Crosswell Elementary is looking for a creative and kind individual to work in our After School Program. If you, or someone you know, would be great for this job, please apply using the link https://pickens.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5755499. We look forward to hearing from you!
Our students are diving into their learning! Check out these brilliant minds in math.
We've had a great week so far with our older students, and we can't wait to welcome our kindergarteners tomorrow! ❤️💙
As we get in the swing of school, please put these testing dates on your calendar. All students will participate in our district iReady assessments for math and reading. These assessments help our teachers see what your child already knows and how we can tailor our instruction to best help them grow.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or our front office.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or our front office.
Crosswell Elementary is looking for a SDPC high school student to assist our amazing librarian, Ms. Osbey, as the library assistant. If you or someone you know would be a good fit for this position, please apply at
https://pickens.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5863830
https://pickens.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5863830
🎉 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
🚌 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
Crosswell Elementary is looking for a creative and caring individual to serve as a special education teacher assistant. If you or someone you know would be a good fit for this position, please apply at
🚌 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
Crosswell Families!
Get ready for school by going to Myschoolbucks.com to pay your technology fee.
All students in grades K5-5th are expected to pay the $25 fee to cover unintentional damages to devices used in the classroom or at home.
Visit the link below to pay online.
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=00GLC10TP2O2VR1_ZZJ6XS9U4500XZQ
Get ready for school by going to Myschoolbucks.com to pay your technology fee.
All students in grades K5-5th are expected to pay the $25 fee to cover unintentional damages to devices used in the classroom or at home.
Visit the link below to pay online.
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=00GLC10TP2O2VR1_ZZJ6XS9U4500XZQ
🥞 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
📚 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.
Beginning Tuesday, May 26th, CWE summer office hours will be Monday–Thursday from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. For questions or assistance during the summer, please contact the main office during these hours.
The school will be closed June 15th–July 3rd.
The school will be closed June 15th–July 3rd.
SC Ready Testing — 3rd Grade
SC Ready testing for 3rd grade begins next week. Students will take the reading test on Tuesday (4/28) and Wednesday (4/29), followed by the writing test on Friday (5/1).
Please review the testing reminders and policies posted earlier on our website. Ensure your student gets a good night's sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and arrives at school on time.
Good luck, students! 📚
SC Ready Testing : Important Reminders
SC Ready testing begins April 28th for 3rd–5th grade students. To ensure test security and student focus, please review these important policies:
Technology
No technology is permitted during test sessions or at school during the testing window, including:
Cell phones
Bluetooth-enabled earbuds or headphones
Smart watches
Smart glasses
Lunch During Testing
Students who are still testing during lunch will have a supervised, silent lunch to maintain test security. Lunch visitors are not permitted during this time.
Supporting Your Student
Ensure a good night's sleep before test days
Arrive at school on time
Encourage a positive, effort-focused mindset
Thank you for your partnership in supporting student success during state testing.
SC Ready testing begins April 28th for 3rd–5th grade students. To ensure test security and student focus, please review these important policies:
Technology
No technology is permitted during test sessions or at school during the testing window, including:
Cell phones
Bluetooth-enabled earbuds or headphones
Smart watches
Smart glasses
Lunch During Testing
Students who are still testing during lunch will have a supervised, silent lunch to maintain test security. Lunch visitors are not permitted during this time.
Supporting Your Student
Ensure a good night's sleep before test days
Arrive at school on time
Encourage a positive, effort-focused mindset
Thank you for your partnership in supporting student success during state testing.
Spring Picture Day — Tuesday, April 21! 📸
Reminder: Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day! Please make sure your child is dressed in their chosen outfit and ready to smile for the camera. We're looking forward to capturing some great moments!
Reminder: Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day! Please make sure your child is dressed in their chosen outfit and ready to smile for the camera. We're looking forward to capturing some great moments!
Welcome back students! Our doors open at 7:20 tomorrow morning. We can't wait to see you all and hear about your spring break!
Families of 3rd–5th graders: SC Ready testing will take place from Tuesday, April 28th–Thursday, May 14th. Please plan ahead now to ensure your student attends school and arrives on time on all testing days. Consistent attendance and punctuality are critical to student success.
Thank you for your partnership! 📚
Thank you for your partnership! 📚
Selected students served by Mrs. Lecuyer will begin taking the SC Alternative Assessment starting Monday, March 2, 2026. Families of participating students will receive more information from the school. Please contact the office with any questions.
Selected students will begin taking the PTA Assessment starting Wednesday, February 18th. Please contact the office with any questions.
