🌟 National School Counseling Week 🌟
We wanted to take some time to recognize the important work our school counselors do every day.
They support students through academic decisions, personal challenges, planning for the future, and everything in between. Their ability to listen, guide, organize, and problem‑solve makes a real difference across our schools.
Thank you to all of our counselors at Putnam County Schools for being steady, thoughtful, and student‑focused in all you do. We’re grateful for the impact you make throughout the year.
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #SchoolCounselors
Following an 8:00pm weather briefing with the National Weather Service in Charleston, measurable snowfall is expected to arrive early to mid-morning impacting travel during the school day.
Due to multiple instructional days missed as a result of inclement weather, the scheduled “Outside School Environment Day” (OS) on Monday, February 16 will now become an instructional day for students.
We had an incredible day of competition at the 2026 Putnam County Math Field Day! Students from across the county showcased their problem‑solving skills, teamwork, and determination. We are so proud of every participant who represented their school with excellence.
🏆 Overall Team Rankings
1️⃣ Hurricane High School
2️⃣ Winfield High School
3️⃣ Poca High School
4️⃣ Buffalo High School
5️⃣ Teays Valley Christian
6️⃣ Calvary Baptist
🎓 Individual Highlights
Grades 10–12 (Top Performers)
🥇 Erin Walls (WHS) – 1st
🥈 Paxton Haddox (HHS) – 2nd
🥉 Dylan Winarta (WHS) – 3rd
4️⃣Robby Kyer (HHS)
5️⃣Jaxson Davis (PHS)
6️⃣Connor Westfall (HHS)
7️⃣Nick VonWulfen (WHS)
8️⃣Landon Stonestreet (HHS)
9️⃣Bear Fuller (HHS)
🔟Nicholas Winarta (WHS)
1st alternate: Larson Barkey (WHS)
2nd alternate: Owen Good (CBA)
Grade 9 (Top Performers)
🥇 Blaise Liu (HHS) – 1st
🥈 Cruz Berry (WHS) – 2nd
🥉 Elijah Woods (BHS) – 3rd
1st alternate: Rylie Himstedt (WHS)
A huge congratulations to all our winners, alternates, and participants for their hard work. Thank you to all the coaches, volunteers, and schools who made today possible. We would also like to thank Toyota Motor Manufacturing for sponsoring today's event.
Here’s to another great year of mathematical excellence! 🔢✨
🌨️Putnam County Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. This is a traditional "snow day" NOT an NTID.🌨️
Putnam County Schools will be operating on a normal schedule on Tuesday, February 2, 2026.
🚌Updates to bus routes unable to run are as follows:
Hurricane Area🟥
Bus #1404 - Sam's Fork and Kimber Road
Pick up will be at Road Safe on Rt. 60 at 7:00am
Drop off at Road Safe on Rt. 60 at 3:00 pm
Bus #1803 and #1301 - Southwest St. off of Sycamore Road
Bus #1603 - Teays Hollow
Bus #1702 and 226 - Tackett's Branch
Bus #226 - Peach Ridge and Sleepy Hollow
Bus #1501 - Adkins Branch, Browns Creek
Bus #1504 - Buff Creek and Kelly's Creek
Bus #1701 - Sugar Camp, Herford Road, and the top of the hill in Woodridge
Bus #1205 - Daniel Boone Trail and Big Creek
Bus #1504 - Clymer's Creek
Winfield Area🟩
Bus #1704- Joyce Rd. and Scary Creek from Joyce Rd. to the Paintball turnaround
Bus #1403 and #1904 - Joyce Rd.
Bus #1302 and #212 - Blue Lick
Bus #1802 - Harmon's Branch
Bus #1801 - Gibson Branch, Poindexter, Mt. Olive, Whitten Ridge, 5&20 between John's Creek and the 5&20 Church
Bus #1805 - Sisson Rd.
Poca Area🔴
Bus #204 - Crown Hill
Bus #1306 - Buck Lick
Bus #234 - Limeburger Creek, will meet parents at the carwash.
Buffalo Area🟦
Bus #2903 - Matthews Road, Buck Lick, Crown Hill, and Low Gap
Bus #1903 - Matthews Road, Buck Lick, Crown Hill, Mt. Etna
Bus #1605 - Spring Branch, Turkey Branch, Cain Hill
Bus #244 - Spring Branch, Homebrew Hollow, Cain Hill
Bus #221 - Spring Branch, Homebrew Hollow
Bus #241 - Cain Hill
Bus #202 - Mt. Etna
Bus #225 - Homebrew Hollow
Bus #216 - Custer Ridge
🌨️❄️Putnam County Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay February 2, 2026❄️🌨️
🚌Updates to bus routes unable to run are as follows:
Hurricane Area🟥
Bus #1404 - Sam's Fork and Kimber Road
Pick up will be at Road Safe on Rt. 60 at 7:00am
Drop off at Road Safe on Rt. 60 at 3:00 pm
Bus #1803 and #1301 - Southwest St. off of Sycamore Road
Bus #1603 - Teays Hollow
Bus #1702 and 226 - Tackett's Branch
Bus #226 - Peach Ridge and Sleepy Hollow
Bus #1501 - Adkins Branch, Browns Creek
Bus #1504 - Buff Creek and Kelly's Creek
Bus #1701 - Sugar Camp, Herford Road, and the top of the hill in Woodridge
Bus #1205 - Daniel Boone Trail and Big Creek
Bus #1504 - Clymer's Creek
Winfield Area🟩
Bus #1704- Joyce Rd. and Scary Creek from Joyce Rd. to the Paintball turnaround
Bus #1403 and #1904 - Joyce Rd.
Bus #1302 and #212 - Blue Lick
Bus #1802 - Harmon's Branch
Bus #1801 - Gibson Branch, Poindexter, Mt. Olive, Whitten Ridge, 5&20 between John's Creek and the 5&20 Church
Bus #1805 - Sisson Rd.
Poca Area🔴
Bus #204 - Crown Hill
Bus #1306 - Buck Lick
Bus #234 - Limeburger Creek, will meet parents at the carwash.
Buffalo Area🟦
Bus #2903 - Matthews Road, Buck Lick, Crown Hill, and Low Gap
Bus #1903 - Matthews Road, Buck Lick, Crown Hill, Mt. Etna
Bus #1605 - Spring Branch, Turkey Branch, Cain Hill
Bus #244 - Spring Branch, Homebrew Hollow, Cain Hill
Bus #221 - Spring Branch, Homebrew Hollow
Bus #241 - Cain Hill
Bus #202 - Mt. Etna
Bus #225 - Homebrew Hollow
❄️ We Miss You, Putnam County Students! ❄️
It’s been a full week of snow, ice, and unexpected winter break—and we just want to say how much we’ve missed seeing all of our students in our schools! 💙⛄️
We hope you’ve stayed warm, safe, and had a little fun in the snow. Have a good weekend and we hope to see you all soon!❄️✨
Putnam County Schools proudly recognized the Poca High School Volleyball Team at last night's Board of Education meeting for their outstanding season and their first-ever appearance in the State Tournament.
This historic achievement reflects the team’s hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to the athletes and coaches for representing Poca with pride and setting a new milestone for their program.
Well done, Lady Dots!
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Our next Bus Operator Training Class begins January 12 at the Putnam Career & Technical Center (PCTC).
🗓 Class Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
✔️ No GED or high school diploma required
✔️ Training provides a pathway to employment with PCS
✔️ Make a difference in the lives of students every day
📝 Interested applicants can apply online at putnamschools.com
📌 Application deadline: January 2
Early applications allow the interview process to begin sooner.
☎️ Have questions? For assistance with the application process, please contact the PCS Personnel Department at 304-586-0500 ext. 1101.
Start your journey with PCS today! 🚍 #PutnamProud
The Putnam County Collaborative Pre-K Program will begin registration for its FREE 4-year-old Pre-K Program on January 20, 2026!
🖥 How to Register: Visit www.putnamschools.com
➡️ Click More
➡️ Students and Families
➡️ PreK
➡️ Sign-Up and complete the questionnaire
Need help or don’t have internet access?
☎️ Call Putnam County Schools at (304) 586-0500 ext. 1133, 1178, or 1122
Eligibility Requirements:
✅ Child must live in Putnam County
✅ Child must turn 4 years old before July 1, 2026
For more information, visit www.putnamschools.com or call the number above.
#PutnamProud
The following buses will not run the below routes on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, due to road conditions:
🟦 BUFFALO AREA
Bus 1902 Arbuckle Road
Bus 1303 Antioch Road
Bus 216 Custer Ridge Road
Bus 1903 Low Gap Road
⬛️ HURRICANE AREA
Bus 1501 Adkin’s Branch (on Putnam County side)
Bus 201 & Bus 1504 Buff Creek
Bus 1502 & Bus 1504 Clymer’s Creek
Bus 1206 Panther Branch (Lick) Road
Bus 201 & 1204 Rider’s Creek Road
Bus 2702 & Bus 1404 Sam’s Fork Road
🟥 POCA AREA
Bus 1903 Antioch Road
Bus 1703 Clendenin Creek Road
Bus 232 Dupont Road
Bus 1602 & Bus 2805 Poca River Road – North & South
🟩 WINFIELD AREA
Bus 212 & Bus 1302 Blue Lick
Bus 203 Kilgore
Bus 1302 Ranch Lake
Bus 1805 Sisson Road
