Pickens County School District is preparing for an important change to our school configuration beginning with the 2027–2028 school year. Under the new model, our schools will ser...

Tate and Hill City Elementary Schools have been named 2026 Title I Reward Schools, a prestigious recognition of the progress and achievement taking place in both schools. This hon...

Please mark your calendar for a few of the special events happening at Hill City in September.

The Pickens County School District is committed to maintaining a safe learning environment for all students and staff. Through the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-AR...

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...

School Start/End Times School Early Drop-Off Drop-off Start End Afterschool Program Harmony Elementary 7:00 am 7:20 am 8:00 am 2:30 pm 2:30-6:00 pm ...

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...

School Open House Information School Date Time Harmony Elementary August 3rd, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Hill City Elementary August 3rd, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 p.m...

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 impor...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

April is here! Checkout some of the fun events scheduled at Hill City!

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

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...

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