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.

about 22 hours ago, Cindy Bellamy
PJSHS Tours
Join us for our parent literacy night! Registered participants will receive a free book, pizza and Kona Ice.

Here's a link to register: https://forms.gle/18ndbrLu2gQtmgS49
5 days ago, Cindy Bellamy
New Worlds Reading
KSES parents are invited to join us for pastries and parent engagement time.
9 days ago, Cindy Bellamy
Pastries with Parents Jan 2026
Great job growing, Sharks! Students who meet grade level or 50% typical growth for their grade level on iReady Reading or Math will be invited to attend the Panther band concert in the cafeteria!
9 days ago, Cindy Bellamy
iReady ROCKSTARS Reward

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.

9 days ago, Cindy Bellamy
Celebrate Literacy Week 2026
Q. I. Roberts Parent Night
15 days ago, Cindy Bellamy
QIR Parent Night

Every school day is a chance for your child to learn, grow, connect, and feel supported. When students are present, they don’t just gain knowledge—they build friendships, confidence, and a foundation for a bright future.

Together, we can give our children the best start by making attendance a priority. Each day at PCSD includes learning, activities, opportunities, and nutritious breakfast and lunch to help students thrive.

🔗 Learn more about PCSD’s Attendance Initiative: www.putnamschools.org/page/attendance

#ProudtobePCSD #AttendanceMatters

15 days ago, Putnam County School District
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✨ Happy New Year PCSD Families!

School resumes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6, and we’re ready to jump back in and finish the school year strong. We can’t wait to see our students as we continue shaping the future—together.

#ProudtobePCSD
16 days ago, Putnam County School District
2026
Thank you to our Christmas sponsors!
about 1 month ago, Cindy Bellamy
Christmas sponsors
We held our 2025 KSES 6th grade Spelling Bee this morning. Thanks to all students who prepared and participated in today's competition. It takes lots of courage to stand before your peers and the audience to compete this way and you all ROCKED! Congratulations to our 2025 WINNER, Isabella Hollowell!
about 1 month ago, Cindy Bellamy
Spelling Bee
Congratulations to our December Sharks of the Month!

Student- Skylar Sadler
She works hard at school and at home to close the gap on her learning. She stays positive no matter what and is always so kind to everyone she is around.

Staff- Mrs.Hickenlooper
She does so much for our students!
about 1 month ago, Cindy Bellamy
S. Sadler
Mrs. Hickenlooper
Shark families, you're invited to our 2025 Winter Festival!
about 2 months ago, Cindy Bellamy
KSES Winter Festival
Our December days are busy with progress monitoring before winter break. Please remember these important dates. Attendance matters and every day counts when we’re covering K-6 grade level standards each and every day. We’ve got this!🦈💙📈
about 2 months ago, Cindy Bellamy
December Dates
Our December Shark family fun has begun! Some of the activities are specifically for faculty and staff while the highlighted ones are meant to include our students too, if they choose to participate. Let’s make this a December to Remember at KSES! ❄️⛄️🧦🦌🛷🎄
about 2 months ago, Cindy Bellamy
A December to Remember
🚨 FREE Pre-K for ALL 4-Year-Olds in Putnam County! (Child must have turned 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025)

Give your child the strongest start with PCSD’s FREE VPK program! 💙 Our classrooms are full of learning, laughter, and creativity — where certified, highly trained teachers help children explore STEM, art, early reading, and social skills every day.

✨ Why families choose PCSD VPK:
💙 FREE half-day program for every 4-year-old (includes breakfast!)
💚 Affordable full-day option — financial assistance available (includes breakfast & lunch and transportation!)
💙 Certified teachers with specialized early learning training
💚 Hands-on learning that builds confidence, curiosity, and social skills
💙 Students leave kindergarten-ready and more likely to stay on grade level!

If you know a child who’s 4 years old share this amazing opportunity! Learn more or register today at www.putnamschools.org/page/pre-k

Because strong starts happen here!

#ProudtobePCSD #ShapingTheFuture
3 months ago, Putnam County School District
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Join PCSD for a LIVE parent event – Snapchat & Instagram Risks

Is your child begging for, or already using, Snapchat and Instagram? If so, join PCSD Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency along with SmartSocial on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00PM for a LIVE virtual event, designed to help parents learn why their kids want to Snapchat or Instagram and hidden risks you need to know about!:

These apps can be fun and creative, but big risks are hiding behind features like disappearing chats or “spam” and “finsta” accounts. What feels private to your teen can actually fuel comparison, anxiety, cyberbullying, and risky behavior.

Register here: https://www.smartsocial.com/event/snapchat-instagram-teen-risks?org=putnamcsd

#ProudtobePCSD

3 months ago, Putnam County School District
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Our Fall Festival wouldn’t have been the same without our amazing parent volunteers — Lisa DePriest, Holly Neufeld, Latricia Coley, and Christina Simmons — who dedicated their time and energy setting up for our big event! 💪🎉

A huge shout out to Alli Ray and The Banner Brush for designing and donating the most perfect banners for our Laugh and Scare Floors. They truly brought the Monsters, Inc. magic to life! 💚✨

We also want to thank SignGypsies of Putnam County for helping complete the look with their incredible display that made our courtyard scream with fun! 💜🎈

A big thank you to the PHS Interact Club for their amazing face painting skills and to our awesome 6th grade volunteers and staff kiddos who helped keep the fun rolling all night long! 🎨👏

And of course, we can’t forget the wonderful parents of our KSES Monsters who donated candy and food drive items. Your generosity made our event even sweeter and helped our community in a big way! 🍬💖🥫

We’re so grateful for all the hands (and claws!) that made this year’s Fall Festival such a roaring success! 🩵🧡💚
3 months ago, Cindy Bellamy
Fall Festival THANKS
You’re invited to join Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency for our Superintendent’s Community Engagement Session on Thursday, November 13, at 6:00PM at Kelley Smith Elementary School (141 Kelley Smith School Road, Palatka).

We’ll be sharing important updates and opportunities, including:

Building construction progress
Education Foundation initiatives
Attendance program efforts
21st Century Program

Can’t attend in person? Join us on Zoom:
🔹 Meeting ID: 705 941 2533
🔹 Passcode: 1234

We look forward to connecting with our families, staff, and community partners!

#ProudtobePCSD
3 months ago, Putnam County School District
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Spanish

KSES parents are invited to join us for a pop-in Lunch & Learn about Rooms (teacher/parent messaging) and Skyward (student attendance and grading)! Please email Mrs. Bellamy to RSVP by Wednesday, November 5, 2025. cbellamy@my.putnamschools.org

3 months ago, Cindy Bellamy
Parent Lunch & Learn Nov2025
🚨 FREE Pre-K for ALL 4-Year-Olds in Putnam County!

Give your child the strongest start with PCSD’s FREE VPK program! 💙 Our classrooms are full of learning, laughter, and creativity — where certified, highly trained teachers help children explore STEM, art, early reading, and social skills every day.

✨ Why families choose PCSD VPK:
💙 FREE half-day program for every 4-year-old (includes breakfast!)
💚 Affordable full-day option — financial assistance available (includes breakfast & lunch and transportation!)
💙 Certified teachers with specialized early learning training
💚 Hands-on learning that builds confidence, curiosity, and social skills
💙 Students leave kindergarten-ready and more likely to stay on grade level!

If you know a child who’s 4 years old share this amazing opportunity! Learn more or register today at www.putnamschools.org/page/pre-k

Because strong starts happen here!

#ProudtobePCSD #ShapingTheFuture
3 months ago, Putnam County School District
PCSD VPK