We are beyond thrilled to celebrate our incredible JROTC Robotics Team for their amazing performance at the 2025 VEX Robotics State Championship this past Saturday, Feb. 22, at USF in Tampa!
🏆 2nd Place out of 31 teams
🏅 Winner of the Design Award — recognizing their exceptional organization and engineering design process
Your hard work, innovation, and teamwork are inspiring — and we couldn’t be more proud!
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It’s Public Schools Week 💙💚 (Feb. 24–28, 2025), and we’re celebrating the incredible work of our educators, staff, parents, and school board members who support and uplift students every day.
This year’s theme, Community Engagement, highlights the powerful partnership between schools and their communities — working together to advance student achievement and success. When we come together, amazing things happen!
👉 Learn more and join the celebration: www.publicschoolproud.org
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PCSD schools will release 2 hours early tomorrow! View the early release schedule here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-times
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Please join us TOMORROW 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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2024-2025 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent* Survey
The Florida Department of Education is seeking parent and guardian input to enhance services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). If your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), please complete the following survey to help us improve our services. If you have more than one child with an IEP, please complete one survey for each child. The information gathered remains anonymous and will be used to inform support and resources for parents and students with IEPs. Results will be compiled at the district and school level.
Link to survey: https://fldoepaads.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3PG600mhqGEGIjI
*Students 18 or over may complete this survey.
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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