Central Academy of the Arts

SDPC Camp TalentEd is back June 8–26 at Easley High for students in grades 4–9! Each week features a different arts focus:

🎨 June 8–12: Dance & Visual Art
🎵 June 15–19: YAMS (Bluegrass Instruments) & Choir
🎬 June 22–26: Theatre

This FREE camp includes meals and transportation for current SDPC students. Application and teacher recommendation required.

🔗 See the flyer and apply: https://aptg.co/QFF21-
Student Application: https://bit.ly/TalentED2026

🎭🎨 Magnet Applications Are NOW OPEN! 🎶 🩰

Central Academy of the Arts is excited to announce that magnet applications for the 2026–2027 school year are officially open!

✨ Who should apply?

-Families interested in applying for their child

-Current magnet students planning to return next year (renewal applications are required)

🗓 Application Window: Now open through March 27th

📝 Apply here: https://bit.ly/CAAchoice

🎬 Learn more about CAA: https://bit.ly/CAAVideo

🏫 Interested in a School Tour?

Join us at 9:00 AM on one of these dates: February 2, February 9, March 2, March 9

📧 Questions? Email us at fondadupre@pickens.k12.sc.us

“I love that there are so many different opportunities for a student to be successful and to be celebrated here. Central Academy has provided a way to celebrate my child’s creativity, his critical thinking skills… He feels brilliant and he feels celebrated and he gets all these opportunities. I just love that about this place.” - Mariah Magagnotti, Parent at Central Academy of the Arts

As the School District of Pickens County celebrates 75 years of learning, growth, and community, it’s the people who have made the journey meaningful. From classrooms and concerts to bus routes and boardrooms, every chapter of SDPC’s story has been shaped by those who gave their time, their talent, and their heart. These short reflections - captured over the year and shared by the voices of SDPC - capture the spirit, pride, and personal moments that define who we are. Together, they form a living tribute to the legacy we share and the bright future still ahead.

This story highlights SDPC’s commitment to Partnerships for Student Success. Want to know more about how Central Academy leverages the Arts to create meaningful learning opportunities for students? Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teOULYKy6T8&t=123s

#VisionaryFutureFocusedInnovation
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow

📚✨ Meet the Teacher at CAA! ✨📚
🗓 Tuesday, July 29th
🕑 Drop in anytime between 2–6 PM
Get ready for an exciting new school year! Meet your teachers, see your classroom, and make sure you're all set for Day 1!
✅ Before you come:
✔️ Complete your Final Forms updates (email was sent out)
✔️ Fill out the Transportation Form linked below:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/CAAtransportation
We can't wait to see you there! 💙

Check out the graphic for summer information and important dates!

CAA Families, Below is a link to each grade levels supply list for the 2025-2026 school year! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1E873Z6eyTjQcN4FLLvn9w6C4zbzMiMON?usp=sharing

Parent Event: Helping Your Family Bridge the Tech Gap SDPC families — you're invited to a special event with Joshua Adams from Parent ProTech, focused on how technology is shaping the lives of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Learn about: ✔️ Screen time trends & the science behind them ✔️ Practical strategies for healthy tech habits ✔️ How to stay connected as a family in today's digital world April 1 | 5:00–6:30 PM ALIVE Wesleyan Church - 136 Chastain Rd, Central, SC 29630 ✅ FREE and open to all SDPC parents ✅ Click here to register: https://forms.gle/GCcGHW91wGktUZmPA Let’s work together to help our kids thrive in a tech-saturated world!

Today, we celebrate the incredible men and women who ensure our students travel safely to and from school each day. It's SC Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to say THANK YOU to our SDPC bus drivers and assistants! To truly capture the impact of our drivers, we spent time riding along on routes and speaking with two of our dedicated drivers—experiencing firsthand the joy, care, and commitment they bring to their work. 🎥 Watch our special tribute video here: https://youtu.be/omM_SDLXcM0

Students from elementary schools in Central, Clemson, and Six Mile had the opportunity to complete a Holiday Bingo Board for a chance to participate in Read & Rebound. After finishing the Bingo sheet, students received a free ticket to a Daniel High School basketball game, where they had the chance to read with a Harlem Globetrotter and receive a complimentary copy of the award-winning book *Swish*!

Our 4th and 5th graders did a fabulous job of performing the musical Annie at Daniel High School last Friday night, 1/31. We are so proud of all their hard work and the amazing talent that was shown!

Our Kindergarten classes celebrated the 100th Day of School on Friday. Check out some of the fun activities they did!

🎉 4K Applications & 5K Registration Now Open! 🎉 The time has come! 4K applications and 5K enrollment for the 2025-26 school year are officially open. 📌 Learn more & register today: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page ✨ New for 2025-26! We're excited to enhance our preschool programs across the district. Read about these important updates here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097

📢Coming soon: 2025 Pre-K & 5K Registration! 📢 Do you have a rising 4K or 5K student ready to start their learning journey? Mark your calendars, registration opens TOMORROW, January 17, 2025! ✅4K Applications - Learn about eligibility and how to apply ✅5K Enrollment - get ready for kindergarten at SDPC 📌Learn more & Register here: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page NOTE: If you have completed any form prior to January 17., 2025, it will need to be resubmitted once registration opens. 🎉New for 2025-26! Our Preschool programs are evolving to better serve young learners. Read about these exciting updates: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097 Tag a friend who needs this info! 🎒📚 #engagingtoday #empoweringtomorrow

SDPC will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, due to the danger of ice on secondary roads. No buses will travel on icy roads. High school students should check Schoology for adjusted schedules. Details:: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/196018