Pickett Co. High School Offering Summer Learning
The Pickett County School System is using COVID funding to put on a four week high school summer learning camp. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the summer school is meant for students that need credit recovery to advance. “We will run that summer school four days a week for seven hours a day, and […]
Pickett BOE Approves Next Two School Calendars
The Pickett County Board of Education has approved the next two school calendars, setting school schedules through 2023. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the schedules formed by the school’s calendar committee are very similar to this year. “They usually make up a sample for the calendar for the year,” Elder said. “This year they […]
Pickett Co. Schools Facing Technology And Staff Shortages
Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder said technology is at the forefront of the school system’s COVID problems. “Right now, we do not have enough technology,” Elder said. “We have close to 300 Chromebooks ordered. Our estimated delivery is anywhere from the end of November until the end of February.” Elder said the classrooms […]
Pickett Vs. Clay Football Game Cancelled
Friday’s Clay County at Pickett County high school football matchup has been cancelled due to Pickett players being exposed to COVID. Pickett Director of Schools Diane Elder said enough players are being quarantined that the school does not have a full roster to compete. “It is a little bit inconvenient I know for the team […]
Pickett County School’s First Day A Success
Pickett County Schools reopened Wednesday with no complications, according to Director of Schools Diane Elder. “The first day was great,” Elder said. “We had a good morning. We had all the help we needed, and everybody was pitching in and taking temperatures as they were getting off the bus and getting out of their vehicles.” […]
Pickett County Schools Will Return August 5
Pickett County students will return to school on August 5th. Director of Schools Diane Elder said every aspect of the school day will be different, but the school is prepared. “We want to see all of our students come back in a traditional setting,” Elder said. “We want our parents to understand we have put […]
Pickett County Schools Working On Returning To School On Time
Plans for the Pickett County Schools to return on August 5th are in the works. Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder said if she made a decision today, school for Pickett County would start on time five days a week. “We want them to get back into the routine of coming school and get […]
