McKissick Academy of Science & Technology

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...

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...

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...

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...

The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) is proud to announce that it has received 30 awards from both the South Carolina Chapter and the National School Public Relations...

As we look ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, we’re excited to share some important changes to the way we deliver our preschool programs across the district. After thoughtful con...

SDPC is proud to announce that we will be hosting a visual and performing arts Summer Camp throughout the month of June! Each week in June, SDPC CAMP TalentEd will offer a differ...

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 will be an eLearning Day for the School District of Pickens County due to concerns with hazardous conditions caused by heavy rainfall and high wi...