Liam Knoll, a third-grader at Hill City Elementary, noticed a messy school bathroom and took it upon himself to clean it up — all without being asked! It’s not every day that someone volunteers for a task like this, but Liam saw a need and stepped up to help. #pcsdgrowingkindness
Congratulations to Tate Elementary's Addie Harris, our student Dragon Award winner for the month of December, for going above and beyond to help others without being asked when seeing another student in need of help. Thank you for being an Unsung Hero!
As we wrap up our 30-day PCSD Growing Kindness initiative, we need to give a shout out to PCSD’s Jennifer Wilson for spearheading the initiative and working tirelessly behind the scenes taking photos, creating posts, posting to our website, and connecting with the non-profits that our initiative supported.
Harmony Elementary School is sharing and spreading the kindness to their teachers and staff byby creating a hideaway lounge for them to unwind and relax in.
PCSD’s Central Office staff have been continuing the kindness by donating to two animal rescues - Wet Noses Animal Rescue Inc. and Pickens Animal Rescue Ranch.
Pickens Junior High School’s JOY Club (Junior Optimist Youth Club) students collaborate and help their friends make cards, play games, and spread joy throughout our school.
Congratulations to Jasper Middle School for having the best staff attendance for the month of November!
Jasper Middle School students working on boxing and loading pantry items for a canned food drive that they did in partnership with PHS’s Skills USA and HOSA clubs. Their efforts resulted in over 1,700 items to donate!
Thanks to the generosity of our PCSD Central Office staff our little food pantry is well stocked for the upcoming holiday season.
Thanks to Harmony Elementary 2nd Graders Benny and Bianca for delivering kindness gifts to Mrs. Valerianas Kindergarten class. The class really enjoyed their sweet treats! #PCSDgrowingkindness
Congratulations to Tate Elementary for being the school with the best student attendance for November - and the second month in a row!!
Thanks to the team at PCSD’s Central Office, we were able to make a substantial donation to this year’s Adopt-a-Senior program. It’s not too late if you want to join in and grow some kindness too... #PCSDgrowingkindness
Pickens Junior High School’s JOY Club (Junior Optimist Youth Club) students collaborate and help their friends make cards, play games, and spread joy throughout our school. #PCSDgrowingkindness
Congratulations to PCSD’s 8th grade nominees for the Georgia REACH Scholarship Program. (L-R) Autumn Brooks, Tamilynn Duckett, Abigail Golden and Izabella Buttrum will all have the opportunity to earn $10,000 each in scholarships before they graduate from PHS in 2029.
Congratulations to Pickens High School’s Natalie Coker for an Honorable Mention in GLISI’s (Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement), Hidden Heroes campaign which illuminates difference makers in education. Read all about it here: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/765552927/glisi-announces-2024-hidden-heroes
Tate Methodist Church, along with several other churches in the community, help with our weekly snack packs program. These ladies, Esther-Mae and Amanda, deliver them weekly with a smile on their face. #PCSDgrowingkindness
David Klein, a Pickens High 12th grade student is helping to clean the lunchroom. Our students are constantly going out of their way to help keep PHS neat and clean. We appreciate their efforts, and we are so proud of them! #PCSDgrowingkindness
Today is National Special Education Day, a day that recognizes changes in federal legislation that led to the nation's first federal special education law. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) made education available to all American children, and this day honors the progress that has been made in special education.
There’s nothing better than being greeted by a group of smiling people and happy employees! This group knows that smiling and laughing is contagious and they are happy to share.
Mathias Taylor, Tate Elementary, had a hard time getting out of the car in the morning during morning drop off. He formed a bond with Mr. Stephens and only wants him to get him out of the car. Mr Stephens was busy one morning and wasn't out in car riders so someone else got Mathias out of the car. Mathias was sad and wanted Mr. Stephens. When Mr. Stephens heard Mathias was sad, Mr. Stephens came to his rescue.
