We're hiring! PCHS is looking for a Custodian to join our team. For more information or to submit application materials, please contact Mr. Dustin Schrank, PCHS Principal, at schrankd@pcschools535.org
Putnam County High School proudly hosted its inaugural Career Fair on Wednesday showcasing the diverse opportunities available in the Illinois Valley. The event attracted over 40 local businesses, providing students with invaluable insights into various career paths and the skills required to succeed in today’s workforce. Thank you to all businesses who helped make yesterday a huge success! Also, thank you to Miss England for organizing this incredible event!
In Ms. Erickson's class going over conjunctions. Class had great discussions!
Please see the link for 8th Grade Graduation Information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11z9P3SNnR5klKoJJOoPOQxaL7afwUkwoLyxlYl3dxOA/edit?usp=sharing
Students in Mr. Heuser's classes are learning about Ancient Greece and competing in the Greek Olympics. Today's competition is team tongue twisters.
PCHS is hosting its annual Career Fair tomorrow - thank you in advance to all representatives and sponsors of this event!
Easter Event for Students with Disabilities on April 10, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm.
Sponsored by LaSalle/Putnam Educational Alliance for Special Education, LEASE, located at 1009 Boyce Memorial Drive, Ottawa, IL 61350.
Free Entry, Free Snacks, Free Fun!
8th Grade students are attending a Holocaust presentation through the Hennepin Library who secured a grant to obtain Virtual Reality headsets from the Illinois Holocaust Museum to help students learn about WW2.
Congratulations to Kinsey Pierski who won the Sportsmanship Award for the 7th Grade Sectional.
Mrs. Lenkaitis's classes learning about rations and what meals looked like for different groups in World War 2. Soldiers, citizens, people in camps, etc. Great way of bringing history alive!
Congratulations to Tula Rue on receiving the IESA Sportsmanship Award at the Sectional game.
More scenes from the PCHS Polar Plunge
Thank you to all those who supported the 1st Annual PCHS Polar Plunge! The event raised more than $10,000 to support Special Olympics!
Congratulations to Emmy Carboni who was selected for the IESA Regional Championship Sportsmanship Award.
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Puma Volleyball team on their Regional win! Great game played by them tonight! They advance to the Sectional Championship Monday at Peoria Christian 6:30pm.
Respect Week has been awesome at PCHS this week! Thank you to all students and staff who continue to participate in the dress up days and activities. Looking forward to the 1st Annual PCHS Polar Plunge tomorrow with the PC Sheriff's Office and LEASE as well as support by local emergency personnel! (Thank you to Mrs. Louis and Ms. Napier for all of the behind the scenes work on this week!)
These super smart Mathfact Masters got to do 2 hallway yee-haws!
Putnam County High School is proud to announce that senior Enzo Holocker has read four books from the 2025 Lincoln Teen Readers’ Choice Award master list, making him eligible to vote for the overall Lincoln award winner. Holocker chose the book Skyhunter by Marie Lu as his favorite. The overall state winner will be announced once voting closes later this month. The Lincoln award program encourages Illinois teens in Grades 9-12 to read for pleasure and to become lifelong readers. Named after former President Abraham Lincoln, an avid reader and noted author, the Lincoln Award is sponsored by AISLE (Association of Illinois School Library Educators) and administered by the steering committee. Great work and congratulations Enzo!
Thank you to Hall of Fame Coach Ken Jenkins who came to PCJH to speak to Callen about a career in teaching and coaching. Coach told him to do what he loves, do it for the kids, and work hard and you'll be successful. Great advice from Coach & thanks for your time.
A reminder that PCHS will host 8th Grade Open House tomorrow (Wednesday) March 12th at 6:00 PM. See you there!