Putnam City Academy

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

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

#OnTheRoadWithRhodes 📍Visiting Our Schools One Stop at a Time with Dr. Rhodes at the Wheel 🚙 Superintendent Dr. Rhodes ventures every week to visit our schools, see the action, talk to students and teachers, and participate in fun activities that he finds along the way. Today, we road along on his trip to visit the Lake Park Lions, Western Oaks Elementary and Middle School Warriors, Central Cubs, and the PC Aviation Academy. Kids will truly say the best things, including one today asking Dr. Rhodes, "Are you the President?" 🤓

🚔 Protecting and Serving Putnam City 🚓 Putnam City Campus Police Officer Parker Mauk, Officer Davon Spencer, and Officer Jake Bradley have graduated from the State of Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Basic Police Officer 16-week Academy in Ada, OK! We are thankful for their commitment to our students, staff, and PC Community.

🇺🇸 Stars, Stripes, and School Spirit! 🎇 The Putnam City Schools Campus Police Department and Putnam City West High School JROTC proudly marched in the Bethany Boom Independence Day Parade, showing off our patriotic pride and community spirit!

🚜 Moving Dirt for the New PC Centennial Center 🚜 Another School Bond project is underway with the construction on the PC Centennial Center officially beginning. The PC Centennial Center will be the home of a new community park, outdoor amphitheater, fine arts auditorium, meeting halls, School Board room, and administrative offices. We look forward to keeping up with the updates and, of course, the opening in a couple of years! 🛠️

🚌 Congratulations are in order for two from our Transportation Department! Huge shout out to Shelly Armstrong and Zachary Wouters for being distinguished as Nationally Certified Supervisors of Pupil Transportation through the National Association of Pupil Transportation. There are only three Nationally Certified Supervisors in the State of Oklahoma and two of them are right here in Putnam City Schools!

🚌 Congratulations are in order for two from our Transportation Department! Huge shout out to Shelly Armstrong and Zachary Wouters for being distinguished as Nationally Certified Supervisors of Pupil Transportation through the National Association of Pupil Transportation. There are only three Nationally Certified Supervisors in the State of Oklahoma and two of them are right here in Putnam City Schools!

☀️Here Comes The Sun... And Summer Break!☀️ After the last week of meetings, Principals got to soak up the sun today by Lake Hefner and celebrated their hard work throughout the 2023-2024 school year!🎉

Putnam City Staff and Families, The decision has been made to cancel tonight’s School Board Meeting due to the updated timelines of the severe weather potential. The School Board Meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 9th at 5 pm. Additionally, the PC Staff Retirement Reception has also been rescheduled for Thursday, May 9th at 4 pm in the PC Administration Building West Conference Room. As a reminder, all afternoon/evening student activities have been canceled for today, May 6th. Please stay safe and weather-aware. -Putnam City Schools

Due to the forecasted high risk of severe weather this afternoon and evening, all student activities that are scheduled for after regular school hours are canceled out of an abundance of caution. Teachers, Coaches, and Sponsors will communicate with their respective families about rescheduling events/activities from tonight. The regularly scheduled Board Meeting will continue at 5pm. Please stay safe and weather-aware. Thank you. -Putnam City Administration

🪶 From the beat of the drum to the beautiful colors of the regalia, PC Powwow keeps traditions alive 🥁 The heart of Native American culture was on full display as spirits were united in rhythm and dance, and as past and present were unified at the Putnam City Native American Student Services Powwow this weekend.

#PCProud: 🏁On Your Mark, Get Set, And Go🏁 👟The 14th Annual Putnam City Cancer Classic was this weekend in support of OMRF to raise funds for medical research. Although the windchill was a little harsh, it did not stop our participant's presence, camaraderie, and strive for that finish line!

🌓It's A Total Eclipse Of Our School Day🌗 Students across our District were immersed into infinity as they watched the shadows of the moon overcome the sun during the rare celestial spectacle that is called the Great Solar Eclipse. Thank you to our teachers for going above and beyond in prepping our students for this special event. Our District shined bright with KOCO Meteorologist Sabrina Bates and StateImpact Oklahoma National Public Radio joining some of our students to watch totality, turning this magical scientific moment into a fascinating storytelling adventure!

Putnam City Families, Due to the forecasted high risk of severe weather this afternoon and evening, all student activities are canceled out of an abundance of caution. Thank you. -Putnam City Administration

#Reminder: 🛑Circle, star, check, whatever you need to do to save this date for your Kiddos!🛑 🔗 Putnamcityschools.org/recharge

🚌 Indian Youth Career Day at UCO 💼 A group of high school students from across the District traveled to UCO with the Native American Student Services Department to attend Indian Youth Career Day, joining schools from across the state! These students attended several workshop sessions, campus tours, and heard from keynote speaker, Billy Mills, 1964 Olympic Gold Medalist.

📝 Poetry Night Such a fun Poetry Night filled with open mic presentations and heartfelt writing prompts! Thanks to everyone who joined in, shared their talents, and made it a collaborative fun evening. Special thanks to Poetry and Chill OKC for hosting the event and creating an enjoyable poetry experience.

✨ National Merit Finalists & Academic All-Stater ✨ Amelia Farris from Putnam City West and Timothy Bui from Putnam City North have been selected as National Merit FINALISTS! We are so proud of these two remarkable students! Additionally, Timothy Bui has also been selected for the Oklahoma Foundation of Excellence Academic All-State class of 2024! Way to #GoBoldly!

⭐️ Putnam City Schools Museum 2024 Lifetime Service Award ⭐️ This award was honorably celebrated last night as these recipients shared just what Putnam City Schools means to them personally. Nothing but ribbons of pure care and love for Putnam City District wrapped the box that was the anecdotes ensuring the right decision was made for this award! 🔵 Jean Mullican She and her husband moved into the Putnam City school district in 1974. They bought a home in the Tulakes Elementary School area where their children went. When school began, Jean and Lee proudly joined PTA. She was elected PTA president in 1976, presiding over monthly meetings of representatives from all 27 Putnam City Schools PTA units. After resigning from President, she remained a devoted volunteer at Hefner Junior High School, Central Junior High School and Putnam City High School. Her volunteerism has continued even after her children graduated as proud Pirates of Putnam City High School. 🟠Alice Story This posthumous award was accepted by her pride-filled family pictured below. Alice Story was an amazing teacher, friend and aunt. Her career at Windsor Hills Elementary began in the fall of 1962 and continued, without a break, until Spring 2013 — a staggering 52 years! After she retired, she continued to volunteer at WHE until her death in 2019. To recognize her passion for educating children, a butterfly garden was dedicated to her by Windsor Hills Elementary. 🟡Jayne Miller Manley Jayne attended Putnam City High School and graduated in 1961. She never really left. For approximately 15 years, she has contributed her efforts and happy personality to the Putnam City High School Alumni Association, especially during reunion weekends. She helps set up the auditorium for the event and performs any number of tasks to help ensure things run smoothly. She also works with the Putnam City Schools Museum, attending meetings and contributing her time wherever she might be needed.