Our 9th grade Literature students have been diving into The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare! After close reading and discussion, students prepared for and participated in a friendly debate, arguing whether Juliet’s decision to drink the potion was an act of bravery or foolishness.

Through this activity, students practiced critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and respectful discourse—skills that extend far beyond the classroom and into real-world conversations. 👏🎭

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2 months ago, PJHS
8th Grade students in ELA class
8th Grade students in ELA class
8th Grade students in ELA class
8th Grade students in ELA class
Last chance to personalize your yearbook! The deadline is TOMORROW January 31, 2026.

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2 months ago, PJHS
Don't forget to personalize your yearbook! The deadline is January 31, 2026.
School Closure Notice - Monday, January 26, 2026 - Due to the potential for hazardous icy conditions and anticipated power outages across the county, all Pickens County School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th. This closure applies to all students and staff. This will not be a digital learning day.


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School Closure Notice 1/26/26
Here are some pictures from PJHS Honors Night on Thursday, January 22. It was a nice ceremony celebrating our students' accomplishments in the first semester of the school year. Principal's List and Honor Roll students are shown, along with the high turnout of families who came to recognize their students' achievements.

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2 months ago, PJHS
Attendees gathering in the bleachers and certificates laid out ready for presentation
Audience in bleachers before ceremony
Teachers waiting for ceremony to begin
Side shot of a girl standing at the podium
8th Grade Honor Roll students with their certificates
7th Grade Honor Roll students with their certificates
8th Grade Principal's List students with their certificates
7th Grade Principal's List students with certificates
In the event we are out of school on Monday, January 26th we will not be able to have soccer tryouts. Tryouts will be reduced to ONE day and will be held on the first day we return to school. Contact Coach Shostak with questions. (ryanshostak@pickenscountyschools.org)

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2 months ago, PJHS
PJHS Boys Soccer Tryout Update
Our Beta Club and Student Council members have been collaborating in preparation for Georgia Public Schools Day of Service (March 18). The good ideas are flowing!

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2 months ago, PJHS
Two students writing on a piece of chart paper
Group of students writing on chart paper
Students sitting at tables in the cafeteria
3 students standing, facing camera and smiling
Students brainstorming in cafeteria
3 students sitting at cafeteria table. One is writing on chart paper.
4 students sitting at table. One is writing on chart paper.
PJHS Students of the week for the week of January 16 are Kamille M., Caeden A., and Kinsley T.
Good job, dragons!

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2 months ago, PJHS
Kamille M.
Caeden A.
Kinsley T.
PJHS Dragons Track & Field Parent and Athlete Information Night

When: Tuesday, January 27 at 6:00 PM
Where: PHS- Old Auditorium
Who: ALL interested athletes who are currently in grades 6, 7, and 8
What to expect:
Overview of PJHS Dragons Track & Field program
Important dates, expectations, and requirements
Opportunity to ask questions
Coaches:
Deidre Weaver (deidreweaver@pickenscountyschools.org
Aaron Duncan (aaronduncan@pickenscountyschools.org)

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2 months ago, PJHS
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Don't forget to personalize your yearbook! The deadline is January 31, 2026.

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2 months ago, PJHS
PJHS Yearbook- Deadline to personalize is January 31
Don't forget to personalize your yearbook! The deadline is January 31, 2026.

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3 months ago, PJHS
PJHS Yearbook: Reminder- last chance to personalize your yearbook! Deadline is January 31
Kudos to our students of the week for the week of January 9. Well done, Alexandria W., Lillie P. and Collin W. !

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3 months ago, PJHS
Alexandria W.
Lillie P.
Collin W.

PJHS Dragons Track & Field Parent and Athlete Information Night

When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Where: PHS- old auditorium
Who: ALL Interested athletes currently in grades 6, 7 or 8
and their parents
What to expect:
Overview of PJHS Track & Field program
Important dates, expectations and requirements
Opportunity to ask questions
Coaches:
Deidre Weaver (deidreweaver@pickenscountyschools.org)
Aaron Duncan (aaronduncan@pickenscountyschools.org)

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3 months ago, PJHS
PJHS 2026 Track & Field Parent Meeting Information Flyer
QR Code for athlete info form
Coach Stout's students deliver mail and packages to friends. Thanks for your help everybody!

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3 months ago, PJHS
Students in hallway with cart full of packages
Students in hallway with cart full of packages
Students in Mr Shostack and Mrs. Adams' 7th Grade Social Studies class react to finding out that people bathe in India's sacred Ganges river, despite the fact that it is polluted with human and animal waste including carcasses and cremated ashes.

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3 months ago, PJHS
Students react to learning about the Ganges river.
Student looking surprised
Surprised boy pointing
Attention 8th grade parents....please see the attached flyer for information regarding the Rising 9th grader Parent Meeting. Please note this meeting will take place in the Pickens High School PAC, not PJHS.
4 months ago, Kanyon Petti
rising 9th grader parent night flyer

8th grade science students have been learning about solar energy. Today they tested the solar cars they made in class with races in the parking lot!

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4 months ago, PJHS
8th Grade science students building solar cars
8th grade science students building a solar car
Six students standing in a row holding their solar cars
Students and teachers watching the solar cars in the parking lot
Students and teachers watching the solar cars go
Two students posing with their solar car
Need a last-minute gift idea? Order a PJHS Yearbook!

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4 months ago, PJHS
QR code to purchase PJHS Yearbook
Our Students of the Week for the week of December 12 are Aleeya P., Dawson R., Jalan C. and Jazmin J. Great job everybody! Keep up the good work.

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4 months ago, PJHS
Aleeya P.
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Melodie T was selected as the November Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month for her perfect attendance, perfect grades, and outstanding performances in the school’s theater and chores program. Way to go Melodie!

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4 months ago, PJHS
Melodie T and Officer McClure