Toddler Rock & Read will have a date change. Our next Rock and Read will be on October 28th at 11:00AM. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Picture day will be on Wednesday, October 28th. These are also the pictures that will be used in our yearbook. Have your students bring their best smile!
Mark your calendars, SDPC! There will be no school for students Friday, October 9, through Tuesday, October 13. We hope our students and families enjoy the extended break!
📅 View the SDPC District Calendar for additional important dates throughout the school year.
2nd grade, mark your calendars! 2nd grade testing will start on Wednesday, October 7th.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Liberty Primary School! Students and families are invited to shop for books during our Fall Book Fair from September 28 through October 2, 2026.
The Book Fair will be open Monday from 7:20AM-4:00PM, Tuesday through Thursday from 7:20AM-3:00PM, and Friday from 7:20AM-12:00PM.
Card, cash, and check will be accepted.
We look forward to a fun week of celebrating reading with our students and families!
The Book Fair will be open Monday from 7:20AM-4:00PM, Tuesday through Thursday from 7:20AM-3:00PM, and Friday from 7:20AM-12:00PM.
Card, cash, and check will be accepted.
We look forward to a fun week of celebrating reading with our students and families!
📚🎶 Toddler Rock & Read is THIS Wednesday! 🎶📚
Join us Wednesday, September 23 from 11:00–11:30 AM for stories, music, movement, and lots of fun!
Here’s a little clue about this month’s story: Get ready for some A-B-C fun…with plenty of laughs along the way!
And don’t forget—bring a friend, neighbor, grandparent, caregiver, or another little learner to join in on the fun!
We can’t wait to Rock & Read with you!
SDPC is beginning the search for our next superintendent.
Following 13 years of leadership, Superintendent Dr. Danny Merck will conclude his service at the end of the 2026–2027 school year. With advance planning, the Board of Trustees is beginning the search process now to support a thoughtful and seamless transition.
The search will be guided by our Innovate ’28 Strategic Plan and shaped by input from the people who know and care about SDPC — our students, employees, families, and Pickens County community.
🗣️ Your voice matters.
The Board of Trustees, in partnership with the South Carolina School Boards Association, is gathering community input to help identify the qualities, experience, and leadership priorities that should guide the search for SDPC’s next superintendent.
The first opportunity to share your input:
📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
📍 Liberty High School (124 Red Devil Drive, Liberty, SC 29657)
⏰ 6:00 PM
Additional opportunities for community input will be announced as the search progresses.
Learn more about the superintendent search and how you can participate: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/3112602
#SDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
Following 13 years of leadership, Superintendent Dr. Danny Merck will conclude his service at the end of the 2026–2027 school year. With advance planning, the Board of Trustees is beginning the search process now to support a thoughtful and seamless transition.
The search will be guided by our Innovate ’28 Strategic Plan and shaped by input from the people who know and care about SDPC — our students, employees, families, and Pickens County community.
🗣️ Your voice matters.
The Board of Trustees, in partnership with the South Carolina School Boards Association, is gathering community input to help identify the qualities, experience, and leadership priorities that should guide the search for SDPC’s next superintendent.
The first opportunity to share your input:
📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
📍 Liberty High School (124 Red Devil Drive, Liberty, SC 29657)
⏰ 6:00 PM
Additional opportunities for community input will be announced as the search progresses.
Learn more about the superintendent search and how you can participate: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/3112602
#SDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
Check out the Wolfpack Weekly: https://app.smore.com/n/udst5h
It's the Wolfpack Weekly! Check out this week's newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/6e4tg
Spread the word...if you are a high school student looking to make some extra money this year. Come join the fun at LPS and work in our after school care program!
What a day! ❤️
From bubbles at arrival to new friendships, hands-on learning, playground adventures, and lots of smiles, our first day with students was everything we hoped it would be.
Thank you to our incredible teachers and staff for creating classrooms where every child feels welcomed, loved, and excited to learn. And thank you to our families for trusting us with your greatest treasures.
The 2026-2027 school year is officially underway, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things our PACK will accomplish together.
The show starts here… and what a wonderful opening day it was! ❤️🖤
#LibertyPrimary #TheShowStartsHere #WolfpackProud #EveryChildEveryDay #LearningAndGrowingTogether #FirstDayOfSchool #LoveWhereYouLearn
It's almost time...we cannot wait to have our students back with us! Check out our newsletter to help ensure a smooth first week of school: https://app.smore.com/n/1tq7j
Also, check out our arrival and dismissal procedures here: https://app.smore.com/n/w4dhk
Step right up... tomorrow's the BIG DAY! We can't wait to welcome our Wolfpack back to LPS tomorrow morning!
Please note: The first day of school for students in grades 1-2 is tomorrow, August 4. Students in our 4K and 5K programs have a staggered start to help ensure a successful transition to school.
🍎 4K Families:
• Full-day classes begin Monday, August 10
🍎 5K Families:
• Full-day classes begin Friday, August 7
We look forward to seeing our students soon!
Please note: The first day of school for students in grades 1-2 is tomorrow, August 4. Students in our 4K and 5K programs have a staggered start to help ensure a successful transition to school.
🍎 4K Families:
• Full-day classes begin Monday, August 10
🍎 5K Families:
• Full-day classes begin Friday, August 7
We look forward to seeing our students soon!
Today, the School District of Pickens County celebrated the grand opening of our SDPC Academy for Early Learners, a milestone in our commitment to experiential learning and innovative approaches to early childhood education.
District leaders, Board of Trustees members, community partners, educators, and special guests gathered to celebrate this exciting investment in our youngest learners. The event featured a performance by Sweet Potato Pie Kids, remarks from district leaders and project partners, and concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Liberty Primary School, where our Pre-K students helped officially open the doors to their new learning environment. Guests then toured the newly completed immersive classrooms, experiencing firsthand how these thoughtfully designed spaces will spark curiosity, creativity, and discovery.
Designed around learning through exploration, play, and hands-on experiences, the SDPC Academy for Early Learners encourages students to ask questions, solve problems, and build foundational skills in engaging, meaningful ways.
Last year, one immersive classroom opened at each of our four hub schools: Six Mile Elementary, Hagood Elementary, East End Elementary, and Liberty Primary. This summer, the remaining classrooms were completed at each site, creating a fully immersive Academy experience for every Pre-K student as they walk through our doors next week.
The SDPC Experience begins here. We can't wait to welcome our newest learners into classrooms designed for wonder, exploration, and endless possibilities.
To find out more about the Academy for Early Learners, visit our webpage: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/preschool-programs
#SDPCAcademyForEarlyLearners #ExperienceSDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
District leaders, Board of Trustees members, community partners, educators, and special guests gathered to celebrate this exciting investment in our youngest learners. The event featured a performance by Sweet Potato Pie Kids, remarks from district leaders and project partners, and concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Liberty Primary School, where our Pre-K students helped officially open the doors to their new learning environment. Guests then toured the newly completed immersive classrooms, experiencing firsthand how these thoughtfully designed spaces will spark curiosity, creativity, and discovery.
Designed around learning through exploration, play, and hands-on experiences, the SDPC Academy for Early Learners encourages students to ask questions, solve problems, and build foundational skills in engaging, meaningful ways.
Last year, one immersive classroom opened at each of our four hub schools: Six Mile Elementary, Hagood Elementary, East End Elementary, and Liberty Primary. This summer, the remaining classrooms were completed at each site, creating a fully immersive Academy experience for every Pre-K student as they walk through our doors next week.
The SDPC Experience begins here. We can't wait to welcome our newest learners into classrooms designed for wonder, exploration, and endless possibilities.
To find out more about the Academy for Early Learners, visit our webpage: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/preschool-programs
#SDPCAcademyForEarlyLearners #ExperienceSDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
This year, we’re excited to welcome some amazing new faces to our Related Arts team while also introducing a new approach that will benefit students across the Liberty area!
Our Related Arts teachers will serve both Liberty Primary School and Liberty Elementary School, giving students familiar faces as they transition from one school to the next. We love the opportunity this creates for stronger relationships, a seamless transition for our students, and a united Liberty community.
Please join us in welcoming:
🎨 Torii Seifert – Art
🎨 Sarah Woofter – Art
🎶 Jenna Cobb – Music
🌎 Juliana Lara – World Language
Also continuing to serve our Liberty schools (not pictured) are:
⭐ Kristen Gilstrap - PE
⭐ Tanner Chambers - PE
⭐ Jeremy Johnson - PE
⭐ Jared Roper – Music
We are so excited for the creativity, talent, and passion this team brings to our students. Here’s to a fantastic year of learning, growing, and creating together!
🎉 75 YEARS OF IMPACT 🎉
For 75 years, the School District of Pickens County has been more than a collection of schools - it has been a place where students discover their passions, build lasting relationships, and create memories that shape their futures.
Throughout this anniversary year, we’ve celebrated the people, places, and programs that have made SDPC special by sharing stories from across our schools and community.
Now, those stories come together in one place.
📖 "75 Years of Impact: Past. Present. Potential." is a commemorative magazine that celebrates the legacy we’ve built and the Experience SDPC that continues to make our district unique.
Inside, you’ll find the moments, milestones, and voices that reflect who we are - and the commitment that continues to guide us as we engage students today and empower them for tomorrow.
👉 Explore the magazine: https://www.flipsnack.com/BFD76799E8C/75-years-of-impact-sdpc-2026
#75YearsOfImpact #ExperienceSDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
For 75 years, the School District of Pickens County has been more than a collection of schools - it has been a place where students discover their passions, build lasting relationships, and create memories that shape their futures.
Throughout this anniversary year, we’ve celebrated the people, places, and programs that have made SDPC special by sharing stories from across our schools and community.
Now, those stories come together in one place.
📖 "75 Years of Impact: Past. Present. Potential." is a commemorative magazine that celebrates the legacy we’ve built and the Experience SDPC that continues to make our district unique.
Inside, you’ll find the moments, milestones, and voices that reflect who we are - and the commitment that continues to guide us as we engage students today and empower them for tomorrow.
👉 Explore the magazine: https://www.flipsnack.com/BFD76799E8C/75-years-of-impact-sdpc-2026
#75YearsOfImpact #ExperienceSDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
The wait is almost over! We can't wait to welcome our PACK families Under the Big Top tomorrow for Meet the Teacher!
All families should have been contacted by their child's teacher with a scheduled time to attend. If you have not heard from your teacher, please contact the school office at 864-397-4800.
Before you arrive, please be sure to:
✅ Read our Back-to-School Newsletter
✅ Update your Final Forms
✅ Complete the Transportation Form
We are so excited to kick off an amazing school year and can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!
🚌 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 1.
🔗 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 1.
🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation
Our next introductions are for our Special Education Team!
Please help us welcome Erin Wells to the PACK as she joins one of our primary special education classrooms. We’re also excited to celebrate Tyeann Reece, a familiar face at Liberty Primary, as she steps into her new role as our PreK Special Education Teacher.
We are so excited to have these two incredible educators serving our students this year. Welcome to the PACK!
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!
