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.
Noah Little, Bailey Dorsey, Dilynn Bohannon, Jenson Johnson, Kelly Cook, and Knox Norton were today's winners for the Georgia Milestone attendance raffle. Please make sure your child is here and on time so they have a chance to win as well. They need to be in their seat by 8:00.
Thanks to Fellowship Presbyterian Church who provided our teachers with a delicious breakfast this morning.
All community stakeholders are invited to attend one of our stakeholder sessions that will take place on May 15.
We have the BEST PTO!
Please see attached.
Top Dawg.... first grade West!!!!!
Averie Skiver and Mackenzie Blackwell were today's winners for the Georgia Milestone attendance raffle. Please make sure your child is here and on time so they have a chance to win as well. They need to be in their seat by 8:00.
Check out our April Rock Stars, aka Student of the Month.
Kindergarten - Bishop Herndon
First Grade - Soren Ivey (Not Pictured)
Second Grade - Brilee McCauley
Third Grade - Morgan Herrington (Not Pictured)
Fourth Grade - Layne Potts
We are so very proud of you and we hope you continue to be amazing
Not all superheros wear capes.... except Mrs. Gina.. she DOES!!
Thank you all for being our superheroes! We love you!
When you break your arm, your friends decide they all have broken arms like Clarisse.
Congratulations to Mrs. Melton, our April Staff Member of the Month!
True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own.”
― Nikos Kazantzakis
You have been a bridge for many years, you have touched so many children throughout your teaching career and we were blessed you ended it here at Tate. Your devotion and dedication will live on in all of the students you have taught. We will miss you and we hope you enjoy your retirement. Thank you for helping make Tate great!
Brody Lockeby and Victor Allday were today's winners for the Georgia Milestone attendance raffle. Please make sure your child is here and on time so they have a chance to win as well. They need to be in their seat by 8:00.
Don't forget to purchase your yearbook. We have a limited amount available and are sold on a first come, first serve, basis.
Pickens County School District is hiring bus drivers for our 2025-26 school year. If you are interested in a career as a bus driver, contact Pickens County School District at 706-253-1727 or apply online at www.pickenscountyschools.org.
For the month of March, Campus Law Enforcement Officer Poulos has chosen Grayson Deardorff as the Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month. Mrs. Poag nominated Grayson for always helping clean up in the classroom and on the playground without being asked. He also takes care of the toys and pushes in the chairs in the classroom. Grayson is determined to make a difference. Congratulations Grayson!
Ms. Byrne's third-grade class won the Trophy for the most items donated to our recent snack drive. Congratulations!!
Third grade was the winning grade level for the Popsicle party.
Students brought in snack donations to support or weekend snack packs and learned about sharing kindness and compassion to support others.
Extra yearbooks are on hand and can be purchased on a first come first serve basis.
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Tate Elementary would like to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to the PHS cheerleaders and members of our Pride of Pickens band that joined us for our Georgia Milestones Pep Rally! These young men and women brought so much positivity and excitement to our 3rd and 4th graders as they prepare for testing this week. Thank you PHS!
Music Makers April 24th performance. We think someone may have had more fun than what he wants us to believe.
