
PICTURE DAY IS COMING- FR .,OCT 27TH
You may preorder pictures with this link before Friday.
https://leonards.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/palatka-junior-senior-high-school/10-27-2023-palatka-junior-senior-high-school-fall/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1


Barbie & Ken day for Homecoming!💓💙











It's Panther HOMECOMING week and we have big plans! Wed is Barbie & Ken day, Th is decade day, and Fri is Panther spirit day for class colors! Wear your blue & gold for our hometown Homecoming parade on Th at 6pm on St Johns Ave. "Panther Prowl" is a FREE community pep rally at Bennett-Cooper Veterans Memorial Stadium Th at 8pm. Arrive early through either gate to purchase snacks for the show and stay for the fireworks finale! The Homecoming football game starts Fri at 7pm! Go Panthers!
2023 Homecoming Dances Sat, Oct 21st Jr High 4-6pm Sr High 7:30-10:30pm Tickets on sale Th & Fri during all lunches, $10 each. *Semi-formal attire. Criteria: No F's, 2.0+ unweighted gpa, 5 or less unexcused absences, NO REFERRALS.


Congratulations, Mr. Chaires, on being named PCSD Assistant Principal of the Year!🎊🏆👏🏼 Mr. Chaires is a brilliant-minded individual who is a servant leader. He has the respect of the students, peers, families, and community because of his patience, ability to listen, and always being there to help. Hands down, he is one of the hardest working administrators out there. Congratulations, Mr. Chaires!


We are excited to announce the following annual awards:
PCSD Principal of the Year- Joe Theobold, Q.I. Roberts Jr-Sr High School- During Mr. Theobold's time as principal for the past 5 years, Q.I. Roberts has maintained an "A" grade and continues to excel in the percentage of graduates earning an AICE diploma. Mr. Theobold has been successful at creating a positive and energetic culture while being highly visible with parents and students. Congratulations, Mr. Theobold!
PCSD Assistant Principal of the Year: Michael Chaires, Palatka Jr-Sr High School-
Mr. Chaires is a brilliant-minded individual who is a servant leader. He has the respect of the students, peers, families, and community because of his patience, ability to listen, and always being there to help. Hands down, he is one of the hardest working administrators out there. Congratulations, Mr. Chaires!



Panther fans, let's fill the stands! This will be the last competition this year.


The Panthers are getting ready for Homecoming 2023! Make your plans to participate in the spirit days next week!


🚨Tomorrow Night🚨
FREE TEST PREP SESSION FOR SAT & ACT
ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 11-12 ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
Date: October 6th at 5:30PM
Location: C.L. Overturf, Jr. District Center (1100 S 18th St, Palatka)
Call Michelle Mikell for more information 386.329.0543 Ext 1702



PSAT Day is October 11 for our 10th grade students; however, ALL students are expected to be present for this school day.


🐾Updated Homecoming Plans🐾 School spirit days will be posted soon. We hope you make plans to join in our PJSHS activities together next week!


PCSD stands with our community to support the Holbrook family! We are grateful for the staff of our schools and those schools in surrounding counties who recognized the need to support each other in this time of grief. Baylee Holbrook's light still shines strong💚











SAT Bootcamp registration: Jrs & Srs REGISTER TODAY!
Mr. I's SAT Bootcamp: Test Prep for Success
October 4th [3 sessions] 50 seats available in each session
https://forms.gle/r4FJ6CkysKQ4WKLt7


National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Next month, on October 28th, 2023, we will have three local drop-off locations in our area, open from 10AM to 2PM :
Interlachen Location: TMT Auto Clinic, 1117 SR-20
Crescent City Location: Winn-Dixie, 1115 N. Summit Street
Palatka Location: HCA Putnam, 611 Zeagler Drive
Unsecured, unused or expired prescription medications can lead to accidents, misuse, addiction, and pose serious risks to our students. We would like to encourage parents and guardians to: Locate and securely store their medications at home, ensuring they are out of reach of children and adolescents & Identify and dispose of any medications that are unwanted or have expired dates.



FREE TEST PREP SESSION FOR SAT & ACT
ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 11-12 ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
Date: Friday, October 6th at 5:30PM
Location: C.L. Overturf, Jr. District Center (1100 S 18th St, Palatka)
Call Michelle Mikell for more information 386.329.0543 Ext 1702



🚨🚨🚨 TOMORROW is the Parent/Family "Make-and-Take" Workshop🚨🚨🚨
This event is for families of students in 11th and 12th grade.
Date: Tuesday, September 26th
Time: 10:00AM
Location: C. L. Overturf, Jr District Center in the Cafeteria
Address: 1100 S 18th Street, Palatka, FL 32177
For More Information contact Michelle Mikell at mmikell@my.putnamschools.org or 386.329.0543 Ext 1702
#ProutobePCSD


PJSHS celebrated College & Career Week with some fun themed dress-up days. From Panther spirit, to interview best, to green day, to neon Friday, our students and staff were all about promoting this week!











9/22/23 Today is the LAST day to purchase tickets!
The Putnam County School District will be attending the Florida Gators vs. Charlotte 49ers football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, September 23rd at 7pm! All faculty, staff, students, friends and family are invited to join and cheer on the Orange & Blue together!
Secure your tickets by following this link: https://fevo.me/putnam-county-school-district


Oct. 9th-13th is Homecoming Week! There will be a variety of theme days announced soon as well as more details about the Panther spirit events that we have planned, like the return of the Panther Prowl at The Pit that week! Stay tuned and watch for more information.


TOMORROW NIGHT!
ALL Putnam County students grades 7-12 are invited to attend! You don't want to miss this College & Career Night!
Over 50 colleges, universities, technical schools, military and local businesses and industries!
*Students at CCJSHS and IJSHS will have access to a bus for transportation (find out more at your school)!
Location: Palatka Jr. - Sr. High School Commons Area
Address: 302 Mellon Rd Palatka, FL 32177
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM


FREE TEST PREP SESSION FOR SAT & ACT
ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 11-12 ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
Date: Friday, October 6th at 5:30PM
Location: C.L. Overturf, Jr. District Center (1100 S 18th St, Palatka)
Call Michelle Mikell for more information 386.329.0543 Ext 1702

