...𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭! 🎉
Across Putnam City, schools are celebrating a successful first week of classes. PC West students capped it off with a lunchtime Back to School Bash, food trucks, and time with friends before heading into the weekend. #MakeYourMove #GoBoldly
42 minutes ago, Putnam City Schools
Putnam City West students stand near a food truck eating and talking during the Back to School Bash.
Two Putnam City West students look down at plates of food while classmates gather nearby during the school’s lunchtime Back to School Bash.
Three Putnam City West students visit with each other while holding food from the lunchtime Back to School Bash.
A Putnam City West student receives food from a food truck window during the school’s Back to School Bash.
Two Putnam City West students walk together with food during the lunchtime Back to School Bash.
𝗣𝗖 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵'𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮 has been selected to perform at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗢𝗸𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🎻
Students were surprised with the news on the first day of school, marking the fourth time in school history the orchestra has earned this top honor, and the second time since 2022.
Putnam City administrators with backgrounds in music and the arts joined the celebration to congratulate and encourage the students as they prepare for the January performance in Tulsa. Congratulations to Directors Colin Waddell and Haley Hanzel, and the entire PC High Symphony Orchestra! #GoBoldly #MakeYourMove #OkMEA
about 6 hours ago, Putnam City Schools
Students and staff in the Putnam City High School orchestra room applaud after the Symphony Orchestra receives a surprise announcement that it was selected to headline the 2027 OkMEA Winter Conference.
Putnam City High School orchestra director speaks to Symphony Orchestra students as they celebrate being selected to headline the 2027 OkMEA Winter Conference.
Putnam City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kenny Rodrequez speaks to Putnam City High School Symphony Orchestra students following the announcement of their selection for the 2027 OkMEA Winter Conference.
Putnam City High School Principal Christian Vargas addresses Symphony Orchestra students after their selection to headline the 2027 OkMEA Winter Conference is announced.
Putnam City Schools Chief Communications Officer AJ Graffeo speaks to Putnam City High School Symphony Orchestra students during the celebration of their OkMEA honor.
Putnam City High School Assistant Principal Isaac McCord speaks with Symphony Orchestra students during the surprise OkMEA announcement.
There’s nothing like the first day of school, whether it’s your very first one or the beginning of your final year in Putnam City. Today was the first chance to 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞; we’re so glad you’re back, Putnam City! 🍎
#MakeYourMove #GoBoldly #FirstDayofSchool
2 days ago, Putnam City Schools
A smiling elementary student with a backpack stands behind a large colorful “Welcome Back” school display outside in the morning sunlight.
An elementary student carrying a lunchbox and backpack waves while walking into school beside an adult.
Three high school student leaders smile together inside the school while wearing student leader badges.
Superintendent Dr. Kenny Rodrequez speaks with a television reporter holding a microphone on a colorful school playground.
A school employee greets a family arriving for the first day as two young students stand beside their parent near the school entrance.
A father leans in beside his smiling young daughter as they pose together in front of a large blue “First Day of School” display.
A school employee talks with several elementary students and a parent inside the school near posted class lists.
A school administrator smiles and holds the door open as a high school student with a backpack enters the building.
Five Putnam City High School employees smile together in a hallway on the first day of school.
A large group of elementary students and a teacher pose together in front of a colorful “Back to School” balloon display inside the school.
Putnam City Football returned to the field this week, drilling fundamentals and learning how to trust the teammates beside them. With classes starting soon, student-athletes across Putnam City are reconnecting and goal-setting for the year ahead!
#GoBoldly #BackToSchool #FridayNightLights
10 days ago, Putnam City Schools
A Putnam City High football player leaps high and catches a pass above his head while teammates watch.
Putnam City High football players practice a snap drill as three teammates clap and wait in position on the field.
A Putnam City High football coach demonstrates hand positioning while players gather around him during camp.
Two Putnam City High football players pose together in helmets and white practice jerseys, with one holding a football.
Putnam City High football players line up for a drill, with one player crouched in a three-point stance at the front.
A Putnam City High football player crouches in a ready position during a practice drill as teammates stand behind him.
Putnam City High offensive linemen work through a stance drill on the midfield logo.
A Putnam City High football player carries the ball toward a blocking pad during a contact drill.
Putnam City High football players gather around coaches between drills during summer camp.
A Putnam City High player practices kicking a football from a tee while a teammate watches.
𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨! 🍎
Saturday’s back-to-school bash at Western Oaks Middle School gave students a chance to reconnect after summer break, find new clubs, and pick up supplies for the year ahead. Thank you to Putnam City Schools Foundation, Putnam City West and our community partners for setting the tone for a new school year!
#GoBoldly #BackToSchool #FirstDay
11 days ago, Putnam City Schools
Western Oaks Middle School cheerleaders perform outside during the back-to-school event.
A child smiles while a volunteer paints a rainbow and clouds on her cheek.
Western Oaks Middle School cheerleaders line the walkway and welcome families arriving at the back-to-school event.
A student paints a small wooden craft while another student works beside her during a back-to-school event at Western Oaks Middle School
A family looks through books and school materials displayed on a table inside Western Oaks Middle School.
Students and adults build small creations with colorful bricks and craft supplies at an outdoor activity table.
Back-to-school means looking at where we stand and where we want to go.
At our All-Admin Workshop, leadership teams from each school across Putnam City reviewed student data, aligned on goals, and prepared for Day 1. With just under three weeks until students return to campus, the groundwork is set, and we are ready to welcome everyone back!
#GoBoldly #BackToSchool #OklahomaEducation
21 days ago, Putnam City Schools
An administrator smiles while listening to a colleague during the workshop.
Putnam City administrators laugh together during a small-group discussion at the All-Admin Workshop.
Administrators work in groups as a presenter holds up workshop materials at the front of the Centennial Center.
An administrator smiles while talking with colleagues seated around a table with laptops and workshop materials.
Administrators review information together on laptops during a small-group session.
A presenter holds up printed materials while speaking during the All-Admin Workshop.
An administrator reads a printed worksheet and takes notes during the workshop.
Two administrators discuss a worksheet during a small-group activity.
A group of Putnam City administrators poses together in the Centennial Center hallway after the All-Admin Workshop.
Back-to-school season means sports are underway in Putnam City! Hefner Vikings Athletics held softball tryouts, with students sharing summer stories between drills and water breaks. Good luck to our athletes and coaches for the 2026–2027 season! #GoBoldly #BackToSchool #Softball
21 days ago, Putnam City Schools
A student winds up to throw a softball across the infield.
A student wearing a protective face mask holds a softball and glove as teammates warm up behind her.
A student raises a softball before making a throw during Hefner Middle School tryouts.
A student fields a ground ball as dust rises from the infield.
A student reaches for a ground ball while three other players wait behind her.
A student jumps beside a base and stretches her glove overhead to make a catch.
A student pivots on a base with the softball secured in her glove.
A student follows through after a swing during batting practice.
A Hefner Middle School student holds a softball glove while talking with a teammate in the dugout during tryouts.
Final Assignment: 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞! ♟️
Coach Crump’s 7th grade math students at Hefner Middle School wrapped up the year by creating board games where solving math problems helps you win. They invited Miss OCU 2026, Mary Elle Marchant, to learn their games and play along as part of her "Hang Up and Hang Out" platform, which encourages connection and being present in a digital world.
2 months ago, Putnam City Schools
Hefner Middle School students present a handmade board game called “Hot Streak” at the front of the classroom.
Hefner Middle School students pose with their handmade math board games and Miss Oklahoma during a classroom visit.
Hefner Middle School students gather around a colorful student-made math board game on a classroom table.
A Hefner Middle School student leans over a handmade board game while classmates watch during a math final project presentation.
Two Hefner Middle School students share handmade game cards featuring colorful drawings during their math board game project.
A Hefner Middle School student points to a handmade board game called “Biomes Quest” during a class presentation.
Three Hefner Middle School students smile while looking at game pieces during a math board game project.
A close-up shows handmade character game pieces being moved on a student-created math board game.
Hefner Middle School students work together at a table with handmade game pieces, dice and a colorful math board game.
This isn't just data. Every number tells a story. Swipe through to see some of our Class of 2026 stats ➡️
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
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Congratulations to the Putnam City West High School Class of 2026!
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
Two Putnam City West graduates in gold caps and gowns smile while seated with classmates during graduation.
Putnam City West graduates toss their caps and cheer as the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony ends in Patriot Stadium.
A Putnam City West graduate smiles while receiving a diploma cover from a staff member.
Putnam City West graduates in white caps and gowns applaud during the graduation ceremony.
A Putnam City West graduate in a light blue cap and gown rings the Patriot Power bell on the field.
Putnam City West graduates in white and light blue caps and gowns present the flags during the graduation ceremony.
Putnam City West graduates in light blue caps and gowns cheer from their seats during the ceremony.
A Putnam City West graduate smiles and claps while seated on stage in a wheelchair during graduation.
A Putnam City West graduate dressed as Spider-Man smiles while posing on stage in a cap and gown.
Five Putnam City West graduates in light blue caps and gowns pose together in the evening sun.
Congratulations to the Putnam City North High School Class of 2026!
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
A Putnam City North graduate in a gold cap and gown hugs a staff member in academic regalia during graduation.
Putnam City North graduates toss their caps into the air as the crowd cheers from the stadium bleachers.
A Putnam City North graduate in a red cap and gown smiles and waves during the graduation ceremony.
A Putnam City North graduate wearing medals, cords and sunglasses stands among classmates during graduation.
A Putnam City North graduate speaks at the podium during the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony.
Putnam City North graduates sit in rows on the field with family and friends watching from the stadium bleachers.
A Putnam City North graduate smiles while holding a diploma cover after the graduation ceremony.
Two Putnam City North graduates celebrate, with one raising a cap in the air and smiling.
A Putnam City North graduate calls out to the crowd during the graduation ceremony.
A Putnam City North graduate smiles and waves with both hands during the graduation ceremony.
Congratulations to the Putnam City High School Class of 2026! Your next chapter is just beginning.
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
A wide group of students in graduation gowns standing on a football field with storm clouds in the background
Student in white graduation gown with multiple cords and regalia
Smiling and waving student in a gold graduation gown
A wide group of students in graduation gowns seated during a graduation ceremony
Clapping students wearing gold graduation gowns
A student in a white graduation gown delivers a speech to a seated audience with storm clouds visible behind
A student in a gold gown smiles at the camera with a golden sunset in the background
Students seated inside the Putnam City High School auditorium
One student in a black graduation gown smiles at the camera in a sea of other graduates
A student looks out across the stage, wearing a graduation cap decorated with symbols of heritage
One last walk through the elementary halls... 🎓️
For younger students, 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 offer a look at where they’re headed. For seniors, they're a look at how far they’ve come.
Sometimes, one last chance to play parachute in the gym is too good to pass up.
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
A Putnam City senior in a red cap and gown takes a selfie with an elementary teacher in front of a dolphin mural during a Grad Walk.
Three Putnam City seniors in light blue caps and gowns smile together while looking through a school memory book.
Putnam City seniors in black caps and gowns walk through an elementary hallway as younger students line the floor and reach out for high-fives.
A Putnam City senior hugs a staff member during a Grad Walk, holding a graduation cap as they reconnect.
A Putnam City senior in a green cap and gown hugs a former teacher in front of a school memory wall.
A Putnam City senior in a gold cap and gown walks through an elementary hallway as younger students reach out for high-fives.
Putnam City seniors in red and gold caps and gowns react as staff members greet them during a Grad Walk at an elementary school.
Four Putnam City seniors in light blue caps and gowns pose together while holding open a school memory book.
Putnam City seniors in red, gold and light blue caps and gowns gather for a selfie during a Grad Walk visit.
Putnam City seniors in light blue caps and gowns walk through an elementary hallway as younger students reach out for high-fives.
Rollingwood Elementary’s 2nd graders are the 𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨! ⚡️📚️ With literacy intentionally built into their STEM curriculum, students collectively read the most minutes and placed 1st out of 𝟯𝟬𝟲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 across Oklahoma.
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble high-fives Rollingwood Elementary students lined up in the hallway during a celebration for the Thunder Reading Challenge.
Rollingwood Elementary students in Thunder hats react excitedly from the bleachers during their Thunder Reading Challenge celebration.
Rollingwood Elementary staff and Oklahoma City Thunder representatives pose with Rumble and a large $5,000 check presented for winning first place in the Thunder Reading Challenge.
Rollingwood Elementary students cheer from the bleachers while wearing Oklahoma City Thunder hats during a schoolwide celebration.
Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble waves from the stage while holding a toy horse during Rollingwood Elementary’s Thunder Reading Challenge celebration.
Rollingwood Elementary students dance in the gym while wearing Thunder hats during a celebration with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
A Rollingwood Elementary student smiles and reaches upward while dancing during the Thunder Reading Challenge celebration.
Thunder Girls dance with pom-poms alongside Rollingwood Elementary students during the school’s Thunder Reading Challenge celebration.
Rollingwood Elementary students pose with Rumble, Thunder Girls and an Oklahoma City Thunder backdrop after winning first place in the Thunder Reading Challenge.
Rumble walks through a hallway of cheering Rollingwood Elementary students giving high-fives during the Thunder Reading Challenge celebration.
𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙯𝙚𝙣: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 at Putnam City North was a masterclass in high school music theatre, bringing the production to life with extravagant sets, costumes, and talent that would feel right at home on a professional stage.
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
Putnam City North students perform a scene from Frozen: The Broadway Musical, with students in royal and animal costumes gathered around a covered cart on stage.
Putnam City North students perform a castle scene from Frozen: The Broadway Musical, with one student in a green ceremonial robe standing center stage among other cast members in period costumes.
A Putnam City North student performs a solo moment as Anna in Frozen: The Broadway Musical, standing under dramatic stage lighting with a castle backdrop behind her.
Putnam City North students perform an ensemble scene from Frozen: The Broadway Musical, reacting together on stage in front of a large projected castle backdrop.
Putnam City North students perform a snowy scene from Frozen: The Broadway Musical, with students dressed as Olaf, Sven, Kristoff and Anna on stage.
Putnam City North students perform a lively ensemble number from Frozen: The Broadway Musical, posing with raised arms and cups in front of a snowy cabin backdrop.
Putnam City North students perform a dramatic scene from Frozen: The Broadway Musical, with ensemble members gathered around Anna as she lies on stage.
Putnam City North students perform a nighttime scene from Frozen: The Broadway Musical, walking across the stage with lanterns.
Putnam City North students perform a vocal scene from Frozen: The Broadway Musical, with Elsa singing at center stage in front of an icy projected backdrop.
Putnam City North students perform a dramatic scene from Frozen: The Broadway Musical, with Elsa standing to the side as other cast members gather around Anna on stage.
Miriah Holcomb from Putnam City High School has been named a finalist for the 𝙆𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞 𝙊’𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨, one of Oklahoma’s top honors for high school musical theatre performers. Miriah recently played Eurydice in PC High Theatre’s production of Hadestown, and we’re proud to see her talent recognized at this level!
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
Graphic celebrating Miriah Holcomb, a senior at Putnam City High, as a 2026 Kelli O’Hara Award finalist for Best Actress. The left side shows Miriah performing onstage in Hadestown, standing with one arm raised. The right side includes her name, award recognition, and Putnam City Schools and Putnam City High logos.
𝗣𝘂𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 featured three days of relays, sprints, long jump, tug of war, and enough cheering to leave everyone’s ears ringing. We saw big wins, close finishes, and a few competitive tears, but the best part was seeing our kids realize what they're capable of.
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
Elementary students run down the track during a race, with school staff and spectators in the background.
Windsor Hills Elementary students sit in the bleachers, cheering and watching events during the elementary track meet.
An Overholser Elementary student jumps into the sand pit during the long jump event.
Wiley Post Elementary students compete in tug-of-war while a staff member cheers them on from the sideline.
A Windsor Hills Elementary student high-fives an adult after competing at the elementary track meet.
Elementary students sprint down the track during a race at the District elementary track meet.
Students and families cheer from the bleachers as elementary runners race on the track below.
A Hilldale Elementary student stands near softballs and event equipment during the elementary track meet.
Two students in yellow shirts pull during a tug-of-war event at the elementary track meet.
Students and staff raise their hands together in a cheer during the elementary track meet.
Putnam City celebrates our 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬! 💐
They provide care, support families, connect students to resources, and help remove barriers to learning. Nurses, you truly are caregivers, advocates, and Torchbearers.
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
A School Nurse Day graphic from Putnam City Schools featuring a smiling school nurse in scrubs standing in a school health room. Text reads, “School Nurse Day. It’s more than Band-Aids. Thank you nurses for caring for students, supporting families, and keeping our schools healthy.”
Summer reading starts with finding a book students actually want to open. 📖
Overholser Elementary wanted 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 to read at home over the summer, and this year’s Free Book Fair made it happen. Students picked stories that matched their interests and reading levels, took them home to keep, and got a reminder about how to use public libraries when it's time for a new book.
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
Two students look through books together at a cafeteria table during Overholser Elementary’s Free Book Fair.
A student walks along the cafeteria stage while looking at books displayed for Overholser Elementary’s Free Book Fair.
A student reads a copy of Pickle’s Nose while seated at a cafeteria table during Overholser Elementary’s Free Book Fair.
A group of Overholser Elementary students sit together at a cafeteria table, reading and looking through books from the Free Book Fair.
Two students sit side by side at a table, looking through books and talking during Overholser Elementary’s Free Book Fair.
Students browse books arranged across the cafeteria stage while staff help during Overholser Elementary’s Free Book Fair.
A staff member smiles while students ask questions and hold books around a cafeteria table at Overholser Elementary’s Free Book Fair.
Overholser Elementary students browse a table full of books, choosing titles to take home from the Free Book Fair.
A student reads a Flat Stanley book while seated at a table during Overholser Elementary’s Free Book Fair.
A student browses books on a table during Overholser Elementary’s Free Book Fair.
It's 𝓣𝓮𝓪𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓐𝓹𝓹𝓻𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓦𝓮𝓮𝓴! 🏆️💐
Here's to the Putnam City teachers who know our schools inside and out, serve our community, and make "What If" possible every day. We’re proud to call them PC Torchbearers.
#WhatIfStartsHere #TeacherAppreciationWeek
3 months ago, Putnam City Schools
A Putnam City Schools Teacher Appreciation Week graphic shows a teacher smiling while helping a student work at a desk. Text on the graphic reads, “Teacher Appreciation Week,” “Celebrating Our Torchbearers,” and includes the Putnam City Schools logo.