Putnam County School District - Shaping the Future

📢 PCSD Parents, Staff & Students – We Need Your Input! We are conducting our 2025 Spring Title I Survey, and your feedback matters! As a Title I school district, we receive federal funding to support student success, and your responses help us improve our Parent and Family Engagement Program. Take a few minutes to complete the survey and help shape the future of PCSD! 🏫✨ 📅 Survey open from March 21 – April 10, 2025 🔗 Click here to take the survey or scan the QR Code in the flyer: https://putnamschools.typeform.com/to/wQXumb4K ✅ Thank you for your support! 💙 #ProudtobePCSD

Wanda's Closet and Trinity Methodist Church are excited to invite all PCSD Jr.-Sr. High School girls in need of a dress for Prom, Military Ball, 8th grade Dances, and more to "Say YES to the Dress"! This amazing event is a free dress giveaway, and they have dresses, shoes, purses, makeup, costume jewelry, and accessories available to choose from. Event Details: Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Trinity Methodist Church, 1400 Husson Ave, Palatka Attendees will have the chance to try on a variety of dresses, with attendants on-site to assist. Dressing rooms will be available. Please note, this event is first come, first served, and no appointments are necessary. For a smoother experience, we kindly encourage girls to wear appropriate undergarments to help as you try on different styles. If you have any dresses or items to donate, please contact Wanda's Closet at (386) 972-0937.

😎 Wishing everyone a fun and relaxing SPRING BREAK! Schools will be closed March 15–23, 2024. Monday, March 24th, is a teacher planning day and student holiday. We’ll see students back when classes resume on Tuesday, March 25th! ☀️ #ProudtobePCSD

Today marks the end of the 3rd Nine Weeks! Keep up the great work! #ProudtobePCSD

📣 PCSD Families! Join us for Family Math Night on March 27, 2025, at 6 PM at the C.L. Overturf Jr. District Center Cafeteria (Entrance on Moseley Ave). 🧮✨ Enjoy fun, interactive math games, take home free resources, and share your thoughts on your student's needs. Let's spark curiosity and build a love for math together! 💡📚 We can't wait to see you there! 🎉 #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency takes flight and discusses PCSD's Aerospace programs on this weeks episode of The Pulse. Be sure to tune in weekly as we engage employees, students, and community members in topics surrounding education in Putnam County. Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse Watch here: https://youtu.be/U6nLhKABgCQ #ProudtobePCSD

Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans Open Enrollment is here! Now through April 30, 2025, you can lock in the cost of college for less with a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan. With affordable, fixed monthly payments, saving for college has never been easier. Prepaid Plans are: • Risk-free – guaranteed by the State of Florida so you can never lose your investment. • Flexible – value can be used at schools nationwide. • Affordable – fixed monthly payments allow you to buy one year at a time to fit your budget and savings goals. Learn more at https://bit.ly/40ZUNy4

🌞⏰ Spring Forward! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour this Sunday, March 9, for Daylight Savings Time!

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sat down with Q.I. Roberts Jr-Sr. High School Principal, Joe Theobold, Florida's 2025 Innovative Principal of the Year, on this weeks episode of The Pulse. Be sure to tune in weekly as we engage employees, students, and community members in topics surrounding education in Putnam County. Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9qzGBULbuo #ProudtobePCSD

🌟 Do you know someone shaping Putnam County’s future who got their start in our schools? 🌟 It’s time to nominate them for the Product of Putnam award! 💙 Since 2019, we’ve celebrated incredible PCSD graduates who give back to our community every day — and this year, we want to hear from YOU! Whether they’re a teacher, nurse, first responder, entrepreneur, volunteer, or making an impact in any field, we want their story told. 📣 Let’s make 2025 our biggest year yet! If you’ve nominated someone before, nominate them again! If you know a new face who deserves this honor, send their name in! 🏆 Honorees will be recognized: ✨ In the Palatka Daily News ✨ On our website & social media platforms ✨ At their Alma Mater High School's Graduation Ceremony Learn more about the award: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/product-of-putnam 🔗 Nominate today: https://putnamschools.org/forms/2025-product-of-putnam-nomination-form Nominations close in April — don’t wait! Let’s show the world why we’re #ProudtobePCSD and why our graduates are truly the #ProductofPutnam.

School Board Meeting 03/04/2025 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/TKZTeWrj6nM #ProudtobePCSD

✈️ The Q.I. Roberts Jr.-Sr. High School Flight Simulator Lab celebrated its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 27th, marking an exciting milestone for the school and the Putnam County School District. The state-of-the-art lab houses a total of 13 flight simulators, offering students a unique and immersive opportunity to take their learning to new heights. The simulator lab allows students to go beyond learning about airplanes — they get to experience the thrill of “flying” them. By putting classroom lessons into practice through hands-on simulation, students gain a deeper understanding of aviation concepts. The advanced equipment can even simulate local airports, such as the Palatka airport, giving students the experience of flying close to home. With limited funding available for actual flight time, this lab offers an invaluable way for students to log more hours “in the cockpit” without ever leaving the ground. Read more here: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/2054130 #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sat down with States Attorney R.J. Larizza and discussed the 'See It, Say It, Stop It' campaign on this weeks episode of The Pulse. Be sure to tune in weekly as we engage employees, students, and community members in topics surrounding education in Putnam County. Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13hHcoWd5-4 #ProudtobePCSD

We are beyond thrilled to celebrate our incredible JROTC Robotics Team for their amazing performance at the 2025 VEX Robotics State Championship this past Saturday, Feb. 22, at USF in Tampa! 🏆 2nd Place out of 31 teams 🏅 Winner of the Design Award — recognizing their exceptional organization and engineering design process Your hard work, innovation, and teamwork are inspiring — and we couldn’t be more proud! #ProudtobePCSD

It’s Public Schools Week 💙💚 (Feb. 24–28, 2025), and we’re celebrating the incredible work of our educators, staff, parents, and school board members who support and uplift students every day. This year’s theme, Community Engagement, highlights the powerful partnership between schools and their communities — working together to advance student achievement and success. When we come together, amazing things happen! 👉 Learn more and join the celebration: www.publicschoolproud.org #PSW25 #ProudtobePCSD

PCSD schools will release 2 hours early tomorrow! View the early release schedule here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-times #ProudtobePCSD

Please join us TOMORROW at our February Superintendent’s Community Engagement Session! Session will be held in the Multipurpose Room (previously Price Middle School) Tuesday, February 25th at 6:00PM. Meeting is also offered via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Meeting ID: 227 750 3147 Passcode: 3fT8qW Can't make it? Plan to attend one of our future sessions! Please reach out to Michelle Mikell (mmikell@my.putnamschools.org) for more information. #ProudtobePCSD

2024-2025 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent* Survey The Florida Department of Education is seeking parent and guardian input to enhance services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). If your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), please complete the following survey to help us improve our services. If you have more than one child with an IEP, please complete one survey for each child. The information gathered remains anonymous and will be used to inform support and resources for parents and students with IEPs. Results will be compiled at the district and school level. Link to survey: https://fldoepaads.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3PG600mhqGEGIjI *Students 18 or over may complete this survey.

The Putnam Sharks Swim Club is a developmental swim program for ages 5-18, offering opportunities for young athletes to build their swimming skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. 🦈 Season Starts Monday, March 3rd, from 5:15 – 7:00 PM! 📅 Spring practice days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 📍 Location: Putnam Aquatics Center, 1209 Westover Drive, Palatka (Behind The Arc) The club operates from March through October, with three athletic seasons: Spring, Summer, and Fall. In addition to swim training, drylands and endurance running take place at Ravine Gardens State Park during the Spring and Fall. ✅ For more details and the full information packet, visit www.putnamsharks.com. Encourage your child to dive into a fun and active experience!

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with Girls Can committee members on this weeks episode of The Pulse. Be sure to tune in weekly as we engage employees, students, and community members in topics surrounding education in Putnam County. Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse Watch here: https://youtu.be/NqMez--W8gE #ProudtobePCSD