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July 26, 2024
On Thursday, July 25th, Putnam County School District proudly attended the Florida Teacher of the Year Gala in Orlando, celebrating the achievements of educators from across the s...
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July 25, 2024
In response to the ongoing bus driver shortage in Putnam County, Randy Hedstrom, who now works with the Putnam County School District (PCSD) Transportation, called upon PCSD emplo...
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July 24, 2024
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024 the State Board of Education approved the scales used to determine school grades and soon thereafter, the Florida Department of Education released the ...
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July 8, 2024
Link to K12Digest Article! Bridge to the Future: How Small, Rural School Districts Can Lead the Way in STEM Education July 8, 2024 Dr. Rick Surrency, District School Superinten...
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July 3, 2024
The Florida Department of Education released the 2024 achievement test scores for all districts on Monday. PCSD leaders are optimistic about the growth observed across many areas....
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July 2, 2024
Link to Michael Chaires - AP of the Year | Social Media Article | UF College of Education | July 2nd, 2024 Michael Chaires was already considering a career in teaching when he...
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June 13, 2024
The Putnam County School District recently held a highly successful District-wide Career Fair at Palatka Jr. Sr. High School, attracting a robust turnout of job seekers and comm...
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June 3, 2024
Q.I. Roberts Jr. Sr. High School's Halo Infinity team has established an extraordinary streak of six consecutive championships and the prestigious title of back-to-back Grand Fina...
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May 23, 2024
Madalene Grace Hodge, a student from PJSHS, was celebrated as a Sunshine State Scholar at the 27th annual Sunshine State Scholars Conference. The event, organized by the Florida D...
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May 22, 2024
On Tuesday, May 21, the Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences (PAAS) celebrated an extraordinary moment during their Honors Day Program. The entire student body erupted into chants ...
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May 21, 2024
In April of last year, a group of passionate middle school science teachers embarked on a transformative journey into the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Their adventure be...
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May 17, 2024
Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School is poised for transformation. The excitement was palpable on the front lawn of the school at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 17, 2024, as elected officia...
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May 13, 2024
The Florida Department of Education Office of Safe Schools (OSS) is required to monitor compliance with school safety through announced and unannounced on-site visits to schools a...
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May 13, 2024
In a heartfelt celebration of community excellence, the Putnam County School District recently honored seven outstanding individuals as recipients of the esteemed "Product of Putn...
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May 10, 2024
The QI Roberts Apex Legends team has proudly advanced as one of the top 8 teams to compete at the Midwest Fest Tournament on June 8th in Kansas City, Missouri, at the Hy-vee Arena...
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May 7, 2024
Dear PCSD Family, As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, I am filled with gratitude for our exceptional teachers and staff. Your tireless dedication and unwavering commitme...
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May 2, 2024
Recently, we had the pleasure of recognizing 7th and 8th graders who maintained straight A's all year at the All A's luncheon sponsored by the Kiwanis of the Azalea City ! š Cong...
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May 1, 2024
In a burst of energy and enthusiasm, Q.I. Roberts Jr. Sr. High School recently hosted a momentous 'Decision Day' event for its graduating seniors. The event not only celebrated ...
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April 18, 2024
The Palatka High School Musical Theatre department will present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, a five-time Tony Award winning musical from May 3-12, 2024 . Tickets are $15.00 in advan...
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April 18, 2024
Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School's Assistant Principal Recognized for Exemplary Leadership In a momentous occasion for education in the Sunshine State, Michael Chaires, Assistant ...