




Clemson Elementary is excited to honor the veterans in our school community on Wednesday, November 11! Veterans and their students are invited to join us for a special morning celebration.
Please complete the Veterans Day Celebration Attendance Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7lCM1FTJu8quUzb_IAPXJHOPnLULkUf9FOzebyz1JcfG34g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104256406789408460839
Pastries & Performance: 7:30–8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria
Veterans Day Parade: 8:15 a.m. through the hallways
Veterans, please follow directional signs for parking and enter through the car loop or front office.
Questions? Call the front office at 864-397-1500. ❤️🤍💙

Math came to life in fifth grade with a Food Truck Festival! After completing a unit on decimals, students put their skills to the test by creating their own food trucks, catchy slogans, menus, and prices.
As customers, students worked within a budget, estimated costs, made purchases, and added prices using decimals. 💰🧮
Our Tigers had a fun and creative way to put their math skills into practice while learning through real-world experiences! 🐯💙🧡







Thank you to our wonderful PTA for hosting such a fun event for our Clemson Elementary families! From games and the petting zoo to face painting, delicious food, and time spent with friends and family, there was something for everyone to enjoy! 🐯🧡💙
We’re so grateful to our PTA and everyone who helped make this event such a success! ❤️







Kindergarten students in Mrs. Burrell’s class brought learning to life with a fun Shape Pizzeria! As they studied the letter “P” and explored two-dimensional (2D) shapes, students combined literacy and math in a creative, hands-on learning experience.
The Shape Pizzeria gave students an engaging way to practice recognizing shapes while connecting their classroom learning to a familiar favorite—pizza!🧡💙









Join us Friday, October 16, at 9:00 a.m. for a fun morning of reading, crafts, and snacks! Tiny Tiger Tots is sponsored by Women United Preschool Pages and supports early literacy for children ages 2–4 across Pickens County.
📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/Du5WwhQ5wkTePTs79
Questions? Contact Cullen Finley at cullenfinley@pickens.k12.sc.us.
We can’t wait to see our Tiny Tigers! 🧡💙

Our fourth grade students are hitting the pedals during Mrs. Young’s bike riding unit in PE! Thanks to our partnership with Prisma Health, students have access to bikes and helmets while learning important bike safety skills, riding techniques, and basic bike maintenance.
We love seeing our Tigers build confidence and learn skills they can use for years to come! 🧡💙
#ClemsonElementary #BikeSafety #PrismaHealth







Our third grade students had the privilege of receiving their very own dictionaries and putting their word power skills to work as they learned to look up words, find meanings, and discover new vocabulary! 🔎📖
A special thank you to the Rotary Club of Clemson for donating dictionaries for every third grade student. Later this year, students will also receive their own copy of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to enjoy during their unit on the book—another generous donation from the Rotary Club!
We are so thankful for the continued support of our community and the investment they make in our students and their education!







Clemson Elementary is excited to honor the veterans in our school community on Wednesday, November 11! Veterans and their students are invited to join us for a special morning celebration.
Please complete the Veterans Day Celebration Attendance Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7lCM1FTJu8quUzb_IAPXJHOPnLULkUf9FOzebyz1JcfG34g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104256406789408460839
Pastries & Performance: 7:30–8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria
Veterans Day Parade: 8:15 a.m. through the hallways
Veterans, please follow directional signs for parking and enter through the car loop or front office.
Questions? Call the front office at 864-397-1500. ❤️🤍💙

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.

Happy Homecoming! Clemson Elementary teachers and staff had so much fun being part of the Daniel High School Homecoming Parade. We love seeing and supporting all of our Tigers who have grown up and become wonderful Daniel Lions! 🦁
We are so proud of our students and all they accomplish, both in and out of the classroom. Thank you, Daniel High School, for allowing us to be a part of your journey! We are always cheering you on! 💙🧡




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!



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! 🐯











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! 💙🧡🐯


🚲 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! 💙🧡





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

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

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

