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July 28, 2025
Parent-Player-Coach Meeting: Tuesday, July 29, 5:30 PM
Dear PCR-I Families, Were kicking off the 2025-2026 athletic and marching band season with our Parent-Player-Coach Meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the PCMS Auditorium . Please use . . .

July 25, 2025
Fitness Center Closed for Deep Clean: August 7–11, 2025 🚧
Our amazing custodial team is hard at work scrubbing, waxing, and preparing every hallway, classroom, and corner of our campus for the new school yearincluding the fitness center! Heads up to our e. . .

July 24, 2025
Potential Opening: RootED Advisor at Putnam County R-I
Putnam County R-I is excited to announce a potential full-time opening for a RootED Advisor to help guide our high school students in workforce and college planning! This grant-funded role comes wi. . .

July 7, 2025
Now Accepting Applications for Middle School Secretary
We're Hiring: Middle School Secretary Putnam County R-I Schools is looking for a dedicated, organized, and friendly individual to join our team as the Middle School Secretary. Were seeking someo. . .

June 3, 2025
New Missouri Law on Student Cell Phone Use During School Hours 📵
As part of a new state law passed by the Missouri Legislature in 2025, all public schools across Missouriincluding Putnam County R-Iwill be implementing updated guidelines on student cell phone use du. . .

May 8, 2025
Free MSHSAA Sports Physicals - May 20th
In conjunction with the Putnam County Rural Health Clinic, we are excited to offer free sports physicals at Putnam County R-I this year on May 20th! This is for any student in 5th- 11th grade wanting . . .

April 30, 2025
PC Learning Center Staff Named April PC MVPs for 2024–2025
Wrapping Up the Year with a Well-Deserved MVP Win! Some of the hardest workers in Putnam County: Our admin team celebrating our PC Learning Center staff. PC Learning. . .
About Us
At the Putnam County R-I School District, our mission is to foster an enriching learning environment where students are equipped to embrace a dynamic world. We are dedicated to offering a comprehensive program of study that encompasses academic excellence, personal development, and artistic enrichment. Our district places a strong emphasis on nurturing character traits and problem-solving abilities, empowering our students to become lifelong learners who possess a profound sense of self-worth, self-respect, and self-discipline. Together, we strive to prepare our learners for the challenges of an ever-changing world while instilling a passion for continuous growth and a commitment to their own success and well-being.
First Day of School 2025-2026
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Summer School Fun With Friends
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Eating School Lunch With Friends
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Bus Drivers Transport Our Future
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Staff In Service Luncheon
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Middle School Character Education
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Elementary Physical Education
Empowering Student Success
We are dedicated to providing a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience that challenges and nurtures the intellect of every student while preparing students for college or career pathways.
Ensuring a Safe Learning Environment
We are committed to prioritizing school safety to provide a secure and nurturing atmosphere for students and staff.
Building Strong Community Partnerships:
We embrace and encourage community involvement and work to maintain excellent communication with all stakeholders to foster collaboration and support for our students, staff, and community. This strong foundation helps create a skilled workforce, recruiting and retaining staff who share our vision for creating opportunities through quality education.
The Putnam County R-1 School District does not discriminate in its programs, services, activities, facilities, or employment with regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you feel as though you have been discriminated against in any manner, please contact the District's 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator, or the Human Resources Director.