CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PHS TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Mrs. Katherine White, the Pickens High School's Teacher of the Year, is shown here with her family. Mrs. White is the instructor for the Early Childhood Education pathway. With over 20 years in education, Mrs. White brings her knowledge, expertise and generosity to all her students and staff members. We are proud of you!
CONGRATULATIONS
Please join us in celebrating our Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Mr. James Tilley, and the Salutatorian, Ms. Paige Elwarner. We are incredibly proud of these two phenomenal seniors and their prestigious achievement!
GET YOUR PHS YEARBOOK TODAY!
Click on the link below to order your yearbook today! The price for the book will increase from $95 to $105 at the end of October.
WORK BASED LEARNING
See the link below if you are interested in participating in the Work Based Learning Program for next school year.
CONGRATULATIONS to JUNIOR FARAH JONES
Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation held their annual banquet on Thursday, March 21st. This company gives over $140,000 to academic scholarships across their coverage area. Farah was selected as a Youth Tour delegate for this year's Washington Youth Tour. Congratulations to Farah and good luck on your trip this summer.
WE ARE HIRING!
Pickens County School District is now recruiting for in-house custodians.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2024
Friday, April 26th, is the date for the Special Olympics at PHS. This will take place at Dunn Field (baseball field) at Pickens High School. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9:30.
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Our School Mission
The mission of Pickens High School is to help all students realize their potential by providing the best educational situation possible.
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School Advisory Council
Local School Councils (LSC) were established as a result of Georgia's A+ Education Reform Act of 2000. This legislation required that all schools in Georgia establish Local Councils by October 1, 2003. The purpose of the LSC is to bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to solve difficult educational problems, improve academic achievement, provide support for teachers and administrators, and bring parents into the school-based decision-making process.
All members of the School Council must:
- Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues.
- Regularly participate in council meetings.
- Participate in information and training programs.
- Act as a link between the school council and the community.
- Encourage the participation of parents and others within the school community, and
- Work to improve student achievement and performance.
Star Student 2024
Pickens High School senior Charlie Gibbons has been named the school’s 2023 PAGE STAR Student. The Optimist Club of Jasper, the local STAR program sponsor, announced the honor. Charlie selected Mr. Adam Wharton as his STAR Teacher.
Charlie, who is the son of Sue and Mike Gibbons of Nelson, earned the recognition as the STAR Student for academic achievement and performance on the SAT.
Congratulations to all of the finalists.
