 27. All online purchases will benefit our school! Link for Online Book Fair: https://literati.com/store/?school=clemson-elementary-school-clemson-sc
If you'd like to volunteer at the book fair, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with Leanne Broome (leannebroome@pickens.k12.sc.us).
Reading All-Stars
Clemson Elementary is participating in the 2026 Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Challenge! This reading opportunity runs from Monday, January 12 to Wednesday, February 18. To complete the challenge, students must read 5 reading-level appropriate books and record the titles on the reading log provided. ALL students who return a completed reading log will receive a game voucher in the spring. Those All-Star Readers can attend the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Celebration Game in Greenville! There are two options for attending a celebration game. Families will choose between two dates with their ticket voucher. The game dates will be Sunday, May 3 and May 17. Vouchers allow students to attend on one of these dates, not both.
Feel free to contact your child's teacher or Media Specialist, Leanne Broome (leannebroome@pickens.k12.sc.us) if you have any questions. We hope to see all of our students hit a HOMERUN and be a Greenville Drive All-Star Reader!
Clemson Elementary is participating in the 2026 Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Challenge! This reading opportunity runs from Monday, January 12 to Wednesday, February 18. To complete the challenge, students must read 5 reading-level appropriate books and record the titles on the reading log provided. ALL students who return a completed reading log will receive a game voucher in the spring. Those All-Star Readers can attend the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Celebration Game in Greenville! There are two options for attending a celebration game. Families will choose between two dates with their ticket voucher. The game dates will be Sunday, May 3 and May 17. Vouchers allow students to attend on one of these dates, not both.
Feel free to contact your child's teacher or Media Specialist, Leanne Broome (leannebroome@pickens.k12.sc.us) if you have any questions. We hope to see all of our students hit a HOMERUN and be a Greenville Drive All-Star Reader!
