🚌 SDPC Families – Does your child need bus transportation this school year?
If your student will be riding the bus to or from school, please take a moment to complete the 📝 SDPC Transportation Form to ensure they are scheduled for 🚌 pickup and drop-off before August 4th!
🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation
If your student will be riding the bus to or from school, please take a moment to complete the 📝 SDPC Transportation Form to ensure they are scheduled for 🚌 pickup and drop-off before August 4th!
🔗 Find the form linked here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/transportation
🥞 FREE Meals for All Students This Year! 🍎
We’ve got great news for SDPC families!
Thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch every day during the 2026-2027 school year - no forms, no fees, no hassle! 🙌
✅ No need to submit a meal application
✅ Every student is automatically eligible
✅ Healthy meals = focused minds + strong bodies
This program ensures that every child has access to nutritious meals to fuel learning and success. It’s one more way we’re supporting our students - together!
Questions? Visit www.sdpcnutrition.com or contact Jenaffer Stevenson, Director of Student Nutrition Services:
📧 jenafferstevenson@pickens.k12.sc.us | 📞 864-397-1166
#SDPCNutrition #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
We’ve got great news for SDPC families!
Thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch every day during the 2026-2027 school year - no forms, no fees, no hassle! 🙌
✅ No need to submit a meal application
✅ Every student is automatically eligible
✅ Healthy meals = focused minds + strong bodies
This program ensures that every child has access to nutritious meals to fuel learning and success. It’s one more way we’re supporting our students - together!
Questions? Visit www.sdpcnutrition.com or contact Jenaffer Stevenson, Director of Student Nutrition Services:
📧 jenafferstevenson@pickens.k12.sc.us | 📞 864-397-1166
#SDPCNutrition #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
📚 The first day of school for SDPC students is Tuesday, August 4! We can't wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing year of learning.
Please note: Students in our 4K and 5K programs have a staggered start to help ensure a successful transition to school.
🍎 4K Families: Your child's school will contact you to schedule:
• An assessment appointment on August 4 or 5
• A half-day orientation on August 6 or 7
• Full-day classes begin Monday, August 10
🍎 5K Families: Your child's school will contact you to schedule:
• An assessment appointment on August 4, 5, or 6
• Full-day classes begin Friday, August 7
We look forward to seeing our students soon! 💙
Meet the Teacher on Thursday, July 30, from 4:00–7:00 PM.
* Bus Transportation
Families who need bus transportation should complete the transportation form in advance. This information will help the transportation office determine bus assignments and provide approximate route times.
Complete the transportation form here:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdelqCAol1cNp.../viewform
* Registration for Forest Acres Elementary After School Care
📱 Scan the QR code or use the link below to register your student:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScRyeyl0cI.../viewform...
We offer two convenient program options:
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM – $40/week
🕠 2:30–5:30 PM – $65/week
If you have any questions, please contact our After School Care Director, Jackie Bowman, at jackiebowman@pickens.k12.sc.us.
* Car Transportation
This year, car tags will be distributed in your child’s classroom. The oldest child in each family will be assigned the family’s car rider number. Please pick up your car tag from your oldest child’s homeroom teacher.
Be on the lookout for an email from your child's teacher on July 24th by 6PM.
We look forward to seeing you all on July 30th!
* Bus Transportation
Families who need bus transportation should complete the transportation form in advance. This information will help the transportation office determine bus assignments and provide approximate route times.
Complete the transportation form here:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdelqCAol1cNp.../viewform
* Registration for Forest Acres Elementary After School Care
📱 Scan the QR code or use the link below to register your student:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScRyeyl0cI.../viewform...
We offer two convenient program options:
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM – $40/week
🕠 2:30–5:30 PM – $65/week
If you have any questions, please contact our After School Care Director, Jackie Bowman, at jackiebowman@pickens.k12.sc.us.
* Car Transportation
This year, car tags will be distributed in your child’s classroom. The oldest child in each family will be assigned the family’s car rider number. Please pick up your car tag from your oldest child’s homeroom teacher.
Be on the lookout for an email from your child's teacher on July 24th by 6PM.
We look forward to seeing you all on July 30th!
🍎 Still looking for the right Pre-K option for your 4-year-old this fall? We have a few openings remaining!
Give your child a great start with the SDPC Academy for Early Learners — a FREE 4K program designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.
Through hands-on learning in immersive environments, students explore, create, problem-solve, and grow while developing important early literacy, social, and emotional skills.
🚌 FREE transportation is available to all Pre-K students!
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child an engaging learning experience that sets the stage for future success!
🔗 Register for 4K today: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/four-year-old-kindergarten
📩 Questions? Contact the Academy for Early Learners at aelreg@pickens.k12.sc.us or 864-397-1000.
Give your child a great start with the SDPC Academy for Early Learners — a FREE 4K program designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.
Through hands-on learning in immersive environments, students explore, create, problem-solve, and grow while developing important early literacy, social, and emotional skills.
🚌 FREE transportation is available to all Pre-K students!
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child an engaging learning experience that sets the stage for future success!
🔗 Register for 4K today: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/four-year-old-kindergarten
📩 Questions? Contact the Academy for Early Learners at aelreg@pickens.k12.sc.us or 864-397-1000.
🎉Do you or someone you know need to enroll for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year?
📌 Learn more & register today: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/registration
Tag a friend who needs this info!
📌 Learn more & register today: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/registration
Tag a friend who needs this info!
Please join us in giving a warm FAE welcome to our newest teacher., Kaylin Orr. She will be our new kindergarten teacher. We are thrilled to have her on board and can't wait to see the positive impact she will make in our school community.
Welcome to FAE—we're so glad you're here!
Welcome to FAE—we're so glad you're here!
All former FAE students of the Class of 2026 are invited to participate in the Senior Clap-Out Friday , May 15th at 1:30pm. Please arrive at the school no later than 1:15. We look forward to seeing all of our former Panthers!
The Forest Acres Drama Club will have an encore performance of Beauty and the Beast next Thursday, April 16, 2026. Come support our talented, hard working students! The performance will be at Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Easley SC at 6:00 p.m. See you there!
Select students will participate in PTA assessment with Mrs. Leslie Pearson. You will be notified if your child is to be tested. Testing will begin February 18th and continue through March 5th.
Attention current 5th graders Graders who will attend Getty's Middle School! Gettys will be hosting a Rising 6th Grade Night on February 23rd starting at 6:00 pm.
You’re invited to Family Literacy Night!
Join us on Thursday , February 26th from 5:30–7:30 PM for a fun-filled evening of learning and connection at our One Book, Many Panthers Family Literacy Night. Families will enjoy engaging activities centered around Franklin Covey’s 7 Habits, all designed to support literacy, leadership, and teamwork—plus a free hot dog dinner for everyone!
Please be sure to RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or the link below (one per family) so we can plan accordingly. We can’t wait to see our Panther families there! 🐾💚
RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQ-NsmIYjEFBO-zcz3YFCTDlRm4WvmzHwcDlJLBi6k82d7aA/viewform?usp=dialog
Join us on Thursday , February 26th from 5:30–7:30 PM for a fun-filled evening of learning and connection at our One Book, Many Panthers Family Literacy Night. Families will enjoy engaging activities centered around Franklin Covey’s 7 Habits, all designed to support literacy, leadership, and teamwork—plus a free hot dog dinner for everyone!
Please be sure to RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or the link below (one per family) so we can plan accordingly. We can’t wait to see our Panther families there! 🐾💚
RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQ-NsmIYjEFBO-zcz3YFCTDlRm4WvmzHwcDlJLBi6k82d7aA/viewform?usp=dialog
Join the Share the Love Challenge!
What do you love most about Forest Acres?
We’re excited to share a fun and meaningful way for our community to celebrate and support our schools this month—the SDPC Love a School Call Line!
This initiative gives staff, students, families, and community members a simple way to share their voice by calling in and leaving a short message about what they love most about their school. Every call helps spread joy, pride, and appreciation across our district.
📞 Call Line Number: 864-397-3333
🗓 Call Line Open: Throughout the month of February
What do you love most about Forest Acres?
We’re excited to share a fun and meaningful way for our community to celebrate and support our schools this month—the SDPC Love a School Call Line!
This initiative gives staff, students, families, and community members a simple way to share their voice by calling in and leaving a short message about what they love most about their school. Every call helps spread joy, pride, and appreciation across our district.
📞 Call Line Number: 864-397-3333
🗓 Call Line Open: Throughout the month of February
Due to this week's schedule changes, tomorrow's All Pro Dads will be cancelled.
ACCESS/ WIDA Multilingual testing begins January 21st through March 6th.
Tomorrow is class picture day. If you would like to purchase a class picture please be sure to have either pre-paid or send in money tomorrow with your student. The cost is $13.00.
Reminder: Friday, December 19th is a half day of school. Dismissal will take place at 11:10 a.m.
Please refer to the attached photo for information on which daycares will be picking up students on the half day.
FAE Afterschool Care will NOT be available on this day, so please plan for alternative transportation.
Please refer to the attached photo for information on which daycares will be picking up students on the half day.
FAE Afterschool Care will NOT be available on this day, so please plan for alternative transportation.
We’re excited to kick off our Toy Drive! From December 1–12, we will be collecting new, unopened toys to support children of all ages in our community.
Donation boxes will be located in the lobby each morning for students to drop off their contributions. Every donation helps bring joy and make the holidays brighter for local families.
Thank you for helping us spread cheer and support our community this holiday season!
Donation boxes will be located in the lobby each morning for students to drop off their contributions. Every donation helps bring joy and make the holidays brighter for local families.
Thank you for helping us spread cheer and support our community this holiday season!
Rising 6th Grade Night at Gettys Middle School
Families will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of current 6th-grade students and then explore the school through an interactive scavenger hunt. Rising 6th Grade Night will be a fun and informative way for future Breakers to meet teachers, get familiar with the building, and learn more about life at Gettys!
📅 Date: 11/20
🕔 Time: 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Location: Gettys Middle School
Families will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of current 6th-grade students and then explore the school through an interactive scavenger hunt. Rising 6th Grade Night will be a fun and informative way for future Breakers to meet teachers, get familiar with the building, and learn more about life at Gettys!
📅 Date: 11/20
🕔 Time: 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Location: Gettys Middle School
Join us on November 19th, 2025 at 9:00 AM for our monthly Panther Cub Club Story Hour! We can’t wait to welcome our littlest learners for a fun morning of stories, songs, and early literacy activities.
