💙💚 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
SWIM
GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING
SOFTBALL
COMPETITIVE CHEER
BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING
TRACK & FIELD
WRESTLING
BASEBALL
FISHING
We are eagerly anticipating our graduation ceremony on Friday night, May 29 and we can’t wait to celebrate this momentous occasion with our graduating seniors. In an effort to mitigate confusion, we would like to share some logistical information that will help our families plan ahead for attending the graduation ceremony..
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 p.m. (Gates will open at 6:00 p.m.)
Parking: We plan to publish a map of the area outlining where parking will be available. It will be similar to what we have done in the past. South 18th Street will be closed between President Street and Twigg Street except for vehicles with a valid Handicap Tag or a Graduation Parking Pass. Parking Passes will be distributed to Seniors at Graduation Practice on Friday morning, one per student. Handicap parking will be available on South 18th Street and the fenced in parking lot across the street from the Northwest Gate.
Parking and access to the stadium will not be available from South 17th Street (behind the gymnasium - Northeast corner of the stadium).
Gate Entrance: Entrance to the stadium will be at the northwest gate (intersection of South 18th Street and Kate Street) and the southwest gate (Intersection of South 18th Street and Twigg Street). All other gates will be closed and locked. Everyone who enters the stadium must go through security at those gates (metal detectors and bag checks).
Security: Both gates will have metal detectors for everyone attending graduation to walk through before entering the stadium. Please arrive early so that everyone in your party attending graduation will have ample time to go through security and find a seat before the ceremony begins.
Bags: All bags must be clear, this includes all purses. Diaper bags are excluded from being clear. All bags will be searched prior to entering the stadium
Drinks/Food: No outside food or drink will be permitted in the stadium except clear, unopened water bottles (plastic seal should not be broken)
Confetti Poppers: Confetti poppers/confetti cannons and colored smoke devices are prohibited.
Conclusion of Ceremony: At the conclusion of the ceremony, families will be allowed to enter the field. Field access will be available for 30 minutes. The stadium will close approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the ceremony.
Stadium Exit: All four gates will be open for exit. Please use the gate closest to where you parked to help with traffic congestion.
Rain Contingency: In the event of rain, the school’s administration will decide whether to postpone the ceremony. If needed, we will delay the start of the ceremony for up to two hours. At 10:00 p.m. if conditions have not improved enough to begin the ceremony, we will postpone the ceremony until Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. Further delays may be possible if weather conditions do not warrant a safe ceremony. In the event of a delay and/or postponement, please monitor our social media postings for updates.
Our sincere hope is that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 at graduation. Please act responsibly and drive safe.
