Oh, what a SPOOKTACULAR time we had at our annual Friendly Fright Fest! 🎃👻 From dancing and games to arts and crafts and connecting with our community friends, our students enjoyed a day filled with laughter, excitement, and Halloween fun! The smiles, laughter, and pure joy made every moment special and reminded us why this event means so much! 🥰
We were especially excited to welcome our friends from Morgan County who joined us for this year's festivities! We loved having you celebrate with us, and we hope you had just as much fun as we did!
A HUGE THANK YOU to our wonderful community partners, dedicated volunteers, teachers, staff, and everyone who lent a helping hand to make this event such a success! A very special shoutout to our PCCSS Superintendent's Student Advisory Council high school volunteers for giving their time, energy, and enthusiasm to help make the day extra special! Your willingness to serve and connect with our students made a difference! 👏🏾
Friendly Fright Fest is a beautiful reminder of what happens when a community comes together with a shared purpose—to create meaningful experiences, celebrate ALL abilities, and make sure everyone has a place to belong! 🧡
To everyone who helped bring this event to life, THANK YOU! We couldn't have done it without you! Same time next year? We think YES! 🎃👻🧡
We were especially excited to welcome our friends from Morgan County who joined us for this year's festivities! We loved having you celebrate with us, and we hope you had just as much fun as we did!
A HUGE THANK YOU to our wonderful community partners, dedicated volunteers, teachers, staff, and everyone who lent a helping hand to make this event such a success! A very special shoutout to our PCCSS Superintendent's Student Advisory Council high school volunteers for giving their time, energy, and enthusiasm to help make the day extra special! Your willingness to serve and connect with our students made a difference! 👏🏾
Friendly Fright Fest is a beautiful reminder of what happens when a community comes together with a shared purpose—to create meaningful experiences, celebrate ALL abilities, and make sure everyone has a place to belong! 🧡
To everyone who helped bring this event to life, THANK YOU! We couldn't have done it without you! Same time next year? We think YES! 🎃👻🧡
PCES Beta Club visited Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Thrift’s classrooms at PCPS this morning for another fun get-together with their reading buddies! All of the students (and adults) enjoy this time together so much and we’re glad to have the opportunity to show leadership and good character to our younger peers. Way to Lead by Serving, Betas!
Such a fun time was had by all at the Teacher of the Year Banquet last night! Here are a few highlights from the night celebrating our PCES Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Tonika Pettigrew, along with the other amazing finalists across the district!
Congratulations again to all of the district’s Teachers of the Year finalists and a special congratulations to our very own Mrs. Pettigrew! We are so proud of you!
Congratulations again to all of the district’s Teachers of the Year finalists and a special congratulations to our very own Mrs. Pettigrew! We are so proud of you!
✨ Celebrating Excellence in Education! ✨
Last night, we had the honor of celebrating four outstanding educators at our annual Teacher of the Year reception! These incredible individuals exemplify the passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence that make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and the PCCSS community.
Each honoree represents the very best of education, inspiring students, supporting colleagues, and helping shape the future of Putnam County, one student at a time.
👏 Please join us in congratulating our 2026–2027 Teachers of the Year! We are #PutnamProud of these exceptional educators and grateful for the impact they make every day!
💙 Mr. Marcus Swain — Putnam County Primary School
💙 Mrs. Tonika Pettigrew — Putnam County Elementary School
💙 Mrs. Elizabeth Harkins — Putnam County Middle School
💙 Mrs. Rebekah Esau — Putnam County High School
Thank you to these educators and to all our dedicated teachers who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students. Your work matters, and we are proud to celebrate you!
*To view all the pictures from last night Teacher of the Year reception, please visit the District's Facebook page.
Last night, we had the honor of celebrating four outstanding educators at our annual Teacher of the Year reception! These incredible individuals exemplify the passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence that make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and the PCCSS community.
Each honoree represents the very best of education, inspiring students, supporting colleagues, and helping shape the future of Putnam County, one student at a time.
👏 Please join us in congratulating our 2026–2027 Teachers of the Year! We are #PutnamProud of these exceptional educators and grateful for the impact they make every day!
💙 Mr. Marcus Swain — Putnam County Primary School
💙 Mrs. Tonika Pettigrew — Putnam County Elementary School
💙 Mrs. Elizabeth Harkins — Putnam County Middle School
💙 Mrs. Rebekah Esau — Putnam County High School
Thank you to these educators and to all our dedicated teachers who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students. Your work matters, and we are proud to celebrate you!
*To view all the pictures from last night Teacher of the Year reception, please visit the District's Facebook page.
Tonight we celebrate our very own PCES Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Tonika Pettigrew!
We are so proud to have Mrs. Pettigrew as part of our PCES family. Her dedication, passion for education, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of her students make her so deserving of this honor. We are thankful for all she does for our students and our school!
Congratulations to Mrs. Pettigrew and all of the district’s Teachers of the Year! We are cheering you on tonight! 🦅❤️💙
We are so excited to welcome Stanley Tucker, aka Stan the Man, to PCES on Monday, October 26!
Stanley will be visiting our school to share his love of reading, writing, and spreading kindness with our students! Through his Leap for Literacy program, he encourages children to be kind, discover the joy of reading, and even write their own stories!
Want to purchase a book by Stanley? Be sure to fill out the form sent home in Wednesday folders OR visit our online e-store! Don't forget to specify which book or poster you'd like to purchase! https://putnamcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/putnam-county-elementary-school/library.html
We can't wait for this exciting visit and the positive message he'll share with our War Eagles!
Stanley will be visiting our school to share his love of reading, writing, and spreading kindness with our students! Through his Leap for Literacy program, he encourages children to be kind, discover the joy of reading, and even write their own stories!
Want to purchase a book by Stanley? Be sure to fill out the form sent home in Wednesday folders OR visit our online e-store! Don't forget to specify which book or poster you'd like to purchase! https://putnamcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/putnam-county-elementary-school/library.html
We can't wait for this exciting visit and the positive message he'll share with our War Eagles!
Don't forget the Book Fair is coming to PCES next week, October 26-30. This link takes you to our PCES Scholastic Book Fair homepage where you can preview books, manage e-wallet funds, and more! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/putnamcountyelementarysch
Thanksgiving Lunch is coming up soon at PCES!
Please check the flyer for the dates and times of each classroom’s lunch. We can’t wait to celebrate this special time of year with our PCES families!
A few reminders:
Each student may have up to 4 guests attend.
No outside food.
PCES students eat FREE!
Guest lunches are prepaid cash or online- $8 per person. Here is the link to our online school store!
https://putnamcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/putnam-county-elementary-school/lunch.html
We hope to see you there!
Please check the flyer for the dates and times of each classroom’s lunch. We can’t wait to celebrate this special time of year with our PCES families!
A few reminders:
Each student may have up to 4 guests attend.
No outside food.
PCES students eat FREE!
Guest lunches are prepaid cash or online- $8 per person. Here is the link to our online school store!
https://putnamcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/putnam-county-elementary-school/lunch.html
We hope to see you there!
Picture retakes at PCES are this Friday, October 23! If your child needs their photo retaken or if they missed picture day earlier this school year, please plan for them to take their photo on Friday!
❤️💙🦅 Thank You, Putnam County! 🦅💙❤️
What an incredible evening of school spirit, community pride, and Homecoming celebration!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students at the Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally. Seeing families, alumni, staff, and community members lining the parade route and gathering together afterward was a wonderful reminder of what makes our community so special.
A special thank you goes to our teachers, staff, students, coaches, sponsors, and volunteers who dedicated their time, creativity, and hard work to designing floats, preparing for the parade, and representing our schools with pride.
When our schools and community come together to celebrate our students, we create traditions that strengthen connections, build pride, and remind our children how deeply they are supported. We are truly Putnam Proud and grateful to be part of a community that shows up, cheers loud, and supports our students every step of the way.
*To see more pictures from last night's Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally, please visit the District's Facebook page.
What an incredible evening of school spirit, community pride, and Homecoming celebration!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students at the Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally. Seeing families, alumni, staff, and community members lining the parade route and gathering together afterward was a wonderful reminder of what makes our community so special.
A special thank you goes to our teachers, staff, students, coaches, sponsors, and volunteers who dedicated their time, creativity, and hard work to designing floats, preparing for the parade, and representing our schools with pride.
When our schools and community come together to celebrate our students, we create traditions that strengthen connections, build pride, and remind our children how deeply they are supported. We are truly Putnam Proud and grateful to be part of a community that shows up, cheers loud, and supports our students every step of the way.
*To see more pictures from last night's Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally, please visit the District's Facebook page.
🚨 DON’T WAIT UNTIL OCTOBER 22! 🚨
Your new favorite War Eagle sweatshirt is only $25 during the early-order window! 🦅
October 5–21 → $25
October 22+ → $40
That’s a $15 savings just for ordering early! 🙌
❤️ Perfect for War Eagle fans of ALL ages!
🤍 Limited quantities available
💙 Delivered to PCHS the first week of November
👉 ORDER NOW:
https://putnamcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/putnam-county-high-school/apparel.html
Your new favorite War Eagle sweatshirt is only $25 during the early-order window! 🦅
October 5–21 → $25
October 22+ → $40
That’s a $15 savings just for ordering early! 🙌
❤️ Perfect for War Eagle fans of ALL ages!
🤍 Limited quantities available
💙 Delivered to PCHS the first week of November
👉 ORDER NOW:
https://putnamcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/putnam-county-high-school/apparel.html
Don't forget THIS THURSDAY, October 8 we are celebrating Homecoming with our students, schools, and community!
🎉 Homecoming Parade
🕠 Starts at 5:30 PM
📍 Begins at the New City Hall (Old PCES building)
🎉 Community Pep Rally
📍 On the Courthouse Square immediately following the parade
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and help us show our War Eagle pride as we celebrate another great Homecoming season together!
🎉 Homecoming Parade
🕠 Starts at 5:30 PM
📍 Begins at the New City Hall (Old PCES building)
🎉 Community Pep Rally
📍 On the Courthouse Square immediately following the parade
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and help us show our War Eagle pride as we celebrate another great Homecoming season together!
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming October 26-30! We can't wait. More reminders to come!
As you’re walking around downtown, keep an eye out for our PCES Beta Club scarecrow! Our students are using their scarecrow as part of a food drive service project to help give back to our community.
And of course… don’t forget to vote for our scarecrow! Just scan the QR code on the display downtown to cast your vote!
We’re so proud of our Beta Club students for finding a fun way to serve others!
And of course… don’t forget to vote for our scarecrow! Just scan the QR code on the display downtown to cast your vote!
We’re so proud of our Beta Club students for finding a fun way to serve others!
Putnam County Elementary School's PEARLS Club had its second meeting this morning, and the girls were excited to welcome their first guest speaker, Miss Georgia Ultimate, Taylor Mackenzie Troup. Taylor spent time talking with the group about poise and posture while encouraging the girls to build confidence and believe in themselves.
During the meeting, PEARLS members learned about the power of positive daily affirmations and even practiced speaking them while looking in the mirror. They also learned the ever-important pageant walk, a fun activity that helps develop poise, confidence, and self-awareness.
The girls also received their journals, decorated them, and wrote down their personal affirmations. These journals will be used throughout the year as a place to reflect on the valuable lessons and experiences they gain during each meeting.
At the end of each meeting, one PEARLS member selects a food item that many of the girls have never tried before, and everyone gets to experience it together. This time, the choice was mochi! While the texture was definitely something new, the girls absolutely loved it and even asked for seconds.
A special thank you to Miss Georgia Ultimate, Taylor Mackenzie Troup, for taking the time to speak with and inspire our PCES PEARLS. Your encouragement and wisdom made a lasting impression on these young ladies! ✨
🤍 What is PCES’ PEARLS?
PEARLS (Poise, Expressing Emotions, Assertiveness & Advocacy, Resilience & Problem-Solving, Listening & Empathy, and Self-Care & Self-Esteem) is a year-long program designed to help 5th-grade girls build confidence, strengthen social skills, develop leadership qualities, and foster positive relationships. Through interactive lessons, discussions, role-playing activities, and team-building experiences, participants learn valuable skills that support both personal growth and academic success.
During the meeting, PEARLS members learned about the power of positive daily affirmations and even practiced speaking them while looking in the mirror. They also learned the ever-important pageant walk, a fun activity that helps develop poise, confidence, and self-awareness.
The girls also received their journals, decorated them, and wrote down their personal affirmations. These journals will be used throughout the year as a place to reflect on the valuable lessons and experiences they gain during each meeting.
At the end of each meeting, one PEARLS member selects a food item that many of the girls have never tried before, and everyone gets to experience it together. This time, the choice was mochi! While the texture was definitely something new, the girls absolutely loved it and even asked for seconds.
A special thank you to Miss Georgia Ultimate, Taylor Mackenzie Troup, for taking the time to speak with and inspire our PCES PEARLS. Your encouragement and wisdom made a lasting impression on these young ladies! ✨
🤍 What is PCES’ PEARLS?
PEARLS (Poise, Expressing Emotions, Assertiveness & Advocacy, Resilience & Problem-Solving, Listening & Empathy, and Self-Care & Self-Esteem) is a year-long program designed to help 5th-grade girls build confidence, strengthen social skills, develop leadership qualities, and foster positive relationships. Through interactive lessons, discussions, role-playing activities, and team-building experiences, participants learn valuable skills that support both personal growth and academic success.
Today, we spent time with our amazing Teachers of the Year, visiting their classrooms and sitting down for a fun and insightful discussion about teaching, inspiration, and the stories behind their success.
🎥 Be on the lookout next month for our Teacher of the Year videocast, featuring all of our school-level winners, leading up to the highly anticipated announcement of our District Teacher of the Year for 2026-2027! 🍎
📸 And, as always, a special shoutout to Brian Buffington for capturing the moments, memories, and the incredible teachers, students and staff who make PCCSS #PutnamProud!
🎥 Be on the lookout next month for our Teacher of the Year videocast, featuring all of our school-level winners, leading up to the highly anticipated announcement of our District Teacher of the Year for 2026-2027! 🍎
📸 And, as always, a special shoutout to Brian Buffington for capturing the moments, memories, and the incredible teachers, students and staff who make PCCSS #PutnamProud!
Last night’s Board of Education meeting was filled with moments of pride as we recognized some truly outstanding members of the PCCSS family.
We had the pleasure of honoring our September Superintendent’s Students of the Month, students who truly exemplify what it means to be a leader both inside and outside the classroom. These students demonstrate academic growth and achievement while consistently displaying character, kindness, perseverance, and respect. They encourage those around them, treat teachers, staff, and fellow students with dignity, work hard, and maintain positive attitudes that inspire others every day.
Please join us in congratulating:
• Jorge Lopez, Putnam County Primary School
• Leah Jackson (not pictured), Putnam County Elementary School
• Cheyenne Copeland, Putnam County Middle School
• Joelyn Madden, Putnam County High School
We also celebrated another outstanding achievement as the PCCSS Finance Department was recognized for earning both the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
These prestigious awards reflect PCCSS's continuous commitment to transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of financial reporting. Even more impressive, this marks the 12th consecutive year that our Finance Department has earned recognition for excellence at the state, national, or international level. Congratulations to our dedicated Finance Department for continuing this tradition of exceptional stewardship and service to our schools and community.
👏 Join us in celebrating our outstanding students and staff who make PCCSS a place of excellence every day!
We had the pleasure of honoring our September Superintendent’s Students of the Month, students who truly exemplify what it means to be a leader both inside and outside the classroom. These students demonstrate academic growth and achievement while consistently displaying character, kindness, perseverance, and respect. They encourage those around them, treat teachers, staff, and fellow students with dignity, work hard, and maintain positive attitudes that inspire others every day.
Please join us in congratulating:
• Jorge Lopez, Putnam County Primary School
• Leah Jackson (not pictured), Putnam County Elementary School
• Cheyenne Copeland, Putnam County Middle School
• Joelyn Madden, Putnam County High School
We also celebrated another outstanding achievement as the PCCSS Finance Department was recognized for earning both the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
These prestigious awards reflect PCCSS's continuous commitment to transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of financial reporting. Even more impressive, this marks the 12th consecutive year that our Finance Department has earned recognition for excellence at the state, national, or international level. Congratulations to our dedicated Finance Department for continuing this tradition of exceptional stewardship and service to our schools and community.
👏 Join us in celebrating our outstanding students and staff who make PCCSS a place of excellence every day!
Our goal setting days are coming up next week! Have you scheduled your conference with your child's homeroom teacher yet?
Homecoming Week is coming soon!
PICTURE DAY IS MONDAY at PCES!! September 21, 2026! Set an alarm for Monday morning so you and your student don't forget!
