Putnam County School District - Shaping the Future

Girls Scouts would like to invite you to a fun and inspiring afternoon filled with hands-on activities, creativity, and new friendships! Open to all girls in grades K–12 and their caregivers, this special event will include: -Make your own airplane -Explore exciting STEM activities -Design friendship bracelets -Create your own "sit-upon" craft Saturday, June 7, 2025 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET Jenkins Community Center – Multi-Purpose Room 1900 Napoleon Street, Palatka Come see what Girl Scouts is all about—adventure and connection await!

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down and discusses Work Based Learning, which allows students to gain hands on experience in a career field of their interest, on this week's episode of The Pulse. Be sure to tune in weekly as we engage employees, students, and community members in topics surrounding education in Putnam County. Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse Watch here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qUNBL-W7PPo #ProudtobePCSD

We are thrilled to share that Renee Hough, Director of Career and Technical Education for Putnam County School District, has been honored as a 2025 Workforce Education Innovator at the FCAN Talent Strong Florida Summit in Orlando! This prestigious award celebrates Renee’s tireless commitment to creating opportunities that prepare our students for real-world success. Under her leadership, PCSD continues to align career and technical programs with the evolving needs of our local workforce—empowering students and strengthening our community in the process. Congratulations, Renee! We are #ProudtobePCSD and proud of YOU!

📚 National Teacher Appreciation Day | May 6 ✨ Today, we honor the educators who change lives — not just through lessons, but through love, patience, and purpose. Because of a teacher… 💙 Lives are changed 💚 Futures are shaped 💙 Confidence is built 💚 And dreams take flight. At PCSD, we are proud to celebrate the teachers who make a difference every single day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom — into hearts, homes, and communities. Thank you for inspiring the future. 🌟 #ProudtobePCSD

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at PCSD! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate the passionate educators who shape our students' futures every single day. Let’s show our love all week long! 💙 #ProudtobePCSD

📣 Calling all young men ages 11-17 in Putnam, St. Johns, and Flagler Counties! Join the Palm Coast Flagler County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their annual E.M.B.O.D.I. Conference — Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence. Date: May 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Location: Pedro Menendez High School, 600 State Road 206 West, St. Augustine, FL 32086 THIS IS A FREE EVENT! This impactful day will focus on: -Culture & Life Skills -College Readiness -Leadership Training -Physical & Mental Health -Self-Esteem -Goal Setting & More! 🔗 Register today: https://form.jotform.com/250778058169065 📧 Questions? Contact Yvette Jones at palmcoastdsteducation@gmail.com

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2025! ✨ You’ve put in the work, and now it’s your time to shine! From all of us at PCSD — we’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see how you’ll shape the future. Keep reaching high, chasing dreams, and making Putnam proud! 💙 Here’s the 2025 PCSD Graduation Schedule: 📅 May 22 @ 9:30 AM 🎓 Mellon Learning Center 📍 Mellon Learning Center 📅 May 27 @ 8:00 PM 🎓 Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High School 📍 Doug Feltner Field at Thompson Baker Stadium 📅 May 29 @ 5:00 PM 🎓 Putnam Virtual School 📍 PCSD Board Room 📅 May 29 @ 7:30 PM 🎓 Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School 📍 Alan Wisnoski Field at Wiltcher Stadium 📅 May 30 @ 8:00 PM 🎓 Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School 📍 Bennett-Cooper Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium 📅 May 31 @ 8:00 PM 🎓 Q.I. Roberts Jr.-Sr. High School 📍 Bennett-Cooper Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium 🎥 All ceremonies will be live streamed and featured on our Graduation 2025 landing page — with details, links, and photos. (https://www.putnamschools.org/o/pcsd/page/graduation-ceremony-information-2025) ☔ If weather moves a ceremony indoors, tickets will be required, and each graduate will receive a set number of tickets. #ProudtobePCSD

Happy National Principal’s Day to all of our incredible PCSD principals! Your leadership, compassion, and tireless dedication shape the heart of our schools and inspire success every day. You lead with purpose, uplift with kindness, and go above and beyond to ensure every student, teacher, and staff member feels supported, valued, and empowered. Thank you for the countless ways you make a difference. Today, we celebrate each of you and the lasting impact you have on our district and community. #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with IJSHS's Competitive Cheer team on this weeks episode of The Pulse. Be sure to tune in weekly as we engage employees, students, and community members in topics surrounding education in Putnam County. Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4cFephOzTs #ProudtobePCSD

PCSD School Board Meeting Highlights – April 29, 2025 🏆 The board celebrated several special recognitions: – Tonya Whitehurst honored retiring district employees – ADK Lamp of Learning recipients received awards from ADK Sorority members – THRIVE Scholars were recognized for their achievements 📣 Superintendent Surrency and School Board members shared reflections on: – The Melrose lockdown – PJSHS Baseball’s first district championship in 9 years ⚾ – A successful PCSD Career Fair – This weekend’s Anastasia musical premiere 🎭 – 2025 Product of Putnam honorees – Gratitude to local civic groups recognizing PCSD students Watch the full meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-4BnH-5IyE #ProudtobePCSD

School Board Meeting 04/29/2025 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/r-4BnH-5IyE #ProudtobePCSD

📞✨ Exciting news! Superintendent Rick Surrency has been busy today making congratulatory phone calls to our 2025 Product of Putnam honorees! These outstanding PCSD alumni have made incredible contributions to our community across fields like agriculture, business, education, healthcare, public service, and more. Stay tuned to see who they are when we celebrate them at our Product of Putnam Awards Breakfast on Friday, May 16th! We can't wait to share their inspiring stories with you! 💙 #ProudtobePCSD

Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans Open Enrollment is here! Now through April 30, 2025, you can lock in the cost of college for less with a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan. With affordable, fixed monthly payments, saving for college has never been easier. Prepaid Plans are: • Risk-free – guaranteed by the State of Florida so you can never lose your investment. • Flexible – value can be used at schools nationwide. • Affordable – fixed monthly payments allow you to buy one year at a time to fit your budget and savings goals. Learn more at https://bit.ly/40ZUNy4

💙 Congratulations to Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High School’s Katie Hess for receiving the 2025 Vicki Cornett Caring Award from UNF! Her heart for students and commitment to going the extra mile inspires us all. 🏆✨ Katie shared, “Love them first, and then the teaching comes easier.” Read more about her incredible story and well-deserved recognition ➡️ https://www.putnamschools.org/article/2168576 #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down and discussed Putnam Virtual School on this weeks episode of The Pulse. Be sure to tune in weekly as we engage employees, students, and community members in topics surrounding education in Putnam County. Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vns8GziioQo #ProudtobePCSD

🎭✨ Have you gotten your tickets to see Anastasia yet?! ✨🎭 This show is going to be amazing! Our Theatre students have been working so hard — let’s show up and support them! 💙🎶 📅 Showtimes: 🎟️ Opening Night: Friday, May 2 at 7:30 PM 🕊️ Sunday, May 4 at 2:30 PM 🎭 Thursday, May 8 | Friday, May 9 | Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 PM 🎬 Closing Show: Sunday, May 11 at 2:30 PM 📍 C.L. Overturf Center (1100 South 18th Street, Palatka) 💐 Advance Tickets ($15): Ralph’s House of Flowers 605 St. Johns Ave | 📞 (386) 325-4734 🎟️ At the Door ($20) – Cash Only, sold 1 hour before showtime! Come out for a magical night of music, heart, and history. You won’t want to miss it! 💫 #ProudtobePCSD

🌱 Grow Your Own Informational Session 🌱 Become a Teacher – Start Your Journey With Us! Are you a Putnam County School District employee who's ever thought, "I could be a great teacher..."? You can—and we’re here to help you get there. Join us for an Informational Session to learn about our Grow Your Own programs, designed to support and guide our non-instructional staff as they pursue careers in education. 📅 Date: May 1, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:30 PM 📍 Location: C.L. Overturf, Jr. District Center (951 Moseley Avenue, Palatka, FL) At this session, you’ll learn about: ✔ Pathways to becoming a certified teacher ✔ Financial and academic support available ✔ Program timelines and expectations ✔ How to take the first step Come with your questions, leave with a plan! 📣 Let’s grow your future—together. RSVP: https://forms.gle/pXtBw1rgKyYQvBvf7

🚌 Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌 Today, we say a heartfelt THANK YOU to the amazing individuals who are truly Driven to Make a Difference. Across our West, South, and Central ares, these dedicated drivers show up each day with purpose and pride—getting students to and from school safely, on time, and with a smile. Your daily commitment helps us Shape the Future—one ride, one student, one safe stop at a time. 💛 We appreciate your patience, your kindness, and your steady hands behind the wheel. You’re not just drivers—you’re difference-makers. 💛 #ProudtobePCSD #DrivenToMakeADifference #ShapingTheFuture

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

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down and discusses the honor of being designated a National Blue Ribbon School on this weeks episode of The Pulse. Be sure to tune in weekly as we engage employees, students, and community members in topics surrounding education in Putnam County. Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse Watch here: https://youtu.be/ra4szLc4-QU #ProudtobePCSD