It's game time! Please visit our PJSHS Athletics website for more detailed information on our scheduled events. We love to see the stands packed with our Panther fans! https://pjshs.putnamschools.org/o/phs/page/athletics
🎙 The Pulse: PCSD Podcast – Friday Night Lights: Meet Our 2026 Football Coaches
🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/-jmYIL2XxS0
🎧 Listen here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse
Friday Night Lights are back! 🏈
In this episode of The Pulse, Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency sits down with PCSD’s 2026 football coaches to talk about the excitement and opportunities ahead this season:
🏈 Lantz Lowery – Palatka Jr.–Sr. High School
🏈 Erik Gibson – Interlachen Jr.–Sr. High School
🏈 Tim Ross – Crescent City Jr.–Sr. High School
Coaches discuss their goals for the season and their commitment to supporting student-athletes both on and off the field. From nutrition, hydration, and physical conditioning to mental preparedness, they emphasize the importance of developing the whole student. Most importantly, academics remain at the forefront, because education is the foundation for success long after the final whistle.
🎉 Come out, support our teams, and experience the excitement of Friday Night Lights across Putnam County this season!
Go Panthers! Go Rams! Go Raiders! 🏈
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PCSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend. Schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.
Stay up to date on important dates and holidays by checking the PCSD Calendar: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/calendar
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💙🐾💛#PantherNation #PantherPride #homecoming2026
Community resources for all interested Panther families.
Save the date for important Senior information!
🏈 Palatka Panthers @ Union County Tigers
⏰ NEW Start Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Union County High School
Adjust those travel plans, pack the stands, and get ready to bring the noise! Safe travels to everyone heading out to support the Panthers! 🐾
A quick reminder for our school community: following a minor fender bender in the pick-up loop today, please take extra care during arrival and dismissal.
Slow down: Keep your speed low at all times.
Stay alert: Keep eyes up for stopping vehicles and walking students—put phones away!
Stay in your lane: Avoid passing or switching lanes in the loop.
Thank you for keeping our kids and drivers safe!
The gym will open at 4:30pm for 7th grade students (with complete health documentation) to pick up class schedules. There will be mobile health services on site to help get things up to date if necessary.
From 5:00 to 7:00pm, we welcome all 8th-12th grade students to pick up class schedules from the gym. We hope you'll take time to tour the campus, map out your class routes, meet your teachers, and visit the Panthers in the "Commons" to preview some of our programs. While you're here, you can also grab a drink or a meal from our vendors on site and enjoy your time with our Panther family. Welcome back!
💙💚 A little planning now can make the school year a whole lot easier!
As you prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 10, take a moment to save the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar to your phone or bookmark it for easy access.
From holidays and teacher workdays to early release days and breaks, you'll have the important dates you need right at your fingertips.
📅 Academic Calendar:
https://www.putnamschools.org/page/calendar
📚 Learn more about attendance:
https://www.putnamschools.org/page/attendance
We're looking forward to an incredible year with our PCSD families!
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🎒Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is here!
Now through August 20, families can save on many back-to-school essentials, including qualifying clothing, school supplies, computers, and more. It's the perfect time to check those school shopping lists and save a little along the way!
While you're getting ready for the new school year, don't forget to visit the PCSD Back-to-School Guide! We've gathered everything you need in one convenient place, including:
✔️ School supply lists
✔️ Academic calendar
✔️ Open House & Meet the Teacher information
✔️ Transportation registration
✔️ Skyward Family Access
✔️ And more!
📚 Start here: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/back-to-school
💙💚 Here's to a great start to the 2026–2027 school year!
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Visit our Transportation webpage to download the registration packet and learn more: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/transportation
🎉 Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026-2027 PCSD CREW Club Extended-Day Program!
Need dependable after-school care for your child this school year?
CREW Club provides a safe, engaging after-school environment where students can:
📚 Receive homework help
🔬 Explore STEAM activities
⚽ Stay active through recreation and wellness
✨ Discover new interests
🍎 Enjoy a daily snack and meal
Before applications open, visit our CREW Club webpage to learn about:
Participating school locations
Tuition and payment options
Potential financial assistance
APPLY TODAY: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/crewclub
Families will receive enrollment confirmation by email and/or phone within approximately five business days after submitting an application. We can't wait to welcome students to CREW Club!
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Need dependable after-school care for your child this school year?
Beginning Monday morning at 9:00AM families can apply for the 2026-2027 PCSD CREW Club Extended-Day Program.
CREW Club provides a safe, engaging after-school environment where students can:
📚 Receive homework help
🔬 Explore STEAM activities
⚽ Stay active through recreation and wellness
✨ Discover new interests
🍎 Enjoy a daily snack and meal
Before applications open, visit our CREW Club webpage to learn about:
Participating school locations
Tuition and payment options
Potential financial assistance
🔗 https://www.putnamschools.org/page/crewclub
We look forward to serving our PCSD families this school year!
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