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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.





Ethan Lowder, husband of PCES Mentor Teacher, Hadley Lowder, was a guest speaker in the 4th and 5th grade classrooms this week. He not only gave a great presentation on outer space but also brought meteorites for students examine up close and in person. Thank you, Mr. Lowder!





PC #535 is hiring!
PCJH is looking for a Custodian (Evening Shift) with an immediate start.
Interested applicants should contact Mr. Olson at olsonm@pcschools535.org for details.
PCJH is looking for a Custodian (Evening Shift) with an immediate start.
Interested applicants should contact Mr. Olson at olsonm@pcschools535.org for details.
Puma cheerleaders and student section bringing the spirit at state .


PCES Family STEAM Night was all about hearts! Heart healthy activities, exploring 3D models, and viewing a cow heart were just a few of the fun stations.







Pep Assembly for the 8th grade boys basketball team going to the state tournament tomorrow for the 2nd year in a row! Great job, Puma band and cheerleaders! Good luck to these great Pumas at state.





Check out these super smart Mathfact masters. They were faster than lightening when telling me the answers to both addition and subtraction math facts. Of course we celebrated with a super loud hallway Yeehaw. Way to go kiddos!

Congratulations to Josie, Brayden,& Kynzie who were selected as the January Students of the Month for their character.

