McKissick Academy of Science & Technology

Happy First Day of 25-26 school year! Here is our first Fins Up for our next full week! https://secure.smore.com/n/txujhb-fins-up-newsletter

FREE Meals for All Students in 2025–2026!
We’re excited to share that breakfast and lunch will be FREE for all students again this year at McKissick Academy of Science and Technology — and across the School District of Pickens County!

-No applications required
-One breakfast + one lunch per student each day
-mySchoolBucks is still available for extra meals or snacks

Check out the flyers below for everything you need to know — from nutrition info to meal prices and how to add funds for additional items.

Learn more: www.sdpcnutrition.com

Let’s fuel up for a great school year! 🦈

Shark Families: Tomorrow we will have our final Shark Swag party for the year: Firetruck and Foam. Students who are participating should bring a change of clothes, shoes that can get wet, and a towel. We are looking forward to celebrating the hard work of our Sharks who earned 25 Swag Tags!

Good morning, Shark Families! Please plan to pick up any medication from the nurses office by Friday at noon. Any remaining medication will be disposed of.

Happy Friday, here is our last Fins Up for the 24-25 School Year! I can't believe next week is our last week! https://secure.smore.com/n/hjkcyu-fins-up-newsletter

Shark Families: Just a reminder that our PTO beach themed skate night is tonight from 6-8 at Roller Time in Easley. Admission is $8 and children must be accompanied by a parent at all times. (2) Tomorrow is Field Day. Students need a change of clothes. Also, Concessions will be sold during field day. All items will be priced between .50 and $2.00.

Shark Families: Just a reminder that the Ladies We Love Breakfast is tomorrow morning in the cafeteria from 7:20AM-8:00AM. Minimal additional slots will be paid for at the door.

Shark Families: Just a reminder that tomorrow will be the last morning that biscuits are sold in the carline for $5. All money for the Ladies We Love Breakfast is also due tomorrow 5/13/2025.

Shark Families: 2nd grade only: Swim lessons will be complete this week. Please note that the date for Mrs. Small, Mrs. Kendall, and Mrs. DiTullio’s classes has been changed to tomorrow 5/15, Thursday. We hope your child has enjoyed learning this important life skill!

Shark Families: Just a reminder that 4th grade science testing will be tomorrow 5/13/2025. Lets make a huge effort for all 4th grade students to be present tomorrow. If your child is here we will have a small prize for them.

Here is the Fins Up Newsletter for this coming week! https://secure.smore.com/n/249vyd-fins-up-newsletter

Shark Families: Just a reminder that PTO will be selling Chick-fil-A in the carline tomorrow morning 5/8. Biscuits are 4 dollars and you can pay cash or the PTO Venmo. We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for SCReady Math Testing.

Shark Families: PTO will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts in the carline tomorrow (5/6). Donuts are $2 a piece or 10 dollars for a dozen. Krispy Kreme orders are also due tomorrow 5/6!

Happy Friday! Here is our Fins Up for next week: https://secure.smore.com/n/s6d75-fins-up-newsletter

Shark Families: Just a reminder that PTO will be selling Krispy Kreme Donuts in the carline. Boxes are $10 and individual donuts will be $2 a piece. Cash only. Limited Quantities available. Thank you for supporting PTO!

Shark Families: Pup Tales will not be held on Thursday, May 1st. We have rescheduled for Thursday, May 15th at 10am. We invite you to bring your children to read with us!

Shark Families: Just a reminder that the PTO Spirit Night will be today at Joe's from 4:00PM-8:00PM. Please come out and support PTO while enjoying some great food.

Shark Families: A reminder that PTO will be selling Chick Fil A biscuits in the carline starting at 7:20AM-Sold Out on Tuesday 4/29, Wednesday 4/30, & Thursday 5/1. Biscuits will be first come, first serve. They are $5 a piece; cash only. Bus riders may also bring money to purchase biscuits.

Shark Families: We will have our SC Ready Testing Pep Rally tomorrow. We will have some special guests from Clemson University and would like to show our support by wearing Clemson or orange and purple. Let's fill our school with Tiger energy and lots of support as we encourage them to be "All In" on their tests!