School Board Meeting 10/15/2024 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/3qNGw0xYJM8
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We’d like to remind our amazing community that every day counts! 🌟 Consistent attendance is key to student success, and each day brings new opportunities for learning and growth. 📚💡 Let’s keep our students engaged, excited, and ready to shine by showing up every day! Together, we can help them reach their full potential! 💪🎒 #ProudtobePCSD
Hurricane Milton Update- 10/10/24, 5:00PM: We are grateful for those in our community who have worked to keep everyone safe during Hurricane Milton!
Friday, October 11: PCSD schools/offices are CLOSED so we may assess any possible damage to our facilities and clean up those used for shelters.
Monday, October 14: PCSD schools/offices are OPEN for a teacher planning day. Monday is a student holiday.
Tuesday, October 15: PCSD schools/offices are OPEN for all students and staff as a regular school day. The previously scheduled staff in-service day will be cancelled to provide a regular school day and make-up some of the instructional time lost due to 6 days missed for Hurricane Helene and Milton. The Florida Dept. of Education requires a certain number of hours each term for students to earn instructional credits in all grade levels. This is required of all districts even after weather events cause school closures.
We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our staff and families as we work to bring schools back to order after this unfortunate event. Thank you!
Hurricane Milton Update- 10/9/24, 10:00AM:
All PCSD schools/offices will be closed on Friday, October 11. All after-school programs/athletic activities are cancelled through Friday, October 11. Students were already out of school Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15, for planning and staff development days. Therefore, at this time, staff will return Monday, October 14, and students will return Wednesday, October 16. We will update everyone as we get more information.
The following shelters are OPEN: Ochwilla Elementary (general population & pets), Jenkins Elementary (general population- no pets), Kelley Smith Elementary (special needs only), Browning-Pearce Elementary (general population- no pets), and Middleton-Burney Elementary (general population- no pets).
Please stay informed by following updates from the Putnam County Emergency Management: www.facebook.com/PutnamCountyEM. Thank you, and stay safe!
Storm Update 10/7/24 5:30PM:
Due to developing information regarding Hurricane Milton and traffic concerns in Florida, we will be closing schools tomorrow, October 8th.
All PCSD employees should look for an email from supervisors regarding any staff who may be needed tomorrow to prepare for the storm and shelters.
Thank you, and stay safe!
All 21st Century Community Learning Centers after-school programs are cancelled Tuesday Oct. 8, Wednesday Oct. 9 and Thursday Oct. 10 due to Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton Update as of 9:00AM 10/7/24:
All PCSD schools/offices will be closed on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10. Schools/offices will be open on Tuesday, October 8.
All after-school programs/athletic activities are cancelled beginning Tuesday, October 8- Thursday, October 10.
A decision for Friday, October 11, will be made at a later time.
The following shelters will open starting Tuesday, October 8, at 6:00PM: Ochwilla Elementary (general population & pets), Jenkins Elementary (general population- no pets), Kelley Smith Elementary (special needs only), Browning-Pearce Elementary (general population- no pets), and Middleton-Burney Elementary (general population- no pets).
We will update everyone as we get more information. Please stay informed by following updates from the Putnam County Emergency Management: www.facebook.com/PutnamCountyEM.
Thank you and stay safe!
PCSD is working closely with Putnam County Emergency Management to monitor the current storm and its potential impact as it is expected to develop into a hurricane.
We will make an announcement tomorrow regarding school closures and activities. At this time, all district schools/offices are open Monday, October 7th, and after-school activities/athletics are scheduled as normal.
Please stay informed by following updates from the Putnam County Emergency Management. Thank you!
🏀🎉 Happy National Coaches Day! 🎉⚽
Today, we celebrate our incredible coaches who not only teach skills on the field but also shape character, build confidence, and inspire our students to reach their full potential. Your impact extends far beyond the game, strengthening our schools and community. 💙
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🎉 A huge congratulations to PCSD Assistant Principal of the Year, Stephanie Reed! 🎉
Check out the exciting moment when Superintendent Rick Surrency and Executive Director of Leadership Development Sarajean McDaniel surprised her at Middleton-Burney Elementary School. The entire staff was thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition! 🌟
👉 https://youtu.be/C0Ils3ppt7U
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🚨 Tonight’s the Night! 🚨
Join us at Palatka Jr. Sr. High School for the 47th Annual College and Career Night! 🎓💼 With over 60 representatives from colleges, universities, tech schools, military, and industry, this is your chance to explore all the opportunities that can shape your future! 🌟
Plus, grab some delicious food from Mom's BBQ, Sassy's Lemonade, and Just a Cookie available for purchase! 🍋🍪
Doors open at 6:00 PM—we’d love to see students and families come out and participate in this exciting event. Don’t miss out on planning your future! 🎉
Tonight is the night!!
What: 47th Annual Putnam County College and Career Night
Where: Palatka Jr. Sr. High School Commons
When: 6:00 to 7:30
Come find your future!! See you tonight!! 🎓💰💻👨🏾🚀👩🔬👨🔧👩🏽💻👨🏼🎨🚓🚑🚜🚧🚒
🎉 Congratulations to our PCSD Principal of the Year, Leah Lundy! 🎉
Watch the heartwarming moment when Superintendent Rick Surrency and Executive Director of Leadership Development Sarajean McDaniel surprised her with the news at Melrose Elementary School. It was an emotional moment that brought Leah to tears, and we couldn’t be more proud of her leadership! 👏💙
👉 https://youtu.be/mnp3laA6zVU
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The Pulse: PCSD Podcast
Superintendent Rick Surrency sat down with staff from Q.I. Roberts Jr.-Sr. High School 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://youtu.be/JN9NWrxWOb8
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We are collecting essential items for school districts on the west coast impacted by Hurricane Helene. Your generosity can make a difference!
We are in need of:
Children's clothes (new or gently used), socks, and underwear
Canned goods
Bottled water and juices
Personal care items (shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, etc.)
While we have plenty of school supplies, these home essentials are critically needed.
Our staff members will personally transport your donations to the affected areas. Please drop off your items by October 16th at the PCSD District Office located at 200 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177.
If you have any questions, feel free to call 386-329-0538. Thank you for your support! 💙
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REMINDER! Tomorrow evening is PCSD's big event at Palatka Jr. Sr. High School! Our 47th Annual College and Career Night!
We have over 60 representatives of colleges, universities, tech schools, military, business, and industry ready to help you plan your future!
Mom's BBQ, Sassy's Lemonade, and Just a Cookie will be available for purchase!
Come on out and find your future! Doors open at 6:00PM! We can't wait to see you there!
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We are so proud of our PCSD team—Travis Woods, Kevin Hall, Codey Busey, Kris Shrouder, John Chastain, Phillip Wilkinson, and Buck Player—who took equipment and manpower to Suwannee and Dixie Counties to help with cleanup efforts after Hurricane Helene. PCSD staff are always ready to lend a hand when times are tough, and these counties expressed their deepest thanks because PCSD always answers the call. 💪💙
Director of Maintenance, Travis Woods, shared his pride in the team’s dedication and determination: “I’m incredibly proud of this team. Their willingness to help, even sacrificing time with their families over the weekend, shows the strength of our community.”
This is what makes PCSD so great—always coming together to support others! 🙌
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It is National Custodian Appreciation Day! Custodial workers operate behind the scenes & are the personnel keeping our buildings clean and well maintained. Today and everyday we say THANK YOU to our PCSD custodians!
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School Board Meeting 10/01/2024 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/VCFVJyyqYGw
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PCSD is working closely with Putnam County Emergency Management to monitor Hurricane Helene and its potential impact. Update as of 12:00PM, 9/25/24:
All PCSD schools will be closed on Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th. All extracurricular activities on these days are canceled.
Extracurricular activities for today, Wednesday, September 25th, will continue as normal.
The following general population shelters will open Wednesday, September 25th at 8:00PM: Ochwilla Elementary (pets), Browning-Pearce Elementary, and Middleton-Burney Elementary. Kelley Smith Elementary will open Wednesday, September 25th at 6:00PM for special needs only.
We will update everyone as we get more information. Please stay informed by following updates from the Putnam County Emergency Management: www.facebook.com/PutnamCountyEM, call center is open (386) 329-1904.
