On March 7-9, seven Pickens High School Students competed in the 4-H District Project Achievement competition at Rock Eagle 4-H Center! For this competition, students chose a project of their interest, learned about their topics, created a portfolio (resume-like document displaying their efforts), wrote a 10-minute speech, created a presentation, and presented it in front of judges and peers.
These are the PHS students who participated:
Reese Davis, 1st Place | International Project
Sarahi Flores, 1st Place | Food Safety and Preservation Project
Sheila Flores, 1st Place | Workforce Preparation and Career Development Project
Micah Newton, 1st Place | Housing Project (also winning the Water Wise Scholarship for his water-conservation efforts and was elected, by his 4-H peers, President of the Northeast District 4-H Senior Board of Directors)
Sky Paredes, 1st Place | Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors Project
Tyler Weatherbee, 3rd Place | Performing Arts- Other Instrumental Project
Christian Wright, 3rd Place | Performing Arts- Vocal Project
Students who placed first at this competition (district level), will advance to the state competition (Georgia 4-H State Congress) this July! These five students (picture attached) will compete for Master 4-H Status in their project area. Master 4-H Status is the highest honor/recognition in 4-H!
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PACA Youth Art Exhibit
Join us in celebrating our talented Pickens High School Students at the PACA Youth Art Exhibit! All schools in the county will have artwork on display.
Dates:
🖌 Thursday, 3/20 | 8 AM - 8 PM
🎨 Friday, 3/21 | 8 AM - 7 PM
Location: Pickens County Recreation Department
Come stroll through a gallery of wonderful student artwork and support our young artists
The 2025 Pickens High School Prom will be April 19th from 7:00-10:00 pm at the Cherokee County Conference Center at the Bluffs in Canton. All tickets will be $50 per person and will go on sale the week after Spring Break. If you wish to bring a guest from outside of PHS, a guest permission form MUST be submitted before purchasing tickets. Guest permission forms are available in the front office. Tickets are non-refundable and will not be sold at the door. Any questions can be emailed to Holly Rylee at hollyrylee@pickenscountyschools.org.
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Abigail O'Shields successfully remembered the digits of pi to 28 decimal places (without reviewing) from 8th grade! As Ms. Daymude showed Landon Williams what Abigail had done, he added more, carrying it out to 126 correct decimal places!
Congratulations to Kristie Moss on being named Teacher of the Year!
Your recognition as Teacher of the Year is a testament not only to your expertise as a Media Specialist but also to your incredible kindness and care for every student who walks through your door. You’ve created a warm, welcoming environment in the media center where all students feel valued, supported, and inspired.
Your genuine compassion and dedication to nurturing each student’s love for reading and learning is felt by everyone you work with. You’re more than just a teacher—you’re a mentor, a guide, and a safe space for every learner who needs it. You’ve built a community of growth and curiosity, where students are excited to engage with new ideas and develop their skills.
This award is so well-deserved, and it reflects the incredible impact you’ve made on both students and colleagues. Thank you for being such a caring, thoughtful, and inspirational educator!
PHS STAR Banquet! Congratulations to everyone!
The 2025 Pickens High School prom is Saturday, April 19th. Any students in need of assistance obtaining formalwear can reach out to Holly Rylee at hollyrylee@pickenscountyschools.org.
FCCLA collected dog toys for the Pickens County Animal Shelter. Payton Clark is pictured delivering them .
Congratulations to…
Paraprofessional of the Month of February 2025
Brandy Beahm at PHS
Thanks for all that you do for Pickens County School District!!
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FCCLA picked up trash around the school as our community service project for this month. A clean school is a happy school!
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The FORCE students continue to make steady progress in their life skills, employment skills, and on the job training with Mr. Jamie. As part of their training, they are preparing sandwiches for our sports teams, providing athletes with the nutrition they need to refuel after their intense workouts. Through this experience, students are developing valuable, transferable skills that will support their future success in the workforce.
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