McKissick Academy of Science & Technology

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning at our Summer STEM Adventure Camp! Campers will dive into exciting challenges, experimen...

Applications are now open for SDPC's Magnet Programs! Families interested in McKissick Academy of Science & Technology (MAST) can apply through the online Magnet Lottery now thro...

This past Saturday, our VEX Club members proudly competed in the Patriot Rumble Tournament in Powdersville! They worked incredibly hard, pushed through challenges, and gained so...

In Shark Tank, 4th grade covered South Carolina and NGSS standards on earth’s systems: interpreting data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features. One student said, “I h...

First grade has been learning about how things in our community have changed over time. We had guests from Blue Ridge Electric, Joe’s Ice Cream Parlor, and the Easley Area Museum....

Last Friday, we celebrated School Spirit Day as a part of National School Choice Week! We’re proud to be a school that brings families together—whether our students attend beca...

We say thank you to the men and women who serve and protect our school and community. Your presence, care, and commitment help keep our students and staff safe every day. We appre...

We are so proud of our students who were recognized during our Honor Roll Call and Principal’s All A’s Breakfast! Students received awards for Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Mos...

MAST Hosts Holiday Literacy Spectacular for Families We recently hosted a joyful Holiday Spectacular for students and families. The evening served as a Title 1 family event wit...

Huge Thank You to Our 2025 Career Day Presenters! Before Thanksgiving break we celebrated Career Day. It was an incredible success thanks to the amazing professionals who volun...

McKissick Academy of Science and Technology proudly hosted a Veterans Day Breakfast and Parade to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States military. The ...

Saturday, November 8th was National STEM Day. To celebrate on the day before, our students explored real-world STEM careers and heard from guest speakers who shared their experie...

It’s that time again, Sharks! The Winter i-Ready Diagnostic will take place November 18–21, with make-ups scheduled for December 1–5. The i-Ready Diagnostic is an important mid-y...

McKissick Academy of Science and Technology is proud to announce that our school has been named a Semi-Finalist for the prestigious Palmetto’s Finest Award, presented by the South...

After reading The One and Only Bob, our students worked in their IMPACT classes on a project-based learning unit (PBL). Students worked to answer the question: How can we use lesso...

At McKissick Academy of Science and Technology, partnerships make a difference, and this week we’re celebrating one that brought skill, creativity, and school pride together in a ...

At McKissick Academy of Science and Technology, our classrooms are more than places to learn, they are hubs of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration. This week, Ms...

We want to let our families know that CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) will be administered soon at McKissick Academy of Science and Technology. The CogAT measures students’ rea...

Our 1st grade students at McKissick Academy of Science and Technology have been busy learning, building, and giving back through their latest Project-Based Learning (PBL) project—...

McKissick Academy of Science and Technology (MAST), a Pre-K to 5th grade magnet school in the School District of Pickens County, has officially earned Cognia STEM Certification, jo...