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Calendar Week of January 29 - February 4, 2023
Our PCHS ECHO Yearbooks are on sale for $40 until April 28, 2023.
Senior Ad Sales have been extended through February.
Visit www.yearbookforever.com to order yours today!
"Echo" Putnam County High School Yearbook
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Have yearbook questions? Ask a yearbook sponsor.
High School Yearbooks--Brook Fleshman
Middle School Yearbooks--Frances Tennill
Elementary Yearbooks--Robin Caley
At PCR-I, we always enjoy a good spirit week!
The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl and we are excited about our Missouri team!
Monday, February 6: Mahomes or Midgets Monday. Students are not in session, but our staff will be for professional development.
Tuesday, February 7: Sibling Showdown. For the first time in Super Bowl history, it's brother vs brother! Dress like your favorite Kelce brother, grab a friend and dress like famous siblings or dress like your sibling
Wednesday, February 8: Coach Andy Reid "Winsday"! Dress like Coach Reid (hats are allowed on this day only) or dress like your favorite coach.
Thursday, February 9: State Farm Stadium Day. Dress like a State Farm Agent or your future/dream career. *Just 1.6% of college players will become a professional in the NFL.
Friday, February 10: Fanatic/Flashback Friday! Sport your favorite team's apparel, jersey, or retro team attire.
🏀Best of luck to our Putnam County R-I Basketball teams at the LaPlata Invitational Tournament this week!
💙🤍You can cheer on our girls at 4:30 pm on Monday as they play Canton, followed by our boys at 6:00 pm.
📍LaPlata High School is located at 201 West Moore Street, La Plata, MO 63549.
La Plata R-II Live Stream on YouTube
#PutnamProud #GRC
La Plata Invitational Tournament Girls Bracket
La Plata Invitational Tournament Boys Bracket
Putnam County R-I Schools takes pride in our students, staff, facilities, and community. We do our best to be prepared for any situation that could arise; performing drills for earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, and active shooters. We also equip and train our staff and coaches each year on how to perform life-saving techniques and utilize tools in case of emergency. Those include CPR and AED training and when and how to use an EpiPen, in addition to training on mental health and suicide prevention, First Aid, heat illness prevention, and concussion prevention and protocol.
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, what was a normal basketball practice, turned into a life-saving event when one of our own students experienced sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to the training that our staff and coaches have learned and reviewed each year, they were able to quickly take action to help save the life of one of our own. We are forever grateful for their courage and bravery at that moment and to all who helped save a life that day. We would also like to thank all of the schools and communities that have extended much care, support, and generosity. Know that if you are ever in a similar situation, we will have your back.
Because of CPR and AED training, our student is alive and on their way to recovery. At PCR-I, we will continue to put time and resources into training and prevention and we hope that you will too.
Our plan is to have 4 staff members certified thru the American Heart Association to instruct Heartsaver and Basic Life Support classes by August 2023. Stephanie Gillum, Taylor Bennett, Kellyn Robinson, and Blane Robinson have agreed to go through training to become certified trainers. We plan on utilizing their training not only for our students and staff but also eventually opening classes up to the community. We will keep you posted as that training is completed and made available.
Stephanie Gillum, our school nurse, wrote a grant through AEDGrant.com and was approved. Our school is securing 20 AED Machines with the help of that grant. The Samaritan PAD 350P Semi-Automatic is the AED we have chosen to secure for our schools and we would encourage our community to look into the same for continuity of training if they choose to secure one for their place of business or worship.
Our goal is to eventually have an AED on each school bus and to have our building trades students all AED/CPR certified as well.
We encourage our community and other schools across the state to do their part to become Heartsaver certified. Thank you again, to all who have been so supportive of our student and their family. They are living proof that CPR and AED training works.
#PutnamProud
Do you enjoy helping tweens and teens reach their goals, overcome obstacles, learn healthy coping strategies and life skills, and map their path to success while working in a fun environment with opportunities for collaboration, teamwork, and personal and professional growth? Join our team at Putnam County Middle School!
PCR-I is now accepting applications for the role of Middle School Guidance Counselor.
Check out the job description and qualifications and apply today!
🥳We are so excited to announce the January PC MVP Finalists and Winner. We have an amazing teaching staff here at PCR-I Schools and it's always exciting to get to honor them.
Help us congratulate our outstanding team members!
👩🏫January 2023 PC MVP: Aimee Huse, Fourth-Grade Teacher.
Here's what colleagues had to say:
"Aimee is a GREAT asset to PC! I am so glad she and her family are here! Since the summer, she has put countless hours in before school and even started to make her classroom look awesome with all her OWN personal flexible seating! I am sure the students love it! She always has a smile on her face, a positive personality, and is just fun to be around!"
👷♂️January 2023 PC MVP Finalist: Jeff Harlan, Building Trades Instructor.
"I am often reminded by students that 'this is what I learned in Trades, or Mr. Harlan has us doing it this way.' I appreciate all that he does for his students, not only by teaching them hands-on skills that will last them a lifetime, but also teaching them to be good human beings to each other and those around them."
👩🏫January 2023 PC MVP Finalist: Mandy Taylor, First-Grade Teacher.
"Mandy put in so much extra time this past summer for special projects in the Elementary, including working to make the staff room a nice place to be. She is also very active in our school spirit days -- it's so fun to see her crafty side."
👩🏫Finalist: Taylor Bennett, Middle School Social Studies Teacher
"Taylor never hesitates to help anyone, no matter what building they are in. She's always the first to offer and volunteer for things in the Middle school and connects on a personal level with the kids. Taylor always seems to be going a mile a minute and I greatly appreciate her!"
Congratulations to all our finalists and winner! We appreciate you going above and beyond to make PCR-I the BEST place to be!
#PutnamProud #PCMVP #PCMVP2023
Are you looking for a school where you can make a difference?
Do you enjoy being around young children, teaching and guiding them with compassion, structure, and a smile?
Join our amazing staff of caring and talented professionals at Putnam County R-I Elementary!
Apply today to join our Elementary teaching team!
Putnam County R-I Schools is now accepting applications for the position of Middle School Principal for the 2023-2024 school year.
If you enjoy being around students in grades 6-8, love leading a team of educators, and juggling the joys of middle school activities and curriculum, then check out the job description and apply for the opportunity to serve the students, staff, and community of Putnam County R-I.
Send your resume, cover letter, three reference letters, official transcripts, and proof of certification to Dr. Heath Halley, Superintendent, 803 S 20th Street, Unionville, MO, 63565.
Middle School Principal Application
Are you the child or grandchild of an MFA member? Apply now for the MFA Foundation scholarship offered in your community.
These $2,000 scholarships are designated for students whose parents or grandparents are members of MFA Incorporated, MFA Oil Company, and participating affiliates of both organizations.
For rules, eligibility and to apply, visit www.mfafoundation.com.
The application deadline is February 15, 2023.