Putnam County Schools will offer summer learning opportunities for students at the elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

Registration for summer programs will open Monday, April 22, 2024, and close Friday, May 10, 2024. Families may register students by scanning the QR code featured on grade-level brochures or selecting the registration link below.

PCS 2024 SUMMER LEARNING BROCHURES: 
Elementary Brochure
Middle School Brochure
High School Brochure

Putnam County Schools Summer Learning Registration Link

Students in grades PreK-5 currently enrolled in Putnam County Schools

Students entering Kindergarten who did not attend a Putnam County Pre-K must be registered to attend kindergarten in a Putnam County elementary school prior to Camp Ready fo K enrollment.

Priority registration will be provided for students demonstrating deficiencies.

Registration Dates: April 22, 2024 - May 10, 2024

Register for Putnam County Schools Elementary School Summer Learning Programs online or by scanning the QR code featured on the Elementary Summer Learning Brochure.

Elementary Summer Learning Programs:

• Camp Ready for K

• Foundational Skills

• Steam Camp

• Japanese Immersion Camp

• Extended School Year

Camp Ready for K
Students Entering Kindergarten

Camp Dates:
July 7 – August 2

Camp Location:
Winfield Elementary

• Student Arrival Beginning at 8:00 am

• Instruction Begins at 8:30 am

• Student Dismissal at 2:30 pm

• Breakfast and Lunch Provided

• Transportation Available

  
  
  Focus will be on early foundational reading and math skills to assist with transitioning to kindergarten. Skills will be taught through fun, hands-on, small, and whole-group instruction.

Foundational Skills
Students Entering 1st & 2nd Grade

Camp Dates:
July 9 – August 2

Camp Location:
Winfield Elementary

• Student Arrival Beginning at 8:00 am

• Instruction Begins at 8:30 am

• Students Dismissal at 2:30 pm

• Breakfast and Lunch Provided

• Transportation Available

  
  
  Focus will be on early foundational reading and math skills. ELA lessons and activities will target phonics skills and strategies that support a strong foundation for reading. Math lessons and activities will target number sense and addition/subtraction fluency. Student interactions in ELA and math will be predominantly hands-on, combined with skill-based centers and whole-group instruction, providing a balanced learning environment.

Steam Camp-PLTW
Students Entering 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade

Camp Dates:
July 9 – August 2

Camp Location:
Winfield Elementary

• Student Arrival Beginning at 8:00 am

• Instruction Begins at 8:30 am

• Student Dismissal at 2:30 pm

• Breakfast and Lunch Provided

• Transportation Available
  
  Students will participate in Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Launch Modules, iReady English Language Arts, and Math Lessons.

Japanese Immersion Camp
Students Entering 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade

Camp Location:
Scott Teays Elementary

Camp Dates:
June 25 – June 28

Students will learn about Japanese culture through song, dance, games, and art. Instruction is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., and dismissal is at 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

Middle school students currently enrolled in Putnam County Schools

Putnam County Schools 2024 middle school-level summer programs are available for middle school students entering grades 6, 7, & 8 as well as students exiting grade 8. All students must currently be enrolled in a PCS public school.

Registration Dates: April 22, 2024 - May 10, 2024

Register for Putnam County Schools Middle School Summer SOLE online or by scanning the QR code featured on the Middle School Summer SOLE Brochure.

Camp Dates: July 9 – August 2

Camp Location: Winfield Elementary

• Student Arrival - 8:00 am

• Instruction Begins - 8:30 am

• Student Dismissal - 2:30 pm

• Breakfast & Lunch Provided

• Transportation Available

Students will participate in Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway Modules and English Language Arts and Math Lessons customized to their skill development needs. In addition, students will have time during lunch for outside physical activity and games.

High school students currently enrolled in Putnam County Schools

Register for Putnam County Schools High School Summer Learning Programs online or by scanning the QR code featured on the High School Summer Learning Brochure.

Registration Dates: April 22, 2024 - May 10, 2024

High School Summer Learning Programs:

• TASC Preparation

• Credit Recovery

• Original Credit

• Drivers Education

TASC Preparation
Dates: June 12 - July 31
Location: Putnam Career & Technical Center

• Instruction & Support Available Daily from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

• Student assignment by CTE Director in Collaboration with Attendance Director

Credit Recovery
Dates: June 12 - July 31
Locations: Hurricane High School & Poca High School

• Student Arrival Beginning at 8:00 am

• Instruction Begins at 8:30 am

• Student Dismissal at 2:30 pm

• Breakfast and Lunch Provided

• Transportation Available

Program Details:

• Students will participate in West Virginia Virtual School Online Credit Recovery

• Students will be registered by a school counselor

• Family members are required to complete and submit technology paperwork prior to enrollment in coursework

• Students will be issued a laptop on the first day of program

• Students will remain on campus each day until course is complete

• Students with the goal of earning multiple credits will complete one course at a time

Original Credit
Dates: June 12 - July 31

• Online Coursework verified by School Principal or Designee

• Recommendation from Principal to Participate

• Entering Junior or Senior Designation

Drivers Education
Dates: June 17 - July 19
Location: Poca High School Driving Range

Students can enroll in one of two daily sessions.

Session One: 8:30 am-10:30 am (2 Hrs)
Session Two: 10:30 am-1:00 pm (2.5 Hrs)

• Additional Drive Time Needed for Certification (Scheduled by Program Teacher)

• Breakfast and Lunch Provided

• Students provide their own transportation

• A maximum of 85 students enrolled