🚨 FREE Pre-K for ALL 4-Year-Olds in Putnam County!
Give your child the strongest start with PCSD’s FREE VPK program! 💙 Our classrooms are full of learning, laughter, and creativity — where certified, highly trained teachers help children explore STEM, art, early reading, and social skills every day.
✨ Why families choose PCSD VPK:
💙 FREE half-day program for every 4-year-old (includes breakfast!)
💚 Affordable full-day option — financial assistance available (includes breakfast & lunch and transportation!)
💙 Certified teachers with specialized early learning training
💚 Hands-on learning that builds confidence, curiosity, and social skills
💙 Students leave kindergarten-ready and more likely to stay on grade level!
If you know a child who’s 4 years old share this amazing opportunity! Learn more or register today at www.putnamschools.org/page/pre-k
Because strong starts happen here!
#ProudtobePCSD #ShapingTheFuture
Give your child the strongest start with PCSD’s FREE VPK program! 💙 Our classrooms are full of learning, laughter, and creativity — where certified, highly trained teachers help children explore STEM, art, early reading, and social skills every day.
✨ Why families choose PCSD VPK:
💙 FREE half-day program for every 4-year-old (includes breakfast!)
💚 Affordable full-day option — financial assistance available (includes breakfast & lunch and transportation!)
💙 Certified teachers with specialized early learning training
💚 Hands-on learning that builds confidence, curiosity, and social skills
💙 Students leave kindergarten-ready and more likely to stay on grade level!
If you know a child who’s 4 years old share this amazing opportunity! Learn more or register today at www.putnamschools.org/page/pre-k
Because strong starts happen here!
#ProudtobePCSD #ShapingTheFuture
Here are just a few reminders of what is going on this week at James A. Long!
Tuesday, October 28th is 2 hour early release. Pick up is at 12:35 and there will be no 21st Century tomorrow.
We are still collecting candy and snack cakes for our Fall Festival on Friday. We are doing a class challenge and each class that brings in the most candy AND snack cakes (per pound) will win a class party!! Donations are being accepted until Friday. See the picture for what we've collected so far!
Red Ribbon week is this week too! Don't forget to dress up for each day! On Wednesday, we are offering to spray paint hair for $1, CASH ONLY, the day of the event. See the attached pictures for more information.
Fall Festival is this Friday! We will have KONA Ice (prepaid or cash the day of), Nachos (prepaid only), and we've added spirit dots for $1 CASH ONLY the day of the event.
Tuesday, October 28th is 2 hour early release. Pick up is at 12:35 and there will be no 21st Century tomorrow.
We are still collecting candy and snack cakes for our Fall Festival on Friday. We are doing a class challenge and each class that brings in the most candy AND snack cakes (per pound) will win a class party!! Donations are being accepted until Friday. See the picture for what we've collected so far!
Red Ribbon week is this week too! Don't forget to dress up for each day! On Wednesday, we are offering to spray paint hair for $1, CASH ONLY, the day of the event. See the attached pictures for more information.
Fall Festival is this Friday! We will have KONA Ice (prepaid or cash the day of), Nachos (prepaid only), and we've added spirit dots for $1 CASH ONLY the day of the event.
Thank you for your support!
Please join us tomorrow at 3pm for our PTO interest meeting!! We'd love to have you!
🎉 We Did It, PCSD! 🎉
Thank you to our families, students, and staff for making FTE Week a success. Because of your commitment to showing up, our schools are better positioned to receive the resources needed to support every student. 💙
Let’s keep this momentum going—attendance isn’t just important this week, it matters all year long! Every day counts toward student success.
#AttendanceMatters #ProudtobePCSD #EveryDayCounts
Thank you to our families, students, and staff for making FTE Week a success. Because of your commitment to showing up, our schools are better positioned to receive the resources needed to support every student. 💙
Let’s keep this momentum going—attendance isn’t just important this week, it matters all year long! Every day counts toward student success.
#AttendanceMatters #ProudtobePCSD #EveryDayCounts
Red Ribbon Week celebration
You can help support our 4th graders' upcoming field trips by shopping for holiday gifts and essentials now. Scan the QR code and enter our organization ID number. Thank you for your support!!!
Tomorrow kicks off FTE Week (Oct 6–10)! Every student matters, every day counts. 💙 When your child is present, our schools get the resources they need for teachers, programs, and support services.
Let’s start strong—make sure your student is in school all week long! Together, we can give our kids the best.
#AttendanceMatters #ProudtobePCSD
Let’s start strong—make sure your student is in school all week long! Together, we can give our kids the best.
#AttendanceMatters #ProudtobePCSD
🌟 October is National Principals Month! 🌟
In Putnam County, our principals do more than manage schools — they inspire futures. They guide teachers, encourage students, partner with families, and bring communities together so learning can thrive. Their leadership makes a lasting impact on every classroom and every child.
This month, and every month, we celebrate our PCSD principals for leading with heart, vision, and dedication. Thank you for helping us shape tomorrow, today. 💙💚
#ProudtobePCSD
In Putnam County, our principals do more than manage schools — they inspire futures. They guide teachers, encourage students, partner with families, and bring communities together so learning can thrive. Their leadership makes a lasting impact on every classroom and every child.
This month, and every month, we celebrate our PCSD principals for leading with heart, vision, and dedication. Thank you for helping us shape tomorrow, today. 💙💚
#ProudtobePCSD
Attendance Matters: FTE Week is October 6–10!
Every student counts–literally! During FTE Week, the state of Florida calculates school funding based on student attendance. If a student is absent, they are not included in the count, and our schools lose vital funding for teachers, programs, and services.
Make sure your child is in school every day October 6–10! Together, we can give PCSD students the resources they need to succeed.
Learn more about PCSD's Attendance Initiative: www.putnamschools.org/page/attendance
#ProudtobePCSD #AttendanceMatters
Every student counts–literally! During FTE Week, the state of Florida calculates school funding based on student attendance. If a student is absent, they are not included in the count, and our schools lose vital funding for teachers, programs, and services.
Make sure your child is in school every day October 6–10! Together, we can give PCSD students the resources they need to succeed.
Learn more about PCSD's Attendance Initiative: www.putnamschools.org/page/attendance
#ProudtobePCSD #AttendanceMatters
Just a reminder about Open House tomorrow fir grades K-6 from 5:15-7pm. We will also be having our Book Fair family night! We hope to see you all there!
The Scholastic Book Fair is here at James A. Long.
Please help raise money for books in the classroom by donating any loose change. Here are a list of prizes your child's class could win.
Dear Families & Students:
We are doing SO WELL but we still have over 3 days left and we need your help to sell these last 96 CARDS! It’s time for one last push over these next few days so we can CRUSH this $1,500 goal and make this final weekend our best one yet!
Check out the details here: The Slice the Price Card: Fundraising Made Easy - Day 9
Last Pizza Professor Challenge!
Text/Email this to 5 DIFFERENT family and friends:
Dear Family & Friends!
Please help James A. Long ES and our students raise money for student and faculty incentive funds! You’ll save money on Domino’s pizza all the way until 6/30/26!
Your support is greatly appreciated! https://store.dominos.cards/48303
Don't forget about all of the FREE MONEY still on the line! There is still an opportunity to earn a FREE $50 gift card! The registered participant with the most cards sold by 09/21 at 11:59 p.m. EST will win (when our school sells at least 69 MORE CARDS online). TODAY (09/19 at 5 p.m. EST) also marks the start of a new week to win $100 in BONUS CASH! If we are one of the FIRST 3 groups to sell 200 cards online before NEXT FRIDAY (09/26) at 5 p.m. EST we will win!
Remember that in that same window of time if you're one of the TOP THREE REGISTERED SELLERS, you can also win a FREE $50 Gift Card for that as well!
LET'S MAKE THESE LAST DAYS OUR BEST ONES YET!
We are doing SO WELL but we still have over 3 days left and we need your help to sell these last 96 CARDS! It’s time for one last push over these next few days so we can CRUSH this $1,500 goal and make this final weekend our best one yet!
Check out the details here: The Slice the Price Card: Fundraising Made Easy - Day 9
Last Pizza Professor Challenge!
Text/Email this to 5 DIFFERENT family and friends:
Dear Family & Friends!
Please help James A. Long ES and our students raise money for student and faculty incentive funds! You’ll save money on Domino’s pizza all the way until 6/30/26!
Your support is greatly appreciated! https://store.dominos.cards/48303
Don't forget about all of the FREE MONEY still on the line! There is still an opportunity to earn a FREE $50 gift card! The registered participant with the most cards sold by 09/21 at 11:59 p.m. EST will win (when our school sells at least 69 MORE CARDS online). TODAY (09/19 at 5 p.m. EST) also marks the start of a new week to win $100 in BONUS CASH! If we are one of the FIRST 3 groups to sell 200 cards online before NEXT FRIDAY (09/26) at 5 p.m. EST we will win!
Remember that in that same window of time if you're one of the TOP THREE REGISTERED SELLERS, you can also win a FREE $50 Gift Card for that as well!
LET'S MAKE THESE LAST DAYS OUR BEST ONES YET!
We’re excited to share a special opportunity for students and families to explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)!
STEM on the Lawn
📍 Reitz Union North Lawn, University of Florida
📅 Saturday, September 27th | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
💲 FREE for all K-12 students and parents!
Students will enjoy hands-on experiences with exciting STEM activities while learning about science, technology, engineering, math, and more.
📲 Learn more here: https://fsi.institute.ufl.edu/stem-on-the-lawn-presented-by-uf-fsi/
We hope to see many of our families there!
Join us for Open House on September 29th!
We're excited to share an opportunity from the Education Foundation of Putnam County, Inc. to celebrate outstanding students in our community! The Foundation is now accepting nominations for the "Successful Citizen Award." This award recognizes students in grades 6–12 who demonstrate:
No disciplinary referrals
Respect, compassion, empathy, and community engagement
A meaningful “passion project” that positively impacts others
Award: $250 per recipient
Deadline: October 10, 2025
Submit a nomination here: https://form.jotform.com/243393156596063
Nominations may also be mailed to PO Box 402, Palatka, FL 32178 or emailed to Info@TEFPC.com
This is a wonderful chance to highlight a student making a difference. Please take a moment to nominate someone deserving!
Please join us for our annual Title I meeting!
🎒 Back to School & Tax‑Free Savings Coming Soon!
The State of Florida’s Back‑to‑School Sales Tax Holiday runs August 1–31, 2025! Families can save on qualifying school supplies, clothing, shoes, and more — tax free all month long!
We’re sharing this info to help support our PCSD families as they prepare for the new school year. Learn more about eligible items here: https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
Need your child’s supply list?
Find school and grade-level lists in one spot: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-supply-central
Looking for Meet & Greet / Orientation Dates & Times? Check the district schedule by school here: https://www.putnamschools.org/o/pcsd/page/orientation-dates-times
Tip: Teachers often share classroom-specific supply needs during Meet & Greet events, so it’s a great time to attend and prepare for Day 1!
#ProudtobePCSD
The State of Florida’s Back‑to‑School Sales Tax Holiday runs August 1–31, 2025! Families can save on qualifying school supplies, clothing, shoes, and more — tax free all month long!
We’re sharing this info to help support our PCSD families as they prepare for the new school year. Learn more about eligible items here: https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
Need your child’s supply list?
Find school and grade-level lists in one spot: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-supply-central
Looking for Meet & Greet / Orientation Dates & Times? Check the district schedule by school here: https://www.putnamschools.org/o/pcsd/page/orientation-dates-times
Tip: Teachers often share classroom-specific supply needs during Meet & Greet events, so it’s a great time to attend and prepare for Day 1!
#ProudtobePCSD
✨ Now Accepting Applications for the 2025–2026 School Year!
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers After-School Program is a free opportunity for PCSD students in PreK–12 to receive academic support and enrichment beyond the school day.
Students will enjoy tutoring, STEAM projects, homework help, recreational activities, afternoon snacks, and more — Monday through Thursday at 8 participating schools.
The program begins August 12, 2025.
🚨 Space is limited, so apply early!
Apply Now (English): https://forms.gle/A6qVdkwpy6GsHQPF8
Solicite en Español: https://forms.gle/fuw3oR5KnuF9g9tn6
🔗 Learn more: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/21st-century
#ProudtobePCSD
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers After-School Program is a free opportunity for PCSD students in PreK–12 to receive academic support and enrichment beyond the school day.
Students will enjoy tutoring, STEAM projects, homework help, recreational activities, afternoon snacks, and more — Monday through Thursday at 8 participating schools.
The program begins August 12, 2025.
🚨 Space is limited, so apply early!
Apply Now (English): https://forms.gle/A6qVdkwpy6GsHQPF8
Solicite en Español: https://forms.gle/fuw3oR5KnuF9g9tn6
🔗 Learn more: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/21st-century
#ProudtobePCSD
