Our Back-to-School Hub is your one-stop resource for everything you need to start the school year strong. From open house dates and calendars to important contact information and helpful tips for students and families—find it all in one place. Click below to explore and stay informed!

https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub

We are still registering students for Kindergarten! For more information, please visit our Kindergarten Registration page at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/.../kindergarten-enrollment

Back-to-school season is an exciting time filled with new opportunities, fresh beginnings, and the anticipation of another great year of learning. As families prepare for the first day of school, we want to make the process as easy as possible. Visit the Back to School Hub to prepare for your child's bus transportation.

https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub

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!

Pickens County School District will once again provide school supplies for all students for the upcoming school year. It's one less thing for families to worry about as we get ready for another great year!

We promise we're not trying to rush summer, but it's time to start looking ahead! Check out the dates and times for Back-to-School Open Houses across Pickens County School District and mark your calendars. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing school year!

Get Ready for a Great Year!
Our Back-to-School Hub is your one-stop resource for everything you need to start the school year strong. From open house dates and calendars to important contact information and helpful tips for students and families—find it all in one place. Click below to explore and stay informed!
https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/page/back-to-school-hub

B-I-N-G-O!

A huge thank-you to our amazing community business partners for donating prizes for our faculty and staff end-of-the-year Bingo game. The competition was fierce to win those fantastic prizes! We are grateful for your generosity and support of our educators. #PowerfulPartnerships

Happy Retirement, Rhonda Lane!

On this post-planning day, we gathered to celebrate the remarkable career of Mrs. Lane. Over her 30 years in education, she positively impacted countless students, families, and colleagues. Known for her attention to detail and unwavering advocacy for doing what is best for children, she leaves a lasting legacy at Hill City.

As Dr. Kretschmar shared, “Hill City is a better place because Rhonda was in the building.”

Congratulations, Mrs. Lane, on your well-earned retirement!

Happy Last Day of School! As we wrap up another amazing school year at Hill City Elementary, we hope everyone has a safe, relaxing and well-deserved summer!

Here Every Day! 🚲

Congratulations to Connor, Hudson, Asher, Winter, and Weslee for achieving perfect attendance during the 2025–2026 school year!

Thank you to these students and their families for their dedication and commitment to making school attendance a priority. We are so proud of this accomplishment! Enjoy your new wheels this summer and for many miles to come!

Summer meals are available at no cost to children 18 and under. Free summer meals start June 1st and end July 16th, 2026 at the following location:
Pickens High School - 500 Dragon Drive, Jasper
Monday - Thursday from 11:00 to 11:30

Pick up is located inside the school in the hallway between the cafeteria and the weight training room. Enter the school at the outdoor courtyard entrance on the side of the school facing the tennis courts and baseball field.

Closed the week of June 29th - July 3rd

Thank you to our amazing community partners for treating our fourth-grade students to gift bags filled with certificates for free meals, drinks, ice cream, cookies, and more!

Our students are excited to visit your businesses with their families and enjoy these special treats this summer. We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our Hawks!

#PowerfulPartnerships

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 school year, as well as efficient transportation for both students and graduation attendees for the Class of 2026's graduation ceremony that evening.

Dismissal Times for Friday, May 22nd - Pickens High School and Pickens Junior High will have a 11:15 dismissal. All remaining schools (Harmony, Hill City, Tate and Jasper Middle) will have an 11:30 dismissal. Graduation will be Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM at Pickens High School stadium.

A huge thank you to Wildlife Wonders for bringing these amazing animals to Hill City for our final behavior celebration for this school year! Our students loved the experience and had so much fun learning about these incredible creatures. Thank you for helping us end the year with excitement, wonder, and unforgettable memories!

Countdown: Only 2 days of school left! 🎉

Just a reminder that dismissal on Friday, May 22, will be at 11:30 a.m. Please note that there will be no afterschool program or Boys & Girls Club available that day.

Yearbooks are still available! They are $39, cash or check (payable to Josten's). It's a great keepsake for these elementary memories!

We had some excited Pre-K and kindergarten students yesterday showing off their new book bags — complete with a book and a reading buddy stuffy!

A huge thank you to Maxyne and Richard Bursky from the Hallyboy Foundation for this generous donation. What an encouraging way to motivate students to read over the summer and help curb the “summer slide”!

We are also grateful that they will be returning in the fall to provide backpacks filled with school supplies for all of our Hawks. #PowerfulPartnerships

“What’ll ya have, what’ll ya have?”

Wow — thank you, Hill City PTO, for the surprise lunch for our faculty and staff from the Varsity Food Truck! Bringing this iconic Atlanta favorite right to our doorstep was such a fun treat, and it was definitely a fan favorite!