It's game time! Please visit our PJSHS Athletics website for more detailed information on our scheduled events. We love to see the stands packed with our Panther fans! https://pjshs.putnamschools.org/o/phs/page/athletics
The gym will open at 4:30pm for 7th grade students (with complete health documentation) to pick up class schedules. There will be mobile health services on site to help get things up to date if necessary.
From 5:00 to 7:00pm, we welcome all 8th-12th grade students to pick up class schedules from the gym. We hope you'll take time to tour the campus, map out your class routes, meet your teachers, and visit the Panthers in the "Commons" to preview some of our programs. While you're here, you can also grab a drink or a meal from our vendors on site and enjoy your time with our Panther family. Welcome back!
💙💚 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!
#ProudtobePCSD 💙💚
🎒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!
#ProudToBePCSD
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!
#ProudtobePCSD
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!
#ProudtobePCSD
Please mark your calendar and share! Thursday, August 6th we will hold our annual Title I Information meeting from 4:00-4:30 p.m..
Campus will be open from 4:30-5:00 p.m. for 7th grade students and 5:00-7:00p.m. for all 8th-12th grade students.
Updated student information, health consent, and parent contact information is essential. Please check this once Skyward is available for login.
*All 7th grade students must be in compliance with their immunization shots in order to receive a schedule.
We look forward to seeing our Panthers back on campus soon!
Panthers, take pride in our school grade! Growth in several core content areas and overall student performance sets the bar for our next goal! We encourage all stakeholders to support this work by engaging with us through our School Advisory Council. Watch for 2026-2027 meeting dates and be a part of the process!
Take Stock in Children celebrates 35 outstanding seniors from the graduating class of 2026, including one of our own, Carter Crews from Putnam County! We'd love to add more PJSHS students to the group of those being currently mentored through the program. The opportunity for scholarship is amazing and the mentor support seeing our students through to graduation makes it all the more worthwhile.
8th-10th grade students are highly encouraged to apply!
Student Application https://formstack.io/5EBEA
This event is a fantastic opportunity for students of all grade levels to meet with college recruiters, technical education representatives, and local career experts to explore post-graduation pathways.
🔹 Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
🔹 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
🔹 Location: Palatka Jr. Sr. High School Commons
Parents and guardians are highly encouraged to attend with their students. Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there! 🌟
Make note, the 50th anniversary year of Palatka High School, now renamed Palatka Jr-Sr High School, begins August 10, 2026!
This ⭐️golden anniversary⭐️ is going to be EPIC and we don't want you to miss any part of it! Enjoy the summer, but be ready for information about our 2026-2027 back-to-school plans soon! View and save the approved PCSD calendar here:
https://www.putnamschools.org/documents/students-%26-families/academic-calendar/469403
🐾 We’re on the hunt for Great Teachers! 🐾
Apply today to become part of Panther Nation! Visit
http://putnamschools.org/page/employment
to see open positions at Palatka Jr-Sr High School.
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 Panther pride!
Once a Panther, always a Panther.
#ProudtobePCSD
