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.
PCSD wishes all of our students, staff, and their families a happy Thanksgiving.
First grader, Lorenzo Trossarello, from Hill City Elementary surprised some of our teachers with bright yellow flowers "just because." Mrs. Smith, his first-grade teacher, Mrs. Richards, our music teacher, and Mrs. Hardison, our media specialist, all received a little sunshine to brighten their day.
Gavin Adams, from Tate Elementary was teaching a child who had never played UNO how to play, he was so kind and patient as he helped him. When the child who didn't know how to play played a card without Gavins help Gavin was so excited. He cheered for him and said "Ms. Wendy, he knows how to play now". He had the sweetest smile as he said it, he was truly proud the child was understanding the game.
He also often gives his chair up for children who are standing as we are playing UNO. He has the sweetest and kindest soul.
PCSD's Clean School Spotlight goes to PHS’s Clean Bathroom Committee. This is a group of students who want to better Pickens County High School by improving the conditions of the restrooms. They believe that providing a more appealing campus will create a sense of pride in the student body and cut down on vandalism and destruction of property.
During breakfast, Savannah Pedine, a third grader at Hill City Elementary, saw a kindergarten friend struggling with her hair bow. In a quick and simple act of kindness, she jumped up and helped perfect her hairstyle, showing that it doesn't take much to be kind.
All Pickens County Schools and the Central Office are closed this week, November 25th - 29th, for Thanksgiving Break.
Colton and Harper Wooten are growing kindness by showing this rescue donkey, Nestor, some love. As you can see by the photo, I think he is giving some love back to them! #PCSDgrowingkindness
Visit our web pages to learn how you can grow kindness and be featured on our district pages! https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/pcsd-growing-kindness
Thanks to the generosity of our PCSD staff and to help celebrate Hospice Week, we were able to present Georgia Mountains Hospice, who support patients and their families in our community when they need it the most, with a monetary donation.
Did you know? 1 in 7 children (6-12) are suffering from tooth pain right now. Over 51 million school hours are lost each year due to poor dental health. And, over 50% of children on Medicaid don't regularly see a dentist.
Help a Child Smile dental services addresses these concerns by offering in school dental care at no cost to the school. Parents and guardians can sign up your children today but talking with your child's school nurse. Help a Child Smile will be coming back in the spring!
We know how things can get crazy this time of year. That's why we're looking ahead and making note of some important dates.
The entire Dragons Baseball Team spent the morning with the North Georgia Challengers playing baseball. #PCSDgrowingkindness one team at a time!
Visit our web pages to learn how you can grow kindness and be featured on our district pages! https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/pcsd-growing-kindness
Today is National Substitute Teacher Day. Substitute teachers come from every facet of life with experience in math, science, language arts, history, business, and more. Focusing on the continued progress of a classroom's education, these teachers play a vital role in maintaining high levels of education in every school system. PCSD appreciates you!
November 21st is National Parent/Guardian Involvement Day, a day when we recognize the contributions of parents and guardians in schools and highlight the importance of family involvement in education. It is also a reminder that parental involvement is crucial throughout the entire year.
Everett Greene graciously holds the door open for his fellow classmates at Tate Elementary. Another shining example of #PCSDgrowingkindness.
PHS's Shiloh Banik helps every morning with her younger siblings. Here she is helping get her little sister into the car and ready for school. A #PCSDgrowingkindness student helping her family!
Visit our web pages to learn how you can grow kindness and be featured on our district pages! https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/pcsd-growing-kindness
Education Support Professionals Day (ESP Day) is a day to recognize and appreciate the contributions of education support professionals (ESPs) to public education. ESPs are the people who keep schools running smoothly, including bus drivers, custodians, food service staff, administrative assistants, bookkeepers, and more. They make up over 40% of a school's staff, but their work is often overlooked. Today is your day and know that everyone in PCSD appreciates you!
Clarisse Robison and Emma Dilbeck at Tate Elementary are on their way to get the red transportation folder from the office.
#PCSDgrowingkindness helping one person at a time!
Just a reminder that all Pickens County Schools and the Central Office will be closed November 25th - 29th for Thanksgiving Break.
Congratulations to Pickens Junior High's Kristin Deering for being named November's 5-8 Grade Teacher Dragon Award Winner!
