🚌 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.
Do you need help completing your child's Final Forms Registration Update? If so, Mrs. Zamor, bilingual MLL teacher, will be available at the dates , times, and locations noted below to help any families in the School District of Pickens County.
July 7th, 2026 8:00-11:00 at MAST
July 8th, 2026 11:00-2:00 at East End
July 9th, 2026 2:00-5:00 at Easley High
July 10th, 2026 5:00-8:00 at WEst End
Contact April Zamor at (803) 603-5500 with any questions!
July 7th, 2026 8:00-11:00 at MAST
July 8th, 2026 11:00-2:00 at East End
July 9th, 2026 2:00-5:00 at Easley High
July 10th, 2026 5:00-8:00 at WEst End
Contact April Zamor at (803) 603-5500 with any questions!
Save the date for the 26-27 School Year! #westenddolphinpodsquad #leadersandlearners
West End Elementary celebrates students demonstrating leadership. In one image, fifth grade student Levi Bolton wipes down cafeteria tables during lunch to help keep the space clean. In another image, a group of fourth and fifth grade student leaders assist members of the school district leadership team during a visit to West End. #westenddolphinpodsquad #leadersandlearners #leaderinmeschool #sdpc
Due to the forecasted rain, we will reschedule 4th and 5th grade Field Day. Kona Ice will still come during student lunches. If you did not prepay and wish for your child to participate, please send $3 exact change in an envelope marked with your student's name, grade, and teacher.
Important testing information!
Order your #podsquad gear today! https://rocksgraphics.tuosystems.com/stores/rocksgraphics-jul19-143930?sr=true&scrlybrkr=7ce78633
Check out this week's Dolphin Digest to stay informed!
Click here: https://app.smore.com/n/xtwdn-dolphin-digest
#whywestend #westenddolphinpod
Click here: https://app.smore.com/n/xtwdn-dolphin-digest
#whywestend #westenddolphinpod
There are so many things coming up for West End families! Click on this link to stay informed: https://app.smore.com/n/e3mxc-dolphin-digest
Reminder: No school on Monday, see you back here on Tuesday (1/20).
#whywestend #westenddolphinpod
Starting next week, our multilingual learners will begin our annual ACCESS/WIDA Language Testing for students in Grades K-5. This testing window will be January 21-March 6th.
If your student is participating, please ensure that they are at the school by 8 AM.
Thank you for supporting your West End Dolphin!
If your student is participating, please ensure that they are at the school by 8 AM.
Thank you for supporting your West End Dolphin!
Check out this week's Dolphin Digest for the week of November 30, 2025! https://secure.smore.com/n/36b2d
Happy Thanksgiving Dolphin Pod! Click here to read all of the latest news to prepare your family for returning back to school on Dec. 1.
Click here: https://secure.smore.com/n/2067d-dolphin-digest
#learningtodayleadingtomorrow #whywestend #dolphinpodsquad
Click here: https://secure.smore.com/n/2067d-dolphin-digest
#learningtodayleadingtomorrow #whywestend #dolphinpodsquad
EPD Pink Car Fundraiser postponed today due to weather and will be resheduled at a later date.
The 2nd Grade CogAT and Iowa Assessment Schedule is here!
