Putnam County School District - Shaping the Future

This is a reminder about precautions for tomorrow's solar eclipse. If you have any questions, please call your child's school or the district at 386-329-0538. If you are a parent/guardian of a PCSD student and you did not receive this letter by email on Monday, April 1, please call your child's school and be sure your email is updated in Skyward. Thank you!

🌟 Paraprofessionals play a vital role in our education system, providing essential support for student success. Today, we celebrate and appreciate their dedication and hard work! Thank you! 📚👏 #ProudtobePCSD

The deadline is quickly approaching! Don't forget to submit your nominations for the Product of Putnam award at PCSD! This is your chance to recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our community. If you know someone who embodies the spirit of excellence and dedication, nominate them today for this esteemed honor. Let's celebrate the incredible achievements within our community and shine a spotlight on those who truly make a difference. Nomination window closes April 5th. Submit your nominations and let's honor the best of PCSD & Putnam County! Link to Nomination Form: https://www.putnamschools.org/forms/6025 Link to see past Product of Putnam Honorees: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/product-of-putnam #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Surrency sat down with Jonathan Hinke, PCSD Executive Director Strategic Initiatives and Renee' Lamoreaux, PCSD Director,Assessment and Accountability, to discuss Graduation Rates this week on 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=MdLSZ7L8XOQ #ProudtobePCSD

School Board Meeting 04/02/2024 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/jkeODNQUpt0 #ProudtobePCSD

April is Month of the Military Child! The Month of the Military Child in Florida gives communities an opportunity to emphasize and recognize the sacrifices of military children while their parents serve our nation. For more information, please visit bit.ly/purple-up. #ProudtobePCSD

REMINDER! Thursday, March 28th is a Teacher Planning Days which means NO SCHOOL for students! Friday, March 29th all District Offices will be closed for Good Friday! #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast It's FAIR WEEK! Superintendent Surrency sat down with Sydney Whitehurst, PJSHS's Agriculture Instructor, this week on 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=I6F3Ae1_nmk #ProudtobePCSD

Today marks the end of the 3rd Nine Weeks! Keep up the great work! #ProudtobePCSD

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

Take Stock in Children is accepting applications from students in 6th-9th grades! We offer students one-on-one support through caring volunteer mentors, professional college success services, the opportunity to earn a college scholarship, and hope for success in college, career, and life. Upon high school graduation and successful completion of the Take Stock in Children program, each student will receive a 60-credit hour Florida Prepaid Foundation tuition scholarship for use at a Florida College or Technical School. More information and link to application here: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/1522288 #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Surrency sat down with Les Sims, from the Education Foundation of Putnam County, this week on 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=Z5OOM3QgBGg #ProudtobePCSD

There is still time to submit your nominations for the Product of Putnam award at PCSD! This is your chance to recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our community. If you know someone who embodies the spirit of excellence and dedication, nominate them today for this esteemed honor. Let's celebrate the incredible achievements within our community and shine a spotlight on those who truly make a difference. Nomination window closes April 5th. Submit your nominations and let's honor the best of PCSD & Putnam County! Link to Nomination Form: https://www.putnamschools.org/forms/6025 Link to see past Product of Putnam Honorees: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/product-of-putnam #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Surrency sat down with PJSHS's Welding Instructor Levi Bennett this week on 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=pY28IeK7NyI #ProudtobePCSD

Please join us for the monthly Superintendent's Community Engagement Session on Tuesday, March 26th, at 10:00AM at CL Overturf, Jr. District Center in the former cafeteria closest to Moseley Ave. If you are unable to join in person, there is a live zoom link available!

Please join this LIVE link to the view today's Regular Board Meeting at 3:30PM. https://youtube.com/live/SRzkM9VBfT0

😎 We hope everyone has an enjoyable SPRING BREAK! Schools will be closed March 16 – 24, 2024. We'll see you back when classes resume on Monday, March 25th! ☀️ #ProudtobePCSD

Please join the LIVE link below to the view today's Special Board Meeting at 1:00PM. This publicly noticed meeting is not an emergency meeting, rather it is a Special Meeting called to review and approve the upcoming construction project for Palatka School A. https://youtube.com/live/jFrbP29BZS8

🌟 Celebrating Women's History Month, Girls CAN 2024 empowered PCSD 10th and 11th grade students. Keynote by Judge Angela Cox inspired self-belief. Breakout sessions, lunch talks with diverse mentors, and insights from NASA's Barbara Brown showcased limitless possibilities. A catalyst for positive change! #ProudtobePCSD 🚀 Read more: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/1504045

REMINDER: Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday, March 10th. Be sure to set all of your clocks forward one hour! #ProudtobePCSD