Pickens County School District

Maintaining high-performing, accountable, and engaging school environments for all learners is one of four established focuses for the school district.

The Pickens County School District is bursting with innovative ways of educating. New growth in the community has provided opportunities to expand programs and strengthen community involvement.

88%

High School Graduation or Better

23%

Bachelors Degree or Better

94%

High School Graduation Rate

PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pickens County School District [PCSD] welcomes approximately 4,200 students each year and serves prekindergarten [Pre-K] through grade twelve. There are six schools— three elementary, one middle, one junior high, and one high school. Pre-K classes are available at one elementary school. The district focuses on four primary areas that encompass its goals:

• Maintain high-performing, accountable, and engaging school environments for all learners • Grow and strengthen community partnerships • Efficiently manage the overall operation of the district • Support the growth and health of students while providing a safe environment in which they can learn

PCSD recognizes the important role that community stakeholders—families, businesses, higher education institutions, and residentsat-large—have when it comes to providing quality learning experiences for children. The district operates with a continuous improvement mindset by envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating its work in the pursuit of educational excellence.

 HARMONY ELEMENTARY

Harmony Elementary School [HES] is a kindergarten through fourth grade school serving just over 500 students. HES places a strong emphasis on academics while also focusing on fostering the development of relationships with others, self-identity, emotional skills, and the overall well-being of its learners. Academic engagement is visible throughout the school community with students demonstrating excitement and interest in a