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.
Yearbooks on sale! The yearbook class has done it again and produced an awesome memoire of the events, activities, celebrations, and milestones of Panther life this year. You'll want to keep this one close through the years.
Coach Kenny Barrera has accepted the position of Head Boys Soccer Coach at PJSHS.
With confidence and enthusiasm, Coach Barrera shared his mission for the program.
"I plan to build a program that is built on culture first, where players buy into hard work, discipline, teamwork, and accountability while becoming the best version of themselves on and off the field. I also want to give all respect to Coach Dominguez, as he laid the foundation for this program during his time here, and I plan to continue building off what he started while creating a program our school and community can be proud of. My goal is to establish a competitive program that consistently represents Palatka with pride, intensity, professionalism, and character both on and off the field."
Save your spot for summer school credit recovery and register today!
Palatka High School Musical Theater is currently performing Cinderella at the Jim Pignato Theater. The magic continues for a few more performance days this week! Join us for an unforgettable production filled with beautiful music, stunning costumes, and the incredible talent of our student performers.
Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 PM
Friday, May 8 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 10 at 2:30 PM
Tickets are $15 in advance at Ralph’s House of Flowers or $20 at the door.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come support these amazing students as they bring this timeless story to life on stage. This show is a wonderful tribute to the culminating years of Mr. Pignato's dedicated service to our community and youth in music and theater. We hope you come and enjoy it while it lasts!
For any questions regarding this class or to get signed up please email Coach Malandrucco.
jmalandrucco@my.putnamschools.org.
If your student is selected Coach Mal will send out further information.
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