🏃Dr. Cooper, the “Father of Aerobics” and namesake of Kenneth Cooper Middle School celebrated the world premiere of his new life documentary, “The Power of Prevention,” at the George Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.
✏️Superintendent Dr. Rhodes and Director of Communications AJ Graffeo had the honor of attending the premiere representing Putnam City Schools, where Dr. Cooper says the foundation was laid for him to love the sciences and eventually change how the world views aerobics.
👟 Check out Dr. Cooper’s custom Nike Air Force 1s! 👀
Oklahoma's #1 recruit and ESPN Top 100 in the nation, Caya Smith of Putnam City West, will soon trade her blue and gold for crimson and cream as she has committed to play for Oklahoma Women's Basketball! We are beyond #PCproud!
Wiley Post Elementary had a few esteemed guests today for their Early Beat Assembly! Colonel Ruscetta from Tinker Air Force Base presented Wiley Post and Mayor David Holt with signed lithographs from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Also, Putnam City Luminary, Early Beat founder, writer and original recording artist of the Wiley Post school song, Kathlyn Reynolds, led the entire school in an emotional singing of "Wiley Post is Flying High." 🎶
Putnam City High School had the best time hosting the Oklahoma FCCLA South District 3 STAR event today! Putnam City North, Putnam City West, and numerous high schools from surrounding areas were able to participate. Here's to the next generation of leaders and innovators as they continue to showcase their talents, skills, and dedication.🤩♥️
The Baseball players at Putnam City West are stepping up to the plate with more confidence this season due to a gland slam donation! Putnam City District Alumnus, Andrew Heaney from the Texas Rangers, dropped off new cleats today, and the athletes are so excited to break them in.⚾️
🎨The District Administration Building is decorated with the most vibrant and artistic designs created by our very own teachers in the District! Putnam City Schools fosters a culture where the brushstrokes of our teachers' creativity are not only celebrated but supported by the District. Together, we paint a masterpiece of collaboration and inspiration in education for all students.🤩 #GoBoldly #spreadpositivity #MotivationMonday #GetCreative
Melanie Spoon, librarian at Capps Middle School, hosted a storybook pumpkin 🎃 decorating contest. This year she had a huge turnout!
👀Take a peek at all the fun designs and creativity!
Our District's support staff are truly the glue that holds us together. 🤗 All Support Staff were treated to a wonderful appreciation luncheon sponsored by the PCESP. A few lucky hard workers even left with some awesome prizes thanks to donations from our amazing community. Thank you for all you do, PC Support Staff! 💙🧡
🐾 Amber the Therapy Dog is bringing smiles and wagging tails to Hefner Middle School! Amber is Hefner's newest staff member certified in pawsitive vibes and providing comfort and support to our incredible Vikings. Check out the stories on KFOR, KOCO, and Fox25 this evening showcasing Amber and the District's Therapy Dog policy!
Have you ever seen lions fly? We haven't either. But, we did see some Lake Park Elementary Lions make their homemade bottle rockets fly! Students got to learn all types of STEM concepts with this engaging activity, not to mention just the fun of counting down to their own rocket launch! 🚀
𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨!🎭 Riley Coburn, Putnam City High School Junior, made the All-State Cast!
It was a perfect mix of spooky and sweet across the District today. 👻 Happy Halloween from Putnam City Schools! 🎃
Have you ever really stopped and studied a pumpkin? They have some interesting smells, textures, shapes, colors, and even sounds! Some Lake Park Elementary Lions got an in-depth look at pumpkins just in time for Halloween! 🎃
Cuteness Alert! 🥰 The Putnam City Academy - PCA had some little trick-or-treaters visit last week and they left with no shortage of sweet treats! 🎃 We can't wait to see all of the Halloween costumes this week across the District.
Putnam City North High School DECA put on a one-of-a-kind fashion show this week - "50 Shades of Pink." This fashion show had a little bit of everything mixed with a whole lot of fun and cheering!
The 11th annual PCH and PCW JROTC march and push-up contest was a textbook display of spirit, camaraderie, grit, and competition. PCH Air Force JROTC Cadets marched in formation from PCH to the Bethany Fire Department, where they met up with PCW Army JROTC Cadets for a high-stakes push-up contest, before the PCW Cadets marched from there to PCW. PCH JROTC took home the push-up contest win, breaking PCW's 2-year streak.
Turn the music UP ⬆️ Apollo Elementary School 1st grade Eagles did just that by making their own iPad speakers out of cups and cardboard rolls in STEM. 🎶🔊
PC Alumni Going Boldly - Are you keeping up with MLB? If so, then you've probably seen Andrew Heaney with the Texas Rangers! ⚾️ Andrew is a 2009 grad from Putnam City High School and also attended Rollingwood Elementary and James L. Capps Middle School. The Rangers won the ALCS championship and are moving on to the World Series. Way to go Andrew! You make us #PCproud! #GoBoldly
𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎! 📣
Tanner Wood, Putnam City High School Senior, has been selected for All-State Cheer! Tanner is the first male cheerleader from PCO to make the All-State Cheer team and is the first cheerleader in Putnam City since 2016! Way to represent Putnam City, Tanner!
Our amazing teachers and staff participated in the Putnam City Teaching & Learning Conference for today's professional development day. 📚 These dedicated professional educators, leaders, mentors, lifelong learners, and superheroes acquired many valuable new skills and lessons today that they'll use to teach their students tomorrow. ✏️