Putnam City Schools - Go Boldly

Engaging conversations to memorable connections, student leaders to District leaders 💬 The Superintendent's Student Advisory continues to make its rounds about the District, stopping at PC North to hear from the students about their likes, dislikes, and wishes for the Panther community. Next stop, PC West in December!

Did you know? Being just 10 minutes late every day adds up to nearly a week of lost learning by the end of the year! 📚✨ 𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕦𝕥𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕤! 📌 Attendance and punctuality are key to success in school—and in life. When students are present and on time, they’re better prepared to learn, grow, and achieve their goals. 🏆 💻 Learn how you can #BePresentBeBold on our website: putnamcityschools.org/page/attendance

🏈 The PCH Pirates and the PCN Panthers hosted round 1️⃣ of the 6A-2 Football State Championship on Friday night and both teams came out on top. On to round 2️⃣! 🏴‍☠️ 26-14 v. Bartlesville 🐾 21-0 v. Southmoore

It was a great morning for a run with over 300 fellow cancer research supporters! The 16th Annual Putnam City Cancer Classic 5K & Fun Run benefiting OMRF went off without a missed step ✅ Congratulations to our top placers! 🏅Madalyn Harper 🏅Greg Kipf 🏅Sawyer Edwards

Thanksgiving spirit in action! 🤗 Child Nutrition prepared all the fixings, and then high school leaders stepped up to serve the delicious Thanksgiving lunch to our elementary students, spreading joy and setting an example across our District.🍴

🥧 Elementary students made their own pumpkin pies while learning about all the vitamins and healthy benefits of a pumpkin from our District's amazing Registered Dietitian at Sodexo at Putnam City Schools Child Nutrition! Fun fact, did you know a pumpkin is a fruit? 🎃

It's National Signing Day! ✍️ We had three PCN Panthers officially make their marks to play at the collegiate level. ⛳️ Harper Phillips - Golf at SNU 🏀 Brandie Harrod - Basketball at Auburn 🥎 Kylee Smith - Softball at OKWU Congratulations!

🪖 Veterans Day is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about the courage, resilience, and dedication of those who have defended our Nation. Today, we honor all those who have served. Thank you, Veterans! 🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day!

Congratulations to PCN Panther senior, Adriana Do, for being selected as a State Officer for HOSA - Future Health Professionals. This global student-led organization through Oklahoma CareerTech is focused on promoting career opportunities in the health industry. Adriana is the first HOSA State Officer from PCN! #GoBoldly

🌎 For Native American Heritage Month, many schools across the District are recognizing the vibrant history and culture in fun, meaningful, and creative ways. This morning we stopped by Ralph Downs Elementary as they had a great demonstration from PC Native American Student Services and Overholser Elementary with performances by Riverside Indian School.

Voting is an important duty, especially when it's about your favorite food. 🍔🥤 Students at Coronado Heights Elementary made their own voter ID cards and then took to the polls to do their civic duty today. Yes, they even got the coveted sticker afterward. 🗳️

It's all strategy, patience, and sportsmanship at the annual Putnam City Schools middle school chess tournament! ♟️

There were so many creative book characters roaming our halls in the District today! We don't know who had more fun dressing up, the students or the staff. 👻

Trick or treating should be fun for everyone. 🎃 Central Elementary taught some students the ins and outs of safe trick or treating with alternative forms of communication, individualizing the experience for each student's needs. The students will take home the bracelets to use with their families for the real fun tonight. 👻 Remember to be patient with all the little trick or treaters out and about tonight! 🤗

We have farmers, workers, shoppers, and tractor drivers hard at work in Wiley Post Elementary Pre-K. 🌾 These students built their own pumpkin patch out of paper, working on fine motor skills, creativity, customer service, and learning the life cycle of the pumpkin. 🎃 If you ask nicely, they might take you around on the hay ride. 🧑‍🌾

🎭 Panther Pronounced President of Oklahoma Teen Arts Council 🎭 We have a President among us in Putnam City! PCN Junior, Shakureyeon Givens Day, was recently elected President of the Oklahoma Teen Arts Council. Way to #GoBoldly!

8️⃣2️⃣ From the Pirate Ship to the NFL Hall of Fame 🏈 An unforgettable night at Putnam City High School as the Pirates retired the jersey of NFL Hall of Famer and alumnus, Steve Largent! Honoring his legendary contributions to Putnam City High, the NFL, and Oklahoma, this night celebrated the legacy of a true Pirate and his inspiring career. As they say, Once a Pirate, Always a Pirate! 🏴‍☠️

💬 Superintendent's Student Advisory Meets at PCH 💬 Dr. Rhodes and the Superintendent's Cabinet met with students at Putnam City High School this week to talk about what is going well, what could be improved, and so much more. These Pirates continue to impress and be perfect stewards for their school and classmates, evoking positive change for "The Ship" and the District as a whole.

🪖 From High School Hallways To The Oklahoma National Guard 🪖 Putnam City West Senior, Ashley Linares, is sworn in and ready to serve! 🇺🇸 This top notch recruit has a sharp focus on becoming a combat medic. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see you #GoBoldly as you represent Putnam City Schools!

#EveryBeatCounts: 📓🍎The Best Teachers Are Lifelong Students, Always Evolving And Expanding Their Knowledge🍎📓 👀Check out our teachers at the District Teaching and Learning Conference, mastering the art of integrating new positive and interactive learning strategies into our students' everyday education! Here in Putnam City, we understand that not every student operates the same; therefore, we embrace the task of gaining knowledge about different ways to maintain student success. Every student has their beat and it is up to us to amplify that beat and make... EVERY BEAT COUNT💙🧡