Congratulations to D.W. Daniel's own Daniel Taylor on being named one of 4 finalists for the 2026 - 2027 School District of Pickens County Teacher of the Year! The Winner will be announced at the 2026 - 2027 Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year Banquet on Tuesday, August 25th at the Madren Conference Center in Clemson. Congratulations, Mr. Taylor!
📚 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! 💙
🍎 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.
Some AP and Honors courses at Daniel require prep work. Grades attached to this will not be taken until after two weeks into class.
https://dhs.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/dhs/page/aphonors-prep-work-2026-2027
https://dhs.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/dhs/page/aphonors-prep-work-2026-2027
For detailed bell schedule times please visit: https://dhs.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/dhs/page/this-week-bell-schedules
Special Schedule on Friday to celebrate class of 2026!
Special Schedule on Friday to celebrate class of 2026!
The Strengthening Families Program is a FREE family skills program to help support our families in Pickens County. Anyone can do this program; the only requirement is to have at least one child between ages 6-17. See information below.
🎓 Calling all Future Lions from R.C. Edwards Middle School! 🦁
Join us at Daniel High School for Parent Night for Rising 9th Grade Students and get ready for the exciting transition to high school!
📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
During the evening, families can:
✔️ Get help with 9th grade course selection
✔️ Learn about opportunities in our Career Center and career pathways
✔️ Talk with teachers and staff to ask questions
📍 Breakout Sessions for Course Selection: 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM
We are excited to welcome the next class of Daniel Lions and share what makes Daniel a Tradition of Excellence!
#FutureLions #DanielHighSchool #TraditionOfExcellence #ClassOf2030
Join us at Daniel High School for Parent Night for Rising 9th Grade Students and get ready for the exciting transition to high school!
📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
During the evening, families can:
✔️ Get help with 9th grade course selection
✔️ Learn about opportunities in our Career Center and career pathways
✔️ Talk with teachers and staff to ask questions
📍 Breakout Sessions for Course Selection: 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM
We are excited to welcome the next class of Daniel Lions and share what makes Daniel a Tradition of Excellence!
#FutureLions #DanielHighSchool #TraditionOfExcellence #ClassOf2030
If you are interested in dual enrollment, don't miss this opportunity!
Tickets for Frozen are on sale now! Don't miss this Disney classic come to life on the Daniel stage March 20th through 22nd and March 27th through 29th; standard tickets are $12 each, but there are also bundle and VIP ticket options. You can purchase tickets online at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/dhs/entity/schools/1 or with Mrs. Mou in the front office. See @dwdmanestageplayers on Instagram or Facebook for more details, and we hope to see you in Arendelle!
All County Band brings together top middle and high school musicians from across the district for an intensive, audition-based honor ensemble experience. This year, nearly 350 SDPC students in grades 6–12 auditioned, with 176 musicians earning a spot through a rigorous process that included scales, a prepared solo, and challenging sight-reading. In less than nine hours of rehearsal at Pickens High School, students—many playing together for the first time—came together to create music at an impressive level.
The junior band, conducted by Chris Mitchell (Powdersville Middle School), performed four pieces, while the senior band, led by Joe Gulledge (retired Clover High School director), performed five. A huge thank you to Domino’s of Clemson for donating 50 pizzas to feed nearly 200 students and staff during Monday night’s rehearsal. And special thanks to our SDPC middle and high school band directors for the outstanding preparation that made this high-level performance possible—we’re incredibly proud of our musicians and educators.
Experiences like All County Band reflect SDPC’s strong commitment to fine arts education and the exceptional talent and dedication of our student musicians.
The junior band, conducted by Chris Mitchell (Powdersville Middle School), performed four pieces, while the senior band, led by Joe Gulledge (retired Clover High School director), performed five. A huge thank you to Domino’s of Clemson for donating 50 pizzas to feed nearly 200 students and staff during Monday night’s rehearsal. And special thanks to our SDPC middle and high school band directors for the outstanding preparation that made this high-level performance possible—we’re incredibly proud of our musicians and educators.
Experiences like All County Band reflect SDPC’s strong commitment to fine arts education and the exceptional talent and dedication of our student musicians.
Nationally ranked machinists, picking up trash for others, and helping decorate our building for black history month. We had so many positive calls this week we will need a bigger lens next time! #SpreadPositivity #DanielPRIDE
The School District of Pickens County will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, January 30, 2026. While conditions have improved in some areas, road conditions remain inconsistent across the county.
Great way to end the week with two positive calls for helping out in the office with a smile on their face and stopping to help a classmate pick up food they had dropped. Great ways to show Daniel PRIDE (Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Daring, Empathy)
Two wonderful positive calls of the week this week! One for showing PRIDE through Integrity finding money in the hallway and turning it into the office. The other for bringing such a positive attitude we have gotten many messages of appreciation. #SpreadPositivity #DanielPRIDE
As we return from Thanksgiving Break, we’ll begin wrapping up Semester 1. Below are the key exam dates and important policies to help everyone finish strong.
Two wonderful calls this week to celebrate two powerful student-led IGP's. These students are showing their Daniel PRIDE with intentionality in defining their Purpose at Daniel. Not just in classes, but in how they want to grow as people. #spreadpositivity #DanielPRIDE
Student council thrift shop - donations open 12/1 until 12/5 in the Atrium or Room 357.
Save the date for Semi formal on 1/24/26.
Come and see the Talent Show ran by student council on Thursday November 13th at 6:30 PM!
Two D.W. Daniel High School String Orchestra students recently auditioned for and were accepted to participate in 2025 Region Honors Orchestra. Aiden Zhao and Ruiwen Zhong competed against students from Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee Counties to earn their spots in the 9-10 Region Honors Orchestra. They will be performing with the orchestra on November 15 at Wade Hampton High School.
