Media Center
The "Library Ladies" -
Mrs. Suzanne Hardison,
Media Specialist
Mrs. Jamie Richards,
Media Center Paraprofessional
Welcome to the HCES
Media Center
Pickens Virtual Academy Students: You can check out books too! See below for more details.
E-Books (or electronic books) are always available. Click HERE to watch a video on how to find and read them!
E-Books
Students should use CLEVER on their Chromebooks to access both Tumble Books and Pebble Go. Just select the app. Their username and password is saved for them in CLEVER.
Read-alouds
Reading Resources
Reference & Research
Current password: edit
AR is now available for ALL students to take tests at home for this school year. Simply log-in at home through CLEVER as you do at school.
Need help? Scroll down to the AR information below.
Educational Streaming & Movies

Hey Hawks! All students (Yes, Pickens Virtual Academy, too!) can take A.R. quizzes from home this year.
So, read some great books! Sign in to Renaissance Place, select Accelerated Reader, and get taking quizzes. We can't wait to celebrate your reading success!
Pickens Virtual Academy students:
Watch this VIDEO to see how to place books on hold for curbside pick up.
About Mrs. Hardison
My husband, Barry, and I are proud to call Pickens County our home. Our daughter, Hannah, is a sophomore at Georgia Southern University and our son, Reagan, is in 11th grade at Pickens High School. As a family, we are active in our church, enjoy running, and like to visit the beach as often as possible. Of course, my favorite pastime is reading a good book!
Being a part of the inaugural teaching staff at Hill City Elementary has been my honor. I have taught grades first through fourth and in 2005 was selected as Hill City's Teacher of the Year. In 2015, I became the Media Specialist and I am THRILLED to serve in that position again this school year.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, College of Business, East Lansing, MI
- Master of Education, Georgia State University, College of Education, Atlanta, GA
- Education Specialist, Piedmont University, Demorest, GA
- School Library Media Non-degree Certification, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Email: suzannehardison@pickenscountyschools.org
#706-253-1880, ext. 177