Our next introduction is for our 2nd Grade Team!
Help us give a big PACK welcome to Emily Guy! We are so excited for the passion, kindness, and dedication she will bring to our students this year.
Welcome to the PACK, Emily!
🚌 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
Our next introduction is for our first grade team!
While Grace Kuczinski is already a familiar face at LPS, we’re excited to celebrate as she officially begins her journey as a certified first grade teacher! We can’t wait to see the love, enthusiasm, and dedication she’ll bring to her students this year.
Our 2026–2027 Back-to-School Newsletter is here!
The countdown to an amazing school year is on, PACK families!
Our newsletter is packed with everything you need to know before school starts, including:
Meet the Teacher information
Important back-to-school dates
Arrival & dismissal times
School supplies
Helpful reminders and more!
Take a few minutes to read through it so your family is ready for an incredible year. We can't wait to welcome everyone back and kick off another year of learning, growing, and making memories together!
Read the newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/b9uv2
The countdown to an amazing school year is on, PACK families!
Our newsletter is packed with everything you need to know before school starts, including:
Meet the Teacher information
Important back-to-school dates
Arrival & dismissal times
School supplies
Helpful reminders and more!
Take a few minutes to read through it so your family is ready for an incredible year. We can't wait to welcome everyone back and kick off another year of learning, growing, and making memories together!
Read the newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/b9uv2
📚 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.
🐍 Get ready for a wild adventure with amazing reptiles from around the world! No need to RSVP, just show up! Can’t wait to see you tomorrow at 10:30 or 11:45!
Calling all 4K and 5K students…come join our PACK!
Register now so we’re ready to welcome all of our new students in August!
Children who are four years old on or before September 1, 2026, may apply for 4K (students must qualify through a screening process), and children who are five years old on or before September 1, 2026, are eligible for kindergarten.
Apply by visiting www.pickens.k12.sc.us, or go directly to www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/preschool-programs (4K) and www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/registration (5K).
PTA testing for GT identification will take place March 2nd-5th, 2026. Parents of students who qualify for this testing have been notified. If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Merck at suzannemerck@pickens.k12.sc.us.
Our 3rd grade students will be participating in SC Ready testing. The testing schedule can be found below. More information about SC Ready can be found by visiting the state website at: https://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/sc-ready/
Liberty High School has made history! The Class of 2025 achieved a 92.6% graduation rate — the highest ever recorded by any high school in the School District of Pickens County.
This milestone reflects the collective work of the entire Liberty community — from Liberty Primary and Liberty Elementary to Liberty Middle and Liberty High. It belongs to the students who stayed the course, the educators who built strong foundations year after year, and the families and community partners who have always believed in our students and their futures.
More than a number, it’s a testament to our community's shared commitment to graduation and to seeing every student succeed.
Listen to a recent conversation with Mr. Johnny Garrett, Principal of Liberty High School here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wef-eMv4Dw
✨ Liberty Lights Show is TOMORROW! ✨
Load up the car, grab your people, and kick off the season with one of our favorite Liberty Area traditions!
🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (last entrance is at 7:45 PM)
🚗 Cost: $10 per car (cash & exact change only!)
🍿 Snacks: Rocky Top Pops will be selling popcorn (all payment types accepted!)
🎄 Who’s participating?
All four Liberty Area schools, the Pickens County Career & Technology Center, and our Liberty Area Bus Office have teamed up to bring the magic this year!
📍 Entrance: Main entrance of Liberty Primary School
➡️ Please do not line up in the car loop before 5:30 PM.
➡️ Entrance will run in two lanes and merge to one — follow our “Elf Brigade” in light-up vests for directions!
🚓 Exit: Main entrance of the Career Center, with law enforcement on site for traffic control.
⏰ IMPORTANT: You must be in line by 7:45 PM to ensure enough time to drive through. Law enforcement will close the line at 7:45.
📻 And don’t forget — tune your radio to 87.9 FM to enjoy Christmas music synced with the lights!
See you tomorrow night for Liberty Lights! ✨
Load up the car, grab your people, and kick off the season with one of our favorite Liberty Area traditions!
🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (last entrance is at 7:45 PM)
🚗 Cost: $10 per car (cash & exact change only!)
🍿 Snacks: Rocky Top Pops will be selling popcorn (all payment types accepted!)
🎄 Who’s participating?
All four Liberty Area schools, the Pickens County Career & Technology Center, and our Liberty Area Bus Office have teamed up to bring the magic this year!
📍 Entrance: Main entrance of Liberty Primary School
➡️ Please do not line up in the car loop before 5:30 PM.
➡️ Entrance will run in two lanes and merge to one — follow our “Elf Brigade” in light-up vests for directions!
🚓 Exit: Main entrance of the Career Center, with law enforcement on site for traffic control.
⏰ IMPORTANT: You must be in line by 7:45 PM to ensure enough time to drive through. Law enforcement will close the line at 7:45.
📻 And don’t forget — tune your radio to 87.9 FM to enjoy Christmas music synced with the lights!
See you tomorrow night for Liberty Lights! ✨
REMINDER: Join us for our annual ✨ Liberty Lights Show ✨ this Thursday, December 4!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with you!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with you!
PACK Families, as you enjoy Thanksgiving and start looking ahead to the holiday season, don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual ✨ Liberty Lights Show ✨ next Thursday, December 4!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the season with you!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the season with you!
“I’m so thankful for the School District of Pickens County and the way they pour into programs like Liberty Primary’s Toddler Rock N’ Read. My mom and mother in law bring my two year old daughter and one year old son each month to receive a new book and learn new strategies. I love that SDPC provides these opportunities even for children who are not in school yet. What a wonderful way to prepare them for a positive school experience!” - Jenna Carter, Parent and Staff at Liberty Primary School
As the School District of Pickens County celebrates 75 years of learning, growth, and community, it’s the people who have made the journey meaningful. From classrooms and concerts to bus routes and boardrooms, every chapter of SDPC’s story has been shaped by those who gave their time, their talent, and their heart. These short reflections - captured over the year and shared by the voices of SDPC - capture the spirit, pride, and personal moments that define who we are. Together, they form a living tribute to the legacy we share and the bright future still ahead.
This is one of many stories that reflect SDPC’s commitment to utilizing partnerships with local agencies to ensure our students’ success—even before they begin coming to our schools! Through programs like Preschool Pages (a partnership with Women United Pickens County), families are supported from the very start, helping young children build early literacy skills, a love for learning, and confidence long before their first day of school. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/l9IjtOgG7nk
#75YearsOfImpact
#PartnershipsForStudentSuccess
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow
As the School District of Pickens County celebrates 75 years of learning, growth, and community, it’s the people who have made the journey meaningful. From classrooms and concerts to bus routes and boardrooms, every chapter of SDPC’s story has been shaped by those who gave their time, their talent, and their heart. These short reflections - captured over the year and shared by the voices of SDPC - capture the spirit, pride, and personal moments that define who we are. Together, they form a living tribute to the legacy we share and the bright future still ahead.
This is one of many stories that reflect SDPC’s commitment to utilizing partnerships with local agencies to ensure our students’ success—even before they begin coming to our schools! Through programs like Preschool Pages (a partnership with Women United Pickens County), families are supported from the very start, helping young children build early literacy skills, a love for learning, and confidence long before their first day of school. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/l9IjtOgG7nk
#75YearsOfImpact
#PartnershipsForStudentSuccess
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow
Attention 2nd Grade Parents:
All 2nd grade students in SC are required to take an achievement test and an aptitude test each October. SDPC 2nd graders will participate in Iowa/CogAt testing during the week of October 7th.
This will be our testing schedule:
October 7- Verbal Test (CogAt)
October 8- Quantitative Test (CogAt)
October 9- Nonverbal Test (CogAt)
October 21- Reading (Iowa)
October 22- Math (Iowa)
More information about this test can be found here:
https://ed.sc.gov/tests/elementary/gifted-and-talented-program-grade-2/
All 2nd grade students in SC are required to take an achievement test and an aptitude test each October. SDPC 2nd graders will participate in Iowa/CogAt testing during the week of October 7th.
This will be our testing schedule:
October 7- Verbal Test (CogAt)
October 8- Quantitative Test (CogAt)
October 9- Nonverbal Test (CogAt)
October 21- Reading (Iowa)
October 22- Math (Iowa)
More information about this test can be found here:
https://ed.sc.gov/tests/elementary/gifted-and-talented-program-grade-2/
Happy Sunday, LPS Families! We are looking forward to a great week ahead. Check out our Wolfpack Weekly for updates: https://secure.smore.com/n/awy1h
What a great first day at Liberty Primary! Our students jumped right into learning, made new friends, and even enjoyed a little jitter juice to calm the nerves. From classrooms to playgrounds, we’re already building a strong school family and close knit class families—just as our mission and vision inspire us to do each day. #LPSWolfpack #FirstDayFun #StrongerTogether #PACKPillars
We are looking forward to seeing our K5-2nd grade students tomorrow for the first day of school. Please see the newsletter for information regarding the first week of school: https://secure.smore.com/n/vwd1pm
Also check out our specific arrival and dismissal information here: https://secure.smore.com/n/w4dhk
Also check out our specific arrival and dismissal information here: https://secure.smore.com/n/w4dhk