Putnam County CUSD #535

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: 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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Reminder PCJH Yearbook forms are due Friday, March 27th.

Congratulations to these Pumas for being selected as the February Students of the Month for being great kids with excellent character- Gunner, Trenity,& Geoffrey.

Congratulations to Ms. Hulstrom, Mr. Massini and the cast and crew for the Spring play. It was an outstanding performance. Great job by Eric Vipond in the lead and these outstanding Pumas- Penelope,Harper, Makenna, Kynzie,Madelyn,Luis,&Reese! You "rocked"it.

Check out these super smart Mathfact Masters. They knew their facts lightening fast. Of course, we celebrated with a super loud hallway Yee-haw. Way to go, kiddos!

PCJH IAR Test Prep March Madness !

Current leaders of the IAR Test Prep March Madness!

PC #535: PCHS spring musical THE SCHOOL OF ROCK

Don't miss your chance to see the great talents of PC theatre! Performances are Friday, March 20th at 7 PM and Saturday, March 21st at 2 PM and 7 PM.

Tickets are available at the door or by calling PCHS at 815-882-2800 option 4. Adults are $10 and students and senior citizens are $8.

Congratulations to sophomores Myah (left) and Diana (right) for participating in the 2026 Lincoln Reading program. Each read the required three titles from the master list and were eligible to participate in the state vote for their favorite book. Favorite books as voted by the girls were Promise Boys by Nick Brooks and Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce. The girls were recognized with favorite treats and a certificate of participation. The state winner will be announced when all votes are counted. Well done to both girls!

Wowza! These Mathfact Masters were as fast as lightening with knowing their math facts. They were even discussing strategies that could be used to solve math facts. Of course we celebrated with a super loud hallway Yeehaw. Way to go, kiddos!

Putnam County fourth and fifth grade students who read four or more of the Bluestem books
voted for their favorite title and enjoyed a celebratory cookies and beverage party last week.
There was a three-way tie for the overall PCES book choice between Swim Team, Good
Different, and Squished. This year, PCES had 63 fourth and fifth graders eligible to participate
in the voting process and attend the party! Great job to our PCES Bluestem readers!

PC #535: Due to road conditions, all schools are on a 2-hour delay this morning, Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 - school will start at 10:00 AM. Out of District routes will run as normal. There will be no ACC for PCHS.

PC #535: Due to hazardous weather conditions, all PC #535 schools are closed today (Monday, March 16th, 2026). A decision on after-school events will be made later this morning.