Congratulations to Zoie Sims, she earned all of her Mustang Way Brag Tags! She is now in the Mustang Club! Congrats, Zoie, we are so proud of you! Keep up the great work.
about 2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
Picture of female student pointing at the Mustang Club board.
Tomorrow kicks off FTE Week (Oct 6–10)! Every student matters, every day counts. 💙 When your child is present, our schools get the resources they need for teachers, programs, and support services.

Let’s start strong—make sure your student is in school all week long! Together, we can give our kids the best.

#AttendanceMatters #ProudtobePCSD
about 2 months ago, Putnam County School District
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Congratulations, Beth Jeffers, Melrose Elementary's Support Related Employee of the Year! We are so proud of you!
about 2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
picture of 2 ladies holding a flower in front of a Mustang banner
Congratulations, Sharley Langford, Melrose Elementary's Teacher of the Year! We are so proud of you!
about 2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
picture of 2 ladies holding flower in front of Mustang banner
🌟 October is National Principals Month! 🌟

In Putnam County, our principals do more than manage schools — they inspire futures. They guide teachers, encourage students, partner with families, and bring communities together so learning can thrive. Their leadership makes a lasting impact on every classroom and every child.

This month, and every month, we celebrate our PCSD principals for leading with heart, vision, and dedication. Thank you for helping us shape tomorrow, today. 💙💚

#ProudtobePCSD
about 2 months ago, Putnam County School District
Principals Month
Attendance Matters: FTE Week is October 6–10!

Every student counts–literally! During FTE Week, the state of Florida calculates school funding based on student attendance. If a student is absent, they are not included in the count, and our schools lose vital funding for teachers, programs, and services.

Make sure your child is in school every day October 6–10! Together, we can give PCSD students the resources they need to succeed.

Learn more about PCSD's Attendance Initiative: www.putnamschools.org/page/attendance

#ProudtobePCSD #AttendanceMatters
about 2 months ago, Putnam County School District
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Congratulations, Everly Blitch! She earned all 5 of her Mustang Club brag tags. We are so proud of you. Keep up the great work!
about 2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
picture of girl in pink shirt pointing to Mustang Club board.
Congratulations, Desmoniee Daniels! Desmoniee earned all 5 of her Mustang Club brag tags. We are so proud of you. Keep up the great work!
about 2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
Picture of girl in pink shirt, pointing to the Mustang Club board.
What do you do when you meet your attendance goal 22 out of 33 school days? You recognize the great work with a celebration. Today, numerous staff members dressed up in inflatable costumes and raced each other. We concluded the celebration with a Makarana Dance Party!
about 2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
principal in horse costume giving high 5s.
Asst. Principal in duck costume.
Teacher in dinosaur costume running.
Ms. Semione in unicorn costume.
Group of teachers in costumex (pumpkin, dinasour, unicorn) ready to race.
group of students dancing
group of students dancing
Congratulations, Destini White! Destini earned all 5 of her Mustang Brag Tags today and earned her way into the Mustang Club! Keep up the great work. We are so proud of you!
about 2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
picture of female student pointing to Mustang Club board.
Congratulations, Trinity Petruski! Trinity earned all 5 of her Mustang Brag Tags today and earned her way into the Mustang Club! Keep up the great work. We are so proud of you!
2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
picture of female student pointing at Mustang Club bingo board
We are so proud of our Kindergarten students for earning enough stable stars to roll the dice! These classes earned ice pops and free time! Keep up the great work!
2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
Students rolling dice for earning stars.
students sitting on floor rolling dice
students sitting on floor rolling dice
students sitting on floor rolling dice
students sitting on floor rolling dice

We’re excited to share a special opportunity for students and families to explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)!

STEM on the Lawn
📍 Reitz Union North Lawn, University of Florida
📅 Saturday, September 27th | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
💲 FREE for all K-12 students and parents!

Students will enjoy hands-on experiences with exciting STEM activities while learning about science, technology, engineering, math, and more.

📲 Learn more here: https://fsi.institute.ufl.edu/stem-on-the-lawn-presented-by-uf-fsi/

We hope to see many of our families there!

2 months ago, Putnam County School District
STEMOnTheLawn-FSI
Congratulations to Luis Correa Peres for making it into the Mustang Club! He earned all 5 of his Mustang Way Brag Tags. Keep up the great work, Luis! We are so proud of you!
2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
Picture of male student pointing at the Mustang Club board with his medal.
Congratulations, Angel Barrs! Angel joined the Mustang Club today. She earned all 5 of her Mustang Brag Tags! Keep up the great work, Angel! We are so proud of you!
2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
female student pointing to the Mustang Club board.
Congratulations, Avery Shortridge! Avery was our first student this year to make it into the Mustang Club. She earned all 5 of her Mustang Brag Tags! Keep up the great work, Avery! We are so proud of you!
2 months ago, Melrose Elementary
Picture of girl pointing at Mustang Club board.
Congratulations, Avery Shortridge! Avery was our first student this year to make it into the Mustang Club. She earned all 5 of her Mustang Brag Tags! Keep up the great work, Avery! We are so proud of you!
2 months ago, Melrose Elementary

We're excited to share an opportunity from the Education Foundation of Putnam County, Inc. to celebrate outstanding students in our community! The Foundation is now accepting nominations for the "Successful Citizen Award." This award recognizes students in grades 6–12 who demonstrate:

  • No disciplinary referrals

  • Respect, compassion, empathy, and community engagement

  • A meaningful “passion project” that positively impacts others

Award: $250 per recipient
Deadline: October 10, 2025

Submit a nomination here: https://form.jotform.com/243393156596063

Nominations may also be mailed to PO Box 402, Palatka, FL 32178 or emailed to Info@TEFPC.com

This is a wonderful chance to highlight a student making a difference. Please take a moment to nominate someone deserving!

3 months ago, Putnam County School District
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We are so excited to announce that today we did our first monthly attendance drawing. Each month, we will do a drawing for all students who did not miss more than 1 day that month. Two students each month will earn a $25 gift card from Amazon for great attendance.
3 months ago, Melrose Elementary
Male student holding a gift card under the Melrose Sign
Male student holding a gift card under the Melrose Sign
A huge SHOUT OUT to Interlachen Nutrition for the generous donation of gifts for 10 teachers. Although we didn't get a picture of everyone, they were excited to get a gift certificate for a Lit Tea or a Gift Bag. We are so thankful for your continuous support!
3 months ago, Melrose Elementary
Collage of 5 female teachers holding gift bags.