Kelley Smith Elementary School

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year we invite all students from 3rd to 12th grade to participate in our poster contest. There will be awards for winners in both the elementary and secondary age groups. Our theme this year is Mental Resiliency – “Show us How You Bounce Back from Stress.” All posters must be completed and turned in to your guidance counselor by April 30th, 2024, and awards will be given to our winners in May. We would love to see as many posters as possible this year, so get your art supplies out and show us how you “Bounce Back.” We are also asking that everyone wear green on each Monday in May, to show our support for Mental Health Awareness. The only way we can stop the stigma is to work together! #ProudtobePCSD

There is still time to submit your nominations for the Product of Putnam award at PCSD! This is your chance to recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our community. If you know someone who embodies the spirit of excellence and dedication, nominate them today for this esteemed honor. Let's celebrate the incredible achievements within our community and shine a spotlight on those who truly make a difference. Nomination window closes April 5th. Submit your nominations and let's honor the best of PCSD & Putnam County! Link to Nomination Form: https://www.putnamschools.org/forms/6025 Link to see past Product of Putnam Honorees: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/product-of-putnam #ProudtobePCSD

Please join us for the monthly Superintendent's Community Engagement Session on Tuesday, March 26th, at 10:00AM at CL Overturf, Jr. District Center in the former cafeteria closest to Moseley Ave. If you are unable to join in person, there is a live zoom link available!

Nominations are now OPEN for the Product of Putnam award at PCSD! This is your chance to recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our community. If you know someone who embodies the spirit of excellence and dedication, nominate them today for this esteemed honor. Let's celebrate the incredible achievements within our community and shine a spotlight on those who truly make a difference. Nomination window closes April 5th. Submit your nominations and let's honor the best of PCSD & Putnam County! Link to Nomination Form: https://www.putnamschools.org/forms/6025 Link to see past Product of Putnam Honorees: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/product-of-putnam #ProudtobePCSD

Nominations are now OPEN for the Product of Putnam award at PCSD! This is your chance to recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our community. If you know someone who embodies the spirit of excellence and dedication, nominate them today for this esteemed honor. Let's celebrate the incredible achievements within our community and shine a spotlight on those who truly make a difference. Nomination window closes April 5th. Submit your nominations and let's honor the best of PCSD & Putnam County! Link to Nomination Form: https://www.putnamschools.org/forms/6025 Link to see past Product of Putnam Honorees: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/product-of-putnam #ProudtobePCSD

🚌 Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! THANK YOU to our hardworking bus drivers and transportation staff members who get our kids safely to and from school every day 🙌! Your dedication & care make all the difference! #ProudtobePCSD

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

🚨Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 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.

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.

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

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! Final purchase date is September 22nd. Secure your tickets by following this link: https://fevo.me/putnam-county-school-district #ProudtobePCSD

All PCSD schools will be closed on Wednesday, August 30th and Thursday, August 31st. All extracurricular activities are cancelled beginning Tuesday, August 29th. Our plan is to resume all activities on Friday, September 1st. The following shelters will open Tuesday, August 29th ay 5:00PM: Jenkins Elementary (general population), Ochwilla Elementary (pets), Kelley Smith Elementary (special needs only), Browning-Pearce Elementary (general population), Middleton-Burney Elementary (general population). The shelter at QI Roberts will NOT be open at this time. We will continue to update you here with the latest information related to school operations. Please see Putnam County Emergency Management for local updates: https://main.putnam-fl.com/?page_id=48.

A decision on school closures and shelters will be made by the local emergency operations team later this afternoon. We will update you here with any news and information to assist the community. Thank you!

🏫✏️Welcome back to school!📚📓 #ShapingtheFuture #ProudtobePCSD

2023-24 21st CCLC Student Program Applications NOW OPEN! Visit https://www.putnamschools.org/page/21st-century-community-learning-center-program for more information and to apply. #ProudtobePCSD

Please join us for a Community Forum! April 11, 2023, 6:00PM, C.L. Overturf, Jr. District Center. Complete survey before April 10th to suggest topics of discussion: https://putnamschools.typeform.com/April2023

Florida Prepaid Enrollment is now open! Learn more about the most affordable way to save for college with inflation proof prepaid tuition plans by visiting http://bit.ly/3XySOfM #ProudtobePCSD #FloridaPrepaid

This message is for all Putnam County School District staff and families: Due to the increased speed of the incoming storm, local emergency operations and district officials have made the decision to dismiss students one hour early today, Wednesday, November 9th. Please prepare to pick your child up from school or be at the bus stop one hour early. Please know students who are in 3rd grade or lower will not be released at the bus stop without a parent or guardian present. Those students will be returned to their school for supervision until someone can pick them up. We recognize this may be burdensome for many families, and appreciate your cooperation as we are working to staff and open shelters for our community members. Thank you and stay safe!

All schools in Putnam County will be closed on Thurs., Nov. 10. All after-school activities and athletics are cancelled at the end of the school day, Wed., Nov. 9. Fri., Nov. 11 is a scheduled holiday for Veterans Day. We expect to have all schools open for students on Mon., Nov. 14. The following shelters will be open for the community beginning Wed., Nov. 9 at 6:00PM: Ochwilla Elementary School, Kelley Smith Elementary School, Browning-Pearce Elementary School, and Middleton-Burney Elementary School. Please follow Putnam County Emergency Management for ongoing information about the storm and shelters at: EOC.Putnam-fl.com. Thank you and stay safe!

PCSD EXCEL students are assisting with the Spooktacular Community Event at the Ravines on Saturday, October 29th! Students can save by purchasing tickets ahead at Palatka Jr-Sr High School for $4.00.