Archived News

Digital Learning Day, January 8, 2021
01/07/2021
Digital Learning day due to predicted snow!
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Coronavirus Prevention Update
03/06/2020
Help SDPC keep the risk of coronavirus infection low!
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Early Dismissal February 20
02/20/2020
Schools will dismiss early due to predicted snow
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Schools Closed Friday, February 21
02/20/2020
Icy roads expected
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Schools Closed Friday, February 7
02/06/2020
School Cancelled Due to Storm Damage and Flooding
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2019 Registration Schedule
06/11/2019
Mark your calendar!
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Summer Feeding
SDPC Announces Free Summer Meals for Students
05/30/2019
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Historic Stadium Named for Bagwell
05/29/2019
Stadium at Gettys Middle to become "Brice Field at Larry Bagwell Stadium"
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Congratulations to the SDPC Class of 2019!
05/20/2019
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2019 Summer STEM Camps
05/16/2019
Sign up by May 24!
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Graduation 2019 Information
05/14/2019
Ceremonies will be in Littlejohn Coliseum at Clemson University
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Liberty Community Meeting
05/10/2019
Meeting to discuss changing elementary attendance pattern
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SDPC Invites Input on Federal Projects
03/08/2019
Public is invited to give feedback on federally-funded programs
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Important Online Safety Update for Parents
02/28/2019
Cyberbulling trend known as the "Momo Challenge" has led to increased safety measures
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2018 Report to the Community
02/12/2019
Review SDPC facts and accomplishments from 2018!
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What Can South Carolina Schools Learn from Finland?
01/08/2019
A Message from the Superintendent
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Two-Hour Delay on Wednesday, December 12, 2018
12/11/2018
Schools will open on a two-hour delay; Morning 4K classes are canceled
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Schools Closed Tuesday, December 11, 2018
12/10/2018
Schools closed due to icy roads
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Schools Closed December 10, 2018
12/09/2018
Schools Closed Monday Due to Snow
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Magnet Applications Are Open!
12/04/2018
Applications for magnet schools are open from December 4 through January 25
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Review Instructional Materials
10/29/2018
The public is invited to review textbooks and other materials used in SC schools
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SAT Scores Remain Strong in 2018
10/25/2018
Class of 2018 scores above national average; improves from prior year
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ACT Scores Remain Strong in 2018
10/19/2018
Class of 2018 scores above state average; improves from prior year
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Online Safety Parent Night
09/07/2018
Learn online safety tips for parents
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Strong Improvement on Elementary and Middle Assessments
09/06/2018
Results of 2018 SC Ready and SC PASS Tests
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Important Attendance Policy Update
08/30/2018
South Carolina has changed details of its attendance policy for students
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Back-to-School Celebration 2018
08/17/2018
Congratulations to the new Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year!
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Golden Apple Passes Good for Some Away Games
08/08/2018
Golden Apple passes now accepted in Greenville and Oconee counties!
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Registration 2018
Meet the Teacher and Registration 2018
07/25/2018
Registration Dates and Times
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Important Calendar Update
07/25/2018
Calendar Revised to Add Holiday on Nov. 6
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Faster Internet Network Coming to SDPC
06/20/2018
Internet speeds to increase up to 100x
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Summer Feeding Program 2018
05/31/2018
Free breakfast and lunch for kids June 4-August 3
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Apply for our Summer STEM Camps!
05/21/2018
Camps the week of June 18-21
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Career & Technology Summer School
05/21/2018
Six courses available to high school students!
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Cannon Wins Scholar Technician of the Year!
05/03/2018
Award given to student who excels in Career & Technical Education
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F3 5K Run
Fun, Food & Fitness 5K Run
04/25/2018
Join us on May 13th!
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Give Public Input on Federal Projects
04/16/2018
Give feedback about Title I and other federally funded initiatives
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Bishop Named Outstanding First Year Teacher
04/13/2018
Dacusville Elementary kindergarten teacher earns honor
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SDPC School Safety Night
03/09/2018
Meeting scheduled for March 12 at Pickens High School
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School Safety Message
03/02/2018
Important reminders about safety measures in our schools
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Sharkey to Lead Daniel High Next Year
02/23/2018
Shannon Sharkey will be the new DWD principal in fall 2018.
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In Loving Memory: Carol Ann Riggins
02/08/2018
Clemson Elementary Teacher Has Passed Away
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Two Inclement Weather Days Forgiven
01/23/2018
January 17 and 18 will not need to be made up!
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Two-Hour Delay on January 19
01/18/2018
Pickens County school will open on a two-hour delay.
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Schools Closed January 17
01/17/2018
Pickens County schools closed due to icy roads
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School Closed January 18
01/17/2018
Pickens County School Closed Due to Icy Roads
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Two-Hour Delay January 9, 2018
01/09/2018
Delay due to icy roads
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Schools Closed January 8, 2018
01/07/2018
Schools closed due to predicted icy weather
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Kindergarten Registration is Open!
01/03/2018
Register online now!
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Easley Zone announcement
Easley Elementary Zone Changes Approved
12/18/2017
Board considering changes to elementary attendance lines
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Early Dismissal December 8
12/08/2017
Schools will dismiss early due to snow
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Adult Learning Center
Adult Education Center Moving in 2018
11/28/2017
Move part of property agreements with the City of Easley
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Graduation Rate Hits New High!
11/16/2017
The graduation rate for the Class of 2017 was the highest in SDPC history.
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Virtual SDPC
11/07/2017
We are offering more flexible learning options than ever!
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Accelerate Students
Success Builders: The Accelerate Program
11/06/2017
Special program gives students an edge in engineering and science
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2018-2019 Calendar
10/24/2017
The 2018-2019 School Calendar has been approved!
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TransformSC Logo
SDPC Accepted into TransformSC Network
10/24/2017
District Recognized for Innovative Practices
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Boeing Model
"Boeing Day" Highlights Aerospace Education
10/09/2017
Boeing Executives Visit, Celebrate Programs in SDPC
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Inclement Weather Information - October 9
10/08/2017
Absences will be excused with a parent note
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SDPC Outperforms SC on State Assessments
10/03/2017
SC PASS, SC Ready, and End-of-Course Exam Results
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Paul Sutherland
Support for Paul Sutherland
09/29/2017
SDPC stands with local football coach recovering from heart attack
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Class of '17 Outperforms Nation on SAT
09/27/2017
SDPC students exceeded state and national averages on the SAT
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Advanced Placement Participation Grows Again
09/27/2017
2017 AP results show steady increase in participation
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Inclement Weather Make-Up Days
09/22/2017
Students will attend on March 16 & March 30
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Return to Normal Schedule Thursday
09/13/2017
Schools will return to normal schedules on September 14
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Two-Hour Delay Wednesday
09/12/2017
Two-Hour Delay on September 13
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Hurricane
Schools Closed Tuesday
09/11/2017
Schools closed Tuesday, Sept. 12, due to Hurricane Irma
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Breakthrough
Breakthrough in School Choice
09/06/2017
Two Schools Selected for Magnet Program Sites
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Back-to-School Celebration
Teacher and Support Employee of the Year Announced
08/14/2017
Outstanding employees were honored at the 2017 Back-to-School Celebration
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My SDPC
Download the "My SDPC" App!
08/10/2017
The best way to get school news on your mobile device
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Registration
Meet the Teacher & Registration Schedule 2017
07/25/2017
Mark your calendar to register for the 2017-2018 school year.
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Eclipse
Eclipse Information
07/25/2017
Schools are prepared for the Solar Eclipse on August 21
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Sub Training Announcement
Substitute Update Training
07/11/2017
Training Sessions for Returning Substitutes
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Graduation
Congratulations Class of 2017!
05/31/2017
Graduation Ceremony Info for Daniel, Easley, Liberty, and Pickens
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2017 STEM Celebration
05/19/2017
Juarez named Scholar Technician of the Year!
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Free Summer Meals
Seamless Summer Food Program
05/18/2017
Free meals available for students this summer!
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Teacher Forum winner
Teacher Forum Scholarship Winners
05/12/2017
Future educators win scholarships from SDPC's teachers
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Survey
School Innovation Survey
05/10/2017
Your feedback is needed is we look for ways to offer more options for students
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Most Improved Seniors
Most Improved Seniors Honored
04/27/2017
SDPC recognizes members of the Class of 2017 how have overcome challenges.
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3 to 6 Programs
Success Builders: "3 to 6" Programs
04/24/2017
The impact of athletics, JROTC, and band by the numbers.
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Bross and Merck
Bross Wins Outstanding First Year Teacher Award
04/21/2017
Pickens Middle School teacher wins new award for first year teachers
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Inclement Weather
Early Dismissal April 5
04/05/2017
Please be on the lookout for more weather updates
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April 17 Calendar
Reminder: Schools Open on April 17
03/31/2017
Students will attend school on April 17 to make up for a snow day.
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Sailboat
Sailboat Regatta Field Trip
03/29/2017
2nd grade students are taking their first steps into STEM learning.
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Update Your Student Information Online
03/21/2017
Express Update is a new tool for parents to update information online
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Harris and Rodgers
West End Elementary Wins International Award for STEM Excellence
03/20/2017
School and STEM Lead Teacher Both Recognized
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EHS Student Council
EHS Student Council Earns Statewide Honors
03/20/2017
EHS student named new SC Association of Student Councils president
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NTHS Ceremony
98 Inducted Into National Technical Honor Society
03/15/2017
Pickens County Career & Technology Students Recognized for Excellence
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Celebrating Youth Arts Month
03/08/2017
SDPC recognizes young artists with four regional art exhibitions
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Y Mentor
Success Builders: Y Mentor
03/07/2017
The YMCA mentorship program is changing students' lives
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Agency Fair
Special Services Agency Fair
03/06/2017
An agency fair for families of students with special needs will be held on March 18!
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Mary Gaston & Danny Merck
Gaston Named Adult Education Director of the Year
02/28/2017
Dr. Mary Gaston was named South Carolina Adult Education Director of the Year
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Graduates to Work
Seniors Connect to Local Employers
02/24/2017
More than 100 seniors attend "Graduates to Work" Job Fair and Career Showcase
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JetToy Winners
Forest Acres Students Win JetToy Challenge
02/23/2017
Top three awards go to Forest Acres, Clemson, Pickens Elementary
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Advanced Placement Classes
Success Builders: Advanced Placement Classes
02/02/2017
More SDPC students are finding success through AP classes than ever
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Bill Isaacs
Pickens High Field Named for Coach Bill Isaacs
01/25/2017
Field to be known as "Bill Isaacs Field at Blue Flame Stadium"
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Gettys Students Earn Robotics Awards
01/17/2017
Gettys Middle School team honored for "Gracious Professionalism"
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SDPC School Board
School Board Recognition Month
01/12/2017
January is School Board Recognition Month!
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National Champions
Congratulations to our National Champion Alumni!
01/10/2017
10 SDPC alumni on the roster of the Clemson Football team
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Two-Hour Delay
Two-Hour Delay Wednesday, January 11
01/10/2017
No buses on icy roads; 4K classes canceled
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Report to the Community
2016 Report to the Community
01/09/2017
An academic and financial overview of 2016
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Two-Hour Delay
Two-Hour Delay on Tuesday, January 10
01/09/2017
No buses on icy roads; 4K classes canceled
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Closure Announcement
Schools Closed Monday, January 9
01/08/2017
Schools will be closed due to icy roads
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Daily 5
Success Builders: The Daily 5
12/02/2016
A new framework for learning is transformation elementary classrooms!
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Lee Ann Henderson
In loving memory: Lee Ann Henderson
11/28/2016
Teaching assistant passed away on November 25
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Dillon Ridgeway
SDPC Mourns Daniel High School Student
11/23/2016
Remembering DHS student Dillon Ridgeway
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Graduation
SDPC Graduation Rate Hits New High!
11/15/2016
The class of 2016 had the highest graduation rate in the district's history
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Project Lead The Way
Success Builders: Project Lead The Way Launch
11/04/2016
New curriculum is transforming STEM in our elementary schools
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Books
You Can Review Instructional Materials for SC Schools
11/02/2016
The SC Department of Education invites the public to review instructional materials
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Blue Flame Band
Pickens Band Wins State Championship
10/31/2016
PHS Band Won the AAA Division
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Text Message Alerts for Parents
10/27/2016
Sign up now!
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Pickens High School Band
SDPC Bands Shine at Upper State Championships
10/25/2016
Three schools advance to State Championships
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Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Liberty Schools Named Among Nation's Healthiest
10/18/2016
Chastian Road Elementary and Liberty High Recognized
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Hurricane
Monitoring Hurricane Matthew
10/04/2016
SDPC schools remain open; traffic issues possible due to evacuations
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Roddy All-American
Easley Band Student Named All-American
10/03/2016
James Roddy selected for All-American Band
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Commitment to Safety
Safety Message for Parents
09/30/2016
Answers to questions about school security
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Kaplan Test Prep
ACT Practice Test on October 10
09/28/2016
The deadline to sign up is October 3
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Pam Allyn
Your Child Can Become A SUPER READER!
09/26/2016
Come to the Families As Reading Partners Night on Oct. 10
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Dr. Herbert P. Cooper Stadium
Daniel High School Stadium Named for Dr. Herbert Cooper
09/24/2016
Football field will remain Singleton Field
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Sherry Crawford and Courtney Vaughan
Success Builders: The "Count On Me" Mentorship Program
09/23/2016
Mentorship program for new teachers builds skills and relationships
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Cast and Check
Liberty High School Play Sends $2,500 to Flooding Victims
09/09/2016
Liberty High School students performed a play to raise money for their counterparts in Lousiana
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Teacher of the Year
2016-2017 Teacher and Support Employee of the Year
09/06/2016
SDPC is proud to announce our new Teacher and Support Employee of the Year
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AT&T Grant
Middle Schools Earn $5 Million Technology Contribution from AT&T
08/31/2016
Grant provides tablets and free broadband internet for all 6th and 7th grade students
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ACT Announcements
SDPC's ACT Scores Remain Above State Average
08/24/2016
New Testing Guidelines Create New Baseline for Scores
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Herb Cooper
SDPC Remembers Dr. Herb Cooper
08/02/2016
Board member passed away on August 2
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Fast Track Program for Future Engineers!
06/22/2016
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Dual Enrollment
Earn College Credit in High School!
06/20/2016
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CTC
CTC Shines on Federal Accountability Report!
06/13/2016
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