Putnam County Elementary School

Our next Summer Inspiration Registration is happening NEXT WEEK!

📅 Tuesday, April 14th 2026
⌚️12:30pm to 4:30pm
📍Putnam County Board of Education Office

To see the full list of camps or learn more about upcoming registration dates, please visit https://www.putnam.k12.ga.us/page/summer-inspiration

✨ 4th Annual War Eagle Games — What an Incredible Day! ✨

Today we celebrated one of our favorite traditions — the 4th Annual War Eagle Games — and what a phenomenal day it was! Our students showed courage, joy, determination, and teamwork from start to finish, and their smiles said everything. *To see all the pictures from today's War Eagle Games, please visit the District's Facebook page.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this event unforgettable. Your energy, flexibility, and heart created a space where every athlete felt seen, supported, and celebrated.

From the cheers in the stands to the high‑fives on the field, today reflected the very best of Putnam County — unity, pride, and a deep love for our students. We are so proud of every participant and grateful for every helping hand that made this day possible. War Eagle Games 2026… another one for the books! 🦅

We are grateful to everyone who joined us for a wonderful 2nd Annual Bloom & Thrive Festival yesterday. With a terrific turnout, families and students enjoyed an engaging afternoon connecting with teachers, school staff, and community partners in a welcoming environment. Participants explored health check stations, children’s activities, learning resources organized by grade level, and enjoyed popcorn, refreshments, gifts, and giveaways.

Teachers from Head Start through 5th grade were on hand to meet families and help build early connections that support a smooth transition into the next school year. Thank you for helping us celebrate learning, growth, and community together—we can’t wait to see you again next year! 🌷

Throughout the week, our campuses were filled with excitement and pride as each school hosted a Torch Walk to celebrate our exceptional War Eagle athletes! 🦅

Teachers, staff, and students lined the halls to cheer them on with high fives, chants, and nonstop encouragement as they prepare for tomorrow’s War Eagle Games. The energy has been incredible, and the support has meant so much to our athletes. 🎉* Please check out the FULL VIDEO and pictures on the District's Facebook page!

And don’t forget—TOMORROW is our 4th Annual WAR EAGLE GAMES! Come out and show your support for our exceptional athletes. Let’s keep the pride going!

Don't forget about our 2nd Annual Bloom & Thrive Festival happening TOMORROW from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at the Putnam County Recreation Department!

This family-friendly event gives students and families a chance to connect with teachers, school staff, and community resources while enjoying activities for kids, refreshments, giveaways, and learning resources by grade level. Teachers from Head Start through 6th grade will be there to meet families and help support a smooth transition into the new school year.

Don't forget- Summer Inspiration Registration is happening TODAY!

📅 Monday, March 30th 2026
⌚️7:30am to 12:30pm
📍Putnam County Board of Education
To see the full list of camps or learn more about upcoming registration dates, please visit https://www.putnam.k12.ga.us/page/summer-inspiration

🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Whitney Smith and Mrs. Monica Macklin! Please join us in celebrating our Putnam County Elementary School Principal, Ms. Whitney Smith, and our Putnam County Middle School Principal, Mrs. Monica Macklin, for successfully graduating from the GAEL New Principals Institute!

This accomplishment reflects their dedication to leadership, growth, and excellence in serving our students, staff, and community. We are proud to have such strong, passionate leaders guiding our schools!

Don't forget that • TOMORROW • is our Putnam County Child Find Fair and Screening!

📅 Date: March 25th, 2026
📍 Location: Putnam County Board of Education
🔍 What to Expect: Developmental screenings, information about special education services, and guidance from supportive school staff.
📲 Scan the QR code to register.

Congratulations to PCES' March Superintendent Student of the Month, Jai Hargrove!

Putnam County Elementary School’s Pickleball Club is Off to an Amazing Start! We’re thrilled to kick off the inaugural year of the PCES Pickleball Club! Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders have been bringing the energy—and the skills—every week after school. Whether students bring their own paddles from home or use the school’s equipment, they’re jumping right in and learning fast! Through pickleball, our kids are building hand‑eye coordination, sharpening reaction time, and developing quick, confident footwork that can help them in all kinds of sports and activities. We love seeing their excitement, teamwork, and growth each week. Stay tuned—there’s so much more fun to come from this awesome group of young athletes!

Students may wear crazy socks on Friday, March 20, to help us celebrate World Down Syndrome day!

Yesterday we held our very first Summer Inspiration registration event for 2026—and what an incredible turnout we had! With such a wide variety of camp options available, we’re committed to helping every child discover a program that excites them, fuels their creativity, and turns their summer into an inspiring adventure. We’re excited to create meaningful, memorable experiences for all Summer Inspiration participants and help make this summer truly unforgettable!

If you weren’t able to join us yesterday, we are offering two additional registration opportunities: Monday, March 30th from 7:30 AM–12:30 PM and Tuesday, April 14th from 12:30 PM–4:30 PM, both at the Board of Education office. To explore the full list of camps or learn more about upcoming registration dates, please visit https://www.putnam.k12.ga.us/page/summer-inspiration

Congratulations to our March H.E.A.R.T. Award Winners! ❤️

At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we had the absolute pleasure of honoring two incredibly special members of our PCCSS family — Ms. Erica Barksdale, Para at Putnam County Elementary School, and Mrs. Suzie Davis, Accounting Specialist at our Board Office!

These two remarkable ladies consistently go above and beyond in everything they do. They embody the true spirit of teamwork, offer unwavering support to their colleagues, and genuinely care about the people they serve each day. Their dedication helps make our district a better place for our children, our staff, and our community.

We are so proud to celebrate Ms. Barksdale and Mrs. Davis for their heartfelt service and commitment. Thank you for the impact you make and for representing the very best of the PCCSS Family!

Don’t Forget — Summer Inspiration Registration Opens Today!

Join us for the first registration event for this year’s Summer Inspiration Programs, happening TODAY at the Putnam County Elementary School gym from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

To view the full list of camps being offered, simply scan the QR code or visit https://www.putnam.k12.ga.us/page/summer-inspiration 🌞

• REMINDER • Tomorrow (Monday, March 16th) will be a Virtual School Day for all PCCSS students.

We are so proud of our technology competition team for participating in the state competition today in McDonough, GA! Way to go team!

Join us at our Caldecott Carnival next Thursday, March 19 from 4:00-5:30! There will be games, crafts, a hot dog dinner, and the Kona Ice Truck will join us with snow cones for $5!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Bloom & Thrive Festival on April 2nd from 4:00- 5:30 at the Putnam County Recreation Department. This event is designed to provide families and students with an opportunity to connect with teachers, school staff, and community resources in a welcoming and engaging environment.

Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy:
🌸Meeting and connecting with teachers and school staff
🌷Health check stations
🌼Activities for children
🌹Face painting
🪻Popcorn and refreshments
🪷Gifts and giveaways
💐Learning resources organized by grade level

Teachers representing Head Start through 6th grade will be in attendance to meet upcoming students and families, helping to build early connections and support a smooth transition into the next school year. We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate learning, growth, and community together.

Field Day T-shirt sales end on Friday (3/13)! Shirts are $12. Get those order forms in to your child's homeroom teacher!

The Putnam Education Foundation has officially relaunched—and is stepping up in a major way to support innovative classrooms, expand student opportunities, and build lifelong financial skills for Putnam students.

Visit their website to stay updated, get involved, and help us go the extra mile for every Putnam student...https://putnameducationfoundation.org/