We are very proud of our artistic dragons!
Kara S. took 3rd place honors at the state level for her DAR Junior American Citizens poster.
Three of our students placed in the recent Pickens Arts and Cultural Alliance (PACA) Youth Art Month exhibition: Henry P. (1st place), Ridge W. (2nd place), and Kyla M. (3rd place).
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Kara S. took 3rd place honors at the state level for her DAR Junior American Citizens poster.
Three of our students placed in the recent Pickens Arts and Cultural Alliance (PACA) Youth Art Month exhibition: Henry P. (1st place), Ridge W. (2nd place), and Kyla M. (3rd place).
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Dragon Care will be open April 7-10, 2026
Tues-Fri, 7:30am-3:30pm
Tues-Fri, 7:30am-3:30pm
Our students aren't the only ones excited about Spring Break...PJ staff dressed like students and had way too much fun!
Mark your calendars - it's time for the PJHS Spring Musical!
This year's production is Disney's "The Little Mermaid Jr"!
Performance Dates:
Thursday, April 30th @ 7 pm
Friday, May 1st @ 7 pm
Saturday, May 2nd @ 2 pm
Saturday, May 2nd @ 7 pm
Location:
PJHS Auditorium
Ticket Prices:
All tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased in advance at PJHS or at-the-door!
This year's production is Disney's "The Little Mermaid Jr"!
Performance Dates:
Thursday, April 30th @ 7 pm
Friday, May 1st @ 7 pm
Saturday, May 2nd @ 2 pm
Saturday, May 2nd @ 7 pm
Location:
PJHS Auditorium
Ticket Prices:
All tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased in advance at PJHS or at-the-door!
The PJHS Track and Field team competed in several events at the Mountain League Tournament on Friday, March 27. The Dragons had several athletes place in the top 5 in the region meet. The boys relay teams placed 2nd and 5th overall in the 4x400 and 4x100 respectively. Thomas Z. placed 5th in the boys high jump. Slade C. placed 2nd in the triple jump. Sasha M. placed 5th in discus. Colton C. and Ben R. placed 3rd and 4th in the 3200m respectively. Ben R. also placed 5th in the 800m. Kallyn W. placed 3rd in the 1600m. The girls relay team placed 4th in the 4x400m relay. Briley F. placed 4th in the girls shot put. Makayla M. placed 5th in the girls 400m. We are so proud of all of our athletes for the great season, consistent work ethic and strides towards success!
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Congratulations to our PJHS Band and Chorus students for their successful trip to Universal in Orlando. They were also joined by members of the PHS Band and Chorus.
Both groups performed outside the parks for an audience and then enjoyed some well deserved fun in the parks. Congratulations to Mr. Smith and Mrs. Tolar for a well-executed trip with over 130 of our performing arts students.
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Both groups performed outside the parks for an audience and then enjoyed some well deserved fun in the parks. Congratulations to Mr. Smith and Mrs. Tolar for a well-executed trip with over 130 of our performing arts students.
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Thank you Reinhardt University for hosting a small group of PJHS students to tour the campus on Monday. Maybe there were a few future Reinhardt students in the group!
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Congratulations and Good Work to our students of the week for the week of March 27! Gunnar C., Kamille M., Luca P., Josie T. and Abby R.
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Tuesday, March 31st: Have (or create) a laugh day! Read some new jokes or even write your own jokes. Share them with others and enjoy a laugh together!!
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Students in Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Kelley’s science classes collected data about the environment on Friday.
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Pickens Junior High will host its annual plant sale on Wednesday April 15th and Thursday April 16th. Hours will be 9-12 and 2:30-4. Plants available are Begonias, Dragon Wing Begonias, New Guinea Impatiens, Coleus and Boston Ferns.
PJHS Basic Ag class is building and selling customized regulation size cornhole boards. For a $250 donation to Pickens Junior High, you can have your own personalized set of cornhole boards for your business. Money is being raised for End-of-the-Year Celebrations and Teacher Appreciation Week. If you want to order your set, please see contact info on flyer.
Monday, March 30th: Share your favorite book or part of the book with a family member, teacher, or friend.
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Sunday March 29th: Play a board game with your family or friends. Be sure to READ the directions carefully!
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Saturday, March 28th: Read out loud to a family member or neighbor.
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Friday, March 27th: Read a comic book, graphic novel, or short story. Draw a new scene for your book.
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PJHS 7th graders visited the Atlanta Zoo and Georgia Aquarium yesterday in a fun and informative field trip!
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Thursday, March 26th: Read a book or article about someone famous. Your book could be about an important person in history, a popular actor/actress/musician/author, or athlete.
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Wednesday, March 25th: Create a unique and colorful bookmark inspired by your current book. Share your bookmark with your teachers and friends.
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Tuesday, March 24th: The author of your favorite book is looking to make some new swag! Create a shirt design that illustrates your book title or the theme of your book.
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