Putnam County CUSD #535

Mrs. Ibarra and our 7th graders picking partners for IAR practice/prep activities we are doing in the next few weeks m.

Due to the General Primary Election on March 17th, 2026 (see Public Act 104-0438 ), the regular meeting of the Board of Education has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the PCPS Media Center.

Pumas defeat Seneca tonight to advance to the Regional Championship Thursday at 5:30 vs. Oglesby Washington! They played great and on Coach Shannon's birthday. Players presented Coach with a cake after the game.

7th Grade Puma Volleyball advance in the Regional after defeating Marseilles in 2. They play Monday 6:00 @ PCJH.

1st Round Regional game for the Pumas vs. Marseilles starting!

Elementary students that had excellent behavior throughout the 2nd trimester earned some free time with Mrs. Balestri today. It was the perfect day to go outside and enjoy the sunshine! ☀️

PC #535 congratulates this year's Excellence in Education Awards recipients sponsored by the Regional Office of Education #35:
• Mrs. Morgan Carboni – 1st-Grade Teacher, PCPS
• Mrs. Amy Simpson – 5th-Grade Teacher, PCES
• Mr. Nick Heuser – Social Studies Teacher, PCJH
• Mr. Tyler Ellena – Guidance Counselor, PCHS
• Ms. Courtney Kobold – Social Worker, PCHS

PC #535: Please see the following link for District updates and reminders - https://aptg.co/HlCN8y

What a great week to be a PUMA!! 8th Graders Jolene & AJ were awarded the John Ourth Character Award . We had over 70 Pumas attended the Edible Car Contest with Isaac, Laila, Mia, & Aubree winning the fastest car, the PCHS FFA came for Ag. Week activities, the 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball teams placed 2nd in the Conference Tournament, and we had our 6th Grade Rebecca Caudill Reading party. Great Job PUMAS!

Ms.Erickson's students are using their graphic organizers to help create a Google Slide presentation on the influence of an American leader in history.

WOW!!! These super smart Mathfact Masters were faster than lightening with their fact recall. Neither addition nor subtraction facts could stump this group. Of course we celebrated with a super loud hallway Yeehaw. Way to go kiddos!

Congratulations to the following students who earned the top scores on their Winter MAP Assessments in Math and Reading. Outstanding work Ayden, Makenna, Liam, Evelyn, Ean, & Eden. Outstanding achievements.

Congratulations to our 2025–2026 John Ourth Award recipients! These students were honored for their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to learning. We are proud of the positive impact they have made!

Ms. Klypchak has the bucket band jamming in Music Exploratory at PCJH.

My favorite part of every Friday is meeting with our Mathfact Masters and hearing all about the facts they’ve worked so hard to learn! I am so proud of these super-smart Mathfact Masters—they rocked their facts. Of course, we had to celebrate with a SUPER loud Hallway Yee-Haw! Way to go, kiddos!

PCJH Volley For A Cause games have begun!

Congratulations to Ms. Klypchak and the students who performed in the Illinois Valley Honor Band Concert/ Ean, Reagan, Kolton, Brooklyn,& Addi.

Reminder that the Putnam County Jr. High Volleyball teams Volley For a Cause is Monday, February 16th at PCJH 4:30pm as they take on the Timberwolves from Midland. Come out at see the 6th,7th,&8th grade volleyball teams compete, take part in the 50/50 raffle, and gift baskets auctions for a great cause. All proceeds will go to benefit the recovery of Midland student who was in an automobile accident.

Check out these super smart Mathfact Masters! They have been working hard at knowing their facts and it showed. Of course we celebrated with a super loud Hallway Yee-Haw!! Way to go, kiddos!

Congratulations to Ms. Klypchak and the following students for being selected to perform in the Illinois Valley Honor Band Concert: Reagan, Ean, Kolton, Brooklyn,& Addi. They will perform Saturday, February 14th 4:00 @ IVCC.