Fins Up Newsletter

Happy Friday after Spring Break!

We had a great week getting back into the swing of things! Students were definitely tired by the end of the week from all of the tasks this week! It is hard to believe we have now started our 4th quarter of the school year and only have a little over 30 days left of this year! Next week is another full 5-day week. Can't wait to see all of our Sharks on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend!

Committed to Success,

Heather Touchberry

We are so excited to open our 2025-2026 Magnet Applications K5-5th grade! See our video below highlighting what makes our school different with a STEM Magnet focus! Here is the link for applications: https://bit.ly/MASTchoice

SDPC Camp TalentEd 2025 Applications Are Open!

Calling all young artists! SDPC Camp TalentEd is your chance to dive into visual and performing arts with professional instructors and performances in a fun, creative environment. Each week, explore a new artistic focus and grow your talents.

• Free for current SDPC students (includes meals and transportation)
• Application and teacher recommendation required
• Limited spots available! Apply by April 4, 2024
• Acceptance notifications by April 19, 2025

Camp TalentEd 2025 Student Registration Form

Camp TalentEd 2025 Teacher Recommendation Form

For more information or questions, please contact.

Two lucky winners from each school will be chosen as finalist to compete in our contest on April 8, 2025, at the Pickens County Career and Technology Center at 990 Chastain Road, Liberty, SC. As an added bonus, the winner's salad will be featured on next year's school menu. Pick up your entry form today! They are available in the cafeteria and on the district's website at www.sdpcnutrition.com. Turn the form in to the cafeteria by March 10, 2025.

📌 4K Registration

A child who is four years old on or before September 1, 2025, may apply for 4K; however, students must qualify for the program. Each student will be screened, and only qualified students will be accepted.

🔗 Learn more & apply: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page
📩 Questions? Email us at prekreg@pickens.k12.sc.us

📌 5K Registration

A child who is five years old on or before September 1, 2025, is eligible to enroll in 5K (kindergarten) at SDPC.

🔗 Learn more & register: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/registration

🗺️ Find Your Zoned School

Before registering, we encourage families to use our School Locator tool to determine their zoned school:

🔗 www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/school-locator

For specific questions about 5K Registration, please call your child’s future school. Contact information for all schools can be found in our School Directory.

New for 2025-26! We're excited to enhance our preschool programs across the district. Read about these important updates here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097

Stay Connected with SDPC!

We encourage you to stay informed by visiting our website and following us on social media for district updates and school news:
🌐 District Website: www.pickens.k12.sc.us
📘 Facebook: @SchoolDistrictofPickensCounty
📷 Instagram: @pickensschools

Thank you for choosing the School District of Pickens County! We look forward to welcoming your child and working together to provide an engaging, high-quality education that prepares students to RISE to their full potential.

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Click here for fun STEM activities for March Madness and St. Patrick's Day!

The Spirit Rock is available for families to rent, offering a special way to celebrate your student! Check out the guidelines and sign-up link below. All proceeds will go toward funding our field trips this year!

Please be sure to pay AND sign up on SignUp Genius.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vBLqddeF8_VIOX9hdDiv9yMhXzOjgDY4qjpdcpUdO84/edit?usp=sharing

Join McKissick in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!

Use this referral code HZ5F0LUF when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=HZ5F0LUF

April Menu

April

2 iReady-3rd-5th grades

3 Honor’s Choir Field Trip

3 8:00 Coffee with the Principal

3 iReady-3rd-5th

3 Beta Club Meeting @ 3pm

4 5th Grade Field Trip: Hughes Bend

4 Kidz in Lids Hat Day Fundraiser

7-14 PTO Candygrams

10 Pup Tales @ 10am

11 Spring Musical

18 No School

22-May 6 PTO Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

22 Shark of the Month

23 iReady K-2 grades

24 iReady K-2

25 All Pro Dads

28 Testing Pep Rally 1:30 (3rd-5th grade)

29 SC Ready-3rd grade Reading A

30 SC Ready-3rd grade Reading B

4th, and 5th grade Reading A

Email: heathertouchberry@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: https://mast.pickens.k12.sc.us/
Location: 156 McKissick Road, Easley, SC, USA
Phone: 864.397.2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MASTFINSUP
Twitter: @mastfinsup