Parent nights THIS WEEK!! See the flyer for specific dates and times for the grade levels! We'll have our book fair open and Kona Ice will be there both nights!
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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We have a lot of fun things going on in December. Check out our calendar of events. Multiple flyers have gone home with your child so be sure to check their backpacks too!
If you don't follow us on Facebook, please do because we post everything there too.
Santa Shop starts tomorrow through the 18th!
Family movie night is Monday the 16th!
Santa Grams go on sale Friday the 13th!
We are also hosting a clothes drive for winter clothes so send in any new or gently used clothing.
Happy Holidays!!!
Buy a Gobble Gram for your parent, your friend, a teacher, or anyone special! Quantities are limited so purchase yours early! Sales start Monday!!
Our chocolate fundraiser starts tomorrow! Help us raise funds for student needs and incentives! Share with your family and friends. See the attached flyer for ordering options and thank you for your support!
Candy donations are greatly appreciated! You can drop off bags of individually wrapped packages of candy to the front office! Thank you all for your support!!
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 Hurricane Helene and its potential impact. Update as of 12:00PM, 9/25/24:
All PCSD schools will be closed on Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th. All extracurricular activities on these days are canceled.
Extracurricular activities for today, Wednesday, September 25th, will continue as normal.
The following general population shelters will open Wednesday, September 25th at 8:00PM: Ochwilla Elementary (pets), Browning-Pearce Elementary, and Middleton-Burney Elementary. Kelley Smith Elementary will open Wednesday, September 25th at 6:00PM for special needs only.
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, call center is open (386) 329-1904.
PCSD is working closely with Putnam County Emergency Management to monitor Tropical Storm Helene and its potential impact as it is expected to develop into a hurricane.
Update as of 3:00PM, 9/24/24:
Tomorrow, September 25, all schools and after-school activities are in session.
Thursday, September 26, all schools and after-school activities are cancelled.
Kelley Smith Elementary School will be opened Wednesday evening for special needs only.
Decisions about other shelters will be made Wednesday. We will update everyone as we get more information. Please stay informed by following updates from the Putnam County Emergency Management. Thank you!
Join us for Parent Nights, Family Book Fair Nights, and Kona Ice!!!
Tuesday, October 1st @ 5:45 Grades K-2.
Thursday, October 3rd @ 5:15 Grades 3-6.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
PCSD has partnered with Health Hero to offer in-school vaccines to your child for NO COST. Consent forms were recently sent home with students. The flu vaccine clinic will be available Friday, October 4th.
Health Hero makes immunizations available to every child to stop diseases like the flu in
their tracks and reduce absenteeism in schools. Sign your child up and help us stop the flu
in its tracks! https://beahealthhero.com/who-we-serve/parents/
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🚨 See Something. Say Something. 🚨
Social media threats can have serious consequences, and it’s up to all of us to keep our schools and community safe.
Watch this important message from PCSD Superintendent, Rick Surrency, and PCSO Sheriff, Gator DeLoach, about what we can do to prevent and report threats. Let’s work together to protect our students!
🎥 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9MBaHXAv4
📢 Please share to help spread the word!
We would like to welcome students who wish to gather in remembrance of Robert Gillon to the PJSHS Gym this afternoon at 5:00PM. Local community and faith leaders will be there to provide words of comfort. We ask all media to stay in the parking area of Mellon Learning Center directly across the street from PJSHS. Thank you!
We are excited to welcome our students back August 12th for the 2024-25 school year! Please make sure your child's vaccines and physical examinations are up to date. Vaccinations can be obtained at your personal physician or the county health department. If your child requires prescription medication or a treatment during school hours, a current signed physician order is required. All over-the-counter medications require a signed parent consent form. Please visit the district's health services page for more information. For questions, call your child's school or the District at 386-329-0538. Thank you! https://www.putnamschools.org/page/health-services
Here is the supply list for each grade level for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Putnam County Family Resource Center is Palatka’s one-stop-shop for guided support to navigate local community social services including health care, mental health care, family and youth resources and more. Because no child, no family should face the tough times alone.
https://chsfl.org/services/putnam-family-resource-center/
