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Pickens County School Board honors staff, students and community partners
Summary
At its Sept. 22 meeting the School District of Pickens County recognized the 2025–26 District Support Employee of the Year and Teacher of the Year, celebrated a national food-service contest win, honored the YAMS music program and heard presentations from the Pickens High teacher cadet class.
The School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees opened its Sept. 22 meeting with a series of recognitions that highlighted staff, students and community partnerships.
Dr. Josh Young introduced April Hurd as the district’s 2025–26 District Support Employee of the Year, noting Hurd’s work in transportation since 2008 — including managing payroll for more than 100 employees, coordinating field trips and responding to student emergencies. "She’s the glue that holds our transportation department together," Young said.
Young also announced Elizabeth Gunnels as the 2025–26…
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