[ October 23, 2020 ] Out of an abundance of caution and based on guidance from the Department of Public Health (DPH), Pickens County School District traditional students will transition to distance learning starting Monday, October 26, 2020 through Friday, November 6, 2020. While our buildings are closed, we will perform deep cleanings. All buses will also be thoroughly cleaned.

We are making this decision with a heavy heart but with the best interest of everyone in mind. The health and safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. Please use this time to social distance and help stop the spread in our community. Staff members are encouraged to avoid entering buildings unless absolutely necessary. If you do need to enter a facility, please contact the building administrator.

Additional information will be posted later today on our district website, Facebook page, and through Infinite Campus.

NOTE: Tate, Hill City, and PJHS will still be polling places on Election Day, November 3, 2020. Buildings will be cleaned before and after Election Day.

UPDATE: Pickens School Superintendent, Dr. Rick Townsend released a video on the transition to distance learning. The video provides the current stats of 27 positive COVID-19 cases with 584 quarantined. Tate Elementary has the highest percents of Traditional School students and staff our of school at 31.4% (see graphic). Dr. Townsend noted that all grades will count during the distance learning period.

📹 Dr. Townsend Video

Meal Service Info during Distance Learning:

School Nutrition and Transportation will team up to make Breakfast and Lunch Meals available at no cost while schools are closed the next 2 weeks.

October 26 - 30 and November 2 - 6
School Nutrition Staff will provide meals curbside at each school from 11:30 to 12. Cars are to come to either the car rider lanes or the bus rider lanes, depending on the school.

Starting Tuesday, October 27 Drive-Thru locations will be set up throughout the county for parents/guardians or students to come to pick up breakfast and lunch. Locations and times will be posted by Monday, October 26.

Virtual Student Meal Pick up will still be offered at each school on Monday, October 26 at the regular time of 9:00 to 9:30.



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