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Putnam County R-I Launches New Communication Platform to Encourage Stronger School-Home Connection

ParentSquare and PCR-I Press Release

  With ParentSquare, a unified app for school communication, parents and guardians can now receive all announcements from the district and their children’s schools and teachers in one place, with options to specify how . . .

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Thanksgiving Break 2022

It's November and there are so many things to be thankful for! At PCR-I, the day before Thanksgiving Break, we honor our grandparents and special friends who mean so much to us. Grandparent's Day is Tuesday, November 22, . . .

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School Picture Day: Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

Picture Day is coming up on September 27! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at inter-state.com/order and enter Order Code 69432NF. It is also Patriotic Day for Homecoming week, so . . .

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Middle School Activity Night: March 18, 2022.

Hey, Putnam County Middle School students! Who says elementary and high school students get to have all the fun? Not us! We've got something just for YOU! Middle School Activity Night is going to be a blast! Imagine you and all of . . .

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5-Day School Week Approved for 2022-2023 School Year

On Thursday, March 10, 2022, the Putnam County R-I School Board held its monthly meeting. After months of research, surveys,  and careful consideration, they voted to approve a 5-day school calendar for the 2022-2023 school . . .

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No School on Friday, March 11, 2022.

School will not be in session on Friday, March 11, 2022.  Wear your Final Four T-shirts and cheer on our Midgets at the Final Four at 6:00 pm at JQH Arena in Springfield, MO! The student section will be White Out at the Final . . .

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Putnam County Junior Class Presents: Masquerade

Prom Scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Attention, Putnam County Juniors and Seniors! Save the date for Masquerade! Our Putnam County Junior Class will host Prom 2022 this year on Saturday, April 30. The promenade will begin at 7:00 pm in the Putnam County High School Gymnasium. . . .

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No School on Friday, February 25, 2022.

โ˜ƒ๏ธSchool will not be in session on Friday, February 25, 2022. Stay safe and warm, Putnam! ๐ŸŽตThe band trip meeting has been moved to Tuesday at 6:00 pm. ๐ŸŽจThe Art Club trip has been postponed. ๐Ÿ€ Cheer on our boys at 6pm on Friday . . .

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Elementary Personality Portraits & Spring Sports Photos Rescheduled for April 27, 2022.

Spring Sports and Elementary Spring Photos Picture Day has been rescheduled for April 27, 2022. Spring is here! Spring Sports photos and personality portraits will be taken on April 27, 2022.  Wagner Portrait Group   . . .

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School Updates for February 18-21, 2022.

Good evening, Putnam County R-I! School will be back in session on Friday, February 18, 2022. Charge those Chromebooks and finish that homework. Our administrative team has been in contact with School Messenger and they are experiencing . . .

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Mandatory Kindergarten Enrollment: Saturday, March 26, 2022.

  Kindergarten Enrollment Information PDF Hello Putnam County!  We are starting Kindergarten Enrollment in March! Enrollment is  MANDATORY  for Kindergarten students enrolling for the . . .

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4 Day School Week Q and A

Updated February 3, 2022. Thank you to all who joined the conversation at our question and answer forums on January 27, February 1 and 2, 2022. We appreciate all of the valuable information, concerns, and suggestions that were shared. At . . .

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No School on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

School will not be in session on Wednesday,  January 12, 2022, due to staff illness and a lack of substitute teachers. 

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From the Desk of Dr. Halley: Addressing Tik Tok Trends

Dear Families,   The Putnam County R-I school district has become aware of a troubling post that has been shared widely this week on the social media platform TikTok. The post refers to a threat to school safety “for . . .

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Elementary Music and Art Show

Join us in the Middle School Auditorium on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, for our ๐”ผ๐•๐•–๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ๐•’๐•ฃ๐•ช ๐•„๐•ฆ๐•ค๐•š๐•” ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐”ธ๐•ฃ๐•ฅ ๐•Š๐•™๐• ๐•จ. Our First, Second, and Fifth-grade students have been working hard to prepare some musical selections and artwork that will get you . . .

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Healthy Quarantine Protocol Update

At the November 11, 2021, Board of Education meeting, our PCR-I School Board voted for some changes to the COVID-19 Healthy Quarantine Protocol.  The Board approved for all healthy quarantined students in grades 6-12 to stay at . . .

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Thanksgiving Break and Grandparents' Day

Hey, PCR-I Community! ๐•‹๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•œ๐•ค๐•˜๐•š๐•ง๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•˜ ๐”น๐•ฃ๐•–๐•’๐•œ and ๐“–๐“ป๐“ช๐“ท๐“ญ๐“น๐“ช๐“ป๐“ฎ๐“ท๐“ฝ๐“ผ' ๐““๐“ช๐”‚ are coming soon! Here are the details: On Wednesday, November 24, we will dismiss at 1:04 pm for ๐•‹๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•œ๐•ค๐•˜๐•š๐•ง๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•˜ ๐”น๐•ฃ๐•–๐•’๐•œ and resume classes on Monday, November 29, 2021. . . .

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Late Start Policy Reminders

This time last year, we experienced our first snow. So, here are a few reminders about our Late Start Policy. Feel free to hit that share button to keep other PCR-I families informed.   In the case of bad weather, we could . . .

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60 Seconds with the Super: October 14, 2021.

In this edition of 60 Seconds with the Super, Dr. Halley brings us up to date on District Softball, Picture Day on Friday, Friday Football at Maysville, Missouri Days for our band at Trenton on Saturday, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and more. . . .

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Parent-Teacher Conferences: October 21, 2021.

It's that time of year. Leaves are falling, cooler temperatures setting in, and we are nearly through the first quarter of school. This also means parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. This year parent-teacher . . .

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Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Experiencing Outages: October 4, 2021.

Facebook, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp are experiencing outages today. You can always visit our website or Twitter account for updates. 

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Picture Day is Friday, October 15, 2021!

School picture day is Friday, October 15, 2021. Wagner Portraits will be taking our school photos this year.  Ordering information will be sent home soon. Check out the details below to place your online order(s).   . . .

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60 Seconds with the Super: September 30, 2021.

In this edition of 60 Seconds with the Super, Dr. Halley provides several school updates.  Thursday, September 30, 2021, our Putnam County Lady Midgets host their big reveal of the newly renovated softball field. Dr. Halley and Mr. . . .

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Flex Your Feedback: We Want Your Input!

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) issued guidance to school districts regarding requirements associated with the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) funds. . . .

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From the Desk of Dr. Halley: SRCSP (Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan)

Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (SRCSP)   (Updated July 2022) Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service Plan (SRCSP) PDF Version (Updated January 2022) Safe . . .

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Mandatory Kindergarten Enrollment: February 20, 2021.

Hello Putnam County!  We are starting Kindergarten Enrollment a little earlier this year. Enrollment is  MANDATORY  for Kindergarten students enrolling for the 2021-2022 school year. Enrollment for . . .

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P-EBT Program Approved and Ready for Families

The following information is from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Missouri Department of Social Services. The school district is sharing this information with all families in the district. Please do not . . .

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Public Health Information: Bed Bugs

March 11, 2020 Dear Parent or Guardian: Today we found what appeared to be a bed bug in a classroom at school. We do certainly understand that bed bugs are a nuisance and may be expensive to remove from homes. Bed bugs are not known . . .

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Make-Up Day Ahead

Good morning, Putnam! In order to preserve Easter break and not have our make-up day at the end of the school year, we will be making up the day we missed due to illness on Monday, April 6, 2020.

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No Snow Make-Up Days

There have been lots of questions lately regarding our recent school closures due to the weather.  Are we really safe from having to make days up?     The simple answer is -- we do not have to make up snow days! . . .

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SCREENAGERS: Growing Up In The Digital Age

Do you ever feel like you're competing against a screen for your child's attention? Ever wonder what the effect of so much screen time has on your child? We are hosting a free screening of SCREENAGERS , a documentary about . . .

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Athletics, Band, Activities and Clubs: Coaches and Sponsors

Athletics/Activities Director Andrew Garber Activities Handbook 2019-2020 Football Clyde Bondy - Head Varsity Football Coach Chris Lindhoff- Assistant Varsity Football Coach  Brian Mayer- Assistant Varsity . . .

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Putnam County Parent Involvement Policy

The Board of Education believes that the education of each child is a responsibility shared by school and  family.  The Board recognizes the need for a partnership between districts and families that will provide  for . . .

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ESSA Complaint Procedures

  ESSA Complaint Procedures

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Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

    Please click the following link to view the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. CSIP 2014  

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Parent/Family Involvement Plan

Parents Right to Know PDF The Board of Education believes that the education of each child is a responsibility shared by school and family.  The Board recognizes the need for a partnership between districts and families that . . .

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Title I Local Educational Agency Plan

Title I LEA Plan   2015-16   1. Describe how the district will coordinate and integrate Title I services with other educational    services at the LEA or school level -- such as Even Start, . . .

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Parents' Right to Know

Dear Parent or Guardian: Our District is required to inform you of certain information that you, according to The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), have the right to know. Upon your request, our district is . . .

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PC R-1 Website Available in Mobile View

Tablet and Smartphone users will like this.

The Putnam County R-1 web site is now adaptable for viewing on all mobile devices. The good news is you have a choice on your viewing preference. The next time you view our website on a tablet or smartphone, our web site will . . .

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School Safety Plan

Please click on the link below to open a letter regarding the District's response to the recent tragic events in our schools. School Safety Plan

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Standard Complaint Resolution Procedure

Putnam County R-I Schools Standard Complaint Resolution Procedure This complaint resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. A complaint is a formal allegation that a . . .

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