McKissick Academy of Science & Technology

We had a great turn out to our first Magnet/Montessori Monday last night! We have one more coming up on Monday, January 31- if you or anyone is interested in our program- we would love to share all the amazing things going on at our school! Click these links for more information! MAST Magnet/Montessori Application MAST Tour MAST STEM Implementation

We can't wait to see you for 5 days next week! Here is our Fins Up for next week: https://www.smore.com/z015r

The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) will open on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 20, 2022, due to the continued danger of ice on shaded areas and on secondary roads. The two-hour delay gives additional time for ice to melt off the roads and will improve visibility for drivers. -- Morning 3K and 4K classes are canceled. PM classes operate on a normal schedule. -- No Buses on Icy Roads -- High school students (including Career Center) should check their Schoology messages for adjusted class times and bell schedules.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 will be a Digital Learning Day for the School District of Pickens County due to the continued danger of icy roads. Students will not attend school in-person. While there are areas in our county that have improved, there are many shaded areas that continue to have noticeable ice and black ice on roads. Temperatures are expected to drop again tonight and are not predicted to rise above freezing until after 9:00 am. Even with a delay, transportation would have to occur on the roads prior to this time.

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 will be a Digital Learning Day for the School District of Pickens County due to icy roads. Students will not attend school in-person. Temperatures are expected to drop into the teens tonight following the snow, sleet, freezing rain from yesterday. Noticeable ice and black ice on roads throughout the county is a serious concern tomorrow morning. We will make a decision regarding school for Wednesday (January 19, 2022) on Tuesday evening.

Save the Date for Kindergarten Registration! It’s almost time for 3K, 4K, and 5K students to enroll for the 2022-23 school year! SDPC will start registration for the 2022-23 school year beginning in February. Parents can begin the registration process online now by entering their information into the New Student Gateway: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/new-student-gateway Schools will use this registration to contact parents of potential 3K and 4K students to set up screening appointments. More information regarding 3K and 4K programs for the 2022-23 school year will be available in February. For answers to common registration questions, visit our website at: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/registration

It was a great first week back in 2022- here is the Fins Up for next week: https://www.smore.com/kz1vc

It's almost the new year, Shark Families! Here is our Fins Up for next week: https://www.smore.com/q4em8 Remember, there is a Teacher work day on Monday, January 3 and students return on Tuesday, January 4th!

It's offically Winter Break! Here is our Fins Up for the beginning of 2022!~ https://www.smore.com/q4em8

Here is the Fins Up for next week! : https://www.smore.com/2ezpg

Coffee with the Principal will be tomorrow morning at 8:00 am! Following this we will have our first volunteer training. We look forward to seeing you in the morning!!

Happy Friday! Here is our Fins Up Newsletter for the week after Thanksgiving! https://www.smore.com/xszwp

Happy Friday Shark Families! Here is our Fins Up for November 15- https://www.smore.com/nahbt

Here is our Fins Up for next week! https://www.smore.com/bx78z

Here is our Fins Up for next week- Nov. 2 https://www.smore.com/yhs3x

Reminder: As scheduled on the 2021-22 school calendar, there will be no school on Monday, November 1, 2021. Enjoy the long weekend! 🎃 🍁 🍂

Happy Friday Shark Families! Here is our Fins Up for next week: https://www.smore.com/vtd27

2nd grade parents: Cogat/Iowa testing will be October 14- October 20. Please make sure your child is at school on time these days. If you have any questions about this test, please contact Mr. Shipman.

SDPC JOB FAIR Thursday, September 30, 2021 1-7pm Pickens County Career & Technology Center 990 Chastain Road Liberty SC, 29657 Join SDPC for our Job Fair on September 30. We will be interviewing candidates on site for positions including Teachers, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, and Grounds Crew. Those interested should apply at www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/join-our-team (if unable to complete application prior to job fair, Chromebooks will be available to complete the application on site).

Good evening SHARK Families! We are excited about our 1st SHARK Open House- Virtual Night Here is the link to the Web Ex to get started: https://pickens.webex.com/webappng/sites/pickens/dashboard/pmr/laurenphillips We will give you individual classroom links to visit after the introductions!