On this last day of school before Winter Break, the halls were filled with laughter, joy, and holiday cheer. ❄️ From cozy holiday PJs to jingling holiday parties, it was a perfect day to deck the halls with memories that will last all season long. 🎄
It may not feel like winter outside, but it's almost time for Winter Break! We're snow excited for a wonderful week of celebrations (and finals 😅), then it's time to chill out and feel all the holiday vibes with family and friends!
🗓️ No School, December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025 🗓️
📌 Classes resume January 7, 2025 📌
For 18 years, PCW Yuletide has been a merry tradition! 🎄 This year, holly jolly laughter met Judge Judy drama and was topped off with wonderful fine arts performances to make a show like no other. ❄
All action-packed duals at today's Putnam City Wrestling Invitational, where grit met greatness! 🤼 🤼♀️
The Superintendent's Student Advisory made its final stop at PC West this week. Our District leaders always enjoy talking with our students to discover what they're experiencing in school and how we can partner to improve things! 🤝
Governor Kevin Stitt visited the PC Aviation Program at Wiley Post Airport today. He toured the facility, talked with our teachers and students, and then showed off his skills on the drone and flight simulator! 🛫 The students even got to see him take off from the airport on his way to his next stop.
Did you know? Being just 10 minutes late every day adds up to nearly a week of lost learning by the end of the year! 📚✨ 𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕦𝕥𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕤!
📌 Attendance and punctuality are key to success in school—and in life. When students are present and on time, they’re better prepared to learn, grow, and achieve their goals. 🏆
💻 Learn how you can #BePresentBeBold on our website: putnamcityschools.org/page/attendance
It was a great morning for a run with over 300 fellow cancer research supporters! The 16th Annual Putnam City Cancer Classic 5K & Fun Run benefiting OMRF went off without a missed step ✅ Congratulations to our top placers!
🏅Madalyn Harper
🏅Greg Kipf
🏅Sawyer Edwards
Thanksgiving spirit in action! 🤗 Child Nutrition prepared all the fixings, and then high school leaders stepped up to serve the delicious Thanksgiving lunch to our elementary students, spreading joy and setting an example across our District.🍴
🪖 From High School Hallways To The Oklahoma National Guard 🪖
Putnam City West Senior, Ashley Linares, is sworn in and ready to serve! 🇺🇸 This top notch recruit has a sharp focus on becoming a combat medic. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see you #GoBoldly as you represent Putnam City Schools!
#PCStaffSpotlight: 💙A Dedication And Passion That Inspire Us All!🧡
And the honor goes to... Mrs. Stevens!🏆️ She was awarded as the Oklahoma Association for Bilingual Education’s Support Staff Employee of the Year, a recognition she truly deserves. With 23 years of dedicated service in PC Schools, Mrs. Stevens has made significant contributions throughout our district. She began her career as a childcare teacher for Even Start at Central Elementary, where she worked for four years. During this time, she also took on responsibilities with the adult ESL class at PC Center and translated for parent-teacher conferences at Central for about 15 years. Since 2021, she has been a valued staff member at PC West High School. Mrs. Stevens has witnessed our District's growth, and we are thrilled to celebrate this moment and see her hard work pay off!
🎉Congratulations Mrs. Stevens🎉
🪖 Right on Target, Campus Police Teaches JROTC at the Range 🚔
Talk about a unique experience! PCW and PCH JROTC Cadets joined forces with our very own Putnam City Campus Police at the gun range, learning critical gun safety and trying out some pretty cool machinery guided by the professionals. Campus Police then topped off the experience by grilling up some lunch for the cadets.
#PCStaffSpotlight: 🎊Investing In The Future By Empowering Classrooms🎊
We’re thrilled for Ms. Ferrell on receiving a classroom grant from Charlie's Car Wash! As a new teacher at Putnam City West High School, this grant will go a long way in helping her create a foundational and functional classroom that she can proudly use for years to come. Congratulations, Ms. Ferrell!
🥳 Nearly 300 PCW Patriots Celebrate Excellent Attendance 🥳
The PCW Patriots celebrated their positive attendance this week with a one-of-a-kind Fiesta! Nearly 300 students qualified for the event where they got time to just chill with friends, eat pizza, snacks, and cotton candy, and play a variety of games together.
#OnTheRoadWithRhodes 📍Visiting Our Schools One Stop at a Time with Dr. Rhodes at the Wheel 🚙
Superintendent Dr. Rhodes ventures every week to visit our schools, see the action, talk to students and teachers, and participate in fun activities that he finds along the way. Today, we road along on his trip to visit the Lake Park Lions, Western Oaks Elementary and Middle School Warriors, Central Cubs, and the PC Aviation Academy. Kids will truly say the best things, including one today asking Dr. Rhodes, "Are you the President?" 🤓
🚔 Protecting and Serving Putnam City 🚓
Putnam City Campus Police Officer Parker Mauk, Officer Davon Spencer, and Officer Jake Bradley have graduated from the State of Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Basic Police Officer 16-week Academy in Ada, OK! We are thankful for their commitment to our students, staff, and PC Community.
🇺🇸 Stars, Stripes, and School Spirit! 🎇
The Putnam City Schools Campus Police Department and Putnam City West High School JROTC proudly marched in the Bethany Boom Independence Day Parade, showing off our patriotic pride and community spirit!
🚜 Moving Dirt for the New PC Centennial Center 🚜
Another School Bond project is underway with the construction on the PC Centennial Center officially beginning. The PC Centennial Center will be the home of a new community park, outdoor amphitheater, fine arts auditorium, meeting halls, School Board room, and administrative offices. We look forward to keeping up with the updates and, of course, the opening in a couple of years! 🛠️
🚌 Congratulations are in order for two from our Transportation Department!
Huge shout out to Shelly Armstrong and Zachary Wouters for being distinguished as Nationally Certified Supervisors of Pupil Transportation through the National Association of Pupil Transportation. There are only three Nationally Certified Supervisors in the State of Oklahoma and two of them are right here in Putnam City Schools!
🚌 Congratulations are in order for two from our Transportation Department!
Huge shout out to Shelly Armstrong and Zachary Wouters for being distinguished as Nationally Certified Supervisors of Pupil Transportation through the National Association of Pupil Transportation. There are only three Nationally Certified Supervisors in the State of Oklahoma and two of them are right here in Putnam City Schools!
