Putnam County School District - Shaping the Future

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency discusses PCSD's Teacher Mentor Program 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/tKHd3XLnqgY #ProudtobePCSD

School Board Meeting 07/16/2024 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/ZC9qKCff44Y #ProudtobePCSD

Edify Teacher Breakfast! See flyer for more information! Teachers, please sign up here: bit.ly/pcsd-edify

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with Dr. Patrick Wnek from NEFEC 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/DDyW84BgjIw #ProudtobePCSD

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for PCSD's 2024-25 21st Century Community Learning Centers After-School Program! To register visit: https://www.putnamschools.org/o/pcsd/page/21st-century Please call Kirk Collier at (386) 329-0543 for additional information. #ProudtobePCSD

In observance of Independence Day, all Putnam County School District campuses and offices will be closed on July 4th 🇺🇸. This holiday is a time to celebrate our nation's independence and reflect on the freedoms we cherish. We encourage everyone to take this opportunity to rest, relax, and spend quality time with family and friends 🎆. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with Mark Motl, one of the 2024 product of Putnam recipients 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/imUo7PNh-t8 #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with, Major Steve Rose, Terrill Hill, and Larry Corn , three of the 2024 product of Putnam recipients 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/joK7zAmgljI #ProudtobePCSD

🚨 Mentoring, at its core, guarantees young people that someone cares about them, assures them that they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships positively affect young people in various personal, academic, and professional situations. Mentoring connects young people to personal growth, development, and social and economic opportunities. We are looking for a few good men and women passionate about youth in this community! We're not asking for too much, but we are asking for an hour of your time once a week. Consider being a mentor with the Putnam County School District Reach One Teach One Mentoring Program! For more information, contact Justin Campbell at jcampbell@my.putnamschools.org or 386-329-0532 Ext 1255. (We are looking to offer in-person or virtual mentoring for those out of town. Justin will be hosting a training in August before the start of school for interested mentors.)

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