🎉 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! 💙💛
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! 🍎💙
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!
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! 💙🍎
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! 👏📚🏆
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! 🎉
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. 👏🎺
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! 👏🍎
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. ❤️✨
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!🎶
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!🎶
🎨 YMCA Pre-K Art Showcase 🎨
On March 25, our YMCA Pre-K classes held an art exhibition to highlight the creativity and artistic growth of our students. The display featured a variety of projects that allowed students to share their imagination, practice new skills, and take pride in their work.
We are proud of our young artists and the learning experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression every day!
On March 25, our YMCA Pre-K classes held an art exhibition to highlight the creativity and artistic growth of our students. The display featured a variety of projects that allowed students to share their imagination, practice new skills, and take pride in their work.
We are proud of our young artists and the learning experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression every day!
Buffalo Elementary Title I teachers recently hosted a sweet and successful Breakfast Club for Kindergarten and First Grade families! 🍭✨
Families were invited to enjoy a special Candyland-themed morning filled with breakfast, connection, and fun. After sharing a meal together, students and their families participated in engaging board games that creatively incorporated math and reading skills in a hands-on way.
This event highlighted the importance of family engagement, with families actively participating in meaningful learning experiences alongside their children. Opportunities like this continue to strengthen the connection between home and school—while making learning both fun and memorable! 💕📚
Families were invited to enjoy a special Candyland-themed morning filled with breakfast, connection, and fun. After sharing a meal together, students and their families participated in engaging board games that creatively incorporated math and reading skills in a hands-on way.
This event highlighted the importance of family engagement, with families actively participating in meaningful learning experiences alongside their children. Opportunities like this continue to strengthen the connection between home and school—while making learning both fun and memorable! 💕📚
Confidence Elementary will dismiss at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 23, 2026, due to ongoing power issues.
🎶 Rock Branch Elementary students are wrapping up their annual West Virginia music unit with Mr. Skiles!
Through Appalachian history and culture, songs, folk dances, and traditional instruments, students also had the opportunity to interact with WV Symphony Orchestra conductor Maestro Maurice Cohn, choreographer Brooke Smolder, and fiddler Kaylee Polk this month.
Music connects our past and brings us together! 💛🎻
Through Appalachian history and culture, songs, folk dances, and traditional instruments, students also had the opportunity to interact with WV Symphony Orchestra conductor Maestro Maurice Cohn, choreographer Brooke Smolder, and fiddler Kaylee Polk this month.
Music connects our past and brings us together! 💛🎻
🏆 Celebrating Winfield Middle Athletics! 🏀🏐🏃♀️
At the Putnam County Board of Education meeting on March 16, 2026, the Board proudly recognized several Winfield Middle School athletic teams for their outstanding seasons and achievements.
👏 Congratulations to the following teams:
Girls Cross Country
Girls Basketball
Volleyball
Boys Basketball
These teams represent Winfield Middle with pride through their dedication and teamwork. We are proud of the hard work and commitment they displayed both on and off the field this season.
💚🤍 Way to represent Winfield Middle and Putnam County Schools!
At the Putnam County Board of Education meeting on March 16, 2026, the Board proudly recognized several Winfield Middle School athletic teams for their outstanding seasons and achievements.
👏 Congratulations to the following teams:
Girls Cross Country
Girls Basketball
Volleyball
Boys Basketball
These teams represent Winfield Middle with pride through their dedication and teamwork. We are proud of the hard work and commitment they displayed both on and off the field this season.
💚🤍 Way to represent Winfield Middle and Putnam County Schools!
📅 2025–2026 School Calendar Update📅
Putnam County Schools has been granted a waiver of the 180‑day instructional requirement for students. As a result, the following end‑of‑year schedule will be in effect:
✅ Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Students will attend a full day of instruction
✅ Friday, June 5, 2026 – Students will have a three‑hour early dismissal
Please note: If inclement weather occurs between now and the end of the school year, additional changes to the school calendar may be necessary. Any updates will be communicated promptly through our official channels.
Putnam County Schools has been granted a waiver of the 180‑day instructional requirement for students. As a result, the following end‑of‑year schedule will be in effect:
✅ Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Students will attend a full day of instruction
✅ Friday, June 5, 2026 – Students will have a three‑hour early dismissal
Please note: If inclement weather occurs between now and the end of the school year, additional changes to the school calendar may be necessary. Any updates will be communicated promptly through our official channels.
🎉 We are proud to celebrate two of our outstanding educators!
Mrs. Hamrick from Rock Branch Elementary and Mrs. Eisel from Hometown Elementary recently presented at the annual West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference. During their session, they shared instructional practices from their classrooms that highlight the 8 Mathematical Habits of Mind and support meaningful math learning for students.
We are proud of Mrs. Hamrick and Mrs. Eisel for representing our county so well! 👏📚
Mrs. Hamrick from Rock Branch Elementary and Mrs. Eisel from Hometown Elementary recently presented at the annual West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference. During their session, they shared instructional practices from their classrooms that highlight the 8 Mathematical Habits of Mind and support meaningful math learning for students.
We are proud of Mrs. Hamrick and Mrs. Eisel for representing our county so well! 👏📚
📚✨ Kindergarten Registration Is Next Week! ✨📚
It’s time to register our newest group of Kindergarten students! Some schools are listed on multiple days — this is intentional.
Here are this year’s dates:
🗓 March 18
• Buffalo Elementary
• Hurricane Town Elementary
• West Teays Elementary
• Rock Branch Elementary
• Eastbrook Elementary
• Winfield Elementary
🗓 March 19
• George Washington Elementary
• Mountain View Elementary
• West Teays Elementary
• Confidence Elementary
• Scott Teays Elementary
• Winfield Elementary
🗓 March 20
• Conner St. Elementary
• Lakeside Elementary
• Mountain View Elementary
• Hometown Elementary
• Poca Elementary
• Scott Teays Elementary
📞 Please call your child’s home school to make an appointment.
We can’t wait to welcome our future Kindergarten students! 🎒❤️
It’s time to register our newest group of Kindergarten students! Some schools are listed on multiple days — this is intentional.
Here are this year’s dates:
🗓 March 18
• Buffalo Elementary
• Hurricane Town Elementary
• West Teays Elementary
• Rock Branch Elementary
• Eastbrook Elementary
• Winfield Elementary
🗓 March 19
• George Washington Elementary
• Mountain View Elementary
• West Teays Elementary
• Confidence Elementary
• Scott Teays Elementary
• Winfield Elementary
🗓 March 20
• Conner St. Elementary
• Lakeside Elementary
• Mountain View Elementary
• Hometown Elementary
• Poca Elementary
• Scott Teays Elementary
📞 Please call your child’s home school to make an appointment.
We can’t wait to welcome our future Kindergarten students! 🎒❤️
