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February 10, 2025

August 5, 2024

Tomorrow is a pivotal day for the future of our District – the election for the 2025 Innovation Bond. But before we look ahead, let’s take a moment to reflect on our District’s remarkable history.

Putnam City Schools was founded on a simple yet powerful vision: parents wanting the very best for their children. As Oklahoma’s first independent school district, that spirit of excellence, empowerment, and environment has remained our driving force for 111 years.

Through our District’s extensive history, our Bonds have strengthened our community, fueling progress and opportunity for generations. Because of these investments, we have built new schools, constructed multi-purpose storm shelters, transformed fine arts and athletics facilities, advanced to a one-to-one technology district, installed weapon detection systems, and provided our students with safe, modern transportation. These projects – and so many more – have always been about one thing: providing our students and staff with the very best educational experience.

Now, we stand at another defining moment. The 2025 Innovation Bond represents our boldest step forward yet, shaped by two years of thoughtful community and data-driven input. Just like the founding of our District, this Bond was created through deep-rooted collaboration with our staff, families, and community. It focuses on expanding educational opportunities, modernizing facilities, enhancing operations, and prioritizing safety at every level. This is more than an investment in buildings and resources, it’s an investment in our bold innovative future.

When we invest in our schools, we invest in the heart of our community. Tomorrow, February 11th, I encourage each and every one of you to vote. Take others with you to the polls. But I also encourage you to personally contact 10 people and remind them to vote tomorrow.  The Putnam City community has always supported school bonds. So, a simple reminder to others, will go a long way. We are very fortunate that this bond will not increase taxes, but will pay huge dividends for the future.

Make your voice heard. Encourage your friends, families, and colleagues to do the same. Together, we will innovate. Together, we will “Go Boldly.”

-Dr. Fred Rhodes

February 17- Asynchronous Day, Students Virtual/Staff on Site

March 14- No School

March 17-21 Spring Break No school (District Offices Closed)

The 2025 Innovation Bond Special Bond Election is set for February 11, 2025.

Please mark your calendars to vote and boldly invest in our future of PC Schools the week of Valentine's Day!

To learn more about the exciting projects included in the Bond for each school and districtwide, visit our 2025 Bond website at putnamcityschools.org/2025bond

Putnam City students took an exciting step toward their futures at Francis Tuttle Technology Center! From engineering and welding to graphic design, they explored hands-on programs that will give them real-world skills — all while still in high school!Huge thanks to Francis Tuttle for providing such an incredible experience. The future is bright for these students!

At Tulakes Elementary, Mrs. Aguilar turned her classroom into a grocery store where students took on the challenge of planning a family dinner with a $50 budget. As they "shop" for ingredients, they’re learning essential skills like budgeting, decision-making, and financial literacy. Over the next few weeks, they'll also navigate unexpected expenses, just like in real life!

Future scientists from Putnam City Schools visited the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) for Junior Scientist Day! They explored lab techniques, used real scientific equipment, and learned about ongoing medical trials We're proud to celebrate our 50th year of partnering with OMRF!

Putnam City Schools was well represented at the Circle the State with Song Festival this year! Out of 300 students, 154 were from 13 different Putnam City elementary and middle schools. We are so proud of all of these talented students and the dedicated teachers who have been working on their choral pieces for months!

Our amazing 2nd graders celebrated the 100th day of school in style with a Photo Booth! It was a day full of laughter, creativity, and 100-day spirit! Here's to 100 days of fun learning and many more to come! 

PC North’s FACS department had an exciting visitor recently. Southwest Dairy Farmer, Suzanne Reece, brought her dairy cow, Cheryl, to PC North for a fun, educational, mobile dairy classroom experience.

Students learned about dairy farms, the importance of consuming dairy foods, and the farm-to-table process for dairy products.

US Grant basketball coach Xavier Henry faces friend, Putnam City coach Brandon Jackson.

Congratulations, Panthers!

Angelasia Braxton and Rhianna Dumas, 12th grade, took first place in Repurpose and Redesign Level 3. They will be advancing to State STAR events in March.

Natalia House, 11th grade, received Honorable Mention in Professional Presentation, Level 3

Iris Pearl Ngu, 9th grade, received Honorable Mention in New Member Facts, Level 2.

 In coordination with Deer Creek Schools, Putnam City parents are invited to attend a free special screening of SCREENAGERS on February 25th at 6pm in the DC PAAC. For more information on 'SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age,' and to register for the event, visit the website here

New District calendars focused only on the information our families need are now available! Click here to access the calendars in English and Spanish.

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