West End Elementary School

Gettys Middle has reached out asking us to let our current 5th graders and their families know about this event. They would love to have your participation! See graphic for details (April 22 5:30-7:30pm)

Greetings West End families! Our school has partnered with the Parent ProTech organization to provide resources for your family to stay safe and actually thrive online. It's tough navigating all of the changing apps, games. and social media out there- and we want to help you through it. Our goal is for 100% of our West End families to sign-up for this FREE resource (to you), that we've purchased until the end of the 2025-2026 school year. To sign-up, simply click this link to get started: https://www.parentprotech.com/36/337/2023-2024/schooldistrictofpickenscounty/en/signup Let Mrs. Simpson know if you have any questions or feedback for us about this. We hope to have the Parent ProTech folks back with us soon to share more with you.

STEAM night SUCCESS! West End families- thank you for attending our STEAM family night last week! There were 841 folks in our building...WOWZERS! To view pictures from the event, please check out our Instagram and Facebook pages. If you haven't already, please take the time to complete the quick 3 minute survey about the event by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj72Jj-3Q4Fd2DnmE3V5sYFLUXK_I1UFipRaASN8SgOt2pvw/viewform?usp=sharing Thank you so much again, we appreciate your attendance!

We’re excited to share a special opportunity for our Easley area students! Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) is launching a 2026 Calendar Art Contest and would love to feature artwork created by elementary students from our Easley area schools. This initiative was inspired by the outstanding student drawings ECU received after Hurricane Helene, and they are now planning a custom calendar for next year that showcases student talent across the Easley community. Contest Details: • Who: Open to all students in K5 through 5th grade at Easley area elementary schools • Theme Ideas: ECU services – electricity, water, sewer, and water treatment • Format: 11" x 8.5" (landscape) • Deadline: April 30, 2025 • Winners: 13 total – one for the cover, plus four each from these grade ranges: K5–1st, 2nd–3rd, and 4th–5th • Submission Info: Include student’s full name, current school, and grade level Submissions can be uploaded directly to ECU using this Dropbox link: 👉 Submit Student Art - https://www.dropbox.com/request/Ly2yaQhGETLiwylwCDvE Feel free to reach out to lloyd@easleyutilities.com or GLusk@easleyutilities.com with any questions. #westenddolphinpodsquad #easleyforthee #sdpc

Join us for the SDPC Elementary Choral Festival next Thursday! #westenddolphinpodsquad #sdpc

Join parents and students from Forest Acres, Gettys Middle, and West End for All Pro Dad next Thursday! #westenddolphinpodsquad #sdpc

West End Summer of STEAM Camp Interest Form is here! Camp will run Monday-Thursdays during the summer! Details in the link below! https://forms.gle/PUAkEM8Jfv7Yx4CXA

Congratulations to these members of our #westenddolphinpodsquad who had their artwork chosen to represent West End at the #SDPC Student Art Exhibition! Please join us on March 6th at 5:30 at Easley High School to view the exhibition of artworks from elementary, middle, and high school students.

Check out this week's edition of the Dolphin Digest! https://secure.smore.com/n/6juzv #westenddolphinpodsquad

West End's Kids Heart Challenge update!!! We’re thrilled to share some incredible news! Our students did an amazing job partnering with West End Elementary and the American Heart Association to raise funds for those with heart conditions. Our goal was $3,800, but thanks to their hard work and your fantastic support, we raised an astonishing $4,421.45! That’s truly remarkable! A special shoutout goes to our top fundraising student, Bo Suttles, who raised an impressive $911.46. Great job, Bo! Thank you so much for cheering our students on and contributing to this huge success. We’re incredibly proud of our kids—and deeply grateful for you! #jumpropeforheart #dolphinpodsquad All event gifts will be delivered within the next couple weeks!

Today, we celebrate the incredible men and women who ensure our students travel safely to and from school each day. It's SC Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to say THANK YOU to our SDPC bus drivers and assistants! To truly capture the impact of our drivers, we spent time riding along on routes and speaking with two of our dedicated drivers—experiencing firsthand the joy, care, and commitment they bring to their work. 🎥 Watch our special tribute video here: https://youtu.be/omM_SDLXcM0

5th grade parents--SAVE THE DATE! #westenddolphinpodsquad #gettysgreatness #sdpc

"How Sweet it is to be a West End Dolphin!" Each Thursday in February, we will have a special theme day to celebrate how much we LOVE our school. We would love for your child to participate. Tomorrow is funny or mismatched socks day. #dolphinpodsquad

Happy School Counseling Week to Ms. Smith! Thank you for all you do to empower leaders and learners and to support our #westenddolphinpodsquad! #sdpc #team74

Check out the SDPC Nutrition Services's Farm to Student Magazine and the vegetable of the month! Share this information with your child and help us to educate students on the importance of eating fresh vegetables and supporting our local farmers! #sdpc #team74 #westenddolphinpodsquad https://learnmore.us/index.php/pickens-sc-farmtostudent2425

🎉 4K Applications & 5K Registration Now Open! 🎉 The time has come! 4K applications and 5K enrollment for the 2025-26 school year are officially open. 📌 Learn more & register today: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page ✨ New for 2025-26! We're excited to enhance our preschool programs across the district. Read about these important updates here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097

📢Coming soon: 2025 Pre-K & 5K Registration! 📢 Do you have a rising 4K or 5K student ready to start their learning journey? Mark your calendars, registration opens TOMORROW, January 17, 2025! ✅4K Applications - Learn about eligibility and how to apply ✅5K Enrollment - get ready for kindergarten at SDPC 📌Learn more & Register here: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page NOTE: If you have completed any form prior to January 17., 2025, it will need to be resubmitted once registration opens. 🎉New for 2025-26! Our Preschool programs are evolving to better serve young learners. Read about these exciting updates: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097 Tag a friend who needs this info! 🎒📚 #engagingtoday #empoweringtomorrow

SDPC will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, due to the danger of ice on secondary roads. No buses will travel on icy roads. High school students should check Schoology for adjusted schedules. Details:: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/196018

Join us for the Strengthening Family Program this semester at West End! All School District of Pickens County families are welcome! All ages of children and students! Tell your friends and register today! Register here: https://childrensstrustofsc.wufoo.com/forms/sklz0kb16ug996/ #westenddolphinpodsquad #sdpc

📱 Revised Personal Electronic Device Policy: Beginning January 2025 📱 Under a new South Carolina policy, schools are required to limit students' access to cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. The School District of Pickens County has adopted a revised Personal Electronic Device Policy to comply with state law (Budget Proviso 1.103). ✔️Devices must be silenced and stored in lockers, backpacks, or other designated areas throughout the instructional time. ✔️Devices include but are not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices. We encourage parents to discuss this policy with their children and support its implementation when we return in January. Thank you for partnering with us as we implement this required policy. Please visit this site for detailed information [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/sdpc-cell-phone-policy].