Putnam County School District - Shaping the Future

Last week, our four Jr. Sr. High Schools sent educator teams to the AVID Summer Institute in Orlando, Florida. AVID is a different kind of education conference because it blends new learning with goal setting and site planning for the upcoming school year. As one teacher said, "AVID was such an inspirational and motivational training, I can't wait to get back to my classroom and implement what I have learned!" #ProudtobePCSD

This is for all PCSD families of student athletes: The PCSD, or the FHSAA, has not yet approved any group for the NIL (Name Image and Likeness) legislation. Registering with a group could cause athletes to be in violation of policies that could forfeit their amateur status and be deemed ineligible. Please do not contribute to or register with groups claiming to be affiliated with PCSD and its school. There are many websites claiming to be helpful to athletes, and they may be scams. An example is the NIL Club site that is circulating on social media. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school administrators or athletic director. Thank you!

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with students from the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council 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/O4by_uwFAvA #ProudtobePCSD

🖤❤️💚💛 In observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day, all Putnam County School District campuses and offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th. Let's take this time to reflect on the significance of this important day. PCSD recently attended the 4th Annual Palatka Juneteenth Community Cultural Event hosted by the Heart & Soul Youth Fine Arts Club. This event was a huge success, thanks to the incredible support from our community and partners. Our superintendent proudly represented PCSD, highlighting our commitment to community involvement and cultural celebration. 🖤❤️💚💛 #ProudtobePCSD

School Board Meeting 06/18/2024 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/XTfItzAEZGg #ProudtobePCSD

AVID makes an impact, even beyond the classroom. Last Saturday, around 200 people gathered at Coventry Oaks to raise money and support for Elijah, a toddler living with both Fragile-X Syndrome and Autism. The goal of the event was to raise money for Elijah’s family to purchase a service dog and other expenses that can be upwards of $20,000. Amanda Lamb, AVID teacher at QI Roberts Jr. Sr. High School, jumped on the chance to help! Over the last month she has assembled an army of volunteers, businesses, and vendors to put on the 5K event and family fun day! The event was a great success for all involved and Elijah’s family was gifted $7000 toward his service dog. For more on this event and other AVID Impact Projects, click https://www.putnamschools.org/o/pcsd/page/avid . #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with PCSD Top Scholar, Emme Delaney 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17oxy7gYtx0 #ProudtobePCSD

🌟 You're Invited! 🌟 Join the Putnam County School District for an exciting opportunity! 🎓 District-Wide Career Fair 📅 June 12th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM 🏫 Palatka Jr Sr High School Know someone looking for a job? Spread the word! Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Explore endless possibilities and join the PCSD family. Meet representatives from various fields. Let's come together to shape the future of Putnam County! See you there! 🍋 Sassy's Lemonade will be onsite! Active participants will receive a voucher for a FREE DRINK* during the career fair! #ProudtobePCSD

Special School Board Meeting 06/06/2024 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/wptVzw4Wm9U #ProudtobePCSD

Camp Jumpstart is a partnership between Putnam County School District and Palatka Housing Authority. It is a FREE comprehensive K-6 program that offers academics to promote growth and avoid regression over the summer. Summer learning programs are proven to reinforce and build new skills, sending young people back to school in August ready to learn. Summer learning programs like Camp Jumpstart are established to maintain and advance students' academic and social growth. This is sometimes referred to as the summer slide. Students who don't engage in learning daily can forget what they learned during the school year. An academic summer program incorporating enrichment experiences is the perfect way to engage students and ensure they don't forget the critical skills they have already learned. Camp Jumpstart aims to improve students' academic achievement by exposing students in rural communities to STEAM and other supporting educational curriculums. PCSD District is committed to delivering comprehensive community-centered programming based on students' needs. It ensures all students and families access to academically and socially enriching and meaningful summer experiences. Link to application: https://forms.gle/HUxLs6byZfuF1DLy7 LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED - FREE ☺️ Program Locations: James A. Long Apartments Investment Center Rosa K. Ragsdale Apartments Investment Center Palatka PAL - PAL Students Only For more information, contact Justin Campbell at jcampbell@my.putnamschools.org or 386-329-0532

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with CTE Construction Advisors and discusses the program and it's benefits to students and the community. 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/KPq1ds6xerg #ProudtobePCSD

🌟 You're Invited! 🌟 Join the Putnam County School District for an exciting opportunity! 🎓 District-Wide Career Fair 📅 June 12th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM 🏫 Palatka Jr Sr High School Know someone looking for a job? Spread the word! Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Explore endless possibilities and join the PCSD family. Meet representatives from various fields. Let's come together to shape the future of Putnam County! See you there! 🍋 Sassy's Lemonade will be onsite! Active participants will receive a voucher for a FREE DRINK* during the career fair! #ProudtobePCSD

1/2 DAY! All PCSD Schools will release early today for... 🎉 THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 🎉 View the early release schedule here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-times We hope everyone has a fun and safe summer break! #ProudtobePCSD

1/2 DAY! All PCSD Schools will release early today! View the early release schedule here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-times #ProudtobePCSD

First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a new website to collect family-oriented, kid-friendly recipes for a project designed to benefit the Hope Florida Fund. She invites Floridians and parents from across the state to submit their favorite recipes. “In the DeSantis family, we love cooking with the kids,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “I am asking Floridians to share their favorite kid-friendly recipes to be included in a project that will benefit the Hope Florida Fund. The Governor and I look forward to submissions from parents and cooks in the Sunshine State.” Individuals interested in submitting a recipe can do so at www.Floridarecipes.com. Special consideration will be given to recipes that are specifically tailored for kids and incorporate the cuisine of a region in Florida. Submissions will be accepted through June 3, 2024.

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Join Superintendent Rick Surrency as he interviews Sheriff Gator Deloach, Allison Waters-Merritt, Public Information Officer, and Lt. Josh Lewis, Special Operations, highlighting the partnership between the Putnam County School District and the Sheriff's Office. With a shared commitment to student safety, both entities leverage innovative strategies to ensure our schools remain safe. Tune in as they emphasize the crucial roles of school resource officers and guardians in maintaining real-time security, while also fostering positive relationships with students to provide support when needed. 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=B3ikromYbms #ProudtobePCSD

The Putnam County Family Resource Center is Palatka’s one-stop-shop for guided support to navigate local community social services including health care, mental health care, family and youth resources and more. Because no child, no family should face the tough times alone. https://chsfl.org/services/putnam-family-resource-center/

🎓 Graduation Ceremony Information for the Class of '24! 🎓 Live Stream Links: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/graduation-ceremony-information-2024 Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High School @ Doug Feltner Field at Thompson-Baker Stadium Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 8:00PM Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School @Alan Wisnoski Field at Wiltcher Stadium Thursday, May 30, 2024, 7:30PM Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School @ Bennett-Cooper Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday, May 31, 2024, 8:00PM Q.I. Roberts Jr.-Sr. High School @ Bennett-Cooper Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium Saturday, June 1, 2024, 8:30PM #ProudtobePCSD

🌟 You're Invited! 🌟 Join the Putnam County School District for an exciting opportunity! 🎓 District-Wide Career Fair 📅 June 12th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM 🏫 Palatka Jr Sr High School Know someone looking for a job? Spread the word! Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Explore endless possibilities and join the PCSD family. Bring your resume and meet representatives from various fields. Let's come together to shape the future of Putnam County! See you there!

🇺🇸 During Military Appreciation Month, we express our profound gratitude to the courageous individuals who serve in our military, protecting our nation with unwavering dedication. Their bravery and sacrifice inspire us all. 🇺🇸 As we approach Memorial Day, our hearts are filled with reverence for the service members and their families who have made ultimate sacrifices to uphold the freedoms we hold dear. 🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, all PCSD Campuses and Offices will be closed on May 27th, 2024. #ProudtobePCSD