School District of Pickens County announces information for May 23 graduation
The School District of Pickens County’s Class of 2026 will graduate at Clemson’s Littlejohn Coliseum on May 23, 2026 at Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson University, 219 Perimeter Rd., Clemson, SC 29634.
9:00 a.m. Daniel High School
11:30 a.m. Liberty High School
2:00 p.m. Easley High School
4:30 p.m. Pickens High School
No tickets will be necessary to attend graduation.
Doors will open an hour before the ceremonies for guest arrival. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parties are encouraged to arrive together, as holding vacant seats is discouraged.
Information about each school and its graduating class is listed below.
SDPC Totals – 2026 Graduates
Number in Class: 1,341
Scholarship Total (early estimate as of 5/14): $33,765,894
Daniel High School
Number in Class 319
Valedictorian Julianna Tang
Salutatorian Zara Russell
Scholarship Total $5,304,952
Livestream URL https://vimeo.com/event/5923725
Easley High School
Number in Class 553
Valedictorian Afton Staudt
Salutatorian Benison Zhang
Scholarship Total $12,193,434
Livestream URL https://vimeo.com/event/5923759
Liberty High School
Number in Class 177
Valedictorian Brayden Riley Bagwell
Salutatorian Braylen Taylor Edmond
Scholarship total $4,584,208
Livestream URL https://vimeo.com/event/5923745
Pickens High School
Number in Class 292
Valedictorian Morgan Mills Couch
Salutatorian Liam Jamas McCall
Scholarship total $11,683,300
Livestream URL https://vimeo.com/event/5923765
The School District of Pickens County will plan to Livestream the ceremonies for friends and family members who are not able to attend in person.
- More detailed information and the streaming links are also posted on this website: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/graduationceremony
Directions and Parking
Click for Driving Directions – bit.ly/DirectionstoSDPCGraduation
- Note for May 23 – Please allow for extra time entering the facility due to construction on the southeast corner (adjacent to Avenue of Champions and Centennial Boulevard).
Security
- Metal detectors will be used, law enforcement and safety officials will be present, and a clear bag requirement will be enforced. Noisemakers are prohibited.
- Note that there is a Clear Bag Policy for Littlejohn Coliseum: A Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for all graduates and guests. All bags entering Littlejohn Coliseum must be clear plastic or vinyl and not exceed the dimensions of 12” x 6” x 12”. One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags are also accepted. Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”) will be permitted. Patrons will still be able to carry other items into the coliseum, such as cameras (without cases) and smart phones.
