Dolphin Weekly Waves

Due to widespread power outages and the continuing impact of Hurricane Helene, schools are closed on Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

These days are not eLearning - we are closed. No assignments will be given for 9/30 and 10/1, and extreme grace will be provided for the eLearning assignments from Friday.

Please understand that one of the main reasons we are closing schools is to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Additionally, we respectfully ask families to help minimize travel on county roads during this time. This is needed to allow our emergency workers to access areas needing support more easily.

We are incredibly grateful to the men and women working hard to restore power and serve our community during this difficult time. Please keep those working nonstop in your thoughts and prayers as they help us return to normalcy.

Dr. Darian Byrd

Chief Communications Officer

School District of Pickens County

West End Dolphin Superpod,

The past several days has devastated our community, county, and state. I know that many of us are facing hardships and that the impact of Hurricane Helene continues to affect us.

I am thankful our district always considers the safety of our students and was proactive in the decision to have an e-learning day for our students on Friday and to cancel school on Monday and Tuesday. Please do not worry about e-learning assignments from Friday and know that our only concern at this time is the safety of our students, families, and community.

We do not know what the remainder of the week holds for the SDPC and our community. At this time, we do plan to host our Title I sponsored Family Adventure Night. This will provide a time of fun and fellowship for our students, staff, and families.

Be sure to check your emails, social media, and voicemails/phone calls, for continued updates.

Kimberly Robson

Principal

Monday, September 30th

• No School for Staff or Students

Tuesday, October 1st

• No School for Staff of Students

Wednesday, October 2nd

• Custodian Appreciation Day

• 2nd Grade Swim Lessons-McMahon & Holcombe

• YAMs lessons begins! (Afterschool)

Thursday, October 3rd

• FAMILY ADVENTURE PIRATE NIGHT 5:00-7:00

• STUDENT LED CONFERENCES-Contact teachers for schedule!

• 2nd Grade Swim Lessons-Brigman & Klocko

Friday, October 4th

• End of 1st 9 Weeks Grading Period

• 2nd Grade Swim Lessons-Kaltchthaler
  

Wednesday,

• Archery 2:30-3:45

• America Reads Tutoring 2:30-3:30

• YAM begins! (*Lesson times vary, Mrs. Simpson sent times in an email)

Thursday

• Running Club 3rd-5th Graders 7:30 am

• No ART Club

• Boys with GRIT 2:45-3:45
  

• Festival Choir Practice 2:45-3:45

Friday

• Girls with GRIT 7:30

West End Families, We value your input and feedback and consider it as we make decisions here at West End. Please feel free to give us your feedback on anything related to our school in the form below. You are also welcome to submit questions here. Please give us 24-48 hours to respond to all questions. Thank you for your time and ideas! We appreciate you and you are an important part of the DOLPHIN POD!