Mrs. O'Hern's classes learning about chemical bonds by creating diagrams of them.
Great day at PCJH as Mr. Massini and his 5th grade class spent the day shadowing our 6th graders and learning about PCJH! Awesome kids!
The Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Cody Martzluf as the next Superintendent of Putnam County CUSD #535. Mr. Martzluf currently serves as Associate Superintendent and Chief School Business Official for Illini Bluffs CUSD #327 in Glasford, Illinois. He will officially begin his role on July 1st, 2026.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Martzluf to PC #535!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Martzluf to PC #535!
Congratulations to the Pumas on winning the Little Tri County Conference Tournament championship !!
Good luck to Mrs. Boudreau & Mrs. Pyszka and the Puma Scholastic Bowl team as they compete in the Little Tri County Conference Tournament today.
Great week for the Pumas. Band & Chorus performed at PCES. STEM classes had their egg drop contest, and our 8th graders went to the Hennepin Library for a virtual reality presentation on the Holocaust. Great learning experiences.
PC PTO congratulates all PCJH 8th-grade and PCHS Senior students on their upcoming graduations!
In recognition of this accomplishment, PTO has worked with the Hennepin Boat Store to provide yard signs for ALL graduates. These signs can be picked up in the PCHS Commons on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM.
Seniors may also pick up their signs on Law Day on Friday, May 1st, 2026. Signs not picked up during the scheduled time may be picked up from the school office during regular office hours.
In recognition of this accomplishment, PTO has worked with the Hennepin Boat Store to provide yard signs for ALL graduates. These signs can be picked up in the PCHS Commons on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM.
Seniors may also pick up their signs on Law Day on Friday, May 1st, 2026. Signs not picked up during the scheduled time may be picked up from the school office during regular office hours.
This kindergarten crew has been pumped up for Mathfact Master Friday! They knew many math facts and used strategies to solve them. Of course, we celebrated with a super loud hallway Yeehaw. Way to go kiddos!
Mrs. O'Hern's Science classes outside to celebrate Earth Day with a question and answer session about the environment.
I am so proud of these super smart Math Fact Masters! Knowing basic math facts is the foundation for all future math, and we are proving just how well we know them. Kicking off the day with a super loud hallway Yee-Haw was the perfect way to celebrate. Way to go, kiddos!
Thank you to IVCC for hosting our 8th graders and giving them a tour of the campus and all the college and career pathways for our students.
PC #535 is hiring for 2026-2027! See the Employment page for positions and who to contact for more info
Check out the IVCC SciFest happening this Friday!
Check out some pictures from our 5th grade living wax museum!
Congratulations to these Pumas for being selected as the March Student of the Month for their outstanding character and hard work. Congratulations Reese, Dom,& Colton.
Thank you to Sarah and Kevin Knapp for coming to speak to the fourth graders about their family farm! We learned so much about agriculture from the past and how it has changed over time. We appreciate you coming!
PC #535: Reminder that today (Wednesday, April 1st, 2026) AND tomorrow (Thursday, April 2nd, 2026) are 1:00 PM dismissals for all schools.
There will be no school on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, or during the following week due to Spring Break. School will resume on Monday, April 13th, 2026.
PC #535: Please see the following link for District updates, including an updated 2025-2026 calendar - https://aptg.co/QgXvlC
This group of super smart Mathfact Masters was absolutely on fire with their math facts! Of course, we celebrated with a super loud Hallway Yee-Haw! Way to go, kiddos!
NOTICE OF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORK: Please see the following notices regarding asbestos abatement work taking place during Spring Break at PCJH and PCHS -
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