School buses will be rolling starting August 4!
If the lights are flashing, don't go passing! Please be alert so no kids get hurt.
#BackToSchool #BusSafety
If the lights are flashing, don't go passing! Please be alert so no kids get hurt.
#BackToSchool #BusSafety
Healthy meals help students succeed!
Apply now for free or reduced-price school meals for the upcoming school year. Click the link below to get started! Even if you think you may not qualify, please complete a form. HCES is a Title I school, and this helps us with funding.
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/free-reduced-meals
Apply now for free or reduced-price school meals for the upcoming school year. Click the link below to get started! Even if you think you may not qualify, please complete a form. HCES is a Title I school, and this helps us with funding.
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/free-reduced-meals
Open House is just 5 days away! We can't wait to see you at Hill City on Monday, August 3rd! Drop in between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. to meet your teachers and see our newly remodeled school!
Back to School Staggered Start!
We look forward to seeing our youngest students (PreK, kindergarten, and first grade) on Tuesday, August 4th. All students return to campus on Wednesday, August 5th.
We look forward to seeing our youngest students (PreK, kindergarten, and first grade) on Tuesday, August 4th. All students return to campus on Wednesday, August 5th.
NEW for 2026-27!
Online Payments are now available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Online payments are a simple, safe and secure way to make payments to your student's account 24 hours a day at your convenience.
You can add payments through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Payments can be made with credit card or electronic check. Credit cards will include a processing fee. A minimal transaction fee of .35 cents will be added to each electronic check transaction.
Parents are able to view student account balances, purchases and payment history online, and even receive low balance alerts, or enroll in autopay. You do not have to make prepayments to use many of these features.
Login to your parent portal at: https://campus.pickens.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/pickens.jsp
Once logged in go to Food Service on the left panel.
If you are having difficulty logging in, please email parentportal@pickenscountyschools.org and include your name, your student's name and their date of birth.
Online Payments are now available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Online payments are a simple, safe and secure way to make payments to your student's account 24 hours a day at your convenience.
You can add payments through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Payments can be made with credit card or electronic check. Credit cards will include a processing fee. A minimal transaction fee of .35 cents will be added to each electronic check transaction.
Parents are able to view student account balances, purchases and payment history online, and even receive low balance alerts, or enroll in autopay. You do not have to make prepayments to use many of these features.
Login to your parent portal at: https://campus.pickens.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/pickens.jsp
Once logged in go to Food Service on the left panel.
If you are having difficulty logging in, please email parentportal@pickenscountyschools.org and include your name, your student's name and their date of birth.
School Bus Safety Tips: Be Alert So Kids Don't Get Hurt!
Got questions about back-to-school? We've got answers!
Visit the Pickens County Back-to-School Hub for everything you need to get ready for a great school year.
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub
Visit the Pickens County Back-to-School Hub for everything you need to get ready for a great school year.
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub
Great news, families!
Pickens County School District will once again provide basic school supplies for all students this school year. It's one less thing for families to worry about as we get ready for another amazing year of learning!
Pickens County School District will once again provide basic school supplies for all students this school year. It's one less thing for families to worry about as we get ready for another amazing year of learning!
Moved over the summer or need school bus information? Complete the Request Bus Service Form to ensure your child is ready for the upcoming school year.
Visit our Back to School Hub:
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub
Visit our Back to School Hub:
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub
Just a reminder that we have a staggered start to back-to-school.
As we get ready for a great school year, here are a few important reminders about our elementary school schedule:
⏰ School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
🚗 Early Drop-Off: Available beginning at 7:00 a.m. for families who need it.
🚙 Regular Car Rider Drop-Off: Opens at 7:20 a.m.
🎒 Afterschool Program: Available from 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
⏰ School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
🚗 Early Drop-Off: Available beginning at 7:00 a.m. for families who need it.
🚙 Regular Car Rider Drop-Off: Opens at 7:20 a.m.
🎒 Afterschool Program: Available from 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Healthy meals help students succeed!
Apply now for free or reduced-price school meals for the upcoming school year. Click the link below to get started!
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/free-reduced-meals
Apply now for free or reduced-price school meals for the upcoming school year. Click the link below to get started!
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/free-reduced-meals
We promise we're not trying to rush summer, but it's time to put Open House dates on your calendar!
Although we are still enjoying summer, remember that we have a staggered start to help our youngest students and those transitioning to a new school have a successful first day.
Did you move over the summer, or do you need to verify your child’s bus transportation?
Visit the Back to School Hub to confirm your student’s route and help ensure a smooth start to the school year! Don't wait until the first day—check today!
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub
Visit the Back to School Hub to confirm your student’s route and help ensure a smooth start to the school year! Don't wait until the first day—check today!
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub
A healthy meal helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn! As you prepare for the new school year, be sure to check out the Pickens County Schools Back-to-School Hub for school meal information, menus, and the Free and Reduced Price Meal application.
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub
Got questions about Back to School?
We've got answers! Visit our Back to School Hub for everything you need to know before the first day of school.
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub
We've got answers! Visit our Back to School Hub for everything you need to know before the first day of school.
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub
As we get ready for a great school year, here are a few important reminders about our elementary school schedule:
⏰ School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
🚗 Early Drop-Off: Available beginning at 7:00 a.m. for families who need it.
🚙 Regular Car Rider Drop-Off: Opens at 7:20 a.m.
🎒 Afterschool Program: Available from 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., just as in previous years.
Hey, Hawk families! Thanks to the generous support of the Hallyboy Foundation, you have one less item to buy for back-to-school shopping!
The Hallyboy Foundation is providing backpacks filled with some school supplies for our Hawks in kindergarten through fourth grade!
More information will be available at our Open House, and backpacks will be available for students to choose from on the first day of school.
A huge thank you to the Hallyboy Foundation for helping our Hawks start the school year ready to learn! #CommunityPartners
As a reminder, Pickens County School District begins the school year with a staggered start to help our youngest students and those transitioning to a new school have a successful first day. We can't wait to welcome everyone back!
