Putnam County School District - Shaping the Future

PCSD's Pre-K Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025, they are eligible to enroll in our high-quality Pre-K program. Our Pre-K classes are available at: 📍 Central Area: Mellon Learning Center 📍 West End: Robert H. Jenkins Elementary, Ochwilla Elementary, Melrose Elementary 📍 South End: Middleton-Burney Elementary To get started, complete the Pre-K Application and obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the state of Florida. Instructions and necessary links can be found on our website: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/pre-k 💡 Key Details: ✔️ The State of Florida covers the first 3.5 hours of Pre-K. ✔️ A full-day program is available for $180 per month (financial assistance is available). ✔️ Applications are available at Pre-K school sites and the PCSD Pre-K Office (301 Mellon Rd, Palatka, FL). Secure your child’s spot today! For questions, call our Pre-K Office at (386) 312-4906. #ProudtobePCSD #ShapingtheFuture

Students from the Interlachen Jr. Sr. High School Aerospace program recently embarked on an exciting field trip to the Palatka Municipal Airport, where they were treated to an educational and inspiring experience centered around aviation. If they didn’t have a passion for aviation before, they definitely found it today! To read more about this great adventure, click here.: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/2112289 #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency talks about the Catfish Festival on this weeks episode of The Pulse. This annual event occurs on the first Saturday of April (this year it will be April 5th, 2025), located in Crescent City, Florida at Eva Lyons Park. The festival starts at 10:00am, the parade commences at 11:00am and live entertainment begins around 12:30pm and continues throughout the day. 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=mCbXvCC0dOs #ProudtobePCSD

School Board Meeting 03/25/2025 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/t5RAK0y6Ews #ProudtobePCSD

Please join us at our April Superintendent’s Community Engagement Session! Session will be held in CCJSHS Cafeteria on Thursday, April 10th at 6:00PM. Meeting is also offered via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Meeting ID: 227 750 3147 Passcode: 3fT8qW Staff, families, and community members are encouraged to attend! We would love your participation and input! Please reach out to Michelle Mikell (mmikell@my.putnamschools.org) for more information. #ProudtobePCSD

Are you ready to shape the future? The Putnam County School District (PCSD) invites you to our District-Wide Career Fair on April 22, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the C.L. Overturf Jr. District Center (951 Moseley Avenue, Palatka, FL). We’re hiring for a wide variety of positions, including: 👩‍🏫 Teachers: Elementary, Secondary, Reading, ESE, CTE, Math, Science 🧠 Student Support Services: School Psychologists, Speech-Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Counselors 🚌 Support Staff: Bus Drivers & Attendants, School Food Service, Paraprofessionals, Mechanics, Electricians, Laborers, Carpenters, LPNs, Substitutes & MORE! Come meet our team, explore career opportunities, and find out how you can make a difference in the lives of students across Putnam County. 🎉 Bonus: Enjoy FREE Sassy’s Lemonade for all event participants! (One voucher per participant – must be used during the event.) We’re looking for passionate, dedicated individuals ready to join a district committed to Shaping the Future. Will you be one of them? Mark your calendar, spread the word, and we’ll see you there! #ProudtobePCSD

REMINDER! Monday, March 24th, is a Teacher Planning Day which means NO SCHOOL for students! #ProudtobePCSD

📢 PCSD Parents, Staff & Students – We Need Your Input! We are conducting our 2025 Spring Title I Survey, and your feedback matters! As a Title I school district, we receive federal funding to support student success, and your responses help us improve our Parent and Family Engagement Program. Take a few minutes to complete the survey and help shape the future of PCSD! 🏫✨ 📅 Survey open from March 21 – April 10, 2025 🔗 Click here to take the survey or scan the QR Code in the flyer: https://putnamschools.typeform.com/to/wQXumb4K ✅ Thank you for your support! 💙 #ProudtobePCSD

Wanda's Closet and Trinity Methodist Church are excited to invite all PCSD Jr.-Sr. High School girls in need of a dress for Prom, Military Ball, 8th grade Dances, and more to "Say YES to the Dress"! This amazing event is a free dress giveaway, and they have dresses, shoes, purses, makeup, costume jewelry, and accessories available to choose from. Event Details: Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Trinity Methodist Church, 1400 Husson Ave, Palatka Attendees will have the chance to try on a variety of dresses, with attendants on-site to assist. Dressing rooms will be available. Please note, this event is first come, first served, and no appointments are necessary. For a smoother experience, we kindly encourage girls to wear appropriate undergarments to help as you try on different styles. If you have any dresses or items to donate, please contact Wanda's Closet at (386) 972-0937.

😎 Wishing everyone a fun and relaxing SPRING BREAK! Schools will be closed March 15–23, 2024. Monday, March 24th, is a teacher planning day and student holiday. We’ll see students back when classes resume on Tuesday, March 25th! ☀️ #ProudtobePCSD

Today marks the end of the 3rd Nine Weeks! Keep up the great work! #ProudtobePCSD

📣 PCSD Families! Join us for Family Math Night on March 27, 2025, at 6 PM at the C.L. Overturf Jr. District Center Cafeteria (Entrance on Moseley Ave). 🧮✨ Enjoy fun, interactive math games, take home free resources, and share your thoughts on your student's needs. Let's spark curiosity and build a love for math together! 💡📚 We can't wait to see you there! 🎉 #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency takes flight and discusses PCSD's Aerospace programs 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/U6nLhKABgCQ #ProudtobePCSD

Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans Open Enrollment is here! Now through April 30, 2025, you can lock in the cost of college for less with a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan. With affordable, fixed monthly payments, saving for college has never been easier. Prepaid Plans are: • Risk-free – guaranteed by the State of Florida so you can never lose your investment. • Flexible – value can be used at schools nationwide. • Affordable – fixed monthly payments allow you to buy one year at a time to fit your budget and savings goals. Learn more at https://bit.ly/40ZUNy4

🌞⏰ Spring Forward! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour this Sunday, March 9, for Daylight Savings Time!

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sat down with Q.I. Roberts Jr-Sr. High School Principal, Joe Theobold, Florida's 2025 Innovative Principal of the Year, 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=e9qzGBULbuo #ProudtobePCSD

🌟 Do you know someone shaping Putnam County’s future who got their start in our schools? 🌟 It’s time to nominate them for the Product of Putnam award! 💙 Since 2019, we’ve celebrated incredible PCSD graduates who give back to our community every day — and this year, we want to hear from YOU! Whether they’re a teacher, nurse, first responder, entrepreneur, volunteer, or making an impact in any field, we want their story told. 📣 Let’s make 2025 our biggest year yet! If you’ve nominated someone before, nominate them again! If you know a new face who deserves this honor, send their name in! 🏆 Honorees will be recognized: ✨ In the Palatka Daily News ✨ On our website & social media platforms ✨ At their Alma Mater High School's Graduation Ceremony Learn more about the award: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/product-of-putnam 🔗 Nominate today: https://putnamschools.org/forms/2025-product-of-putnam-nomination-form Nominations close in April — don’t wait! Let’s show the world why we’re #ProudtobePCSD and why our graduates are truly the #ProductofPutnam.

School Board Meeting 03/04/2025 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/TKZTeWrj6nM #ProudtobePCSD

✈️ The Q.I. Roberts Jr.-Sr. High School Flight Simulator Lab celebrated its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 27th, marking an exciting milestone for the school and the Putnam County School District. The state-of-the-art lab houses a total of 13 flight simulators, offering students a unique and immersive opportunity to take their learning to new heights. The simulator lab allows students to go beyond learning about airplanes — they get to experience the thrill of “flying” them. By putting classroom lessons into practice through hands-on simulation, students gain a deeper understanding of aviation concepts. The advanced equipment can even simulate local airports, such as the Palatka airport, giving students the experience of flying close to home. With limited funding available for actual flight time, this lab offers an invaluable way for students to log more hours “in the cockpit” without ever leaving the ground. Read more here: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/2054130 #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Rick Surrency sat down with States Attorney R.J. Larizza and discussed the 'See It, Say It, Stop It' campaign 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=13hHcoWd5-4 #ProudtobePCSD