Pickens County Virtual Academy

10/04/2026

Need help with college preparations?

The college admissions and financial-aid process can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone! Join us for a helpful event designed for high school students and their families as they prepare for the next step in their educational journey.

Get guidance and resources on:
College applications & admission requirements
FAFSA completion & financial-aid resources
Scholarship opportunities
Navigating the college application process
Preparing for the transition from high school to college

This program is a great opportunity to get questions answered, find helpful resources, and feel more confident about the road ahead!

10/02/2026

Mark your calendars, SDPC! There will be no school for students Friday, October 9, through Tuesday, October 13. We hope our students and families enjoy the extended break!

📅 View the SDPC District Calendar for additional important dates throughout the school year:
https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/spdc-calendars

10/02/2026

PCVA wishes the happiest of birthdays to our very own Michelle Hydrick, High School English! We enjoyed celebrating with build-your-own candy apple cups! Happy Birthday, Mrs. Hydrick!

10/02/2026

We’re opening our doors to the community!

Join us for the PCCTC Community Open House on Tuesday, October 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Tour our campus, explore our programs, meet our instructors, and learn more about the career pathways available to students.

990 Chastain Road, Liberty, SC

We hope to see you there!

09/29/2026

Let PCVA help you maximize the opportunities you have at the Pickens County Career and Technology Center, Gateway to Innovation, and Tri County Technical College.

09/17/2026

Our 7th graders in 360 Academy of Careers & Innovation can not only identify the parts of a story in isolation by defining the terms, they can break down a narrative poem into the correct parts to see them in action! Their application of the learning was on display today!

09/16/2026

360 Academy is accepting new applications for students who want to start Q2. Apply online at https://bit.ly/360APP2627 or see your school counselor for more information.

See our PCVA webpage for more information about 360 Academy. It can be found at pcva.pickens.k12.sc.us.

09/15/2026

Course Requests Open for Upcoming Terms

Why choose PCVA? Pickens County Virtual Academy (PCVA) is available free of charge to all qualif...

09/15/2026

360 Academy: An Innovative, Hybrid Model for Learning in the School District of Pickens County

What is 360 Academy of Careers and Innovation? Middle school is a challenging time for students. ...

09/11/2026

We want to wish a very happy birthday today to Mrs. Chilton and over the weekend to Mrs. Double!