On Friday, October 5, 2018, the Putnam County School staff received some first class training on how to handle traumatic situations. The training was entitled Trutrauma. The lead presenter was Navy SEAL SOCOM medic Shane Anderson. This group travels around the world using the skills and knowledge they received during their service. They have done a tremendous job conto...

The Putnam County High School ITP Program opened the PC Panthers Coffee Shop on Friday, Sept. 7th. The students will take orders from students and staff, process the orders, and then deliver. The cost for a cup of coffee is $1. This is an awesome activity for the students encompassing so many of the "real world skills" being taught and learned. Proceeds from the progra...

Putnam County PreK Earns Gold Circle of Quality Just recently, the Putnam County Preschool Program received some tremendous news. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recognized the Circle of Quality for our Preschool for All (PFA) program by promoting our program from silver to gold status. The Circle of Quality takes into account numerous standards ...

August 9, 2018 Welcome Back to School Everyone, Superintendent’s Newsletter On behalf of the Putnam County C.U.S.D. #535 Board of Education, Administration, and Staff, I welcome our students, families, and community members to the 2018/2019 School Year. As I write this, the ...

March 1, 2018 Dear Putnam County Community: In the wake of the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida and other losses of life on school campuses across our nation, several nationwide online movements are urging students and staff to stage walkouts dur...

Thanks so much for all of your help towards out St. Jude Mathathon. The community including parents, local businesses, and especially students have really come together for a great cause! In our highest year yet the total was $7,629.69, which brings our 4 year total to $20,774.65. That is truly amazing in a small community, and it shows a great amount of compassion ...

Superintendent's Message: I want to take this opportunity to wish all the families, community members, and Putnam County residents a safe, relaxing, and Happy Holiday season! Also, with this time of year comes the possibility of inclement weather that could interrupt the plans for our normal school day. As District Superintendent, I want everyone to know that any deci...

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Hello PCJH community, As you know the coming season is a time for great joy and kindness around the world. We want to do our part as students and staff at PCJH to help spread the generosity and give back to those that are less fortunate. As a part of Mr. Sienza, Mrs. Zielinski, and Mrs. Ellena’s math classes, junior high students will be doing math problems to raise ...

Dear PCEF,Thank you for donating a check to give to Blue Ridge Community Farm. Mrs. Laura from Blue Ridge Farm came to Putnam County High School because of the rain we were not able to go to the Farm. She explained to us about what they do on the farm. She talked about the alpacas, the donkeys, the horses, the chickens, and her dogs. Mrs. Laura brought alpaca fiber for...

Dear PCEF,Thank you for helping us go to Lacon DMV to get our state Id's. We also had a great time eating lunch at Pizza Peel. Your generous donation makes it possible to go on these community outings. We had an amazing day with our friends. Sincerely,Your friends at PCHS ITP Class...