On this last day of school before Winter Break, the halls were filled with laughter, joy, and holiday cheer. ❄️ From cozy holiday PJs to jingling holiday parties, it was a perfect day to deck the halls with memories that will last all season long. 🎄
It may not feel like winter outside, but it's almost time for Winter Break! We're snow excited for a wonderful week of celebrations (and finals 😅), then it's time to chill out and feel all the holiday vibes with family and friends!
🗓️ No School, December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025 🗓️
📌 Classes resume January 7, 2025 📌
All action-packed duals at today's Putnam City Wrestling Invitational, where grit met greatness! 🤼 🤼♀️
PC North StuCo students teamed up with the PC Foundation to shop for the CareShare program! 🛒 These hardworking elves were able to check off several student wishlists thanks to generous donations to the PC Foundation from the community.
🤗 Learn more about CareShare here: putnamcityfoundation.org/about-careshare
Governor Kevin Stitt visited the PC Aviation Program at Wiley Post Airport today. He toured the facility, talked with our teachers and students, and then showed off his skills on the drone and flight simulator! 🛫 The students even got to see him take off from the airport on his way to his next stop.
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.🍴
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!
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
🎭 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!
🤗 PCN Panthers Inspire Elementary Students Through ASL 🤗
High school students from Putnam City North recently shared their knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) with younger students at James L. Dennis Elementary, fostering communication skills and building connections across PC campuses.
#PCProud: 📣Let’s Go, Let’s Go L-E-T-S-G-O📣
Putnam City North and Putnam City High cheerleaders are making sure a living legacy of spirit surges throughout their schools as they teach the littles how it’s done!
🌱 PCN Home Of Rare Milkweed Plant Species 🦋
A rare plant species, the Zizotes Milkweed, is growing at Putnam City North! The Outdoor Classroom at PCN is a vibrant place for all types of plants, insects, and now the rare milkweed. A Conservation Biologist from the OKC Zoo came out and surveyed the plants this week and found about 20 more milkweed plants growing. There are 29 recordings of this rare milkweed in Oklahoma, 5 in Oklahoma County, and 2 of those are at PCN! We can't wait for all the monarch butterflies to find the milkweed plants next!
#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! 🛠️
