Putnam County Schools

Our community has always valued excellence in education—now we have the opportunity to take that legacy even further by "Building on Excellence!" From upgrading health and safety features to building a new, modern, state-of-the-art Hurricane Middle School, the 2024 Putnam School Bond will help PCS continue to provide the best for our students. 🏫✨ Built in 1950, Hurricane Middle is overdue for replacement. The new state-of-the-art facility will be approximately 117,000 square feet and will be built adjacent to Hurricane High. The new middle school will include all standard classroom spaces, a media/STEM lab, competition gymnasium and locker rooms, commons and dining area, and music and band rooms with an auditorium. The exterior will include outdoor learning areas, facility and visitor parking, separate bus and parent drop-off/pick-up lanes, and a practice field designed for student activities and sports practice(s). The 2024 Putnam School Bond will not increase tax rates for Putnam County residents compared to the 2009 bond. In addition to a tax rate decrease, the Putnam County Board of Education requested the West Virginia School Building Authority contribute $25 million toward the new Hurricane Middle School — that would be almost half the total cost! This funding is contingent on the passage of the bond and the approval of the project by the WV SBA. You can find more info, including HMS renderings and FAQs, here 👉 putnamschools.com. Let's keep building a brighter, safer, and stronger future for our students—together! 💪📚 #PutnamProud #BuildingOnExcellence

4 months ago, Putnam County Schools

Putnam County kicked off early voting last week. The 2024 Putnam School Bond is on the ballot. The bond calls for a new Hurricane Middle School and health and safety improvements to outdoor athletic facilities across the county! 🏫✨ Bond funds will address health and safety issues for outdoor athletic facilities, such as new field lighting and updated electrical systems. This will create more energy-efficient sites, reduce maintenance costs, and save significant dollars for county-wide academic and athletic needs. It is also important to note that the 2024 Putnam School Bond will not increase tax rates for Putnam County residents compared to the 2009 bond, which funded new schools in Buffalo, Winfield, Poca, and Confidence. In fact, there will be a tax rate decrease! You can find more information on the Putnam School Bond, including Frequently Asked Questions and Putnam County’s Early Voting Schedule, on putnamschools.com! Let’s keep building a brighter, safer, and stronger future for our students—together! 💪📚 #PutnamProud #BuildingOnExcellence

4 months ago, Putnam County Schools

We are excited to share the Putnam School Bond webpage! 🏫✨ Visit https://www.putnamschools.com/page/2024-bond to learn more & explore project details! Let’s keep building a brighter, safer, & stronger future for our students—together! 💪📚 #PutnamProud #BuildingOnExcellence

5 months ago, Putnam County Schools

📣 #PutnamProud 📣 PCS Cheer rocked the WVSSAC 2024 Game Day Cheer Invitational! Buffalo (A/AA), Hurricane (AAA/AAAA), Poca (A/AA), and Winfield (AAA/AAAA) all qualified for the Game Day Championship! 🤸 The 2024 Class A/AA Game Day Cheer Champions: The Poca Dots! The 2024 Class AAA/AAAA Game Day Cheer Champions: The Winfield Generals! The 2024 Class AAA/AAAA Game Day Cheer Runner-Up: The Hurricane Redskins! Congratulations to all PCS Cheer Programs! 🏆

5 months ago, Putnam County Schools

📅 Patriot Day: Honoring Heroes & Remembering the Fallen 🇺🇸 On this day, we pause to honor the lives lost and the heroes who bravely responded during the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. We stand united in remembrance of the sacrifices and resilience shown by so many. As a community, we reflect on the strength, courage, and unity that emerged from that dark day. Let us continue to teach our students the importance of compassion, service, and the enduring spirit of hope that defines our nation. #NeverForget #PatriotDay #UnitedWeStand #PutnamProud

6 months ago, Putnam County Schools

Join the fun of Back to Schools Season! PCS School Bus Driver Training Class opens this Fall! PCS will offer its first Bus Driver Training Class of the new school year! The class begins this Fall, starting October 8th. Interested applicants should apply before Friday, September 20th, online at www.putnamschools.com or by visiting the PCS Central Office in Winfield. Have questions? For more info, please call 304-586-0500 ext. 1103. 📚🏫🚌 #PutnamProud #B2SPCS24

6 months ago, Putnam County Schools

Happy First Day of School to Putnam’s Newest Students! ☝️ We hope all PCS Pre-K students and families have a great day! 📚💕 #PutnamProud #B2SPCS24

6 months ago, Putnam County Schools

Welcome Back, PCS Students! 🏫 We sure have missed you! Wishing you all the absolute best on the first day of the 2024-2025 school year! You got this! 👍 #B2SPCS24 #PutnamProud

6 months ago, Putnam County Schools

As we prepare for the 🤩 BIG DAY, remember to send us your FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL photos by tagging PCS using the hashtags #B2SPCS24 and #PutnamProud! 📸 See you tomorrow, PCS! 👍

6 months ago, Putnam County Schools

PSA: PCS TO CONDUCT SAFETY EXERCISE IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRST RESPONDERS Putnam County Schools is partnering with local law enforcement to conduct a safety exercise on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at an undisclosed school. This exercise is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and preparedness of our students, staff, and community. The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) exercise will involve real-time response actions to help build preparedness by allowing schools and the school district to test and validate plans and policies, determine strengths, and identify areas for improvement. The SRP exercise has been designed in collaboration with law enforcement and first responders to help test coordinated responses and rapid problem-solving skills across the system. It will incorporate district and school employees, community first responders, and local law enforcement agencies. It's important to note that this training exercise will not disrupt students or the surrounding community. The SRP exercise is a critical educational opportunity for our school staff to practice and refine emergency response procedures in collaboration with our safety partners. The exercise will not impact campus activities (i.e., athletic practices, localized traffic, etc.) and has been anticipated to last two (2) to three (3) hours. We deeply appreciate the support and understanding of our community as we work to strengthen our mission to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and our school communities. Thank you for your cooperation. 🚨 #PCSAlert24

6 months ago, Putnam County Schools

Welcome Back, Teachers and Staff! 🏫 Wishing you a successful and inspiring 2024-25 school year ahead! 💕📚 #PutnamProud

7 months ago, Putnam County Schools

Putnam County Schools PreK Calendar for the 2024-25 School Year

7 months ago, Putnam County Schools

🚨SAVE THE DATE!🚨 Putnam County Schools Back to School Blast 🎒 🗓 August 9, 2024 ⏰ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 📍 Putnam Career & Technical Center Putnam County Schools' Title I Program will sponsor the annual Back to School Blast (B2SB) at Putnam Career & Technical Center in Eleanor from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, August 9. The Back to School Blast is open to all Putnam County Schools students (Prek-12) and will be a drive-through event! Students will receive a new backpack full of grade-specific school supplies. Please note that there will only be one B2SB session this year. We hope to see you at B2SB on August 9! ☎️ Questions? Call PCS at 304.586.0500. #B2SPCS24 #PutnamProud

7 months ago, Putnam County Schools

🍎 PCS FREE SUMMER MEAL BOXES! 🍏 Summer Reminder! 📣 Mark Your Calendars! 🗓 Every Wednesday is a free meal box distribution day! 💙

8 months ago, Putnam County Schools

This week, the PCBOE celebrated our retiring PCS employees' outstanding contributions and achievements, marking the end of their remarkable careers. Thank you, retirees, and congratulations! We are excited as you embark on this new and exciting chapter! 👏📚💙#PutnamProud