Hagood Elementary School

🐰 Bunny Bucks Challenge: Hop to Win! 🐰 Attention: It’s time to start saving those coins and bills! 💰 In just one week, you can help your class win extra recess and an ice cream party by bringing in Bunny Bucks (cash or coin donations) on Thursday, April 17th!

📢 Reminder! 📢 Tomorrow is our last All Pro Dads meeting of the year! Join us at 7:00 AM for a great time and a delicious pancake breakfast provided by Landmark Baptist Church. If you haven’t signed up yet, do it now so we can be prepared! See you in the morning!

Happy Assistant Principals Day! Today we're celebrating the heart of our leadership team at Hagood Elementary - Mr. Freeze, Mrs. Harden, and Mrs. Gaston! Your dedication, support, and love for our students and staff never go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do to make our school a better place each and every day!

🎨 Youth Arts Month Exhibit! 🎨 We’re proud to celebrate 30 Hagood students whose incredible artwork is featured at the Pickens County Museum for April! 🖼️ Their work was previously displayed at Pickens High School and is now part of a county-wide showcase alongside elementary, middle, and high school students from across the district. 📍 Gallery Opening: TONIGHT, 6–7 PM 📅 Exhibit Dates: April 2–26 Sponsored by Tri-County Technical College, Pickens County, and the School District of Pickens County. Come support our talented students and celebrate the power of the arts! 💙🎨 👉 Follow the link for more information: https://www.co.pickens.sc.us/departments/parks,_recreation,___tourism/museums/upcoming_exhibitions.php

🚜🌸 Don't miss our LAST Preschool Story Time of the year! Join us as we read Little Blue Truck’s Springtime and celebrate the season with stories, dancing, snacks, and fun activities! 📅 Wednesday, April 16th 🕚 11:00 AM 📍 Hagood Elementary Library 🎁 Free book for children ages birth to 4 years! We can't wait to see you there! 💛

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📚✨ Shoutout to Our Amazing School Librarian, Mrs. April Tolley! ✨📚 April is so much more than a librarian—she’s a storyteller, a knowledge guide, and a champion for every student who walks through the library doors. From recommending the perfect book to creating a welcoming space for learning and discovery, she makes a difference every single day! Join us in celebrating Mrs. Tolley and all the ways she brings the love of reading to life! Drop a note in the comments to show your appreciation! 💙

🥞 Join Us for Our Last All Pro Dads Meeting! 🥞 Dads & kids, don’t miss our final All Pro Dads meeting of the year on Thursday, April 11, at 7:00 AM! Landmark Baptist Church is generously providing a delicious pancake breakfast, so be sure to scan the QR code and sign up to help us prepare. Let’s make this last meeting a great one! See you there!

🎤✨ Get ready for a night of talent and fun! ✨🎶 Join us for Hagood’s Got Talent 2025, where our amazing students will take the stage with singing, dancing, tumbling, instrumentals, and even hula hooping! 🎭💃🎸 📅 Monday, April 14th ⏰ 6:00-7:30 PM 📍 Pickens High School Auditorium This is a FREE event for all Hagood families—don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening of entertainment!

🐰 Hop to Win: Bunny Bucks Challenge! 🐰 Attention: Start saving your coins and bills! 💰 Help your class earn extra recess and an ice cream party by bringing in Bunny Bucks (cash or coin donations) on Thursday, April 17th! 🏆 How it works: The class that raises the most money wins! One day only—money will be collected in the morning on April 17th! All funds raised will support exciting PTO projects and events! ✨ Bonus: Every class will get a special visit from the Easter Bunny! 🐇 Let’s hop to it and make this the best fundraiser yet! 🐣

📊🐠🐬🦈🐙 Math + Fun in Mrs. Boiter’s Class! 🐙🦈🐬🐠📊 This week, Mrs. Boiter’s class is diving into the world of graphs—learning what they are, how to use them, and even how to create our own! As part of the lesson, students became data collectors, surveying staff members on their favorite sea creatures: shark, octopus, dolphin, or fish. 🌊 After gathering responses, the kiddos turned their data into bar graphs back in the classroom! 📉📈 Next, they will analyze the results and draw conclusions based on their findings. Hands-on learning + real-world application = one engaging math lesson! 🧠✨

🌟 Eagle Essential for April: COMMUNICATION 🦅💬 A simple question—“How are you?”—can open the door to connection! But when we just say “Good” and stop there, the conversation ends. Next time, try asking “How are you?” back! It keeps the conversation going and helps build stronger relationships. 💙 Let’s practice great communication this month, Eagles!

🔥 Hagood Hearts in Action! ❤️🚒 Our Hagood staff, students, and families have truly shown the power of kindness and community! When the call went out to support the first responders battling the fires near Table Rock, you stepped up in a big way. 💪 💌 A huge shoutout to everyone who wrote encouraging cards for the firefighters working tirelessly to keep us safe. Your words of appreciation and gratitude will mean the world to them! 🍽️ Thank you to the volunteers who served meals to those on the front lines and helped make sure our heroes were taken care of. 🎁 And look at this amazing collection of donations for Greg Hayes and his dedicated team at Wesleyan Camp, who have been working around the clock to provide food and shelter for those responding to the fires. This is what makes Hagood special—a school and community that comes together to support one another in times of need. 💙💛

🍽️ April School Menu is Here! 🌸🥪 Spring into delicious meals this month! Check out our April school menu to see what’s cooking in the cafeteria. From tasty classics to fresh favorites, we’ve got something for everyone!

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Dear Families, Out of an abundance of caution due to potential poor air quality, our PTO Carnival originally scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, March 29th, has been postponed. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 17th, from 11 AM to 3 PM. We appreciate your understanding and support, and we look forward to a fantastic event in May! In the meantime, we hope everyone stays safe and enjoys a wonderful weekend.

🚒✨ A Heartwarming Act of Kindness from Hagood Students! ✨🚒 Our incredible 5th graders in Mrs. Stone’s class went above and beyond by creating a thoughtful care package for our local firefighters! ❤️ These young Eagles took the initiative to show their appreciation for the brave men and women who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. We're so proud of their kindness, generosity, and community spirit! Way to soar high, Eagles! 🦅💙

🌟 Celebrating Reading and Kindness in First Grade! 📚✨ This week, our principal, Mrs. Hendricks, had the joy of reading "Those Shoes" by Maribeth Boelts to Mrs. James' first-grade class! This heartwarming story about kindness and generosity fit perfectly into their exciting March Madness Book Bracket! Throughout March, students have been diving into a variety of books and earn chances to shoot for fun classroom rewards each day. Mrs. Hendricks even joined in on the action and took a shot for the class! 🏀🎉 What a fantastic way to combine the love of reading and the importance of kindness! We’re so proud of our eager readers! 💛📖

📢 Pre-K Screening Alert! 📢 🌟 Is your little one ready for Pre-K? Join us for a Pre-K Screening on April 3rd at Hagood! 🌟 ✅ What to Bring: 📄 Birth Certificate (State Issued - Long Form) 💉 Immunization Records 🏡 Proof of Residence (utility bill, lease, etc.) 💰 Income Verification (Medicaid Card or 2024 W2) 📍 Location: Hagood 📅 Date: April 3rd 📧 Questions? Contact us at prekreg@pickens.k12.sc.us 📞 864-397-1000 🔗 Register now at www.pickens.k12.sc.us or scan the QR code! Don't miss this important step in your child’s educational journey! 🎓✨

📢 Final Reminder! 📢 This is the last week to purchase your 2024-2025 yearbook on My School Bucks for $25! Don’t miss your chance to hold on to this year’s memories—place your order before March 31st! 📖✨