The Putnam Sharks Swim Club is a developmental swim program for ages 5-18, offering opportunities for young athletes to build their swimming skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
🦈 Season Starts Monday, March 3rd, from 5:15 – 7:00 PM!
📅 Spring practice days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
📍 Location: Putnam Aquatics Center, 1209 Westover Drive, Palatka (Behind The Arc)
The club operates from March through October, with three athletic seasons: Spring, Summer, and Fall. In addition to swim training, drylands and endurance running take place at Ravine Gardens State Park during the Spring and Fall.
✅ For more details and the full information packet, visit www.putnamsharks.com.
Encourage your child to dive into a fun and active experience!
The Pulse: PCSD Podcast
Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with Girls Can committee members on this weeks 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/NqMez--W8gE
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🇺🇸 In honor of President's Day, all Putnam County School District schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 17th.
Have a safe weekend!
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The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency celebrates Black History Month on this weeks 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=JqM91tM67aw #ProudtobePCSD
The Putnam County School Board approved the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar. Mark your calendars for the First Day of School, August 11, 2025!
Academic Calendars can be found here: https://www.putnamschools.org/documents/students-%26-families/academic-calendar/469403
Evening Meeting‼️
School Board Meeting 02/11/2025 at 6:00PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/mhfeHTbCohI
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Our first round of PCSD Acceleration Applications are due THIS WEEK, February 14, 2025, for the 2025-26 school year.
Apply Here: https://www.putnamschools.org/o/pcsd/page/acceleration-and-cambridge
Questions? Please reach out to Shelly Raburn at 386-329-0543.
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Please join us at our February Superintendent’s Community Engagement Session!
Session will be held in the Multipurpose Room (previously Price Middle School) Tuesday, February 25th at 6:00PM. Meeting is also offered via Zoom for those unable to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 227 750 3147
Passcode: 3fT8qW
Can't make it? Plan to attend one of our future sessions! Please reach out to Michelle Mikell (mmikell@my.putnamschools.org) for more information.
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The Pulse: PCSD Podcast
Superintendent Rick Surrency discusses the importance of Career Technical Education on this weeks 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/I3OnruniXDM
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Our EMR and Firefighting 1 students at Palatka Jr-Sr High School recently had a visit from Firefighter/Paramedic Jennifer Burres and Firefighter Apprentice Jordan Campbell.
The EMR students were doing patient assessment practice with real life scenarios. The Fire 1 Class were doing search and rescue training in the mobile burn trailer.
You are invited to a special dedication ceremony as we honor Coach Jim McCool with the official renaming of the baseball field at the Historic Azalea Bowl in recognition of his lasting contributions to Palatka athletics. 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Historic Azalea Bowl (1301 Moseley Ave, Palatka, FL 32177) Coach McCool, who led Palatka South to the 1975 FHSAA 3A state baseball championship and later became the winningest football coach in school history, has shaped generations of student-athletes. This event will honor his dedication and unveil the Jim McCool Field at the Azalea Bowl. The program will include remarks from special guests including the 1975 State Champion, Bill Swaggerty, and Ms. Sandra Gilyard, PCSD School Board Member and one of Palatka athletics' most loyal supporters! We would love for you to join us for this historic moment. Please feel free to share this invitation with any friends, family, or colleagues who may wish to attend. We hope to see you all there!
This week, Feb. 3-7, 2025, we celebrate National School Counseling Week and recognize the incredible work of our school counselors in helping students thrive! 💙
With this year’s theme, "School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive," we honor the dedication and impact of school counselors who guide students toward success—academically, socially, and beyond. Their support helps shape bright futures and empowers students to achieve their dreams. Join us in thanking our amazing PCSD school counselors for their commitment to student success!
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It’s CTE Month!!! This morning we were so lucky to spend time and celebrate with our amazing CTE Teachers and administration team at Interlachen Jr Sr High School! We had quite a spread for breakfast! Each teacher was gifted with a CTE shirt, keychain, and tote bag and another small goody bag from Jax USA! We appreciate our teachers and all the hard work they do for our students and programs! Congratulations to Aaron Walker for winning the drawing for a $50 GC to Amazon from Jax USA! Special thank you to Seminole Electric and Beck Automotive Group for sponsoring our teachers!
🌟 February is Career and Technical Education Month! 🛠️
Join us as we celebrate the value, achievements, and accomplishments of CTE programs in PCSD and across Florida. We are proud to be part of this nationwide celebration!
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📢 Celebrating Black History Month! 🎉
February is a time to honor the rich history, achievements, and contributions of African Americans—past and present. This year, we recognize the impact of African Americans in labor and industry, highlighting their dedication, resilience, and innovation.
Throughout the month, our schools will be engaging in meaningful activities, lessons, and tributes. Stay tuned as we come together to celebrate and reflect on this important history.
💡 Plus, PCSD will be hosting a special event later this month to commemorate Black History Month! More details to come.
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Our Aerospace program has had another first this week! Advanced drone students, Caleb Hobbs and Tilden Gill, took and passed their second drone certification exam. Officially called the "Advanced Unmanned Safety Certification: Level 1" this exam focuses "on complex knowledge and rigor associated with medium to high risk (drone) operations". This certification is recognized nation-wide. We've had about 30 QIR students become FAA certified as commercial drone pilots, officially called "Part 107" certification. Caleb and Tilden are the first-ever PCSD students to earn the USI Safety Level 1 certification. This course/certification was completed through dual enrollment with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment!
🚨 Due to overwhelming participation at PJSHS a second screening date has been added next week to accommodate all students registered! 🚨
More than 200 students at Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School registered for free electrocardiogram (EKG) screenings, an initiative made possible by the nonprofit organization Who We Play For. Today, 131 students were screened, with additional screenings scheduled for next week. The results will be available within 10 days, and parents will be notified if any concerns are detected.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Death in young individuals, is the leading cause of such fatalities in people under 30. EKG screenings like these play a crucial role in early detection and prevention.
These life-saving screenings are expanding across the district, with upcoming events scheduled at:
🗓️Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High School – January 31
🗓️Q.I. Roberts Jr.-Sr. High School – February 6
🗓️Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School – February 7
The effort was coordinated by PCSD Health Services Coordinator Kena Foster, RN, who worked closely with Who We Play For to bring this opportunity to students. Volunteers from the local Health Department, Fire Department, and PCSD staff also assisted in conducting the screenings.
This initiative is especially timely as February 1 marks National Youth Heart Screening Day. The hope is that every child is found to be in good health, but even detecting one hidden condition could make a life-saving difference.
Questions? Please reach out to Kena Foster RN at 386-329-0538.
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Upper level welding students at Crescent City Jr. Sr. High School have been working on a project to make their classroom lab look nicer and function more efficiently. They have built and entrance gate to the shop with a huge board. Instructor Terry-Metych Bell said that this new addition will help him keep track of students entering and leaving the shop. He plans to use the board to post project specs, notices, announcements, and such. He also plans to move the completed project to the new shop once construction is finished. He said, "I'm so proud of these guys, I drew them a picture and they did all the work to bring it to life. They did a great job." #welding #crescentcityjrsrhigh #futureofworkfl #careerandtechnicaleducation #GetThereFL #ProudtobePCSD
The Pulse: PCSD Podcast
Superintendent Rick Surrency discusses Bus Safety on this weeks 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/ESN16bS-Itg
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🎉 And the winners are...🏆
We are thrilled to announce PCSD’s 2025 Employees of the Year!
✨Principal of the Year: Leah Lundy, Melrose Elementary School
✨ Assistant Principal of the Year: Stephanie Reed, Middleton-Burney Elementary School
✨ Teacher of the Year: Arielle Driggers, Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School
✨ School Based Support-Related Employee of the Year: Michelle Stradling, William D. Moseley Elementary School
✨ Department Based Support-Related Employee of the Year: Erika Clemons, Department of Transportation, South
These outstanding individuals exemplify excellence, dedication, and the heart of education in Putnam County. 🌟 Please join us in celebrating their incredible achievements! 👏💙
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