Melrose Elementary School

A huge SHOUT OUT to Interlachen Nutrition for the generous donation of gifts for 10 teachers. Although we didn't get a picture of everyone, they were excited to get a gift certificate for a Lit Tea or a Gift Bag. We are so thankful for your continuous support!

Thank you to Troy from Frozen Pelican for adopting one of our teachers, Mrs. Julie Fuller. He gifted her classroom two sets of books, copy paper, pencils, and other school supplies. We are so thankful for your support!

A huge SHOUT OUT to Dollar General of Melrose for the very generous donation of back to school supplies for our students. We are so blessed to have your support!

A huge SHOUT OUT to American Legion Auxiliary of Keystone for the very generous donation of back to school supplies for our students. We are so blessed to have your support!

A huge SHOUT OUT to HOPE FM for the very generous donation of back to school supplies, underwear, and socks for our students. We are so blessed to have your support!

Welcome to the Melrose family, Mrs. Deanna Blitch. She will be our new Stem teacher!

Welcome to the Melrose Family, Ms. Samantha Hughes. She is joining us as a Paraprofessional!

Welcome to Melrose Elementary, Ms. Claribel Lopez! We are excited to have you on our team!

🎒 Back to School & Tax‑Free Savings Coming Soon!

The State of Florida’s Back‑to‑School Sales Tax Holiday runs August 1–31, 2025! Families can save on qualifying school supplies, clothing, shoes, and more — tax free all month long!

We’re sharing this info to help support our PCSD families as they prepare for the new school year. Learn more about eligible items here: https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool

Need your child’s supply list?
Find school and grade-level lists in one spot: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-supply-central

Looking for Meet & Greet / Orientation Dates & Times? Check the district schedule by school here: https://www.putnamschools.org/o/pcsd/page/orientation-dates-times

Tip: Teachers often share classroom-specific supply needs during Meet & Greet events, so it’s a great time to attend and prepare for Day 1!

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✨ Now Accepting Applications for the 2025–2026 School Year!
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers After-School Program is a free opportunity for PCSD students in PreK–12 to receive academic support and enrichment beyond the school day.

Students will enjoy tutoring, STEAM projects, homework help, recreational activities, afternoon snacks, and more — Monday through Thursday at 8 participating schools.

The program begins August 12, 2025.
🚨 Space is limited, so apply early!

Apply Now (English): https://forms.gle/A6qVdkwpy6GsHQPF8
Solicite en Español: https://forms.gle/fuw3oR5KnuF9g9tn6

🔗 Learn more: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/21st-century

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We are happy to be able to share the video from the Superintendent's Community Engagement Session on June 23, 2025 where we shared information about the upcoming construction at Melrose Elementary. You can view this at: https://youtu.be/5Ve3Pc4Hvg8.

As we get ready to welcome students back on August 11th for the 2025–2026 school year, we encourage all families to prioritize student health and safety now. Please ensure your child’s required vaccinations and physical examinations are up to date before the first day of school. Vaccinations can be completed through your child’s healthcare provider or the Putnam County Health Department. If your student will need prescription medication or treatments during school hours, please provide a current, signed physician order. Over-the-counter medications require a signed parent consent form. For detailed health requirements and resources, visit our district Health Services page: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/health-services Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

S.T.E.M. SUMMER CAMP – SPOTS LIMITED! Calling all future scientists, engineers, and creators! The 3rd Annual PH STEM Summer Camp is back for students in grades K–12 — packed with hands-on STEM activities and a field trip to the Cade Museum! Melrose Public Library July 25–26, 2025 25 participants max! Register now: https://bit.ly/PHSTEM2025 Learn more: www.PHStemCamp.com

Join Us for Our June Superintendent’s Community Engagement Session! 📅 Monday, June 23rd at 6:00 PM 📍 Melrose Elementary School Auditorium (401 SR 26, Melrose, FL 32666) Can’t make it in person? Join us via Zoom: Meeting ID: 227 750 3147 Passcode: 3fT8qW Topics of Discussion: Building Construction Updates Federal Funds for the 2025–2026 School Year Q&A Session Staff, families, and community members are encouraged to attend! We’d love your participation and input. For more information, contact Michelle Mikell at mmikell@my.putnamschools.org. #ProudtobePCSD

PCSD's Pre-K Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025, they are eligible to enroll in our high-quality Pre-K program. Our Pre-K classes are available at: 📍 Central Area: Mellon Learning Center 📍 West End: Robert H. Jenkins Elementary, Ochwilla Elementary, Melrose Elementary 📍 South End: Middleton-Burney Elementary To get started, complete the Pre-K Application and obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the state of Florida. Instructions and necessary links can be found on our website: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/pre-k 💡 Key Details: ✔️ The State of Florida covers the first 3.5 hours of Pre-K. ✔️ A full-day program is available for $180 per month (financial assistance is available). ✔️ Applications are available at Pre-K school sites and the PCSD Pre-K Office (301 Mellon Rd, Palatka, FL). Secure your child’s spot today! For questions, call our Pre-K Office at (386) 312-4906. #ProudtobePCSD #ShapingtheFuture

📢 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

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

Congratulations to Greenlee Durham for being our next student who earned her place in the Mustang Club! She earned all 5 of her PBIS Brag tags. Thank you Greenlee for following the Mustang way each and every day!! We are so proud of you!

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!