
May 5, 2026
We've made it to the last month of the school year, and May is super busy! Be sure to refer to your child's homeroom teacher's communications and the grade level newsletters for m...

May 1, 2026
On the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, the last day of school on Friday, May 22nd is a half day. This was done to ensure a smooth and timely conclusion to the schoo...

May 1, 2026
Hill City Elementary School has been recognized by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) as a 2025 Bronze Award winner for Greatest Gains, highlighting the school’s s...

April 30, 2026
Families: Please take a moment to complete the HCES Title I Survey. Your feedback helps us make our school even better for our students and community. Deadline: May 19th. Here is...

April 13, 2026
Kindergarten registration is open! For more information, visit our Kindergarten Registration page .

March 31, 2026
April is here! Checkout some of the fun events scheduled at Hill City!

March 3, 2026
March is shaping up to be a busy month on the Hill. Check out some of our scheduled events!

March 2, 2026
The Pickens County School District (PCSD) is honored, once again, to offer lottery funded Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Program classes at Hill City Elementary School. The registration...

February 6, 2026
We are excited to share our first-ever Hawks Read One Book program! On Monday, every Hill City family will receive a copy of the novel "The One and Only Ruby" by Katherine Apple...

February 2, 2026
February is going to be a sweet month on the Hill! Checkout some of our planned events!

February 2, 2026
We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow, February 3rd, at our normal class start times.

February 1, 2026
Due to weather conditions, February 2nd, 2026 will be a virtual learning/work day. All schools and district facilities will be closed, and no in-person instruction or on-site work...

January 30, 2026
Due to anticipated winter weather conditions, PCSD is canceling all school activities for Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, 2026. Any changes to the school schedule, i...

January 27, 2026
We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow, January 28th, at our normal class start times.

January 26, 2026
Out of an abundance of caution, Pickens County Schools will be having a digital learning day tomorrow, January 27th. District offices will be open, 12-month employees should repor...

January 24, 2026
Due to the potential for hazardous icy conditions and anticipated power outages across the county, all Pickens County School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, ...

January 12, 2026
Pickens County Schools and the District Office will be closed on January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 7, 2026
Happy 2026 to all of our Hawks and their families! Check out our January Events.

December 15, 2025
All PCSD schools and the District Office will be closed December 22nd through January 2nd for winter break. Classes resume with a Virtual Learning Day on January 5th and in-person...

November 17, 2025
All Pickens County Schools and the Central Office will be closed November 24th - 28th for Thanksgiving Break.
