SJR State hosts inaugural Agriculture Summit
The inaugural Putnam County Agriculture Summit will be held on Friday, May 13 at the Palatka campus Viking Center (V building) of St. Johns River State College from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event was created to celebrate and educate the community on this important sector of the economy in Putnam County and throughout Florida.
Farmers and “agripreneurs” from large operations, to newly-formed ventures, and those simply interested in or considering agriculture are encouraged to attend. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and hear from farmers, learn about topics such as technology in agriculture, financing, agritourism, and regulatory environment, as well as collect information from vendors and even taste some homegrown taters.
The keynote panel will include Angela Tenbroeck, 2022 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, and SJR State alumnus Stephen Singleton from Singleton & Sons Farm. Local farmers and agripreneurs will introduce themselves and share information during a morning and afternoon session of “Local Farmers’ Lightning Round. The full summit agenda can be viewed at http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/putnam/agriculture/putnam-county-ag-summit-2022.
For additional information, contact Wendy Mussoline at wmussoli@ufl.edu or (386) 329-0318.
STEM SUMMER CAMP 2022
For: Rising 1st-6th grade students attending PCSD Public Elementary Schools (Does not include Charter Schools)
Camp Cost: FREE!
Meals: FREE Breakfast and Lunch
Camp Dates: June 20-24th, 2022
Camp Times: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (Families must provide transportation)
Event Address: C.L. Overturf District Center, 1100 S. 18th Street, Palatka
Online sign ups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXSDV4ZtWFDHR4rhyM7cG_xPbcc3qE1q7fjAVYpZsB8bBFng/viewform
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PCSD principals play a vital role in maintaining schools. With their dedicated leadership, the Putnam County School District is able to give more than 10,000 students a bright start to their futures.
We are PROUD of our principals and we are PROUD to be PCSD!
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Congratulations to the Drone Racing Team at Q.I. Roberts Junior-Senior High School!
Mark Lewandowski won 1st place in an individual virtual drone racing event.
Brandon Stouffer and Mark Lewandowski won first place in the live team drone racing event.
Finally, Garrett Seyler, Nate Stairs, Mark Lewandowski, and Brandon Stouffer won 1st place in Drone Tank. Drone tank is like Shark Tank on T.V., but you pitch a new idea for how to use Drones. Our idea was Precision Fishing via Drone Reconnaissance.
2022 Putnam County School District Secondary Testing Calendar
Visit FSAASSESSMENTS.ORG for more information about the tests.
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2022 Putnam County School District Elementary Testing Calendar
Visit FSAASSESSMENTS.ORG for more information about the tests.
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"Putting the Pieces Together" Join us as we engage with experts and parents about Autism, and how connecting to the right resources can make a difference. Autism Acceptance Program at the Price Martin Center in Palatka, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 5:30PM-6:30PM.
PUTNAM COUNTY RESTAURANTS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES
May 2nd-6th is Teacher Appreciation Week. PCSD is blessed to have so many hard working, dedicated teachers. This year we are looking for some restaurants and local businesses to partner with us to show our teachers and staff how much we care.
If your restaurant or business would be willing to offer a small discount, free appetizer or any type of incentive for our teachers and staff we would appreciate it. As a 'Thank You' we will be happy to advertise a list of the restaurants and businesses who have supported this effort on our webpage and social media platforms.
For more information please contact the District Office at (386)329-0538 and ask to speak to Alice Keith.
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Florida Agricultural History and Creativity Award Competition
Commissioner Fried is pleased to announce the third annual Florida Agricultural History and Creativity Award Essay Contest. The competition is open to all contestants attending any Florida school in grades 4–12.
It's an essay contest that consists of three topic categories, one for each grade level. Nine winners will be selected: Three elementary school contestants (grades 4–5), three middle school contestants (grades 6–8), and three high school contestants (grades 9–12) will be selected from each topic category.
This year's competition ends at 5 p.m. EDT on May 20, 2022.
To enter your essay in the competition, complete and submit the form:
https://www.fdacs.gov/Education/Florida-Agricultural-History-and-Creativity-Award-Competition
Putnam County Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, April30 from 10AM to 2PM
Locations in Interlachen and Crescent City
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Paper is now available directly in Canvas!
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2022 PRODUCT OF PUTNAM
Do you know someone who graduated from the Putnam County School District?
Does he/she give back to Putnam County through work or volunteer activities?
If your answer to these questions was 'YES' we would love for you to nominate the candidate for a 2022 Product of Putnam award!
The 2022 Product of Putnam award recognizes individuals who graduated from the Putnam County School District and have given back to the Putnam County community.
We will recognize individuals that work in fields including but not limited to the fields of healthcare, education, law enforcement, welding, industrial manufacturing, volunteers, government, entrepreneurs, and agriculture. ANYONE and EVERYONE that meets the above criteria will be considered including retirees.
To nominate a candidate please follow the link below.
https://forms.gle/WBbudea3aMy4NkXr7
What a wonderful day PCSD EXCEL & AVID students had at UNF! They attended a presentation that helps students get prepared for their college transition, went on an amazing tour of the campus, & enjoyed a lunch provided by UNF! A special shout out to Dr. Dianne Taylor & Dr. Matthew Ohlson who hosted this event in partnership with the UNF Taylor Leadership Institution!
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No School Friday, April 15th!
We hope everyone has a EGGceptionally great weekend! 😉 We'll see you back on Monday, April 18th!
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It's National Assistant Principals Week!
We want to give a special shout out to our AMAZING Assistant Principals here in Putnam County. Thank you for everything you do to support our students, families, and staff!
Browning-Pearce Elementary School - Cindy Bellamy
Crescent City Jr-Sr High School - Aaron Gieselmen, Belinda Taylor, Michelle Tucker, and Tina Gilyard
Interlachen Jr-Sr High School - John D. Thompson, Joy Eubanks, Maeghan Morris, and Stephanie Reed
James A. Long Elementary School - Paula Adams
Kelley Smith Elementary School - Cathy Oyster
Mellon Learning Center - Tammie Valentine
Melrose Elementary School - Joni Burnett
Middleton-Burney Elementary School - Sharice Williams, and Yolanda Brady
Ochwilla Elementary School - Ted Haengel
Palatka Jr-Sr High School - Lamar Purifoy, Michael Chaires, Rodney Symonds, Tiffany Scranton
Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Elementary School - Chris Lee
William D. Moseley Elementary School - Amber Symonds
Q. I. Roberts Jr-Sr High School - Tammie Thornton
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2022 PRODUCT OF PUTNAM
Do you know someone who graduated from the Putnam County School District?
Does he/she give back to Putnam County through work or volunteer activities?
If your answer to these questions was 'YES' we would love for you to nominate the candidate for a 2022 Product of Putnam award!
The 2022 Product of Putnam award recognizes individuals who graduated from the Putnam County School District and have given back to the Putnam County community.
We will recognize individuals that work in fields including but not limited to the fields of healthcare, education, law enforcement, welding, industrial manufacturing, volunteers, government, entrepreneurs, and agriculture. ANYONE and EVERYONE that meets the above criteria will be considered including retirees.
To nominate a candidate please follow the link below.
https://forms.gle/WBbudea3aMy4NkXr7
The Florida Heiken Mobile Eyecare Unit will be in Putnam County May 9-13, 2022, offering comprehensive eye exams and glasses to students who qualify.
For your child to participate in this NO COST program, please apply online at www.floridaheiken.org by April 15, 2022.
Enrollment is now open for Pre-Kindergarten for the upcoming school year. If you have a child turning 4 on or before September 1st, 2022, we would love for your child to join our Pre-K program to be better prepared for success in school!
Call 386-312-4906 to reach PCSD Pre-K!
2022 PCSD Graduation Dates Announced!
2021-2022 PCSD Title 1 Parent Survey
Your input is an extremely vital component to how we serve you. Please fill out the survey (link below).
English Survey: bit.ly/PCSD2022Survey
Spanish Survey: https://bit.ly/36J9kV1
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