Putnam County School District - Shaping the Future

Happy School Principals' Day to the exceptional leaders of PCSD! 🎉 Thank you for your unwavering dedication, hard work, and passion for shaping the future of our students. #ProudtobePCSD

Are you passionate about STEM education and interested in making a positive impact in your community? We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for high school students to become Camp Counselors for our upcoming STEM camp! Date: June 17th, 18th, and 20th Location: CLO District Center Time: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Our STEM camp aims to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers by providing hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a Camp Counselor, you will play a crucial role in guiding and mentoring camp participants, facilitating activities, and fostering a fun and engaging learning environment. This is an excellent chance to gain valuable leadership skills, interact with fellow students who share your interests, and contribute to the educational enrichment of younger learners in our community. If you're enthusiastic, responsible, and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to sign up as a Camp Counselor for our STEM camp. Please fill out the registration form as soon as possible before May 19th. Link here: https://forms.gle/wnAHBearJAKULsC96 Thank you for considering this opportunity to be part of our STEM camp experience. Together, let's inspire and empower the next generation of STEM leaders! #ProudtobePCSD

Mark your calendars! You don't want to miss out on the opportunity to attend PCSD's Camp Common Ground! This is a full week of camp, July 15th-18th, with lots of fun and team building activities for students in 3rd-8th grade! And did we mention it is FREE!? Breakfast and lunch are included for the entire week! Use the QR Code to register or call to register at 386-329-0543! #ProudtobePCSD

Resilient Roots - Our Family's Mental Health is just as Important as Physical Health! It Affects how we Think, Feel, and Act! Join us for a five week series, Family Therapy Group, hosted by our PCSD Mental Wellness Department. Sessions will be on Tuesdays (starting May 28th), 6:00PM-8:00PM at PCSD's Mental Wellness Department (Moseley Training Center). ANY Family who has a child enrolled in PCSD is eligible to attend (child must be 12-17 years of age). NO COST to participate! To sign up and participate, please call (386) 312-2286!

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The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Surrency sat down with PCSD's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, Ian Boze, this week on 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=zeWH3J47Hhs #ProudtobePCSD

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our incredible team! 🌟 We're proud of our hardworking admins for keeping our schools & departments running smoothly. Thank you for your dedication & collaboration with staff, students, & parents! 💼👏 #ProudtobePCSD

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

Happy Earth Day! Today and every day, let's educate, inspire, and take action to protect our planet. 🌎💚 #ProudtobePCSD

🎓 Mark your calendars... Graduation dates for the Class of '24! 🎓 Mellon Learning Center @ Mellon Learning Center Thursday, May 23, 2024, 9:30AM Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High School @ Doug Feltner Field at Thompson-Baker Stadium Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 8:00PM Putnam Virtual School @ PCSD Board Room Thursday, May 30, 2024, 5:30PM 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

🎉 Join us in congratulating Michael Chaires, Assistant Principal of Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School, for being named Florida's 2024 Assistant Principal of the Year! 🌟 Chaires' achievement serves as an inspiration to educators across the state, illustrating the profound impact that dedicated leaders can have on the lives of students and the success of their schools. Congratulations, Michael Chaires, on this well-deserved honor! Read about his remarkable achievement here: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/1557897 #ProudtobePCSD

The following information is being shared by PCSD for the City of Palatka. The City of Palatka invites residents to participate in a public input session focused on the future use of the Robert Jenkins Community Center, located at 1900 Napoleon St., Palatka. This meeting aims to gather input from community members regarding their vision and preferences for using this important community asset. City Commissioners and staff members will be present to listen to residents’ ideas and discuss potential developments. This session is an opportunity for residents to directly influence the future of the Jenkins Community Center so that it can better serve the community's needs. Location: Jenkins Community Center, 1900 Napoleon St., Palatka, FL Date and Time: April 30, 5:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Palatka Community Affairs at (386) 329-0100 ext. 325 Thank you!

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Surrency sat down with Wayne McClain, Vice President of Beck Automotive Group, and Craig Alexander, Fixed Operations Director of Beck Automotive Group, this week on 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=BabELgz-aP4 #ProudtobePCSD

Please join us Tuesday, April 23rd, 6:00PM, at C.L. Overturf, Jr. District Center for the Superintendent's Community Engagement Session!

🎉🌟 Join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to Natalie France, a junior at Q.I. Roberts Jr. Sr. High School, for her outstanding dedication and accomplishment! Natalie has gone above and beyond, dedicating her time to tutoring through the R.A.I.S.E. High School Tutoring Program. Her passion for nurturing a love of reading and enhancing literacy skills for K-3rd grade students at Moseley Elementary School has left an indelible mark on our community. Natalie's commitment has earned her the prestigious designation of New Worlds Scholar from the Florida Department of Education. She is not only the first 11th grader to complete the 75 hours required for this honor but also the inaugural Q.I. Roberts Jr. Sr. High School student to achieve this distinction for the 2023-2024 school year! Let's come together to celebrate Natalie's remarkable achievement and to express our gratitude for her tireless dedication to making a positive difference in our community. #ProudtobePCSD

🎉🌟 We are thrilled to congratulate Kaitlyn Bale, a senior at Palatka Jr. Sr. High School, for achieving a remarkable milestone in her educational journey! Kaitlyn has dedicated her time to tutoring through the R.A.I.S.E. High School Tutoring Program. Her commitment and passion for fostering a love of reading and enhancing literacy skills for K-3rd grade students at Kelley Smith Elementary School have truly made a difference in our community. By completing a minimum of 75 hours, Kaitlyn has earned the prestigious designation of New Worlds Scholar from the Florida Department of Education, making her the first Palatka High School student and the second Putnam County School District senior to achieve this honor for the 2023-2024 school year! Let's come together to applaud Kaitlyn for her outstanding accomplishment and for positively impacting the lives of young learners in our community. #ProudtobePCSD

School Board Meeting 04/16/2024 at 3:30PM. Join us in person or tune in LIVE via Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgTNEg01ZCc #ProudtobePCSD

Make plans to wear purple on Wednesday, April 17, as we continue our celebration of Month of the Military Child. For more ideas on how you can Purple Up! this month, visit bit.ly/purple-up. #ProudtobePCSD

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