Liberty High School has made history! The Class of 2025 achieved a 92.6% graduation rate — the highest ever recorded by any high school in the School District of Pickens County.
This milestone reflects the collective work of the entire Liberty community — from Liberty Primary and Liberty Elementary to Liberty Middle and Liberty High. It belongs to the students who stayed the course, the educators who built strong foundations year after year, and the families and community partners who have always believed in our students and their futures.
More than a number, it’s a testament to our community's shared commitment to graduation and to seeing every student succeed.
Listen to a recent conversation with Mr. Johnny Garrett, Principal of Liberty High School here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wef-eMv4Dw
✨ What a night at our annual Liberty Lights Show! ✨
Families drove through 21 dazzling displays, passed through a glowing arched light tunnel, and even enjoyed a special visit with 🎅 Santa Claus.
A huge thank you to Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, the Liberty Area Bus Office, PCCTC, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Liberty Fire Department. This event takes planning, creativity, and teamwork from all corners of our Liberty community, and it truly showed.
Thanks for joining us and helping make it such a memorable evening! 🌟
2025 Liberty Lights Show: https://youtu.be/Z6yh_WBp04s
Families drove through 21 dazzling displays, passed through a glowing arched light tunnel, and even enjoyed a special visit with 🎅 Santa Claus.
A huge thank you to Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, the Liberty Area Bus Office, PCCTC, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Liberty Fire Department. This event takes planning, creativity, and teamwork from all corners of our Liberty community, and it truly showed.
Thanks for joining us and helping make it such a memorable evening! 🌟
2025 Liberty Lights Show: https://youtu.be/Z6yh_WBp04s
✨ Liberty Lights Show is TOMORROW! ✨
Load up the car, grab your people, and kick off the season with one of our favorite Liberty Area traditions!
🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (last entrance is at 7:45 PM)
🚗 Cost: $10 per car (cash & exact change only!)
🍿 Snacks: Rocky Top Pops will be selling popcorn (all payment types accepted!)
🎄 Who’s participating?
All four Liberty Area schools, the Pickens County Career & Technology Center, and our Liberty Area Bus Office have teamed up to bring the magic this year!
📍 Entrance: Main entrance of Liberty Primary School
➡️ Please do not line up in the car loop before 5:30 PM.
➡️ Entrance will run in two lanes and merge to one — follow our “Elf Brigade” in light-up vests for directions!
🚓 Exit: Main entrance of the Career Center, with law enforcement on site for traffic control.
⏰ IMPORTANT: You must be in line by 7:45 PM to ensure enough time to drive through. Law enforcement will close the line at 7:45.
📻 And don’t forget — tune your radio to 87.9 FM to enjoy Christmas music synced with the lights!
See you tomorrow night for Liberty Lights! ✨
Load up the car, grab your people, and kick off the season with one of our favorite Liberty Area traditions!
🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (last entrance is at 7:45 PM)
🚗 Cost: $10 per car (cash & exact change only!)
🍿 Snacks: Rocky Top Pops will be selling popcorn (all payment types accepted!)
🎄 Who’s participating?
All four Liberty Area schools, the Pickens County Career & Technology Center, and our Liberty Area Bus Office have teamed up to bring the magic this year!
📍 Entrance: Main entrance of Liberty Primary School
➡️ Please do not line up in the car loop before 5:30 PM.
➡️ Entrance will run in two lanes and merge to one — follow our “Elf Brigade” in light-up vests for directions!
🚓 Exit: Main entrance of the Career Center, with law enforcement on site for traffic control.
⏰ IMPORTANT: You must be in line by 7:45 PM to ensure enough time to drive through. Law enforcement will close the line at 7:45.
📻 And don’t forget — tune your radio to 87.9 FM to enjoy Christmas music synced with the lights!
See you tomorrow night for Liberty Lights! ✨
REMINDER: Join us for our annual ✨ Liberty Lights Show ✨ this Thursday, December 4!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with you!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with you!
LHS Families, as you enjoy Thanksgiving and start looking ahead to the holiday season, don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual ✨ Liberty Lights Show ✨ next Thursday, December 4!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the season with you!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the season with you!
“During my first year at Liberty Primary School, I introduced music literacy to my second-grade students, which was my first experience teaching this content to such a young group. That year, I made the intentional decision to raise my expectations for those students and approach them as I would older learners. In response, they exceeded those expectations and demonstrated exceptional progress in reading music. This experience reinforced my belief that when we set high expectations and increase the level of rigor, our students consistently rise to meet–and often exceed those standards.” -Jared Roper, Music Teacher at Liberty Elementary School and Liberty High School
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 reflects SDPC’s dedication to Academic Growth and Excellence. By engaging students in meaningful opportunities in both core academics and the fine arts, we empower them to discover their strengths, build confidence, and grow as well-rounded learners prepared for future success.
#75YearsOfImpact
#AcademicGrowthAndExcellence
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow
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 reflects SDPC’s dedication to Academic Growth and Excellence. By engaging students in meaningful opportunities in both core academics and the fine arts, we empower them to discover their strengths, build confidence, and grow as well-rounded learners prepared for future success.
#75YearsOfImpact
#AcademicGrowthAndExcellence
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow
“The teachers and administrators at Liberty High School were great at connecting with students and talking to us in a real way. Teachers like Carolyn Brice pushed me to do better, and Coach Shumpert went beyond just teaching leadership—he showed me how to work with all kinds of people and to always put others first. They invested in me and pushed me more than anything outside of school ever has. They let me be myself and helped set me up for success in the future.” - Sergeant Brady Autrey, Liberty High School Class of 2014
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 is just one example of SDPC’s commitment to building a People-Focused, Supportive Culture. Explore more stories highlighting our culture in the recent SDPC Strategic Plan Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMlbD1fcVjg
#75YearsOfImpact
#PeopleFocusedSupportiveCulture
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow
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 is just one example of SDPC’s commitment to building a People-Focused, Supportive Culture. Explore more stories highlighting our culture in the recent SDPC Strategic Plan Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMlbD1fcVjg
#75YearsOfImpact
#PeopleFocusedSupportiveCulture
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow
💰 FUTURE BOSSES, LISTEN UP! 💰
Are you a graduating Liberty High School senior with a dream of starting your own small business? Don't miss your shot at the Liberty Community Small Business Scholarship! We're giving away $500 to help you get the tools and supplies you need in areas like Welding, Cosmetology, Construction, Photography, and more.
Ready to launch your hustle?
🗓️ DEADLINE: March 27, 2026
➡️ APPLY: Contact your Guidance Counselor today!
Are you a graduating Liberty High School senior with a dream of starting your own small business? Don't miss your shot at the Liberty Community Small Business Scholarship! We're giving away $500 to help you get the tools and supplies you need in areas like Welding, Cosmetology, Construction, Photography, and more.
Ready to launch your hustle?
🗓️ DEADLINE: March 27, 2026
➡️ APPLY: Contact your Guidance Counselor today!
We’re thrilled to invite you to the 🎺SDPC Sound Off🎺, an annual exhibition event featuring performances by our four high school marching bands! Our bands have been gearing up for their regular competition season and want to showcase their hard work. Admission is FREE- bring your family and friends!
🗓️Date: Saturday, September 13
⏰Time: 7:00 PM (gates open at 6:00, performances begin at 7:00)
📍Where: Liberty High School football stadium
Come on out and support our high school marching bands!
🗓️Date: Saturday, September 13
⏰Time: 7:00 PM (gates open at 6:00, performances begin at 7:00)
📍Where: Liberty High School football stadium
Come on out and support our high school marching bands!
ASVAB Testing will be available at the Pickens County Career and Technology Center on September 11th at 9am. Students do not have to sign up- just drive over or ride the morning Career Center bus and you will be signed in at the CTC. Make sure to bring your Chromebook!
Feed A Hungry Child PC, Inc. is a local non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing nutritious, ready to eat food to children on the weekends during the school year. We serve students in Pickens County, SC in grades K4-12. Our mission is to help fight child hunger and give every student a fighting chance at educational success.
Our volunteers raise the funds, pick up the food, and deliver the food to participating Pickens County schools. Designated staff will discreetly distribute the Backpacks to your child before leaving school for the weekend. Feed A Hungry Child does not interact with your child or collect names. This is a free and anonymous program. We are partnered with the Second Harvest Food Bank, in which we purchase the Backpacks from. The packets may include items such as shelf-stable milk, ravioli, applesauce, fruit cups, cereals, and crackers. If you would like your child/children to participate in this program, please complete the form. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your school FAHC coordinator.
CLICK HERE:
https://forms.gle/WTF5GcNedfsqgiXq7
Thanks,
The nurses at LHS
(864) 397-2607
kellicisson1@pickens.k12.sc.us
angelchappell@pickens.k12.sc.us
Our volunteers raise the funds, pick up the food, and deliver the food to participating Pickens County schools. Designated staff will discreetly distribute the Backpacks to your child before leaving school for the weekend. Feed A Hungry Child does not interact with your child or collect names. This is a free and anonymous program. We are partnered with the Second Harvest Food Bank, in which we purchase the Backpacks from. The packets may include items such as shelf-stable milk, ravioli, applesauce, fruit cups, cereals, and crackers. If you would like your child/children to participate in this program, please complete the form. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your school FAHC coordinator.
CLICK HERE:
https://forms.gle/WTF5GcNedfsqgiXq7
Thanks,
The nurses at LHS
(864) 397-2607
kellicisson1@pickens.k12.sc.us
angelchappell@pickens.k12.sc.us
TCTC is hosting a back-to-school drop-in at TCTC Easley Campus for Anderson 1 and SDPC students on Tuesday, August 13th, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. This event will help students:
Locate their classes
Order parking passes
Get their student IDs
Verify access to their MYTCTC accounts and Blackboard before classes begin
In addition, students can receive help accepting their SC WINS funding—ensuring their tuition balance is covered. They'll also have a chance to meet staff from both the HSEO office and the Easley Campus, who will be supporting them throughout their dual enrollment journey.
Locate their classes
Order parking passes
Get their student IDs
Verify access to their MYTCTC accounts and Blackboard before classes begin
In addition, students can receive help accepting their SC WINS funding—ensuring their tuition balance is covered. They'll also have a chance to meet staff from both the HSEO office and the Easley Campus, who will be supporting them throughout their dual enrollment journey.
Mark your calendars!
Mark your calendars for 2025 AP Exam Testing!
English 2 TDW testing begins April 29th. See the schedule below for all EOC test dates at LHS:
Hope to see you there!
Way to go, Bailey!
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!
Way to go, Dillon!
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