Putnam County Schools - Achieving Excellence

As part of the West Virginia Department of Education's #IGotVaxxed Campaign, Hurricane High School students Lily Haught & Emsley Farley speak towards their reasons for getting vaccinated against COVID-19!    According to the CDC and state and local health officials, the most effective mitigation strategy is the vaccination for those eligible to receive it. Everyone who chooses to get vaccinated does it for a reason.   For more information on the COVID-19 Vaccine, visit vaccinate.wv.gov.    Find Your Reason!   #PutnamProud  #IGotVaxxedWV 🌐https://youtu.be/CgN1n_K8LRY

The Putnam County Schools Technology Help Desk is NOW OPEN Tuesday thru Thursday evenings from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. ☎️ (304) 586-4946 #PutnamProud

Putnam County Schools has partnered with Fruth Pharmacy to host two vaccination clinics for unvaccinated students (12 years of age and older), staff members, and adult family members this week. Please note, this is not a booster shot and will be the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Pre-registration will not be required. 📍Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Hurricane High School 📍Thursday, September 2, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Poca High School Additional Reminders: ✅ Present a copy of an insurance card when checking in at the vaccination clinic. ✅ All students must complete a consent form, and a parent/guardian must be present with any student 12-15 years of age. 📝 Note: Your school office has both student and adult consent forms to be completed prior to the vaccination clinic. The consent forms may also be obtained on the PCS website (located and linked on the home page bulletin board) at www.putnamschools.com.

Happy First Day of School, PCS Students! 💙 Back to School is one of the best times of the year, symbolizing new beginnings and possibilities for students. ✨ Putnam County Schools would like to wish all students and a wonderful start to the 2021-22 school year! #PutnamProud #B2SPCS21

MASKING UPDATE 8/23/21: At its Special Meeting, the PCBOE voted to approve the current PCS Roadmap to Recovery Guide that states masking will not be mandated for students/staff. This was after a review of information received from the PCHD. Details Here➡️https://www.putnamschools.com/article/515671

RECOVERY GUIDE UPDATES 8/19/21: Upon direction by local health officials, PCS will require masks for all indoor activities & buses beginning 8/20/21 for students & employees regardless of vaccination status. *In effect for 30 days/reevaluated by health officials. Details Here➡️https://www.putnamschools.com/article/515671

Superintendent Hudson would like to take time to welcome all Putnam County Schools employees to the 2021-22 school year and thank them for all they do for their students and school community. We hope you had a wonderful first day back to school!   #PutnamProud #B2SPCS21

Putnam County Schools is excited to welcome back our amazing teachers and school staff to the 2021-22 school year! We have eagerly anticipated Back to School in Putnam County and want to take time to thank all our school staff members and educators for their continued commitment to fostering resilience and compassion to undoubtedly help the students of Putnam County thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. #PutnamProud #B2SPCS21

Congratulations to Buffalo High Math Teacher, Josh Isaacs! PCS MATH EDUCATOR SELECTED AS M3T NOYCE FELLOW ➡️ putnamschools.com/article/512687 #PutnamProud

PCS Students Eat Free During the 2021-22 School Year - Learn More Here ➡️ https://www.putnamschools.com/article/510635 #PutnamProud

Happening Tomorrow! Putnam County Schools Title I Program will host their annual Back to School Blast TOMORROW, Friday, August 13 at Putnam Career & Technical Center from 10 am to 1 pm! The B2SB will be a drive through event. Families and students will remain in their vehicles and backpacks will be distributed to them directly. This event is for Putnam County students only. Additionally, please note that students will need to be present to receive their backpacks and supplies. For any questions, please call Putnam County Schools at 304.586.0500 ext. 1122 or ext. 1133. #PutnamProud #B2SPCS21

Putnam County Schools (PCS) has released its comprehensive guidance for students’ return to school on August 24, 2021, within their Roadmap to Recovery return to school guide which can be found here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1450488/PCS_Roadmap_to_Recovery_2021-22.pdf The PCS Roadmap to Recovery was developed utilizing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local health officials, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) School Recovery and Guidance. Face masks will be strongly recommended but not required for Putnam County students. Currently, the best public health prevention strategy to end the COVID-19 pandemic is vaccination. In cases that require quarantining, students who have been vaccinated do not have to quarantine. Additionally, in classrooms or close contact settings, the close contact definition excludes students who wear a mask. The guiding principles in the Roadmap to Recovery outline various mitigation strategies that will be in place as students return. Superintendent John Hudson believes that all students learn best from in-person instruction and can do so safely when various mitigation strategies are implemented. He continues to be very grateful for the collaboration and unity in the outstanding school communities in Putnam County. Currently, PCS is working with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources regarding screening and testing options that may be available for students. PCS will continue to work collaboratively with the Putnam County Health Department (PCHD) to conduct contact tracing and to monitor community spread. To view the full PCS Roadmap to Recovery guidance document, please visit www.putnamschools.com. Follow the link below to view the WVDE School Recovery and Guidance Document: https://wvde.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/School-Recovery-and-Guidance-Document-FALL-2021.pdf

PCS is excited to celebrate its inaugural Good News “Golden Hashtag” Winner for the 2020-21 school year, LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY! 🎉 LES shared the most stories during the school year for PCS social media, highlighting students, staff, & their community - earning them Golden Hashtag recognition! 🏆 Principal Lisa Lewis accepted the plaque (produced by Hurricane Trophy) on behalf of the amazing students and staff at LES! 💙 Congratulations, #LESLeaders! #PutnamProud

IMMUNIZATION REMINDER: Upcoming 7th & 12th Graders Immunizations are required for upcoming 7th and 12th grade students and are available at the Putnam County Health Department (PCHD)! Appointments are available as well as two upcoming walk-in clinics scheduled for: Friday, August 20, 2021 and Monday, August 23, 2021 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM 316 Putnam Village Drive, Hurricane (Located on the backside of Liberty Square/across the street from the Red Roof Inn) ☎️Please call the PCDH at 304.757.2541 for an appointment or plan to attend one of the above walk-in clinics! *Please bring a copy of your child’s immunization record to the appointment/walk-in clinic. 💻https://pchdwv.org/

IMMUNIZATION REMINDER: Upcoming PreK & K Students Immunizations are required for upcoming PreK and Kindergarten students and are available at the Putnam County Health Department (PCHD)! ☎️Please call the PCDH at 304.757.2541 for an appointment. *Please bring a copy of your child’s immunization record to the appointment. 💻https://pchdwv.org/

Putnam County Schools American Rescue Plan (ARP) & Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Grant Spending Summary is now available for review on the PCS website!   There will be a 10-day public comment period opportunity for our school community and families to submit their feedback regarding the Putnam County Schools ARP ESSER Plan (August 4, 2021 – August 14, 2021). Comments about this plan should be submitted to Bill Duncan at william.duncan@k12.wv.us.    https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1442216/PCS_ARP_ESSER_Grant_Spending_Summary.pdf

Putnam County Schools Title I Program will host their annual Back to School Blast on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Putnam Career & Technical Center from 10 am to 1 pm! 🎒 The B2SB will be a drive through event. Families and students will remain in their vehicles and backpacks will be distributed to them directly. This event is for Putnam County students only. Additionally, please note that students will need to be present to receive their backpacks and supplies. ☎️ For any questions, please call Putnam County Schools at 304.586.0500 ext. 1122 or ext. 1133. #PutnamProud #B2SPCS21

Congratulations to ACE Recipient/American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Award Winner for Continuing Education, Rebecca Sizemore! Ms. Sizemore, a speech-language pathologist at Scott Teays Elementary, was recently granted a 2nd Award for Continuing Education (ACE). She joins a select group of individuals who have made a concerted, personal effort to continue professional learning beyond an academic degree! Way to go, Ms. Sizemore! 🎉 #PutnamProud

Putnam County Board of Education Approves Dental and Vision Incentives for Existing and Retired Employees Follow the link to learn more: https://www.putnamschools.com/article/499750

Save the Date! Putnam County Schools Title I Program will host their annual Back to School Blast Friday, August 13 at Putnam Career & Technical Center from 10 am to 1 pm! The B2SB will be a drive through event. Families and students will remain in their vehicles and backpacks will be distributed to them directly. This event is for Putnam County students only. Additionally, please note that students will need to be present to receive their backpacks and supplies. For any questions, please call Putnam County Schools at 304.586.0500 ext. 1122 or ext. 1133. #PutnamProud #B2SPCS21