263 Bethlehem Ridge Rd
Pickens, SC 29671

Pickens Elementary is a school of hope, happiness, and high expectations for all. Our teachers are passionate and dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student in a supportive environment. We engage students in valuable learning experiences to empower them for future success. The mission of Pickens Elementary School, supported by the home and the community, is to enable students to achieve their fullest potential and to be positive contributing citizens by engaging them in valuable learning experiences in a safe, child-centered environment.We Believe:Students are our first priority. In the pursuit of excellence. In a safe, caring learning environment for all students and staff. Learning and education are life-long processes. All students must have equitable educational opportunities. All people are unique and valuable. All people can learn and contribute to society. Education is a shared responsibility between home and school. Education is the key to success. Cultural diversity promotes the full development of the individual and society. The parent is the child's first teacher. Today's schools shape tomorrow's workforce.

The school was okay. I left in 9th grade because a girl told some lies on me however. They gave her all the support she wanted even though they knew she lied. They never supported me at all through the situation aside from a “oh just stay away from her”. I have to deal with the emotional trauma everyday because of what she done. I’m scared to even go out in public now. And besides that, I was told not to tell any of my friends about what happened or I’d get in trouble, which is an infringement of my first amendment rights. They supposedly told her the same thing but she never got in trouble when she told her friends because “if there was rumors we’d hear them”. There was also another time when a boy tried pushing me down the stairs and they let him get away with it because daddy has money and “he was horseplaying”. The teachers were great aside from all that. Ms. Sailors, Ms. Jennings, Ms. Patnode, and Mrs. Roach, I love you all, you’re the greatest teachers I’ve ever had. And coach Blackwell, you’re the coolest sub ever. They’re the only staff that could at least keep me slightly motivated through all of it. If you want your kids to have good teachers, let them go here. If you don’t want your kids to get bullied, choose a different school. Because there’s good teachers elsewhere too. Just the sight of this school triggers my trauma now.