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FREE Test Prep Workshop with Mr. I from Test4Success! FREE Lunch Provided! August 5th from 10:00am-1:00pm PSAT Session (8th-9th Grade) August 7th 10:00am-1:00pm SAT/ACT Session (10th-12th Grade) If you have any questions contact Michelle Mikell (386) 329-0543 (Ext 1702)

Eight Panther cadets recently participated in the 5-day JCLC at Camp Shands 10-14 June. JCLC is designed to challenge the cadets by placing them in situations throughout the week that challenge their physical courage, mental and physical toughness, as well as their follower and leader skills; all with the intent to bring out the best in the cadet. PJSHS was well represented by the cadets in this training and we look forward to our JROTC program growing in numbers and opportunity under its new leadership with Col. Johnson this year! Cadets involved were:Jacob Beverly (12th Grade) David Apt (10th Grade) Rachel Dodd (12th Grade) Alexander Jones (11th Grade) Josalynn Bradshaw (10th Grade) Christopher Whitfield (9th Grade) Christian Ray-Dose (12th Grade) Adalina Akins (9th Grade)

Class of 2025, get ready to make it official, the start of your senior year! If you have any questions regarding your senior photos, please email Miss Kristy Thomas at k1thomas@my.putnamschools.org Leonard's will be on campus July 17th.

The Putnam County Family Resource Center is Palatka’s one-stop-shop for guided support to navigate local community social services including health care, mental health care, family and youth resources and more. Because no child, no family should face the tough times alone. https://chsfl.org/services/putnam-family-resource-center/

✨🎉We're Hiring! Come Work With Us - You'll Love It Here! 🎉✨ All of our current vacancies can be found here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/employment #proudtobepcsd #impactingthefuture #youllloveithere #werehiring

🌟 You're Invited! 🌟 Join the Putnam County School District for an exciting opportunity! 🎓 District-Wide Career Fair 📅 June 12th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM 🏫 Palatka Jr Sr High School Know someone looking for a job? Spread the word! Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Explore endless possibilities and join the PCSD family. Bring your resume and meet representatives from various fields. Let's come together to shape the future of Putnam County! See you there!

Mrs. Fales' ceramics students helped bring to life some of the most creative "monsters" from the imaginations of a second grade class in a nearby school district. The students (artists), both elementary and secondary, enjoyed this collaboration together inspiring them to continue their creative and artistic pursuits! Panthers sharing their pride!

Resilient Roots - Our Family's Mental Health is just as Important as Physical Health! It Affects how we Think, Feel, and Act! Join us for a five week series, Family Therapy Group, hosted by our PCSD Mental Wellness Department. Sessions will be on Tuesdays (starting May 28th), 6:00PM-8:00PM at PCSD's Mental Wellness Department (Moseley Training Center). ANY Family who has a child enrolled in PCSD is eligible to attend (child must be 12-17 years of age). NO COST to participate! To sign up and participate, please call (386) 312-2286!

Are you passionate about STEM education and interested in making a positive impact in your community? We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for high school students to become Camp Counselors for our upcoming STEM camp! Date: June 17th, 18th, and 20th Location: CLO District Center Time: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Our STEM camp aims to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers by providing hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a Camp Counselor, you will play a crucial role in guiding and mentoring camp participants, facilitating activities, and fostering a fun and engaging learning environment. This is an excellent chance to gain valuable leadership skills, interact with fellow students who share your interests, and contribute to the educational enrichment of younger learners in our community. If you're enthusiastic, responsible, and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to sign up as a Camp Counselor for our STEM camp. Please fill out the registration form as soon as possible before May 19th. Link here: https://forms.gle/wnAHBearJAKULsC96 Thank you for considering this opportunity to be part of our STEM camp experience. Together, let's inspire and empower the next generation of STEM leaders! #ProudtobePCSD

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🎉 Join us in congratulating Michael Chaires, Assistant Principal of Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School, for being named Florida's 2024 Assistant Principal of the Year! 🌟 Chaires' achievement serves as an inspiration to educators across the state, illustrating the profound impact that dedicated leaders can have on the lives of students and the success of their schools. Congratulations, Michael Chaires, on this well-deserved honor! Read about his remarkable achievement here: https://www.putnamschools.org/article/1557897 #ProudtobePCSD

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

ALL PANTHER FAMILIES ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THIS SURVEY FOR PJSHS! PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL THIS WEEK. The PCSD 2023-24 Survey for families & staff is open March 28th- April 12th. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts as we work to serve you better! https://putnamschools.typeform.com/PCSD23-24Survey

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!

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

PJSHS Spring BBQ is Friday March 15th. They will be selling Rib plates and Chicken plates. Chicken plates are $12. Rib plates are $15. They come with 2 sides. There will be 2 pick-up times (11AM-2PM & 4PM-6PM) at the Drivers Ed Range at PJSHS. All PJSHS Football players have tickets - you can also reach out to Coach Turner Directly.

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

Congratulations to Mrs. Fales, our ceramics teacher, & Isabella (Bella) Thomas! Bella's ceramic submission entitled "Lungs of the Ocean" has been accepted for display at this year's national exhibition during The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). This annual National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition in Richmond, VA spans from 03/20/2024 to 03/22/2024 when it will be seen by thousands of visitors from all over the world. She is commended for the quality of her work and can be very proud for having attained this level of achievement. These submissions demonstrate the inspirational impact ceramic education is having upon a wide range of students. This year the council experienced an enormous number of entries, 1169, making the selection process very difficult, as there was so much outstanding work submitted. From the total entries, 150 were selected for the exhibition. Congratulations again, Bella, we are proud that your work will represent Palatka Jr-Sr High School at such a prestigious exhibit!

PJSHS Yearbook sponsor ad space still available! 🐾⏳💙💛 We still have business Ads available for our Palatka Jr - Sr High School Yearbook. The yearbook costs more to produce than what we're currently charging students, but thanks to last year's business partners, I can offer savings and deals to our Panther family. Interested in supporting us? Send me a message! ** Total Sidenote but the company that prints our book has once again asked to feature our cover!! You are not going to want to miss this year’s book! 320 pages of amazing memories.These are the current prices in the picture below. You would just need to send a check into the school made out to PJSHS memo yearbook Ad and email Ms. Kristy Thomas, our yearbook coordinator and course instructor, at k1thomas@my.putnamschools.org with your design or art work.