Putnam County Schools - Achieving Excellence

“I am convinced that love is the most durable power in the world. It is not an expression of impractical idealism, but of practical realism.” Martin Luther King Jr. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Today we remember that “everybody can be great because everybody can serve!” So let’s keep Dr. King’s legacy going & unite through service year-round! #MLKDay #PutnamProud

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Putnam County Schools will partner with Fruth Pharmacy to host a COVID-19 Vaccine, Booster, and Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Hurricane High School from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Pre-registration will not be required; no appointments necessary. 🗓Wednesday, January 19, 2022 📍Hurricane High School ⏰4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Vaccination Clinic will offer the following: 📌 Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 5-11) 📌 Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and Boosters (ages 18 & up) 📌 Flu Shots Important Reminders: ✅ Present a copy of an insurance card when checking in at the vaccination clinic ✅ If receiving a booster shot, please remember to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card ✅ All students must complete a consent form ✅ A parent/guardian must be present for students under the age of 18 📝 Note: Your school office has both student and adult consent forms to be completed before 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. COVID-19 vaccines are also available in many locations throughout our community. Check with your child’s healthcare provider, pharmacy, or county health department to see whether they offer pediatric COVID-19 vaccination. You can also find a community vaccination location by visiting vaccinate.wv.gov or calling the West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Info Line: 1-833-734-0965.

JANUARY 10, 2021 - Additional School Recovery & Guidance Document Update for the WVDE: The West Virginia Department of Education updated COVID-19 guidance on its School Recovery and Guidance Document on January 5, 2022. You can review the WVDE updates by visiting: https://wvde.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/School-Recovery-and-Guidance-Document-DEC-2021-v1.pdf

TWO-HOUR DELAY JAN. 10, 2022: After an 8:00 pm weather briefing with the National Weather Service in Charleston, Putnam County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Monday, January 10, 2022. ❄️ #PCSalert

The Putnam County Collaborative Pre-K Program will begin registration for their FREE 4-year-old Pre-K Program as follows: Beginning January 18, 2022, parents/guardians may register their child by visiting the PCS website at www.putnamschools.com, selecting the “Menu” tab, “Parents,” “PreK,” and then clicking the “Sign-Up” button to begin the registration process by filling out the questionnaire. Please Note: The registration link will not be available until 8 a.m. on January 18th.    If internet access is unavailable, parents/guardians may call Putnam County Schools at (304)586-0500 ext. 1133, ext. 1178, or ext. 1122 for assistance.   Children must reside in Putnam County and turn four before July 1, 2022, to be eligible. More information about FREE Putnam County Pre-K can be found at www.putnamschools.com or by contacting Putnam County Schools at (304)586-0500 ext. 1133, ext. 1178, or ext. 1122.

SCHOOLS CLOSED JAN. 7, 2022: Putnam County Schools will be closed, Friday, January 7, 2022. ❄️ #PCSalert

3-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL JAN. 6, 2022: Putnam County Schools will be dismissing 3 hours early today due to the updated Winter Storm Warning to impact our area this afternoon. ❄️ #PCSalert

The West Virginia Department of Education recently updated COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Period guidance on its School Recovery and Guidance Document. You can review the WVDE updates by visiting: https://wvde.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/School-Recovery-and-Guidance-Document-DEC-2021-v1.pdf

"Early Retirement Notification" Attention PCS Employees: If you plan on retiring at the end of the 2021-22 school year and want to qualify for the $500.00 bonus, you must submit your retirement notice, in writing, to Dan Rinick on or before March 1st, 2022. Don't disqualify yourself for this incentive by missing the notification deadline! If you have any questions, please call the personnel office at 304-586-0500 ext. 1109.

Putnam County Schools would like to thank Ball Toyota of Charleston for their generous donations to ten of our Putnam County Schools this season! On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, Ball Toyota donated $500 to Buffalo Elementary, Confidence Elementary, Eastbrook Elementary, George Washington Elementary, George Washington Middle, Hurricane Middle, Lakeside Elementary, Poca Elementary, Poca Middle, and Rock Branch Elementary. Donations will be used for schools to purchase clothing, shoes, coats, hygiene items, food pantry items, and other essentials for students in need. Shawn Ball of Ball Toyota of Charleston took to Facebook to survey school donation suggestions for public schools in Kanawha, Boone, Putnam, and Jackson Counties. “It’s heartwarming to see how many people are working so hard to make sure these kids have their essential needs met on a daily basis,” said Shawn Ball of Ball Toyota. “I do these donations not only to give a little money to help, but to also spread awareness about how many kids don’t have a decent pair of shoes, warm coat or clean clothes. My ultimate goal is to help every school in WV establish a pantry for these essential items so kids will have what they need.” Ball Toyota donated $500 to over 146 different schools in ten counties of southern WV, totaling $73,000. Thank you, Ball Toyota of Charleston, for your help supporting the students of Putnam County this holiday season!

Today is the day! 📣 Good Luck to Hurricane Cheer and Winfield Cheer as they compete for state titles today at the WVSSAC State Cheer Championship! ❤️💚 #PutnamProud

We are pleased to inform you that students who took the West Virginia General Summative Assessment or SAT School Day in spring 2021 will receive an email at their K12 student email account on December 10, 2021, containing a link to an individual student video score report.  Parents with emails on file with the school will also receive the link to the video score report.  Although students received their printed score reports earlier this school year, the West Virginia Department of Education is piloting exciting new video score reports designed to be more engaging for students and their parents or guardians. Please have your student check his or her email account for the link, and parents and guardians should also check to see if it has been received.  Simply copy and paste the link into your web browser and enter the student's date of birth to access the video score report customized specifically for the student.  Also, be sure to check out the links to resources in the video report. If you have any difficulty accessing the report, please contact the school for assistance.

Putnam County Schools will partner with Fruth Pharmacy to host a COVID-19 Vaccine, Booster, and Flu Shot Clinic on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Hurricane High School from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Pre-registration will not be required; no appointments necessary. This will be the second round of vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 years who received their first shot on November 19, 2021. 🗓Friday, December 10, 2021 📍Hurricane High School ⏰4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Vaccination Clinic will offer the following: 📌 Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 5-11) – Second Dose 📌 Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and Boosters (ages 18 & up) 📌 Flu Shots Important Reminders: ✅ Present a copy of an insurance card when checking in at the vaccination clinic. ✅ If receiving a booster shot, please remember to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card. ✅ All students must complete a consent form, and a parent/guardian must be present. 📝 Note: Your school office has both student and adult consent forms to be completed before 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. COVID-19 vaccines are also available in many locations throughout our community. Check with your child’s healthcare provider, pharmacy, or county health department to see whether they offer pediatric COVID-19 vaccination. You can also find a community vaccination location by visiting vaccinate.wv.gov or calling the West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Info Line: 1-833-734-0965.

Congratulations to PCTC’s Alysen Bryant! Ms. Bryant will join CompTIA’s National Career and Technical Education Advisory Council representing the great state of West Virginia! CompTIA , the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, formed the new council to lead a national dialog focused on accelerating career pathways in technology. The council will champion career and technical education’s role in economic recovery and diversifying and expanding the US IT workforce. Please join PCS in extending many congratulations to Alysen Bryant for this prestigious national recognition and achievement! #PutnamProud https://www.putnamschools.com/article/600019

The FBI Pittsburgh Division's Charleston, WV Resident Agency in partnership with the United States Attorney's Office of the Southern District of West Virginia, FBI Charleston WV Citizens Academy Alumni Association, and West Virginia Child and Human Trafficking Task Force are hosting a virtual presentation for parents, guardians, teachers, and community members to learn how to keep children safe online! The event will take place via ZOOM today, December 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST. 🚨UPDATED EVENT LINK🚨 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82897631725?pwd=TlNJclBlT2pPUXZQbXpENmM2MTByQT09 Meeting ID: 828 9763 1725 Passcode: 208840

Congratulations Confidence Elementary - PCS Good News Winner! 📰 CES shared the most "GOOD NEWS" social media stories during November. Thank you, #CESLeaders, for highlighting your outstanding students, staff, & school community! 💛🦅🖤 #PutnamProud

Fruth Pharmacy will be offering free COVID testing at Teays Valley Baptist Church Thursday December 2 from 2:00-5:00 pm. This is a rapid test with immediate results. 

Happy Thanksgiving, PCS! We hope this Thanksgiving finds you and your loved ones with an attitude of gratitude and many reasons to give thanks. 🧡 #PutnamProud

Putnam County Schools Student Nominated for the Military Academies U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito recently nominated 21 West Virginians for Admission to U.S. Service Academies, including Putnam County Schools student Nicholas Wayne Lanham! Nicholas was also nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Way to go and congratulations, Nicholas! #PutnamProud https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lootpress.com%2Fcapito-nominates-21-west-virginians-for-admission-to-u-s-service-academies%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cmicah.osborne%40k12.wv.us%7C6214f99105094e038bba08d9ad4c4d7b%7Ce019b04b330c467a8bae09fb17374d6a%7C0%7C0%7C637731365489624692%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=D81EVNuW9BnNlAxOjfwexyat%2FiHlaFG%2B09SGk4WS1l0%3D&reserved=0