From hearing firsthand accounts from law enforcement, Fire and EMS, LifeFlight, and nursing professionals to watching a simulated crash response unfold on the football field, students saw the teamwork, training, and urgency involved in responding to a roadway emergency. The experience culminated with a LifeFlight helicopter landing directly on the field as students watched from the bleachers.
Thank you to Baptist Health, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Putnam County Fire Rescue, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, LifeFlight, and the medical professionals who helped bring this experience to our students. Special thanks to Kena Foster for coordinating this impactful opportunity for PCSD.💚💙
Safe driving isn't just about protecting yourself. It's about protecting everyone who shares the road with you.
📸 See more photos and read the full story: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/3208211
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Over the past three years, United Way has contributed an incredible $125,000 to this important initiative, helping provide young readers with the resources and support they need to build strong literacy skills.
Thank you to United Way for your continued commitment to our students and for helping us shape a brighter future through the power of reading! 💚💙
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THEN. NOW. NEXT. 2026 STATE OF THE DISTRICT
From academic achievements to new schools and a renewed vision for the future, PCSD continues Shaping the Future! 💙💚
During the October 20th School Board meeting, Superintendent Rick Surrency shared PCSD’s annual State of the District presentation, highlighting:
🎓 A 96.6% graduation rate, ranking 5th in Florida
📈 Continued growth in student achievement and college and career readiness
🏫 Progress on school construction and revitalization projects across Putnam County
🎯 The launch of our new 2026–2029 Strategic Plan
We invite our families, employees, and community to take a look at where we've been, celebrate how far we've come, and learn what's next for PCSD!
Watch the full presentation and read more: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/3208029
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🎙 The Pulse: PCSD Podcast – From the Classroom to the Community: Q.I. Roberts Band
🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/ZDGSOM4pfGM
🎧 Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse
In this episode of The Pulse, Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency welcomes Randy Doo and student musicians from Q.I. Roberts Jr.–Sr. High School’s marching band to discuss how music builds confidence, leadership, teamwork, and community connections.
Director Randy Doo and the students share the story of the band’s growth, competitive success, community performances, and the opportunities available to students beginning in seventh grade. From the field to performances throughout Putnam County, the band is making an impact far beyond the music.
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School Board Meeting – 10/20/2026 at 3:30PM
Join us in person or tune in LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/NZLp6pc_Y3g
Find meeting agendas and upcoming dates here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-board
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Q.I. Roberts Jr.-Sr. High School students earned an outstanding 34 awards through the 2026 College Board National Recognition Program, with 19 students receiving national recognition for their academic achievement and hard work.
Join us in congratulating:
🛡️ Gianna Bohannon
🛡️ Michaela Campbell
🛡️ Reenie Chen
🛡️ William Coleman
🛡️ Logan Dollar
🛡️ Da’Yana Gomez
🛡️ Nicole Hains
🛡️ Makenna Harrell
🛡️ Justin Hudson
🛡️ Silas Kabat
🛡️ David Mack
🛡️ Alyssa Mccoy
🛡️ Michael Newhouse
🛡️ Siya Patel
🛡️ Dustin Pendleton
🛡️ Ethan Porch
🛡️ Bethany Redman
🛡️ Charles Ruhmpohl
🛡️ Nickolai Solana
Several students earned multiple awards, contributing to an incredible 34 National Recognition Awards for Q.I. Roberts students.
Congratulations to all of our Q.I. Roberts Knights award recipients! #ProudtobePCSD 💙💚
The Pulse: PCSD Podcast – Q.I. Roberts Mental Health Ambassadors
🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/NLmlWcAPkcU
🎧 Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse
During National Bullying Prevention Month, Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency is joined by the sponsor and student leaders of Q.I. Roberts Jr.–Sr. High School’s Mental Health Ambassadors to discuss breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, supporting peers, and creating a school community where every student feels heard and supported. Through their Listen and Link mission, these students remind us that you are not alone, it’s okay to ask for help, and someone is willing to listen. 💜
Need support or resources? Visit PCSD’s Mental Health Matters page: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/mental-health-matters. For 24-hour crisis support, contact the Mobile Response Team at 386-872-2254.
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Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High School students earned 15 awards through the 2026 College Board National Recognition Program. These 13 students are receiving national recognition for their academic achievement and hard work.
Join us in congratulating:
🐏 Sarah Austin
🐏 Madelyne Gallagher
🐏 Ashton Geddes
🐏 Samuel Hart
🐏 Bailie Mercer
🐏 Roberto Mojica Bonilla
🐏 Madison Parton
🐏 Kyrah Pate
🐏 Saul Perez-Cerro
🐏 Raven Pollino
🐏 Douglas Purdey
🐏 Samantha Sanchez-Rodriguez
🐏 Chase Scee
Congratulations to these outstanding Rams and their families! We are so proud to celebrate their accomplishments.
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🎙️ PCSD Pulse Podcast: Celebrating Culture — Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
🎧 Listen here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse
🎧 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKDBpI10tpQ
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, PCSD is celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions that make our community stronger.
In this episode of The Pulse, Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency is joined by educators and students to talk about the history of Hispanic Heritage Month and what made this year’s celebration so special. From traditional dances, music, and cultural displays to piñatas, soccer, traditional clothing, and authentic foods, students and families have opportunities to learn, celebrate, and experience the rich diversity of Hispanic cultures.
This year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más” — “Together We Are More,” captures the spirit of bringing people together through understanding, appreciation, and celebration.
📸 Want to experience more of this year’s celebration? Read the full story, see more photos, and rewatch the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/3166997
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Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School students earned 30 awards through the 2026 College Board National Recognition Program, with 18 students receiving national recognition for their academic achievement and hard work.
Join us in congratulating:
🪶 Carlos Aguilar
🪶 Carly Beavans
🪶 Belena Bennett
🪶 Whyatt Cummings
🪶 Trevor Delaney
🪶 Gabriella Gonzalez
🪶 Christian Guerrero-Valladares
🪶 Adeli Munoz-Acosta
🪶 Teofilo Nunez-Santos
🪶 Eduardo Pena
🪶 Natanael Perez
🪶 Joshua Ramirez-Ojeda
🪶 Arianna Rodriguez
🪶 Jalexia Rodriguez-Gomez
🪶 Luis Rodriguez
🪶 Verenice Rodriguez
🪶 Isabella Wingfield
🪶 Violet Woods
Several students earned multiple awards, contributing to an incredible 30 National Recognition Awards for Crescent City students.
Congratulations to all of our Raider award recipients! #ProudtobePCSD 💙💚
Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School students earned an incredible 31 awards through the 2026 College Board National Recognition Program.
Join us in congratulating these 24 students for their academic achievement and hard work:
🐾 Tanner Akers
🐾 Kourtney Bale
🐾 Brock Bennett
🐾 Amarie Betts
🐾 John Carpenter
🐾 Jack Chiu
🐾 Jimmy Chiu
🐾 Riley Clark
🐾 Augustus Cordova
🐾 Richard Crews
🐾 Sa’Nyah Crittenden
🐾 Mary Crum
🐾 Dalvin Dallas
🐾 Chance Gill
🐾 Emma Hansford
🐾 Brenna Kearns
🐾 Rylei Key
🐾 Jacob Lumpkin
🐾 Hailey Morgado-Evans
🐾 Evelyn Mowery
🐾 Braxton Owens
🐾 Ethan Raburn
🐾 Grace Reynolds
🐾 Sophia Russell
Several of our students earned more than one award, making this accomplishment even more impressive!
Congratulations to all of our Panther award recipients! We are #ProudtobePCSD! 💙💚
This year, 110 awards were earned by 74 students across PCSD through the 2026 College Board National Recognition Program, recognizing their academic achievement and hard work.
The 2026 National Recognition Program awards high-achieving students with a national academic distinction to help them stand out to colleges and scholarship programs.
Starting Monday, we'll be shining the spotlight on each of our four high schools and the outstanding students who earned these national honors.
Monday — Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School
Tuesday — Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School
Wednesday — Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High School
Thursday — Q.I. Roberts Jr.-Sr. High School
Be sure to follow along all week as we celebrate these students and their accomplishments!
Congratulations to all of our National Recognition Program award recipients! We are #ProudtobePCSD! 💙💚
REMINDER: There will be no school for students on the following days:
Monday, October 12 – Planning Day ~ Student Holiday
Tuesday, October 13 – District In-Service ~ Student Holiday
We’ll welcome all of our students back to school on Wednesday, October 14!
Stay up to date on important dates, holidays and more by checking the PCSD Academic Calendar: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/calendar
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Coaches do so much more than teach the game, they build character, confidence, resilience, and teamwork that last a lifetime. From hosting summer camps to leading teams, mentoring students, and serving in other roles throughout our schools, our PCSD coaches give so much of their time and heart to helping students grow.
The Palatka Daily News recently highlighted the lasting impact of 25 of Putnam County’s Top Prep Sports Coaches of the 21st Century.
Read the article: https://www.palatkadailynews.com/articles/sports/top-25-prep-sports-coaches-of-21st-century/
Thank you, coaches, for everything you do to shape our students on and off the field!💚💙
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🎙 The Pulse: PCSD Podcast – Bullying Prevention: Be an Upstander
🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/317N6vqnUgI
🎧 Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, making this an important time to talk about what it takes to create safe, supportive, and welcoming schools for every student.
In this episode of The Pulse, Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency is joined by members of the district’s Mental Health Department, Sandy Hurst and Hannah Silcox, to discuss what bullying really looks like, how it is defined under Florida law, and the difference between a one-time conflict and a pattern of bullying behavior.
The conversation explores the three groups involved in bullying situations—the student being bullied, the student engaging in bullying behavior, and the bystander. Most importantly, they discuss how bystanders can become “upstanders” by speaking up, supporting their peers, reporting concerns, and seeking help from a trusted adult. The episode also addresses cyberbullying and social media, including the challenges families face when online harassment follows students beyond the school day. Parents and caregivers play an important role in recognizing changes in their children’s behavior and staying engaged in their online experiences.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing bullying. Together, we can make sure every student knows they are seen, supported, and never alone.
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School Board Meeting – 10/06/2026 at 3:30PM
Join us in person or tune in LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/DPNKLi1FkhE
Find meeting agendas and upcoming dates here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-board
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Our annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration was filled with music, dance, cultural traditions, and incredible student performances; from our Jazz Ensembles and Mexican Dance to the Quinceañera Fashion Show, The Iguana Dance, and a special Hispanic Heritage Month Sing-Along!
A huge thank you to our amazing students, staff, planning committee, PCSD Food Service Team, and community supporters who helped make this celebration possible!
Read the full story, see the photos & rewatch the celebration: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/3166997
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