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SCISA Master Teacher Samantha King
Congratulations to Samantha King for being pinned as Pee Dee Academy's first-ever Master Teacher at the SCISA State Teacher's Conference November 8th in Spartanburg.

 

The 2023 Baseball & Softball State Championship teams were recognized on Wednesday, April 10th at the South Carolina State House. Special thanks to Representative Lucas Atkinson and Senator Kent Williams!
"The Patriot" wins Jostens National Yearbook Program of Excellence Award
Pee Dee Academy received a Jostens 2023 National Yearbook Program of Excellence award at the Gold Level. This recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and information and communication technologies literacy. Jostens is proud to recognize those who have created an exceptional yearbook for their school and community. 

 

             Pee Dee Academy Welcomes New Head of School            Allyson Carmichael

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PDA is excited to announce Dr. Tracy Holcombe as our ne

 Pee Dee Academy Mourns the Passing of Mr. Hal Townsend
June 6th, 1939 - December 28th, 2022
 
Mr. Townsend, more affectionately known as "Mr. T" by his PDA family, served as our Headmaster for 25 years. In 1995, he came out of retirement from public education to guide our school through an era of tremendous growth with him at the helm. While our leader, he also served on the Executive Committee of the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA). He retired from PDA, and his career in education, in June 2020 

Mr. T began his career in education after graduating from Wake Forest in 1961. In 1966, he began a 25 year stint as principal at his alma mater, Lake View High School, before retiring from public education in 1991.



Allen Moore Wins Soil & Water Conservation Scholarship
Congratulations to PDA Senior Allen Moore who won the James F Huggins, Sr. Marion County Soil & Water Conservation Scholarship, which is a scholarship that goes to a student majoring in an agricultural or environmental related field.

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Samantha King - 2021-22 SCISA High School Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Pee Dee Academy Science teacher Mrs. Samantha King on being selected as the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) High School Teacher of the Year for the 2021-22 school year. She was picked from the over 8,000 SCISA teachers throughout South Carolina and Georgia and named the winner from among three association-wide finalists April 6th at a ceremony in Orangeburg.

 

PDA Trades Class Receives Donations
Thanks to recent donations the Trades class now has an air compressor, compound miter saw, an electrical circuit tracer and non contact voltage detector along with electrical supplies to teach residential and commercial wiring basics. Total donated value exceeds $1,100!

 

PDA is excited to announce Dr. Tracy Holcombe as our new
Head of School for the 2020-21 school year!  Watch her introductory video below:

troductory video below



A letter from Mr. Townsend to his PDA Family:
A Message to Our PDA Family...

Softball & Baseball State House Visit - February 13, 2019
    
On Wednesday, February 13th, the 2018 State Championship Varsity Softball & Baseball players, coaching staffs and A.D. Lon Spivey were recognized at the South Carolina State House.  Rep. Lucas Atkinson (D - District 57) presented both teams with resolutions from the General Assembly recognizing their achievements during the 2018 season.  Thank you to Rep. Atkinson for arranging this memorable experience for our teams!
Lower School Computer Lab Ribbon Cutting - April 27, 2018
 PDA Technology Director Matt Small cuts the ribbon officially opening the new Lower School Computer Lab.  Also pictured are Headmaster Hal Townsend, Chairman of the Board Will Eskridge, and Lower School Computer Teacher Lori Garris.   (L to R): Will Eskridge (Board Chairman), Kathy Cribbs (Board Member & ABB rep), Mitzi Martin (Board Member & ABB rep), Matt Small (Tech Director), Josie Snipes (Assistant Headmistress), Lori Garris (Teacher), Hal Townsend (Headmaster), Stephanie Byrd (Board Member & ABB rep), Johnny Ray Floyd (Anderson Brothers Bank).

Congratulations Coach Coleman!
Congratulations to Varsity Girls basketball coach Jerry Coleman on his 700th career win  January 12th vs The King's Academy.
Click to read the Morning News story on Coach Coleman's 700th win

PDA Booster Club Receives $2,500 Gift From Ed Blackburn
Mr. Ed Blackburn was a winner of the 2016 Monsanto Fund America's Farmers Grow Communities grant and presented $2500 of his award to the Pee Dee Academy Booster Club. (pictured are Ed Blackburn and Headmaster Hal Townsend) 

Thank you Leon!
At the January 28th home basketball game vs. Florence Christian, PDA recognized Leon Robinson "Mr. Leon" for his 30 years of service to our school as custodian, ambassador, and friend! He was also presented a monetary gift from the funds generated by our first "Eagle Run" in January. Thank you Leon from the entire PDA family!
PDA Receives $2,500 Gift from David Owens!
Mr. David Owens was the winner of a Monsanto Fund grant and presented $2500 of his America's Farmers Grow Communities award to Pee Dee Academy. David has three children that attend PDA: AnaClaire, Carrington, and Lucy. 
(Pictured: Monsanto Rep Jess Easterling, David Owens, Misty Owens, Headmaster Hal Townsend)
PDA Receives Gift From Alumnus Michael Gibson
Mr. Michael Gibson was the winner of a Monsanto competition and presented $2500 of his America's Farmers Grow Communities award to Pee Dee Academy.
(Pictured: Mr. Hal Townsend, Mrs. Sherri Gibson & Mr. Michael Gibson)
(Pictured above: Mr. Michael Gibson & Cody Gibson)

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