Testing Celebs!
With the exception of a few students that need to make up a test due to an absense, the Georgia Milestones Assessment wrapped up today, and we are so proud of our 3rd and 4th graders! They showed grit, focus, and determination—using their strategies, scratch paper, and online tools like true testing pros. Way to go, rock stars!
Another sweet surprise for Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to our Hill City PTO for the delicious Crumbl cookies and the refreshing lemonade bar with fresh fruit. You sure know how to make us feel appreciated!
Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day!
Today we celebrate Nurse Melissa! It takes a truly special person to be a school nurse, and we are beyond lucky to have one of the very best. Thank you for your care, compassion, and calm in every situation.
Hip, hip, hooray!
Carson and Conner in Mrs. Roper’s class have mastered their kindergarten sight words! They were all smiles as they visited the Book Vending Machine. Way to go, boys — we’re so proud of you!
A big thank you to Woodstock Church Jasper for the delicious lunch treat! It was wonderful, and we truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Thank you for recognizing our amazing faculty and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week!
Oh, what a night! We’re still glowing from Friday’s Fine Arts Night! The halls were filled with a stunning gallery of student artwork and poetry, and it was wonderful to see so many families and friends admiring every creative piece. Of course, the incredible musical performance of our Harmonious Hill City Hawks in the gym topped off the evening.
We’re so proud of our talented students and grateful to our community for celebrating the arts with us. It was truly a gem of a night! #FineArtsNIght
To ensure a smooth and timely conclusion to the school year and final day of school, as well as efficient transportation for both students and graduation attendees, we will release two hours early on Friday, May 23rd, for all students across the district.
New Dismissal Times for Friday, May 23rd:
• Pickens High School and Pickens Junior High - 12:15 dismissal
• All remaining schools (Harmony, Hill City, Tate and Jasper Middle) - 12:30 dismissal
Graduation will be Friday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM at Pickens High School stadium.
Please note that regular bus routes will run at the earlier dismissal time; buses will then be redeployed to support graduation shuttle services later in the day.
A huge shout out and thank you to Revolution Church for the delicious breakfast treat this morning! We appreciate you thinking of us and recognizing our amazing faculty and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Math Sleuths at Work!
Mrs. Wisniewski's second-grade detectives put on their thinking caps to crack "The Case of the Sticky Bank Burglary!" Using 5 clues and their money-counting skills, these mathmaticians uncovered which sneaky suspect robbed The Manhattan City Bank and covered everything in glue!
The Pickens County School District would like to invite all community members/stakeholders to our pre-2025-26 school year stakeholder meeting on THURSDAY, MAY 15 at the Pickens County District Office.
This annual event is to gather input, information and ideas from any community member that has a vested interest in the Pickens County school system. RSVP requested by May 14, 2025. Questions? Please contact Mike Nayman, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, at michaelnayman@pickenscountyschools.org.
"Hit them! Hit them!"
Our 3rd and 4th graders had a blast cheering each other on as they threw pies at Deputy Roach, Ms. Delane, Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Patterson, and Dr. Kretschmar!
This sweet reward was earned after two focused days of Georgia Milestones testing for math. We’re so proud of their hard work — and we can't wait to see what fun is in store after three days of ELA testing!
Our Family Night for ELL is tomorrow night! Please join us at Harmony Elementary School on Tuesday, 5/6, at 5:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟
A HUGE thank you to the Hill City PTO for treating our faculty and staff like absolute celebrities today! The lunch was delicious!
Our administrators are the best!
Thank you Dr. Kretschmar and Mrs. Patterson for your dedication and strong leadership. Your commitment to our Hawk students, families, faculty, and staff does not go unnoticed. We appreciate all you do to make Hill City Elementary the best it can be! #SchoolPrincipalAppreciation #AssistantPrincipalAppreciation
We wish you well, Mrs. Jordan!
Over the past several months, Mrs. Jordan has served as a dedicated counselor intern alongside Mrs. Smith. Her eagerness to learn and her commitment to helping students have been so evident. Best wishes as you embark on this exciting new chapter in your career — we know you’ll make a difference wherever you go!
It is School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to our Hawks Cafe ladies who keep our Hawks happy and well fed!
Wow! Congratulations to Damien in Mrs. Bryson's kindergarten class. He's mastered all of the FIRST GRADE sight words! That's awesome, Damien! Keep up the great work!
Parents and Guardians:
Please take our second survey, the Parent Involvement Survey. It should take no longer than five minutes. Your feedback will will help us grow and be the best school we can be.
CLICK the link BELOW to take the Parent Involvement Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGj_RhNF-7rphR6RArcYSWFtEiXwfmHia8j7z-Dr3lO3ovxg/viewform
Parents and Guardians:
This is the time of year when schools are actively planning for the next year and looking for feedback that will help us grow and be the best school we can be. In order to partner with us and help in this growth I would like to ask you to complete two surveys. They are both very short and should take no more than five minutes each to complete. Survey #1 is linked below. It's the Leader in Me Survey, which will help us plan better for the second year of implementation of our Leader in Me Program.
CLICK the link HERE:
https://www.leaderinme.com/s/hill-city-elementary-school/families
Congratulations, Mr. Reed!
It’s time to pass the Hawk again, and this week Ms. Jordan has chosen… Billy Reed!
She shared, "He is an excellent model of having a growth mindset for the students he works with. He consistently has a calm and reassuring presence, contributing to the feeling of stability within the school for those kids whose lives outside of these walls may not always be so stable."
Thank you, Mr. Reed, for your heart, your consistency, and the positive impact you make every day.
