December Updates & Upcoming Events

Posted Date: 12/07/25 (07:50 PM)

Hey, Putnam County R-I!
What an incredible week we just wrapped up! Our Boys in Blue brought home the 2nd Place Trophy in Class 1 State Football—an outstanding finish to a historic season! 💙🏈 Thank you to everyone who supported our team! We appreciate you! We also had a full slate of basketball, a high-energy pep assembly, and a festive Winterfest with our marching bands, football players, cheerleaders, and community all coming together. What a week to remember!
Now, we’re shifting back into our regular school schedule, and buses are running normal routes again. Charge those Chromebooks, get some good rest, and let’s finish 2025 strong—only two weeks of school left this year!

📅 Stay Connected

There are so many opportunities to cheer on our students in the next few days. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please check our district calendar on the PCR-I website. You’ll also find updates on our Putnam County R-I Facebook page, Putnam County Athletics Facebook page, and right here on ParentSquare.

🏀 Junior High & High School Basketball

Junior High Basketball is gearing up for its final two weeks of the season. These student-athletes have worked hard—let’s show up and cheer them on! High School Basketball is now in full swing, and there have been a few schedule adjustments, so make sure to double-check times and locations.

🎄 Elementary Christmas Program & Art Show

Our elementary students have been busy with Ms. Phinney and Mrs. Dooley preparing for their big night!
Join us Thursday, December 11, in the Middle School Auditorium:

1st Grade – 6:00 PM
2nd Grade – 6:45 PM
5th Grade – 7:30 PM

Admission is free, and you won’t want to miss their creative work and festive performances!

🎶 Sounds of the Season – Band & Choir Concert

Come support our talented musicians this Saturday, December 13, at 6:30 PM in the PCHS Gymnasium.
Admission is non-perishable food items, which will be donated to our local food pantries—thank you for giving back!
Immediately following the concert, our high school students are invited to Winter Formal from 8:30–10:30 PM. Admission is $5 per person, and all fines and fees must be below $50 to attend.

🍽️ Meal Service Accounts

If you’ve been receiving notifications about overdue meal balances, now is a great time to get those taken care of before December ends. Cash, check, or online payments through Infinite Campus all work. If you need a payment plan, please reach out to Amy Webb, our food service secretary—she’s happy to help.

❄️ Need Extra Support?

If your student needs warm clothing, food, or other resources, please let us know. Mrs. Lindsey Hague, our At-Risk Coordinator, has access to many supports for students and families. We’re here for you.

Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, hope-filled holiday season.
Let’s finish the year strong, Putnam! 💙🤍