🎙 The Pulse: PCSD Podcast – Friday Night Lights: Meet Our 2026 Football Coaches
🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/-jmYIL2XxS0
🎧 Listen here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse
Friday Night Lights are back! 🏈
In this episode of The Pulse, Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency sits down with PCSD’s 2026 football coaches to talk about the excitement and opportunities ahead this season:
🏈 Lantz Lowery – Palatka Jr.–Sr. High School
🏈 Erik Gibson – Interlachen Jr.–Sr. High School
🏈 Tim Ross – Crescent City Jr.–Sr. High School
Coaches discuss their goals for the season and their commitment to supporting student-athletes both on and off the field. From nutrition, hydration, and physical conditioning to mental preparedness, they emphasize the importance of developing the whole student. Most importantly, academics remain at the forefront, because education is the foundation for success long after the final whistle.
🎉 Come out, support our teams, and experience the excitement of Friday Night Lights across Putnam County this season!
Go Panthers! Go Rams! Go Raiders! 🏈
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PCSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend. Schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.
Stay up to date on important dates and holidays by checking the PCSD Calendar: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/calendar
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Your kindness and generosity mean the world to our team as we work hard every day for our students. It truly takes a village, and we are so grateful for your continued support of our school community! 💙
The sun is officially rising on their final year! The Interlachen Jr. Sr. High School Class of 2027 gathered this morning to kick off an unforgettable senior year together. Seeing everyone come together as the day broke was the perfect way to start this final chapter.
A massive THANK YOU to the Guessfords from Interlachen Nutrition for generously sponsoring this morning’s event and keeping our seniors energized! We also want to give a special shoutout to Willie McKinnon from Trinity Baptist Church for his steadfast, continuous support of our students and school community—your encouragement means the world to us.
Rams, this is our year to shine, make memories, and leave our mark. Watch out, world... here they come! 🐏✨
💙💚 A little planning now can make the school year a whole lot easier!
As you prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 10, take a moment to save the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar to your phone or bookmark it for easy access.
From holidays and teacher workdays to early release days and breaks, you'll have the important dates you need right at your fingertips.
📅 Academic Calendar:
https://www.putnamschools.org/page/calendar
📚 Learn more about attendance:
https://www.putnamschools.org/page/attendance
We're looking forward to an incredible year with our PCSD families!
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🎒Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is here!
Now through August 20, families can save on many back-to-school essentials, including qualifying clothing, school supplies, computers, and more. It's the perfect time to check those school shopping lists and save a little along the way!
While you're getting ready for the new school year, don't forget to visit the PCSD Back-to-School Guide! We've gathered everything you need in one convenient place, including:
✔️ School supply lists
✔️ Academic calendar
✔️ Open House & Meet the Teacher information
✔️ Transportation registration
✔️ Skyward Family Access
✔️ And more!
📚 Start here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/back-to-school
💙💚 Here's to a great start to the 2026–2027 school year!
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Visit our Transportation webpage to download the registration packet and learn more: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/transportation
🎉 Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026-2027 PCSD CREW Club Extended-Day Program!
Need dependable after-school care for your child this school year?
CREW Club provides a safe, engaging after-school environment where students can:
📚 Receive homework help
🔬 Explore STEAM activities
⚽ Stay active through recreation and wellness
✨ Discover new interests
🍎 Enjoy a daily snack and meal
Before applications open, visit our CREW Club webpage to learn about:
Participating school locations
Tuition and payment options
Potential financial assistance
APPLY TODAY: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/crewclub
Families will receive enrollment confirmation by email and/or phone within approximately five business days after submitting an application. We can't wait to welcome students to CREW Club!
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Need dependable after-school care for your child this school year?
Beginning Monday morning at 9:00AM families can apply for the 2026-2027 PCSD CREW Club Extended-Day Program.
CREW Club provides a safe, engaging after-school environment where students can:
📚 Receive homework help
🔬 Explore STEAM activities
⚽ Stay active through recreation and wellness
✨ Discover new interests
🍎 Enjoy a daily snack and meal
Before applications open, visit our CREW Club webpage to learn about:
Participating school locations
Tuition and payment options
Potential financial assistance
🔗 https://www.putnamschools.org/page/crewclub
We look forward to serving our PCSD families this school year!
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Drop your graduation year in the comments and share one piece of advice for this year’s seniors as they prepare to celebrate this milestone and begin their next chapter.
Whether it’s about friendships, careers, taking chances, staying focused, or enjoying the moment, your words could make a lasting impact on the Class of 2026.
📣 Share this post and tag your classmates so we can fill the comments with alumni memories, wisdom, and Ram pride!
Once a Ram, always a Ram.
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Graduation will be Tuesday, May 26th at 8:00pm at Feltner Field at Thompson-Baker Stadium. The gates will open at 6:30pm. Only vehicles with handicap placards will be permitted to park at the stadium.
All graduation guests will be required to pass through a metal detector and all items may be subject to search. Please do NOT bring any weapons, computers, or tablets. We look forward to celebrating our graduates.
Congratulations to the class of 2026!
Underclassmen Award Ceremony- Tuesday, May 19th at 9:30 at the north campus gym. Students receiving an award have been tapped and given an invitation. Contact guidance if you have questions regarding awards.
Senior Awards- Wednesday, May 20th at 9:30 at the north campus gym. Students receiving awards have been tapped and given an invitation. Contact guidance if you have questions regarding awards.
As a dedicated health room assistant, Kaylee takes care of the students and staff of IJSHS with professionalism, strength, and a steady, no-nonsense approach that helps things run smoothly when it matters most. Thank you, Kaylee, for your hard work, your support of our students and staff, and for always being ready to step in and take care of whatever comes your way.
We truly appreciate everything you do to help keep our school community safe, supported, and cared for—today and every day!
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