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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

We welcome community members to join our traditional PJSHS homecoming events this year! Check out our PJSHS website or stop by the school for more details and parade entry applications. https://pjshs.putnamschools.org/o/phs/documents

Come out and cheer on the Panthers this Friday night, September 15th! Gates will open at 6:30pm. Please be prepared and patient as we continue our increased safety protocols with security wanding at the gates. All gates will close at the end of the 2nd quarter, with no further entry to the stadium after closing. We can’t wait to put up another panther paw in our cafeteria after this game! (See image)

The Pulse: PCSD Podcast Superintendent Surrency sat down with PJSHS Football Coach Patrick Turner in this week's episode of The Pulse. Be sure to tune in weekly as we engage employees, students, and community members in topics surrounding Education in Putnam County. Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse #ProudtobePCSD

Next week is College & Career Week! It's never too early to start exploring your options for after graduation! Please make plans to attend the College & Career Fair that will be happening here on our campus,Tuesday, September 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. There will be over 70 different colleges, universities, and representatives from various industries here to give information. This event is open to 7th - 12th grade students and families. Each day next week is a theme to help us celebrate the week and to start thinking about our futures. Please join in by participating in the dress up days!

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

On this Patriot Day, we pay tribute to the heroes and victims who lost their lives on September 11, and we recommit ourselves to the spirit of unity, patriotism, and service that carried our Nation through in the days that followed. We will NEVER forget. #PatriotsDay #ProudtobePCSD #ProudtobeaPanther

Our PJSHS Student Council candidates are campaigning strong this week! Voting will occur on Sept. 11 so don't miss your chance to ☑️ the boxes for your choices! Class of 2024 President Jaylah Rasher Makenzie Hutchinson Amaris Mack Vice President Jalia Miles Kaitlyn Sanders Secretary Jasmine Clark Chloe Dasher Class of 2025 President Rhyann-Elise Chandler Rileigh Stout Vice President Michael Allen D'montay Barnes Secretary Leslie Alquisiras Cherish Myles Class of 2027 President Noah McKinley Hannah Faulkner Jr High 7th Grade (Class of 2029) President Cadyn Hacker Branson Moore Vice President Bodie Green Raylee Mckinnon

SAVE THE DATE! 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

Parents and students, take advantage of these College 101 free webinars to help you get prepared for the next steps in creating the future you deserve.

A big Panther congratulations to Kyle Brown from class of 2023! He finished the Crucible after 54 hours and is now officially a U.S. Marine! 🇺🇸