As we wrap up the 2025–2026 school year, Putnam County Schools would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible students, teachers, staff, families, and community. 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and commitment made this year a success, and we are so proud of all that was accomplished together. 👏

A special congratulations and best of luck to our Class of 2026 seniors. 🎓✨ We are excited to see all the great things your futures hold!

We also want to wish everyone a happy, relaxing, and safe summer break. ☀️🏖️ Take this time to recharge, make memories, and enjoy well-deserved rest. 💙

We can’t wait to welcome you back in August for another great year! 📚🍎

🥎🏆 “Not one… not two… not three… but FOUR!”

Putnam County Schools proudly recognizes Winfield High School Softball for securing their fourth straight state title. Congratulations to the student-athletes and coaching staff on this impressive accomplishment!

(Photo courtesy of the WVSSAC)

🤖 The Putnam Area Robotics Team (PARTs 3492) attended the FIRST World Championships in Houston, Texas this past May. The team competed against 600 teams from around the world 🌎, winning 5 matches and finishing 38th out of 76 teams in their division.

PARTs qualified for the championship by placing 3rd at the Smoky Mountain Regional Tournament and earning the Sustainability Award 🏆. This marks the team’s second consecutive year qualifying for the FIRST World Championships.

👏 Congratulations to our students and mentors on this accomplishment and for representing our community well.
📩 For more information about PARTs, contact Dr. Abbott at aabbott@k12.wv.us or visit https://parts3492.org/.

🎉👏 Celebrating Success at Rock Branch Elementary! 👏🎉
We want to recognize these amazing 1st graders at Rock Branch Elementary for achieving 100% Fact Fluency in Addition and Subtraction on Reflex!

This is no small accomplishment—especially for 1st graders! Their hard work, dedication, and determination truly shine, and we couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of them. 💪📚

Way to go, RBE! Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟

Rock Branch Elementary’s choir had a long-awaited trip this week in honor of America’s 250th birthday!🎶

Under the direction of Mr. Skiles, students, teachers, and families traveled to historic sites in Charlottesville, VA, connecting their visit to the choir’s spring presentation of “The Dawn of Liberty.”

During the trip, students:

Toured Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
Visited the University of Virginia’s historic Rotunda
Met UVA Director of Choral Activities, Michael Slon
Performed in UVA’s historic Old Cabell Hall

RBE students worked hard, fundraised, and patiently waited for this unforgettable experience—and it certainly delivered!

2026 Seniors Only!
Access to Office 365 accounts for graduating 2026 seniors will be deactivated by June 30th. This includes products such as email, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, OneNote, and any other Office 365 services.

Additionally, all Office 365 products that were downloaded using your school Office 365 account will be deactivated. Access to Canva accounts associated with your school email will also be removed. Please back up any data you wish to keep from both your Office 365 account and Canva prior to June 30th.

This message serves as a reminder to help prevent any loss of valuable data. Thank you!

This Memorial Day, Putnam County Schools honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We remember their sacrifice, reflect on the freedoms they secured, and express our deepest gratitude.

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” – Harry S. Truman

🤖 BUILD. CODE. COMPETE. 🚀
Putnam Area Robotics Team (PARTS) is inviting YOU to be part of something amazing!

Whether you’re into engineering, programming, or just want to be part of a great team, there’s a place for you with PARTS—no experience required!

🔧 Design & Build
💻 Code & Compete
👥 Open to rising 8th–11th grade students

Come check PARTS out at their Open House Event to see what robotics is all about:
📅 Tuesday, May 26
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Winfield Middle School (Back of Building, Door 8)

Meet the team, see the robots in action, and learn how you can get involved!
👉 Learn more: parts3492.org

🎉 Student Success on the World Stage! 🌍

Last week, 26 students from Winfield High and 18 from Hurricane High traveled to Atlanta, GA to compete at the International Career & Development Conference. After earning 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place at the State level in March, our students went on to compete and present alongside more than 26,000 students, advisors, and professionals from around the globe!

They represented Putnam County with pride and returned home with valuable networking experiences and real‑world skills they can apply both in the classroom and the workplace. 👏

We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and success! 💙💛

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at Putnam County Schools 🎉

On April 30, 2026, Putnam County Schools proudly honored our outstanding staff at the Employee of the Year Banquet. Congratulations to our honorees:

🏆 Service Personnel of the Year: Leslie Layne
🏆 Professional Support Personnel of the Year: Melody Shilot
🏆 Counselor of the Year: Vickie Dadisman
🏆 Elementary Teacher of the Year: Rhonda Fields
🏆 Middle School Teacher of the Year: Abby Broome
🏆 High School & Overall Teacher of the Year: Jordan Dotson
🏆 Principal of the Year: Kensie Fisher

We are grateful for the dedication and impact each of you brings to our schools every day. Congratulations to all of our Employees of the Year, and best of luck to those advancing to the state competition! We are cheering you on! 🍎💙

💙🩺 Happy National Nurses Day! 🩺💙

Today we celebrate the amazing school nurses of Putnam County Schools. Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and the care you provide our students and staff every day. We appreciate you!

🎉 Honoring a Legacy of Service 🎉

At the May 4, 2026 Putnam County Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized educators celebrating 30 and 35 years of service to Putnam County Schools.

Their dedication has shaped generations of students and strengthened our entire school community. Thank you for your commitment, passion, and lasting impact—we are grateful for all you do! 💙🍎

🎉 Congratulations to the Hurricane High School Academic Showdown Team! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate an outstanding achievement by the Hurricane High School Academic Showdown Team, who finished 4th in the state today! This incredible accomplishment reflects countless hours of preparation, teamwork, and academic excellence.

A special shoutout to the team members and coach who made this success possible:
Paige Kelly
Connor Westfall
Lenon Hodge
Bear Fuller
Coach Mr. Dimsdale

Your dedication and determination truly represent Hurricane High School with pride. Way to compete at the highest level—congratulations on an amazing season and a well-earned state finish! 👏📚🏆

🌟 A Night of Recognition at the Putnam County Schools Board Meeting 🌟

At our April 21 Board Meeting, we were proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students and community partners. The evening celebrated our Young Writers winners for their creativity and talent, Hurricane High School for their Class AAAA state championship victories in soccer and golf, and Putnam Career & Technical Center for winning the Region 8 School Business Partnership Award in collaboration with Toyota, presented by The Education Alliance.

We are grateful for the hard work, dedication, and partnerships that make these accomplishments possible. Congratulations to all who were recognized—we are Putnam Proud! 🎉

Rock Branch Elementary’s choir presented The Dawn of Liberty last week to honor America’s 250th birthday! Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, congressional wives, the Continental Congress, tyrannical King George III, and colonists’ battle cries—each forging the American dream—were brought to musical life in a dynamic tribute to our country’s founding. “We the people stand proud!”🎶

🎶 Putnam Pride on Display! 🎶

All four county high schools proudly participated in the WV Region III All‑Area Band Festival at Huntington High School! Congratulations to our talented student musicians and dedicated band directors for representing our county so well. 👏🎺

🎉 Congratulations! 🍎✨
We are thrilled to celebrate Laura Lees, one of our outstanding Kindergarten teachers, on being awarded the Golden Apple Award from WSAZ News Channel 3! 🌟

https://www.wsaz.com/video/2026/04/16/golden-apple/

This honor is a true reflection of Laura’s dedication, passion, and the loving impact she has on her students every single day. Her commitment to nurturing young learners and creating a positive, inspiring classroom environment makes a lasting difference for our school community.

Please join us in congratulating Laura on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🍎

🎉 Congratulations, Poca High School Cheer! 🎉

The Poca Dot Cheerleading Team was proudly recognized at the April 6th PCS Board Meeting for their outstanding achievement of finishing 11th in the nation at the 2026 NHSCC Nationals, held at Disney World.

We are proud of these students and coaches for showcasing their school and county with hard work, integrity, and pride on a national stage. ❤️✨

Spring Break is here! 🌷 Putnam County Schools hopes everyone has a fun, relaxing, and safe break. Enjoy your time off, and we’ll see everyone back on April 6!

🎶 What an incredible performance! 🎶

The 2026 Elementary All‑County Chorus was a huge success this past Tuesday night, featuring 257 talented 5th‑grade students from across our county.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible music teachers and everyone who helped make this event such an outstanding musical experience for our students.

We are also grateful to our guest conductor, Kelly Childers, and guest accompanist, Mary Beth Norman, for sharing their talents and making this a truly memorable evening for all.

👏 Congratulations to our 5th graders on a job well done! We are so proud of you!🎶