Putnam County School District - Shaping the Future

🍿🎬 Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31 and this year's theme is: Life Is A Movie, Film Drug Free! 🍿🎬 By staying drug free, you are sending a message to yourself and others about how much you value yourself, your overall health, your community and your future. One thing's for sure...by making healthy choices, like staying drug free, you are much more likely to achieve your goals. #ProudtobePCSD

🚌🚦 National School Bus Safety Week is observed October 21-25 this year! It’s a time for parents, students, teachers, motorists, and school staff to come together to promote the importance of school bus safety. At PCSD, we are committed to ensuring that every bus ride is a safe one. Join us this week as we focus on educating our community on safe bus practices and remind everyone to stay alert on the roads. Check out our Bus Safety Videos for helpful tips: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/transportation 🎥 #ProudtobePCSD

Today marks the end of the 1st Nine Weeks! Keep up the great work! #ProudtobePCSD

📢 Mark your calendars! 📅 Join us on Oct 24, 2024 from 10 AM - 1 PM at Miller Intermediate Auditorium to meet Parrish McCall & subcontractors at our Vendor Job Fair! Learn about job opportunities in the building of the new Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School and be part of something big! Email jwatring@parrish-mccall.com for details.

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sat down with KimberlySimmons, Diana Drew, and PCSD's Therapy Dog Jazzy 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GElhvhPuQg #ProudtobePCSD

Please join us during our October Superintendent’s Community Engagement Session! Session will be held in the Browning-Pearce Elementary School Cafeteria on Thursday, October 24th at 6:00PM. Meeting is also offered via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Meeting ID: 879 4560 0022 Passcode: 4Mm7RS Can't make it? Plan to attend one of our future sessions! Tuesday, December 12, 2024 - 1:00PM - CLO District Center, Palatka Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 6:00PM - Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High School Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 6:00PM - Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School Please reach out to Michelle Mikell (mmikell@my.putnamschools.org) for more information. #ProudtobePCSD

🧡 Today is Unity Day! 🧡 PCSD is proud to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! This day reminds us that together, we can prevent bullying and create a safe, supportive environment for all students. Join us as we wear orange to show our unity and commitment to making our schools a place where everyone feels valued and respected. #ProudtobePCSD

🏴‍☠️🍽️ National School Lunch Week is here! From October 14-18, 2024, we’re celebrating with the theme “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure”. Let's celebrate our amazing PCSD School Food Service team for their vital role in keeping our students healthy & happy and for fueling student success every day! 🥗🍎🥛 Check them out here: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2011131651352108 #ProudtobePCSD

School Board Meeting 10/15/2024 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/3qNGw0xYJM8 #ProudtobePCSD

We’d like to remind our amazing community that every day counts! 🌟 Consistent attendance is key to student success, and each day brings new opportunities for learning and growth. 📚💡 Let’s keep our students engaged, excited, and ready to shine by showing up every day! Together, we can help them reach their full potential! 💪🎒 #ProudtobePCSD

Hurricane Milton Update- 10/10/24, 5:00PM: We are grateful for those in our community who have worked to keep everyone safe during Hurricane Milton! Friday, October 11: PCSD schools/offices are CLOSED so we may assess any possible damage to our facilities and clean up those used for shelters. Monday, October 14: PCSD schools/offices are OPEN for a teacher planning day. Monday is a student holiday. Tuesday, October 15: PCSD schools/offices are OPEN for all students and staff as a regular school day. The previously scheduled staff in-service day will be cancelled to provide a regular school day and make-up some of the instructional time lost due to 6 days missed for Hurricane Helene and Milton. The Florida Dept. of Education requires a certain number of hours each term for students to earn instructional credits in all grade levels. This is required of all districts even after weather events cause school closures. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our staff and families as we work to bring schools back to order after this unfortunate event. Thank you!

Hurricane Milton Update- 10/9/24, 10:00AM: All PCSD schools/offices will be closed on Friday, October 11. All after-school programs/athletic activities are cancelled through Friday, October 11. Students were already out of school Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15, for planning and staff development days. Therefore, at this time, staff will return Monday, October 14, and students will return Wednesday, October 16. We will update everyone as we get more information. The following shelters are OPEN: Ochwilla Elementary (general population & pets), Jenkins Elementary (general population- no pets), Kelley Smith Elementary (special needs only), Browning-Pearce Elementary (general population- no pets), and Middleton-Burney Elementary (general population- no pets). Please stay informed by following updates from the Putnam County Emergency Management: www.facebook.com/PutnamCountyEM. Thank you, and stay safe!

Storm Update 10/7/24 5:30PM: Due to developing information regarding Hurricane Milton and traffic concerns in Florida, we will be closing schools tomorrow, October 8th. All PCSD employees should look for an email from supervisors regarding any staff who may be needed tomorrow to prepare for the storm and shelters. Thank you, and stay safe!

All 21st Century Community Learning Centers after-school programs are cancelled Tuesday Oct. 8, Wednesday Oct. 9 and Thursday Oct. 10 due to Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton Update as of 9:00AM 10/7/24: All PCSD schools/offices will be closed on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10. Schools/offices will be open on Tuesday, October 8. All after-school programs/athletic activities are cancelled beginning Tuesday, October 8- Thursday, October 10. A decision for Friday, October 11, will be made at a later time. The following shelters will open starting Tuesday, October 8, at 6:00PM: Ochwilla Elementary (general population & pets), Jenkins Elementary (general population- no pets), Kelley Smith Elementary (special needs only), Browning-Pearce Elementary (general population- no pets), and Middleton-Burney Elementary (general population- no pets). We will update everyone as we get more information. Please stay informed by following updates from the Putnam County Emergency Management: www.facebook.com/PutnamCountyEM. Thank you and stay safe!

PCSD is working closely with Putnam County Emergency Management to monitor the current storm and its potential impact as it is expected to develop into a hurricane. We will make an announcement tomorrow regarding school closures and activities. At this time, all district schools/offices are open Monday, October 7th, and after-school activities/athletics are scheduled as normal. Please stay informed by following updates from the Putnam County Emergency Management. Thank you!

🏀🎉 Happy National Coaches Day! 🎉⚽ Today, we celebrate our incredible coaches who not only teach skills on the field but also shape character, build confidence, and inspire our students to reach their full potential. Your impact extends far beyond the game, strengthening our schools and community. 💙 #ProudtobePCSD

🎉 A huge congratulations to PCSD Assistant Principal of the Year, Stephanie Reed! 🎉 Check out the exciting moment when Superintendent Rick Surrency and Executive Director of Leadership Development Sarajean McDaniel surprised her at Middleton-Burney Elementary School. The entire staff was thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition! 🌟 👉 https://youtu.be/C0Ils3ppt7U #ProudtobePCSD

🚨 Tonight’s the Night! 🚨 Join us at Palatka Jr. Sr. High School for the 47th Annual College and Career Night! 🎓💼 With over 60 representatives from colleges, universities, tech schools, military, and industry, this is your chance to explore all the opportunities that can shape your future! 🌟 Plus, grab some delicious food from Mom's BBQ, Sassy's Lemonade, and Just a Cookie available for purchase! 🍋🍪 Doors open at 6:00 PM—we’d love to see students and families come out and participate in this exciting event. Don’t miss out on planning your future! 🎉

Tonight is the night!! What: 47th Annual Putnam County College and Career Night Where: Palatka Jr. Sr. High School Commons When: 6:00 to 7:30 Come find your future!! See you tonight!! 🎓💰💻👨🏾‍🚀👩‍🔬👨‍🔧👩🏽‍💻👨🏼‍🎨🚓🚑🚜🚧🚒