Our special guests of honor? Kindergarten students from our central area schools, the very children who will walk these halls when the school opens in August 2027.
With golden shovels in hand and smiles all around, these future students helped kick off a project that is truly being built for them.
Board members, city and county leaders, district staff, and our construction partners joined together to mark the moment. One of the most meaningful highlights was this: Two key members of the construction team are Putnam County graduates, including an engineer and the site operations manager. Students who were once shaped by our schools are now helping build the future of education for the next generation.
That’s the power of community. That’s the impact of PCSD. As we continue investing in safe, modern learning environments, we’re proud of the momentum happening across our district.
Because everything we do… is for our students.
We are #ProudtobePCSD and proud to be #ShapingtheFuture
🇺🇸 In honor of President's Day, all Putnam County School District schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 16th. Have a safe weekend! 🇺🇸
#ProudtobePCSD
🚨 Survey Closing Soon!
Putnam County School District is inviting families and community members to participate in our Family & Community Partnership Survey.
This short, confidential survey helps us understand what’s working well and how we can continue to improve trust, communication, and partnerships.
🔗 https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdq83Stok1UGsBw
📌 Students in grades 4–12 and all PCSD staff will receive their own surveys this week.
Thank you for helping us shape the future of PCSD!
Putnam County School District is inviting families and community members to participate in our Family & Community Partnership Survey.
This short, confidential survey helps us understand what’s working well and how we can continue to improve trust, communication, and partnerships.
🔗 https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdq83Stok1UGsBw
📌 Students in grades 4–12 and all PCSD staff will receive their own surveys this week.
Thank you for helping us shape the future of PCSD!
Putnam County School District is inviting families and community members to participate in our Family & Community Partnership Survey.
This short, confidential survey helps us understand what’s working well and how we can continue to improve trust, communication, and partnerships.
🔗 https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdq83Stok1UGsBw
📌 Students in grades 4–12 and all PCSD staff will receive their own surveys this week.
Thank you for helping us shape the future of PCSD!
🚨EVENT CANCELLED🚨
Please be advised the Superintendent’s Community Engagement Session on Thursday, February 5, at 5:30PM at Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Elementary School Cafeteria (251 South SR 315, Interlachen, FL) has been cancelled.
Putnam County School District is inviting families and community members to participate in our Family & Community Partnership Survey.
This short, confidential survey helps us understand what’s working well and how we can continue to improve trust, communication, and partnerships.
🔗 https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdq83Stok1UGsBw
📌 Students in grades 4–12 and all PCSD staff will receive their own surveys this week.
Thank you for helping us shape the future of PCSD!
📵🌱 Digital Wellness Week Tip!
Raising digitally smart kids starts with conversation. Preparing students for the digital world means talking openly about online safety, digital footprints, and responsible choices — especially as they grow.
As part of this important conversation, we invite families to revisit a past podcast featuring Superintendent Rick Surrency, where he discusses online safety and supporting students in today’s digital environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHBRnEe367Y
Thank you for participating in Digital Wellness Week. Let’s continue building healthy, safe digital habits together. 💚 💙
#DigitalWellnessWeek #ProudtobePCSD
📵🌱 Digital Wellness Week Tip!
Screens are everywhere — so balance matters. Too much or low-quality screen time can impact sleep, behavior, and social development, especially for younger children. Think of screens as a tool — not a babysitter.💚💙
#DigitalWellnessWeek #ProudtobePCSD
📵🌱 Digital Wellness Week Tip!
Healthy screen limits help kids thrive. As children grow, screen rules should grow with them — focusing on balance, sleep, and family connection. Bonus reminder: kids notice adult screen habits, too. 👀💚💙
#DigitalWellnessWeek #ProudtobePCSD
Quality over quantity matters when it comes to screen time. Educational, age-appropriate content — especially when families watch and talk together — makes screen time more meaningful.
A few small adjustments can make a big impact. 💚💙
#DigitalWellnessWeek #ProudtobePCSD
Cold weather advisories and freeze warnings are in effect for our area, with very cold temperatures expected tonight through Wednesday morning and chilly conditions lingering throughout the week.
The National Weather Service has issued:
• A Cold Weather Advisory from 10 PM tonight through 10 AM Tuesday
• A Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 10 AM Tuesday
• A Freeze Watch from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning
Wind chills could feel as low as 16 degrees, with overnight temperatures dropping into the mid-20s.
We encourage families to dress students warmly for school with coats, sweaters, hats, and gloves. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remains our top priority. Stay warm, PCSD! 💙💚
You’re invited to join Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency for our Superintendent’s Community Engagement Session on Thursday, February 5, at 5:30PM at Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Elementary School Cafeteria (251 South SR 315, Interlachen, FL).
We’ll be sharing important updates and opportunities, including:
New Schools
Grant Funding
21st Century Program
Testing
Can’t attend in person? Tune in LIVE via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/DFktr231Nic
We look forward to connecting with our families, staff, and community partners!
#ProudtobePCSD
January 26–30, PCSD is encouraging students, families, and staff to pause, unplug, and reconnect. Small changes can make a big difference — let’s build healthier digital habits together. 💚 💙
#DigitalWellnessWeek #ProudtobePCSD
KSES 6th grade will participate in a school tour at PJSHS on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Take a look at the programs and activities that they will explore while visiting the Panthers.
Here's a link to register: https://forms.gle/18ndbrLu2gQtmgS49
FDOE and Just Read, Florida have announced the 25-26 theme for Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26-30: Read, White, and Blue - Celebrating 250 Chapters of America!
We are planning for this incredible week of celebrating the love of reading by scheduling school events anchored to the love of literacy, literacy promotion, and reading! From fun theme days to guest readers on campus, we hope to inspire our Sharks to lean in to the love of reading together.
