💙💚 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!
#ProudtobePCSD 💙💚
🎒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!
#ProudToBePCSD
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!
#ProudtobePCSD
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!
#ProudtobePCSD
🎙 The Pulse: PCSD Podcast – Florida Prepaid: Planning Today for Tomorrow
🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/780ncV7PaqY
🎧 Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse
In this week’s episode, Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency speaks with Ann Fonts from Florida Prepaid about the importance of planning ahead for college and career education costs.
Florida Prepaid helps families lock in future tuition at today’s prices, offering flexible plans that can be used at Florida public colleges and universities, as well as many private and out-of-state schools. Plans can also help cover housing and other qualified expenses. If college savings has been on your mind, now is the time to act. With affordable payment options and plans designed to fit a variety of budgets, Florida Prepaid can help give your child a head start without the uncertainty of rising costs.
The earlier families save, the more prepared students are for the opportunities ahead. Learn more and enroll here: https://bit.ly/49KqfVu
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Please take a moment to complete our quick 5-question survey about your needs and interests for the 21st Century After-School Program.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1G0SJPFsMjChTJCcK1MBUDlL_lSIi0h1FHwBs5i_qT1E/edit
Thank you for helping us grow and improve!
Please join us on April 7th at 3pm for a PTO meeting!
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment is underway! Families can secure future college costs at today’s plan prices with flexible options and affordable monthly payments. Starting early can make a big difference over time.
Learn more and enroll: https://bit.ly/49KqfVu
Tomorrow is the final day of our Book Fair, and we will be closing at 2:00 PM. If you’ve been meaning to stop by or send your student with money for a new book, tomorrow is the day! There are still lots of great books waiting to find a home. 📖❤️
It’s also the last day of our Coin Drive, and tomorrow is “Anything Goes!” Students can bring bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, or pennies to help their class climb the leaderboard. The class with the most donations will earn a fun reward — cool grass dragons for every student! 🐉💰
Thank you to all of our amazing families for supporting our students and helping make this event so much fun. We can’t wait to see how the final day turns out! 🎉
We need your help! Please take a few minutes to complete our Annual Title I Parent Survey.
Your feedback is very important and helps us improve our programs, support our students, and strengthen our school community.
📌 To participate, simply press and hold the attached QR code and complete the survey.
Thank you for partnering with us and for supporting James A. Long Elementary!
Thinking about your child’s future?
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment is happening now! Families can lock in college costs at today’s prices with flexible plans and affordable monthly options.
Start planning today: https://bit.ly/49KqfVu
We had such a wonderful time at James A Long Elementary welcoming our amazing moms and motherly figures for Cookies and Cocoa! ☕🍪 It was a joy to open our doors and share sweet treats, warm drinks, and even warmer smiles. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event so special! 🦁💚
Link to additional pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IXirSponSdzZLet17P49HCzRWUo5QlIV?usp=sharing
Our special guests of honor? Kindergarten students from our central area schools, the very children who will walk these halls when the school opens in August 2027.
With golden shovels in hand and smiles all around, these future students helped kick off a project that is truly being built for them.
Board members, city and county leaders, district staff, and our construction partners joined together to mark the moment. One of the most meaningful highlights was this: Two key members of the construction team are Putnam County graduates, including an engineer and the site operations manager. Students who were once shaped by our schools are now helping build the future of education for the next generation.
That’s the power of community. That’s the impact of PCSD. As we continue investing in safe, modern learning environments, we’re proud of the momentum happening across our district.
Because everything we do… is for our students.
We are #ProudtobePCSD and proud to be #ShapingtheFuture
🇺🇸 In honor of President's Day, all Putnam County School District schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 16th. Have a safe weekend! 🇺🇸
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🚨 Survey Closing Soon!
Putnam County School District is inviting families and community members to participate in our Family & Community Partnership Survey.
This short, confidential survey helps us understand what’s working well and how we can continue to improve trust, communication, and partnerships.
🔗 https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdq83Stok1UGsBw
📌 Students in grades 4–12 and all PCSD staff will receive their own surveys this week.
Thank you for helping us shape the future of PCSD!
Please see the flyer for event details and the full schedule. We are so excited to welcome you and can’t wait to see you there! 📚✨
Putnam County School District is inviting families and community members to participate in our Family & Community Partnership Survey.
This short, confidential survey helps us understand what’s working well and how we can continue to improve trust, communication, and partnerships.
🔗 https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdq83Stok1UGsBw
📌 Students in grades 4–12 and all PCSD staff will receive their own surveys this week.
Thank you for helping us shape the future of PCSD!
At James A. Long Elementary, Ms. Carpenter’s fifth graders brought championship energy to the classroom during their Science Super Bowl!
Students teamed up for fast-paced review rounds covering key science concepts from grades 3–5, including matter, energy, Earth and space science, life science, and scientific thinking. After each perfect round, teams had the chance to score a field goal or touchdown, adding a game-day twist to their academic challenge.
The excitement built as the top teams from each class advanced to the championship round on stage. After an intense final competition, the Titans claimed the Science Super Bowl title, followed closely by the Blue Nuggets.
Every student earned a Super Bowl “ring” (Ring Pop!) to celebrate their hard work and teamwork.
A student from the winning Titans team was asked what she planned to do next after winning the Super Bowl, she proudly replied, “Get a 5 on my Science FAST test!”Now that’s a championship mindset! 💪
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