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COLLETTE SHEPARD-MCINTIRE |
Collette Shepard-McIntire had no comments. She wished everyone a wonderful holiday season. |
Charity Avery expressed that she is looking forward to the upcoming holiday festivities throughout the District. She wished a great holiday season to everyone and thanked all of our employees. |
Judy Mullen-Hopper congratulated Board President Steve Burger on his unopposed reelection to the Board for another five years. She recognized Kirkland Elementary Principal Ashley Hoggatt for representing PC Schools at the recent Oklahoma Legislature Retreat. She spoke about her time as a speaker at Seat At The Table with our high school students and shared some of the topics the students have mentioned at the meetings. |
Steve Burger spoke about his excitement for another 5 years on the Board. He congratulated our Winter athletics on many successful seasons and recognized our excellent coaches and sponsors who make the student experience worthwhile. |
Meeting Date: Monday, December 8, 2025, 5pm
Location: PC Centennial Center, Gail LoPresto Board Room
1914 Centennial Pkwy, OKC. OK. 73122
In Attendance: Board Members: President Steve Burger, Charity Avery, Judy Mullen-Hopper, and Collette Shepard-McIntire; Superintendent Dr. Fred Rhodes, Board Clerk Stephanie Knox
Next Meeting: Monday, January 12, 2025, 5pm |
STUDENT LEADERS OPEN MEETING |
At each Board Meeting, we incorporate high school student leaders to open the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence. This tradition is guided by our District's mission statement of empowering students to achieve personal success and enrich the community. |
Tonight's student leaders were: |
Owen Attebery, a senior at Putnam City North. His presence has been felt at numerous events throughout his four years at PCN. He became the Spirit Vice President for STUCO (Students United at North) this year and goes above and beyond when it comes to making sure that school spirit is alive and well. Owen is one of the founding members of the Pantheralls, a group that makes it a point to attend as many events as possible for all things PCN. Owen maintains a 4.125 weighted GPA and ranks 33 out of 405 in his class academically. He is a member of National Honor Society and is a versatile athlete. Owen has played varsity baseball primarily as an infielder, catcher, and pitcher for 3 years. In his four years at North, he has played every position on the field. Owen just finished his first-ever year playing varsity football, where he found playing time as a long snapper, kicker, place kicker, wide receiver, cornerback, and safety. He was just named All-District Honorable Mention for Special Teams.
Zandria King, a senior at Putnam City High School. She has been involved in FCCLA, our freshman mentor program: Link Crew, Unified Partners, which works with our Pirates with Special Needs, Afro Coalition of Excellence, Senior Leadership, Prom Committee, National Honor Society, and StuCo Representatives. In FCCLA, Zandria was the chapter Vice President of Secretary and Calendar for two years and is currently serving as District President. Zandria has received academic awards in English II and III and plans to attend college after graduation.
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This week, we are proud to recognize several outstanding individuals who exemplify the excellence of Putnam City Schools.
First, we celebrate Emma Miller, 3rd-grade teacher at Central Elementary, who was honored by the Oklahoma City Council and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City last week, as nominated by the PC Foundation. Ms. Miller’s dedication to her students and her commitment to creating a joyful, engaging learning environment have made a meaningful impact on her school community. We are grateful to see her work recognized at such a notable level.
Next, we congratulate Nischal Joshi, a senior at Putnam City High School, for receiving a prestigious QuestBridge Match Scholarship, awarding him a full four-year scholarship to Stanford University. Nischal plans to major in Economics with a minor in Public Policy or Computer Science. This incredible achievement reflects not only his academic excellence and hard work, but also the teachers and mentors who have supported him throughout his educational journey. We are exceptionally proud of him and look forward to all he will accomplish.
Lastly, our students and teachers have been working hard all semester, and now it’s that fantastic time of year when we get to see their talents in the holiday festivities, concerts, and productions happening throughout the District. This is truly a wonderful time of year to spread joy and cheer together. We know these productions take countless hours of dedication, and we are so thankful for everyone who participates and supports.
-Dr. Fred Rhodes
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December 22-January 6 Winter Break- No School (Offices Open January 5, Classes resume January 7) |
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PC North’s Psychology Club |
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PC North’s Psychology Club recently spent a day at Oklahoma City University exploring what learning looks like beyond high school! From interactive activities to touring campus spaces, these Panthers got a close-up look at college life in action. |
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PC High Student Advisory Panel |
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Putnam City High students met with District leaders at the Centennial Center for this year's Student Advisory Panel. Pirates highlighted the school spirit and inspiring teachers that make PC High special, while sharing bold ideas for what comes next. |
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Season Tip-off: Panthers vs. Pirates |
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PC North and PC High 9th grade teams kicked off the season with big plays on both sides of the court! |
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Rollingwood and Arbor Grove Elementary students brought beautiful music to the Centennial Center for a combined orchestra performance. These young musicians are already finding their rhythm, and we can't wait to see what comes next! |
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Inaugural Holiday Tree Lighting |
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Putnam City came together for an evening of music, creativity and community at our Inaugural Holiday Tree Lighting! The Silver Strings Orchestra played holiday classics as families created ornaments for this year’s District tree. |
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46th Annual Putnam City Invitational |
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PC High and PC North showed crisp pins and takedowns as teams from across the state kicked off a full weekend of wrestling in the Pirate gym! |
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PCN Yearbook at Oklahoma Scholastic Media Conference |
The PCN yearbook staff recently competed at the Oklahoma Scholastic Media Conference, which is the statewide competition for yearbook programs. They received first, second and third place awards in several categories for design and writing. |
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Congratulations to Putnam City's 2025 Site Teachers of the Year! |
Congratulations to Nischal Joshi, Putnam City High senior, for earning a full four-year QuestBridge Match Scholarship to Stanford University! |
District Fine Arts Results |
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You saw her first on KOCO, but now she's gone national! Mrs. Tina Hutcherson’s story about knitting hats for the students on her bus has gone big time making headlines on Good Morning America and ABC News. |
Students at Rollingwood Elementary School in Oklahoma created their own version of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade using coding robots. |
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Be On The Lookout: Family Engagement Survey |
Keep a watchful eye on your email on Wednesday morning for the annual Family Engagement Survey link. Your feedback is essential to the District, and now is your time to share your thoughts so we can continue to innovate. Thank you in advance for your time! |
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Family School Year Calendar |
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Putnam City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, identity, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability. Translations are completed by Google Translate. |
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