Putnam County School District - Shaping the Future

You're Invited to the February Superintendent's Community Engagement Session! The session will be held at Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Elementary School on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 6:00PM. The session will also be available via ZOOM. Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83942070555?pwd=Zy87hGicisBVq3mOTYoDMbJxbc85YD.1 Meeting ID: 839 4207 0555 Passcode: 1234 Parents, families, and community members are encouraged to attend. We value your input and hope to see you there! #ProudtobePCSD

🇺🇸🎉 Happy President's Day from PCSD! 🎉🇺🇸 In honor of this national holiday, all schools and offices in the Putnam County School District will be closed Monday, February 19th. Take a moment to reflect on the values that make our country great. #ProudtobePCSD

Attention Job Seekers! Transportation Industry Hiring Event! Multiple organizations, including FDOT, will be hiring on-site, and dozens more will be conducting interviews to hire for a wide variety of positions ranging from engineers and maintenance technicians to payroll specialists and project managers. In short, if you’re looking for a job in Northeast Florida, this event is for you. WHO: FDOT, all industry partners, and those interested in transportation jobs WHAT: A transportation industry hiring event WHEN: Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 2 – 7 p.m. WHERE: Jacksonville Equestrian Center 13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 3221 HOW: Visit RoadToYourFuture.com, learn about the types of jobs that are available, see the companies that are hiring. You can even pre-apply for FDOT positions in order to be eligible to get hired on-site on Feb. 28.

In commemoration of Black History Month, PCSD continues its tradition of celebrating the rich heritage of African Americans throughout the United States. This year's event, held on February 16th at the C.L. Overturf, Jr. District Center, showcased the theme of "Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future" with a focus on acknowledging the contributions of African Americans in various fields. Read more about PCSD’s Black History Month Celebration & access additional pictures from the event here: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/1465326

🌟 School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 🌟 A big thank you to our dedicated school resource officers at PCSD! They play crucial roles as safety experts, problem solvers, and liaisons to community resources. Working in schools and communities, they address safety issues like bullying, fostering a secure environment. Their commitment extends to building vital relationships between youth and law enforcement, shaping crime-free, productive citizens through education, mentoring, and community programs. Thank you Putnam County Sheriff's Office and SROs! #ProudtobePCSD

Kudos to Brady Pinkerton from Browning-Pearce Elementary- the 2024 PCSD Spelling Bee Champion! Read more here: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/1461686

Happy Valentine's Day from Putnam County School District! 💖 Sending love to our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive families. Your passion for education makes our community special. #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Surrency sat down with Renee Hough Director of Career & Technical Education, to discuss Career & Technical Education at PCSD in 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=GzOMh9jxIr8 #ProudtobePCSD

State Attorney for the 7th Circuit, R.J. Larizza, held a roundtable meeting with the Superintendents from Flagler, Putnam, St Johns and Volusia counties to discuss student safety and its impact on student success. This work will continue with an initiative to be proactive when working with our schools and families. PCSD Superintendent, Dr. Rick Surrency, expressed his gratitude for the meeting, "This collaboration will strengthen our efforts to serve our communities."

🍎 Are you Interested in Becoming A Teacher or Advancing Your Career?! 📚📝 Are you currently employed with PCSD as a paraprofessional or a non-instructional employee? Have you ever thought about becoming a teacher? Would you like to be a change agent and impact the future? Have you ever wondered how you could earn a Bachelor’s Degree? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If you answered YES to ANY of these questions, we have great news for you! PCSD has a thriving "Grow Your Own" program that offers several pathways to help you achieve your goals! Come join us for PCSD's Grow Your Own Informational Session where you will hear from our partner colleges / universities about a variety of opportunities in advancing your career! WHEN: MARCH 28, 2024 TIME: 1:00 - 3:30 PM WHERE: PCSD Training Center - 1001 Husson Ave. RSVP: https://forms.gle/pXtBw1rgKyYQvBvf7

We appreciate WIYD keeping the community informed of the great things happening in our schools! PCSD Superintendent, Dr. Rick Surrency, served as a guest DJ this morning assisting Mary Makie Connor Saucier. #ProudtobePCSD

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Surrency sat down with Shree Clayton (PCSD ELL Support Leader), Justin Campbell (PCSD Community Liaison & Commissioner, City of Palatka), and Terrill Hill (Attorney & Former Mayor, City of Palatka), to discuss Black History Month and PCSD’s Annual Black History Month Celebration in 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/b2NVd5VzZV0 #ProudtobePCSD

📚 Celebrate National School Counseling Week with us, Feb. 5-9! 🌟 Recognizing the vital role of school counselors in student success and career planning. This year's theme: "School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused." Thank you PCSD Counselors! #ProudtobePCSD

🚸 Join us in recognizing School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Florida! 🛑 Let's pause to express our gratitude for the dedication and hard work of our School Crossing Guards. Your commitment to the safety of our students is truly commendable! #ProudtobePCSD

🌟 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! #ProudtobePCSD

🎉 Celebrating Black History all month! 🖤 PCSD is honoring the rich history and influence of African Americans both locally and nationally during the month of February. Stay tuned for our Districtwide Black History Month Celebration! 🌟 #ProudtobePCSD

The PCSD 2024 Employee of the Year Recognition Ceremony was held this evening at Grace Fellowship in Palatka. Honoring 35 PCSD employees, the evening was a celebration of the brightest teachers and staff who go above and beyond to offer PCSD’s students and families a rigorous and enriching learning environment that not only fosters their education but connects them to the greater community.  Below are the District winners for this year’s event: Teacher of the Year- Ian Boze, Q.I. Roberts Jr-Sr High School School Related Employee of the Year- Leslie Smith, Interlachen Jr-Sr High School Department Related Employee of the Year- Alyse Crabtree, Administrative Office Principal of the Year- Joe Theobold, Q.I. Roberts Jr-Sr High School Assistant Principal of the Year- Michael Chaires, Palatka Jr-Sr High School Substitute Teachers of the Year- Bessie Davis, Central Mary Stroman, South Laura Johns, West A full story with highlights of all nominees is coming soon along with the link to the event recording!

Superintendent's Community Engagement Session January 30th, 2024 10:00 AM @ George C. Miller, Jr. Intermediate, Auditorium (101 S Prospect St, Crescent City, FL 32112). Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88088748244?pwd=Df4gBnDS2WTzM22mr3dDVEWOuGjjdc.1 Meeting ID: 880 8874 8244 Passcode: 1234

Our first round of PCSD Acceleration Applications are due tomorrow, January 26, 2024, for the 2024-25 school year. Application here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/acceleration-and-cambridge Questions? Please reach out to Casey Griffis at 386-329-0543. #ProudtobePCSD

The Putnam County School Board approved the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar. Mark your calendars for the First Day of School, August 12, 2024! Academic Calendars can be found here: https://www.putnamschools.org/documents/students-%26-families/academic-calendar/469403 #ProudtobePCSD