K, 8th, & SENIOR GRADUATION
May 23, 2026
Kindergarten Graduation Celebration Details
KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATION
WHAT: Graduation Celebration for Kindergarten
WHEN: May 23, 2026
TIME: 11:00 am Kindergarten Celebration
- 10:00am set up display tables
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Picnic
WHERE: Pickens, SC; Hagood Mill Pavilion The pavilion is situation in the field across from the main Hagood Mill office/site.
HIGHLIGHTS: Purchase cap/gown in the color of your child’s choice or wear church casual; caps can be decorated (even baseball caps); and brag tables can be set up to highlight your student’s journey.
Kindergarten certificates are presented by the parents who are invited to say a few words of encouragement to their student and other families.
WHO: Current Faithful Scholars Option 3 association families(login to make sure your membership is up to date!!), any homeschooler who wishes to participate, and extended family.
COST: (picnic add additional per family fees and can be added to your registration form)
- $55 kindergartener
GRADUATION CEREMONY REGISTER HERE!
BRING FOR GRADUATION CEREMONY: There will be around 100 chairs, but some years they fill up quickly, so bring back up personal chairs just in case.
BRING FOR PICNIC:
- heavy finger food to share
- drinks for your family
- chairs or picnic blanket
- drinks of choice (most places will be alcohol-free)
- plate, bowl, utensils, plastic bag to bring home dirty dishes (going green where it makes a difference)
- balls, nets, games of choice (label everything, please)
- Faithful Scholars will provide a protein and coleslaw, chips and dessert)
Senior Graduation Ceremony & 8th Grade Moving Up Details
SENIOR CEREMONY (and 8th)
WHAT: Senior Graduation Ceremony and moving up for grade 8
WHEN: May 23, 2026
TIMES: 4:00 PM 8th and senior graduation ceremony
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- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Picnic
- 2:00pm set up display tables
- 3:00pm student meeting to go over ceremony order and details
WHERE: Pickens, SC; Hagood Mill Pavilion The pavilion is situation in the field across from the main Hagood Mill building.
HIGHLIGHTS: Have fun purchasing caps/gowns/(earned) cords in colors of your child’s choosing or wear church casual
- caps can be decorated (even baseball caps)
- brag tables can be set up to highlight your student’s journey (bring your own card table, 4×4)
- swag bag
- commencement speaker with prayer
- personal walk-up song
- iploma
- s’more’s bar and visiting
WHO: Current Faithful Scholars Option 3 association families (login to make sure your membership is up to date!!), any homeschooler who wishes to participate, as well as extended family. At the moment, seating is unlimited, but if you are bringing 20 or more, be absolutly certain to bring your own chairs.
COST: (add on picnic for additional $15 per family, and can be added on when you complete your your graduation registration form)
- $80 eighth grade
- $105 seniors
GRADUATION CEREMONY REGISTER HERE!
BRING FOR GRADUATION CEREMONY: There will be around 100 chairs, but some years they fill up quickly, so bring back up personal chairs just in case.
BRING FOR PICNIC:
- heavy finger food to share
- drinks for your family
- chairs or picnic blanket
- drinks of choice (most places will be alcohol-free)
- plate, bowl, utensils, plastic bag to bring home dirty dishes (going green where it makes a difference)
- balls, nets, games of choice (label everything, please)
- Faithful Scholars will provide a protein and coleslaw, chips and dessert)
What They’re Saying
General Thank you so much for your time! I haven’t filled out the membership yet—I’ve just been reaching out to associations, gathering information, and reading about SC homeschooling requirements and recommendations online : ) South Carolina is set up differently for homeschooling than the previous states we’ve lived in. I feel like your association provides great support for homeschoolers, especially for high school- and, you answered in person and followed up with a knowledge and wisdom-filled workshop! Thank you!
Thank you in advance for the high school workshop and the help you provided! Navigating these high school years, no navigating transcripts, is so difficult but you made it simple!
All presenters worked hard to make Mamas feel like what they were doing was what was best. I really appreciated that. I also really appreciated that there was an allowed day option. The food was great and the one-on-one sessions were greatly appreciated as well. It was nice to feel like what each family was doing was good as long as it was best for their family.
Thank you Katie! I’m glad I was there, I learned so much. I went home and apologized to my child. We can do better.
It was so fun to meet you this weekend. Your spirit of enjoyment of life exudes, and your eagerness to create a better future path for home school families is beautiful. It was amazing to share time with you this past weekend. We have made changes and are already seeing positive rewards.
The FS retreat encouraged me as a homeschooling momma, but on a deeper level developed lasting lifelong friendships that I treasure to this day. Homeschooling can be hard and daunting, but having friends in your corner who know you and love, and your children, gives you strength to press on. Attending the retreat will help you find your people and nourish your soul.