Putnam County CUSD #535

PCHS is off to a great start to the school year!

PCPS has had a wonderful start to the school year. Look at all of these happy faces!

PCJH is experiencing a TeacherEase issue that marks students as being partially absent. We are aware and working to resolve the issue. Thank you

Our 1st VIP activity of the year! Musical chairs with basketballs!

We are so excited to be back at PCJH! Building a team and Puma Pride. Mrs. Baker is doing team building in her class.

We had a GREAT first day of school at PCES!

PC #535: White Bus is delayed 20 minutes due to the train crossing in McNabb, and Green Bus is delayed 15 minutes due to construction.

PC #535: Happy First Day of School! Reminder that today (Thursday, August 14th) and tomorrow (Friday, August 15th) are 2 PM dismissals for all schools.

Join us as we celebrate Coach Walker!

All-Sports Meeting will take place this Wednesday (8/13) at 6pm in the auditorium at PCHS.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of anyone planning to participate in extracurriculars this year should attend along with your athlete(s). Information will cover grades 6-12.

Important topics: Participation requirements, Concussion Testing, Drug Testing, Eligibility, and more.

All parents and guardians in attendance will be entered into a raffle for a 2025–2026 District Athletic Pass!

PC #535: Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Please see the following welcome note with reminders for the start of the year - https://5il.co/3nieq

Also, we are still finalizing bus routes and times at this moment. If your child is riding the bus this year, be on the lookout for an email in the next few days with route info.

PCHS Golf Parent Meeting will be on Thursday, August 7th in the PCHS Commons at 5:30 pm.
First practice is Monday, August 11th 3:00pm-5:00pm at Edgewood.

Due to softball roster numbers, there will be tryouts for 6th Grade Girls Monday, August 4th 4:00-6:00 PM at PCJH.

Due to roster size of PCJH Softball, there will be tryouts for 6th Grade Girls on Monday, August 4th 4:00-6:00 PM at PCJH.

PC #535: Students and families are invited to meet their new teachers and drop off any personal items at the "Meet the Teacher Nights," which are as follows:
PCPS - Tuesday, August 12th - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
PCES - Tuesday, August 12th - 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
PCJH - Wednesday, August 13th - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

PCHS will host freshman/new student orientation on Wednesday, August 13th, from 1:00-3:00 PM. Information was emailed home yesterday (July 31st). If you have any questions, please email me at schrankd@pcschools535.org or you can call the main office. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Thank you PC Athletic Booster Club for supporting an upgrade of the PCHS Weight Room! We are excited for our students to take an advantage of this improved space.

Students – open hours for student use are coming soon. Stay tuned to morning announcements and your email for details!

PC #535: Reminder - Registration day is today in the PCHS Commons from 9 AM to 6 PM. Visit the following link for more info - https://5il.co/3dxso

PC #535: Reminder - Registration day is tomorrow in the PCHS Commons from 9 AM to 6 PM. Visit the following link for more info - https://5il.co/3dxso

Sports physicals will also be offered by OSF between 2 PM and 4 PM at registration. Cost is $25 with all money being donated back by OSF to the PC Athletic Booster Club. See the following for more info - https://5il.co/3mv0s

OSF Consent Form - https://5il.co/3mv0r
IHSA Form - https://5il.co/3mv0q
Forms will also be available at registration.

Please see the link for PCJH Concussion testing for Fall Sports.

All athletes participating in a Fall Sport are required to attend a concussion test session.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T3A6mPwbTQgp4IrRycbrYS0hkdlPGhP6glg-gX3bYTU/edit?usp=sharing