PCSD schools will release 2 hours early tomorrow! View the early release schedule here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-times
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Nancy Russo, Regional Vice President for Putnam-St. Johns SMA Healthcare, has been visiting our Health Science and AVID classrooms to talk about jobs in the behavioral health industry. She shared a very informative look at a wide range of careers including information about salary and education required. Students also became familiar with terms like "Baker Act" and substance detox that they may not have previously known. She did a great job giving us all the ins and outs of the behavioral health career field, a field many students had not previously thought about. #healthscience #SMAHealthcare #careerandtechnicaleducation #GetThereFL #futureofworkfl #ProudtobePCSD
🚨 Community Alert: Scam Targeting Local Businesses 🚨
We want to alert our community to a scam involving fraudulent calls claiming to sell sponsorship spots on T-shirts to support PCSD Athletic Teams.
What You Need to Know:
-The caller falsely claims to be working with our schools to sell T-shirt sponsorships.
-These claims are not authorized by PCSD or its athletic programs.
What to Watch For:
-The caller may claim to represent a marketing or sports advertising company with connections to our schools.
-They often request immediate payment for sponsorship packages, sometimes offering to display your logo on banners or apparel.
-They often do not know specific information about our schools or teams.
-Calls are originating from out-of-state numbers.
How to Protect Yourself:
-Verify any sponsorship requests by directly contacting your local school.
-Be cautious of unsolicited calls or emails requesting payments.
Our school district values the support of local businesses, and we would never engage with companies soliciting funds without proper communication. If you receive a suspicious call or email regarding sponsorships, please report it!
Let’s work together to keep our community safe from scams! Thank you for your continued support of PCSD!
🐝 The 56th Annual PCSD Spelling Bee was ASTONISHing! 🐝
Congratulations to Keylan Henry, 8th grader from Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High, on becoming this year's Champion by spelling "astonish" in the final round! Keylan will proudly represent Putnam County at the 81st Annual First Coast Regional Spelling Bee. 🏆✨
Shoutout to Alvin Williams, 6th grader from Putnam Academy of Arts & Sciences, for his remarkable determination, and to all 12 participants who showcased their incredible spelling skills!
Read the full article, view pictures & watch the full video: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/1982665
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The Pulse: PCSD Podcast
Superintendent Rick Surrency speaks to Kena Foster, Health Services Coordinator and Sara Jean McDaniel, Director of Leadership Development, about a "Who We Play For" a foundation that has made FREE EKG's available to our students. 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=NRPfOjoWU_g
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Tune in LIVE at 10:00 AM for the 56th Annual Putnam County School District Spelling Bee✨ Let’s cheer on these incredible students as they represent their schools with pride! 💛
Link: https://youtube.com/live/PL_My9jmbho
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Putnam County will be under a Winter Storm Warning from 7:00 pm Tuesday through 1:00 pm Wednesday. Due to the expected hazardous travel conditions in the morning, all PCSD schools and departments will be closed on Wednesday. Individual schools will notify families if Tuesday evening activities are canceled.
Although cold weather is expected for the remainder of the week, schools will resume as scheduled on Thursday. Please ensure students are dressed warmly for bus rides and outdoor activities.
The district continues to monitor the temperature and rain forecast for late Tuesday through Wednesday morning. We will announce any precautions and a decision for school services by 2:00 pm today.
All PCSD campuses and offices will be closed Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We'll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, January 21st.
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PCSD recently earned accreditation from @CogniaOrg, and this year, we’re celebrating alongside Cognia in their 130th year of accreditation. We remain committed to high-quality education and improvement and are excited to celebrate this commitment together!
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Our first round of PCSD Acceleration Applications are due February 14, 2025 for the 2025-26 school year.
Apply Here: https://www.putnamschools.org/o/pcsd/page/acceleration-and-cambridge
Questions? Please reach out to Shelly Raburn at 386-329-0543.
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The Pulse: PCSD Podcast
Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with QIRJSHS's Debate Team on this week's 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/qdTHCBX_0wY
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We're excited to partner with Who We Play For to offer FREE ECG heart screenings for our 7th–12th grade students! Early detection saves lives, and these screenings can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
📅 Screening Dates by Campus:
*Mellon Learning Center (@ PJSHS Campus): January 30th, 2025
*Palatka Jr.-Sr. High: January 30th, 2025
* Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High: January 31st, 2025
*QI Roberts Jr.-Sr. High: February 6th, 2025
*Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High: February 7th, 2025
📌 Consent forms are due by January 22nd! Packets have been sent home, or you can complete the form online. *When you reach the section of the form asking you to choose between “Continue to Payment” or “Book Class,” please select “Book Class.” This will bypass the payment requirement.
Visit our website for details: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/1966823
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Q.I. Roberts Jr-Sr High School has 22 Advanced Flight students this year—more than double last year! Great work, Colonel Ski and team!
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School Board Meeting 01/14/2025 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/dHyE9U_z67U
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🎉 Record-High Graduation Rates for Putnam County Schools! 🎉
Our 2024 graduation rate has soared to 91.2%, surpassing the state average for the fifth consecutive year! 🏆 Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement as we continue preparing students for success in college, career, and life!
📖 Click here to read more: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/1957220
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Today marks the end of the 2nd Nine Weeks! Keep up the great work!
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The Pulse: PCSD Podcast
Superintendent Rick Surrency discusses the AVID program on this week's 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/vfBoTU0FHLU
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Congratulations to Aiden Stewart, Putnam County’s Sunshine State Scholar, and Andre Mai, Runner-Up, both from QI Roberts Junior-Senior High School! These exceptional students will represent Putnam County in the prestigious Sunshine State Scholars program this April in Orlando.
The two-day event honors Florida’s top 11th-grade STEM students and connects them with colleges, universities, and leading STEM professionals.
📖 Read more about their achievements and the program here: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/1949751
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January is National Mentoring Month! Take Stock in Children Putnam is now accepting applications for 7th-11th grade students! This life-changing program provides incredible opportunities for students to achieve their dreams and create brighter futures.
We’re also looking for adult mentors who are passionate about helping students succeed. By volunteering just a little of your time, you can make a lasting impact on a young person’s life.
🎓 Student Application Link: https://formstack.io/5EBEA
🤝 Mentor Application Link: https://formstack.io/D7DCD
Together, we can shape the future, one student at a time. 💙
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