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
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!
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 🌞
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.
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/
Visit their website to stay updated, get involved, and help us go the extra mile for every Putnam student...https://putnameducationfoundation.org/
Monday, March 16th will be a Virtual School Day for all PCCSS students.
Our Putnam County High School Service Leadership students surprised their Putnam County Elementary School Trailblazer buddies today for Read Across America!
They spent time enjoying lunch together, playing on the playground, and sharing some special reading time. To make the day even sweeter, each Trailblazer student was gifted a brand‑new book from their Service Leadership buddy. It was such a wonderful way to celebrate the joy of reading and strengthen the bond between our students.
To see all the pictures from today's adorable collaboration, please visit the district's Facebook page.
They spent time enjoying lunch together, playing on the playground, and sharing some special reading time. To make the day even sweeter, each Trailblazer student was gifted a brand‑new book from their Service Leadership buddy. It was such a wonderful way to celebrate the joy of reading and strengthen the bond between our students.
To see all the pictures from today's adorable collaboration, please visit the district's Facebook page.
Celebrating excellence in leadership! 🎉
Mrs. Modupeola Ogunsakin officially graduated yesterday from the G-CASE ADA (Administrators Development Academy) during the Spring G-CASE Legal Conference in Athens. What an incredible accomplishment and testament to her commitment to growth, advocacy, and excellence in special education leadership!
We are beyond proud of her dedication to serving students, families, and educators with excellence.
Mrs. Modupeola Ogunsakin officially graduated yesterday from the G-CASE ADA (Administrators Development Academy) during the Spring G-CASE Legal Conference in Athens. What an incredible accomplishment and testament to her commitment to growth, advocacy, and excellence in special education leadership!
We are beyond proud of her dedication to serving students, families, and educators with excellence.
Georgia Milestones Testing is coming up! Here are important dates to remember for your student.
PCES Milestones Schedule 25-26
April 20th-ELA Section 1
April 21st-ELA Section 2
April 22nd-ELA Section 3
April 23rd-Make-ups
April 24th-Make-ups
April 27th-Math Section 1
April 28th-Math Section 2
April 29th-Science Section 1 and 2 (5th Only) (Make-ups for 3rd and 4th)
April 30th-Make-ups
May 1st-Make-ups
**Make-ups in the afternoons if needed.
Additionally, here are some helpful parent resources for you to explore:
Georgia Milestones Parent Resources
https://url.gadoe.org/75ebg
We know our PCES students will do their BEST on the TEST!
Next week is Read Across America! We are reading our way through the United States- one book at a time! Here are our dress up days for next week, March 2-6, 2026.
Step into our living wax figure museum to learn about important African American entertainers, athletes, and historical figures! February 5 from 4:30-6:00 PM!
Good luck to our Technology Competition Team as they compete at the Oconee RESA regional Georgia Student Technology Competition on Friday, January 23!
Spring picture day at PCES is February 23. Mark your calendars!
