The Board vote regarding re-organization:

President - Jay Sherrill

Vice President - Judy Mullen Hopper

Clerk of the Board - Stephanie Knox

Deputy Clerk - Chantil Baldwin

Encumbrance Clerk - Justina Fitzgerald

In the State of Oklahoma, charter schools with a proposed physical location that is within a public school district's boundaries must seek sponsorship from that public school district. For the first time in Putnam City Schools history, the School Board has voted to approve a charter school contract. This new contract is with Puentes y Puertas Charter Schools, Inc., a dual-language public charter school. This is a 5-year contract that will be reevaluated at the end. The school will begin accepting 160 PreK through 1st-grade students through a lottery system for the 2027-2028 school year, adding more grades each year. 

PC Teachers: The Board approved some updates to the Teacher of Distinction program, which includes some changes to the application and qualifications. These changes will be communicated via email in the near future! 

Maverick McClendon has been named the Head Principal of Overholser Elementary beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

Jennafer Marchant has been named Assistant Principal for Putnam City North High School beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

After inner-district moves, Greg Kipf will transition from Head Principal of Overholser Elementary to Head Principal of Northridge Elementary beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, Kim McLaughlin will transition from Head Principal of Northridge Elementary to Head Principal of Will Rogers Elementary beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Susan Illgen, current Head Principal of Will Rogers Elementary, will retire at the end of this school year.

May 21 - Last Day of School

Tulakes 4th and 5th grade students joined several other Putnam City schools at the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, hearing music by composers from around the world. Students picked out instrument families they’ve been learning about in class, and even caught themselves following along with the conductor!

Capps MS hosted this year's Putnam City Middle School Quiz Bowl Tournament, with teams competing in a round-robin for District bragging rights. From state capitals to geometry, students put their knowledge to the test with timed questions that kept them engaged and thinking on their feet. Congratulations to Capps Middle School for bringing home 1st place!

Rich voices filled the Centennial Center during the Putnam City Tenor Bass Choir Festival Students from Capps, Cooper, and Mayfield Middle Schools joined together to perform songs designed for deep voices, creating a room full of resonant sound that could be felt from the audience. Watch this space, as future festivals will grow to include high school students as well!

The Hefner Vikings and Western Oaks Warriors went head to head in an energetic soccer match-up, trading wins throughout the evening between boys and girls. No matter which team you cheer for, we are impressed with the athleticism coming up through Putnam City!

Teachers and student volunteers at James L. Dennis Elementary threw handfuls of color as kids ran the track at this year’s Color Run. The Dolphins raised $34,828 on a $25,000 goal, their highest total yet, which means one thing… Principal White is getting slimed!

Pirates, Patriots, and Panthers met at Putnam City North for singles and doubles, with matches rotating throughout the afternoon. Competing against both friends and District rivals kept matches exciting and close from start to finish! 

Students from PC High and PC North showed up swinging at the OSSAA 6A Girls Regional Golf Tournament at Lake Hefner Golf Club. From bunker blasts to long looks at the green, our students stayed competitive and earned those golf claps.

Some 1st graders at Hilldale Elementary have been learning all about Earth Day, and today got to plant their very own marigolds!

The 3rd Annual Peak Elementary Robotics Showcase gave families a front-row seat to see what our students have been working on all year. From coding routes to testing runs, teams were proud to demonstrate the engineering process from start to finish.

Speed on the track, power in the field, and depth in every lane. Our student athletes picked up big wins and set new personal records across multiple events at this year’s Putnam City Invitational Track Meet, with an electric crowd at the finish line and friendly cross-District rivalries throughout the afternoon.

The Putnam City Arts Festival welcomed families from across the District to the Centennial Center for a full day of hands-on art and music, live performances, and gallery displays. Each school was represented at the first large District-wide event in the new space, and we're grateful to everyone who could join the celebration.

Putnam City’s annual Native American Youth Powwow saw students, families, and community members gather for an evening of tradition, recognition, and connection. Hosted by Putnam City Native American Student Services, the event featured traditional gourd dancing, a parade of regalia, and a social dance where everyone was invited to take part.

The honor band is in its 13th year and is comprised of 6th and 7th grade students from each of our District’s middle schools. This year, 180 6th and 7th graders had the opportunity to play with the best students from each site and work with guest conductors Anna Fitzgerald (6th) and Eric Barnes (7th) Ms. Fitzgerald is a band director at Southmoore HS in the Moore District and Mr. Barnes is a band director at Classes SAS.

It's that wonderful time of year when we get to officially celebrate so many amazing groups of professionals within Putnam City Schools! 

Between today and the end of the school year, we encourage all families to reach out to those who have made an impact on your student(s) this school year! 

Thank you to all of our distinguished Torchbearers for the dedication and care you put into your professions each and every day. YOU make Putnam City great! 

For the first time ever, two students from PC West have been selected to attend the prestigious Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain. Out of hundreds of auditions nationwide, only 50 students are chosen for the elite choir—and this year, Victoria Ramos (Junior) and Matthew Camp (Sophomore) made the cut. They’ll spend two weeks immersed in high-level arts training, studying under University of Arkansas Director of Choirs, Dr. Jeffrey Allen Murdock. 

PC West Human Growth & Development classes recently partnered with Oklahoma State University’s College of Education and Human Sciences and Dr. Emily Roberts to participate in the Active Aging for L.I.F.E. Public Health Initiative. Over the course of four class sessions, students engaged in interactive learning focused on longevity, independence, fitness, and social engagement, while collaborating with college students and older adult participants.

This experience provided students with a meaningful opportunity to connect classroom instruction to real-world public health concepts while also fostering valuable intergenerational relationships.

Putnam City High senior Rishi Patel was surprised to receive the Positive Energy Scholarship during a “Junior/Senior Class Meeting,” with his family in the audience to celebrate the moment. Patel, a Class of 2026 valedictorian, was awarded $60,000 to further his education at the university of Oklahoma, where he plans to major in finance. Congratulations, Rishi!

Putnam City students from all three high schools were honored at the OCCF Scholarship Banquet. These seniors received scholarships through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, with their school counselors in attendance to cheer them on. We can't wait to see where their journeys take them!

Sixty Putnam City students were recognized at the Oklahoma State Capitol for earning the Seal of Biliteracy, a statewide honor that marks measurable fluency beyond English. While many students can speak multiple languages, this award shows they can read and write in them, too! Fluency opens doors to more career opportunities, higher earning potential, and the ability to connect across cultures.

Our Putnam City community showed up strong at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, running to remember the 168 lives lost in the Oklahoma City bombing. Students, staff, and families were out on the race course all weekend, competing in a race reflecting the Oklahoma Standard and care for our neighbors. Check out Central Elementary Run Club's sea of blue shirts! 

Hilldale Elementary’s Tiger Choir was selected to perform for Oklahoma Arts Day at the State Capitol this week! These Putnam City fourth and fifth graders took the stage alongside prestigious groups like Voices of Oklahoma, Tulsa Opera, and the OKC Philharmonic.

Have you registered your student(s) for next school year? 

If not, please do so before the last day of school to save your spot(s)! Students will not be assigned a class or be able to receive a class schedule until registration for the 2026-2027 school year is completed through PowerSchool. 

To complete registration, use your unique SnapCode that was emailed to you via PowerSchool. For help, contact our District Enrollment Office. 

Our Child Nutrition team is always looking for ways to make school meals better, and your feedback is a huge part of that. Whether it’s your student's favorite meals, things you’d like to see more of, or ideas for improvement—we want to know.

Please take a few minutes to complete our quick survey by clicking the button below. Your responses will help us create menus and meal experiences that better match what YOU want.

Your voice matters, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!

The Putnam City Schools Foundation is excited to host the annual CAST Community Fair on Tuesday, June 2 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Putnam City Centennial Center! This event is open to the entire Putnam City Community to connect our students and families with much-needed resources during the summer months. Our community partners will be distributing free food, hygiene items, immunizations, and more. Please spread the word across your schools!

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