𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲. Over the past two weeks, families, staff, alumni, and community members joined Dr. Rodrequez for three open Real Talk conversations, bringing honesty and ideas to the table. We heard you, and we’re using your feedback to shape our next steps. We're excited make our District's next move together.
#GoBoldly #RealTalk
about 1 hour ago, Putnam City Schools
Dr. Rodrequez addresses a seated crowd at PC North. Text across the top says, "Thank you, Putnam City. #RealTalk"
PC North Pom members put on their teaching hats last week, working with little dancers each day after school to create a special halftime performance for the PC North vs. Edmond North football game. The Panthers may have inspired some future pom dancers!
#GoBoldly #MakeYourMove
about 1 hour ago, Putnam City Schools
A young dancer smiles broadly while crouched during practice, with other participants seated behind her near red and gold balloons.
A young dancer in a pink dress and purple bow raises one arm while practicing choreography, with other children dancing behind her in the PC North Commons.
Four young dancers spread across the Commons practice a routine together, raising and extending their arms while watching for the next move.
A young dancer in a white shirt raises both arms during the routine while other participants practice beside her.
A group of young dancers practices in formation, lifting both arms overhead as they follow choreography in the PC North Commons.
A smiling young dancer with glasses raises both arms overhead during practice, her hair moving as she performs the routine.
A smiling young dancer with glasses raises both arms overhead during practice, her hair moving as she performs the routine.
Be honest: we all wished we could spray a fire hose when we were little, right?
Putnam City Smart Start students saw the axes and ladders, learned how firefighters reach high windows, and met the people behind the gear. #GoBoldly #MakeYourMove
about 1 hour ago, Putnam City Schools
A Smart Start student in a yellow shirt sprays water from a fire hose with help from two Warr Acres firefighters.
A Warr Acres firefighter shows Smart Start students the axes and other tools stored in an open compartment on Engine 23.
Smart Start students listen closely as a Warr Acres firefighter speaks to them while seated on the back of Engine 23.
Three Smart Start students sit together outside and watch the fire-truck demonstration.
Three Smart Start students sit side by side while watching firefighters demonstrate their equipment.
A Smart Start student holds a fire-hose nozzle as a firefighter in protective gear helps direct the stream of water.
A smiling Smart Start student holds a Warr Acres firefighter’s hand after taking his turn with the hose.
A Smart Start student in a pink unicorn shirt watches a firefighter’s demonstration while classmates gather around her.
Putnam City West had the mic Tuesday night at 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘇. Thank you to everyone who joined one of the three conversations. #RealTalk #GoBoldly
about 1 hour ago, Putnam City Schools
Dr. Rodrequez speaks into a microphone while seated, raising one hand as he responds during the Real Talk discussion.
A man wearing glasses speaks into a microphone and gestures with one hand while participating in the Real Talk conversation.
Community members sit around tables listening attentively during the Real Talk with district leadership event at PC West.
A smiling PC West attendee wearing a wrestling shirt and cap speaks into a handheld microphone during the community conversation.
Dr. Rodrequez speaks into a handheld microphone, gesturing with one hand during the Real Talk community conversation at PC West.
A woman seated among attendees speaks into a handheld microphone during the Real Talk community discussion.
A man in a floral shirt and black cap speaks into a microphone while seated among other Real Talk attendees.
State Representative Ellyn Hefner visited Hilldale Elementary to read with 2nd grade students and spend part of the morning in their classroom. Students helped read along, shared their reactions, and had plenty to say throughout the story! #GoBoldly #MakeYourMove
about 2 hours ago, Putnam City Schools
Representative Hefner smiles and gestures with both hands while talking with students seated around her at the end of the reading.
State Representative Ellyn Hefner holds open an illustrated children’s book while reading to Hilldale Elementary students seated on a classroom rug.
Representative Hefner makes an animated expression while holding an open picture book beside her in front of a classroom whiteboard.
Representative Hefner makes an animated expression while holding an open picture book beside her in front of a classroom whiteboard.
Hilldale Elementary Elementary students look up attentively at Representative Hefner as she reads, with their teacher seated in the background.
Representative Hefner smiles and gestures with both hands while talking with students seated around her at the end of the reading.
Putnam City Aviation students toured several World War II-era aircraft, including the B-29 Superfortress FIFI! They explored cockpits and aircraft systems, and talked directly with the pilots and mechanics who keep these planes flying.
#GoBoldly #PCAviation
about 2 hours ago, Putnam City Schools
Two aviation students smile inside a historic aircraft with the cockpit visible behind them.
A vintage propeller aircraft sits on the ramp, framed by aviation students watching from the foreground.
Aviation students listen to a pilot explain a historic military aircraft.
An aviation student smiles and waves from the doorway of a historic aircraft.
Putnam City Aviation students photograph the B-29 FIFI on the ramp.
Four aviation students pose with a pilot in front of a historic aircraft.
An aviation student looks up at equipment mounted inside a historic aircraft.
Putnam City Aviation students walk beneath the nose of the B-29 FIFI.
Putnam City Aviation students and staff pose together in front of the B-29 FIFI.
The Zoo Crew showed up in full force Friday night, cheering on the Putnam City North High School Panthers through a game against Shawnee that went back and forth until the final seconds. The Panthers came up just short, 37-32, but QB Owen McMahan had a huge night with 306 passing yards and five touchdowns.
3 days ago, Putnam City Schools
PC North player No. 24 carries the football through a group of approaching Shawnee defenders.
A PC North student carries a large red-and-gold flag through golden backlight as a cheerleader raises pom-poms in the background.
The Zoo Crew showed up in full force Friday night, cheering on the Putnam City North High School Panthers through a game against Shawnee that went back and forth until the final seconds. The Panthers came up just short, 37-32, but QB Owen McMahan had a huge night with 306 passing yards and five touchdowns.
PC North defenders converge to tackle a Shawnee ball carrier during the game.
PC North defenders converge to tackle a Shawnee ball carrier during the game.
A PC North kicker sends the football over the line of scrimmage beneath the stadium lights and dark blue evening sky.
An official signals a touchdown as PC North player No. 1 stands in the end zone holding the football.
A PC North kicker sends the football over the line of scrimmage beneath the stadium lights and dark blue evening sky.
A PC North football player lifts his helmet above his head during a close-up sideline portrait.
A PC North saxophonist performs alongside two trumpet players under the stadium lights.
An NCAA national champion. A Team USA competitor. An MLB pitcher. An NBA assistant coach. Those are just a few of the 12 individuals and four teams inducted into the 2026 Putnam City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame.
3 days ago, Putnam City Schools
Putnam City North Athletic Hall of Fame honorees posing with their plaques.
Putnam City High School Athletic Hall of Fame honorees posing with their plaques.
Putnam City West Athletic Hall of Fame honorees posing with their plaques.
Putnam City North Athletic Hall of Fame honorees posing with their plaques.
Scenes from the 2026 Putnam City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet, including speakers, guests and a video tribute.
Friday Night Lights are back in Putnam City! 🏈
The Pirates opened the season at home against the Yukon Millers. #GoBoldly #FridayNightLights #MakeYourMove
14 days ago, Putnam City Schools
Putnam City High No. 7 runs through the Yukon defense as players reach and dive toward him.
Putnam City High football players run onto the field beneath the inflatable Pirates entrance as one player flips upside down at the front of the team.
Putnam City High pom members cheer from the sideline in orange and black uniforms before the football game.
A Putnam City High football player shouts on the field with the packed home stands blurred behind him.
Putnam City High No. 7 carries the football toward two approaching Yukon defenders.
A Putnam City High quarterback holds the football and looks downfield as a Yukon defender approaches during the season opener.
Putnam City High defenders pursue Yukon quarterback No. 15 as he runs with the football.
A Putnam City High football player carries the ball behind a blocker as a Yukon defender closes in during the season opener.
Putnam City High band members play baritone saxophone and trumpet in the stands during the football game.
The Putnam City High Pirate mascot holds a black pirate flag against the clear evening sky.
Capps Tech Crew is creating a video podcast to make middle school less mysterious for fifth graders. Our Communications team stopped by to talk photography, videography and interviewing. One big rule: don’t ask a question unless you care about the answer.
#GoBoldly #MakeYourMove
15 days ago, Putnam City Schools
A Capps Middle School Tech Crew class listens as a Putnam City Schools Communications team member speaks about photography, videography and interviewing. Four students sit around a table with tablets in front of them.
A Putnam City Schools Communications staff member speaks to Capps Middle School Tech Crew students in front of a presentation about open-ended interview questions.
Four Capps Middle School Tech Crew students stand with two Putnam City Schools staff members in the school library. Several students are wearing colorful capes as part of their Tech Crew activity.
This week's volleyball game between Hefner Middle School and Mayfield Middle School was an excellent matchup, with long rallies, tough serves, and a lot of action at the net. Way to compete, Vikings and Trojans! 🏐
#GoBoldly #MakeYourMove #Volleyball
17 days ago, Putnam City Schools
A Hefner player jumps with both arms extended at the net as Mayfield player number 28 prepares to block.
A Hefner Middle School player makes a forearm pass while two teammates watch the ball behind her.
Mayfield player number 10 serves the volleyball from the back court as Hefner players prepare to receive.
A Hefner player reaches toward the ball at the net as two Mayfield players raise their hands to block.
Mayfield players number 10 and 19 jump with their hands raised to block the ball at the net while teammates watch from the bench.
Hefner volleyball players gather in a circle, smiling and raising their hands in celebration.
Three Mayfield volleyball players stand ready on the court, watching the play develop in front of them.
A Hefner player jumps with both arms extended at the net as Mayfield player number 28 prepares to block.
A Mayfield Middle School volleyball player reaches up to hit the ball near the net while a teammate watches from beside her.
A Hefner volleyball player reaches high to serve the ball, looking up toward it as she begins the play.

Celebrate good times, come on! 🎶
Ms. Wonderly’s first graders at Tulakes Elementary School started music class with the Record of the Week: Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration,” played on an actual record player! After listening and dancing, they learned a game that had them WALK some beats and TIPTOE others, giving them their first feel for quarter notes and eighth notes. Pretty sneaky, Ms. Wonderly. 😉
#GoBoldly #MakeYourMove #MusicEducation

19 days ago, Putnam City Schools
First-grade students sit on the music room floor holding rhythm sticks, with one student in the foreground preparing to tap hers together.
A vinyl record spins on a turntable beside a Kool & the Gang greatest-hits album cover, surrounded by colorful record-themed classroom decor.
A smiling first-grade student with beaded braids participates in music class while another student is partially visible beside her.
A first-grade student sits cross-legged and holds two wooden rhythm sticks together while classmates participate behind him.
Ms. Wonderly leads first-grade students through a movement game as they walk and gesture around colored spots on the music room floor.
Ms. Wonderly laughs while playing a colorful ukulele from a rocking chair as first-grade students sit in front of her in music class.
First-grade students move around colored floor spots during a music activity in a classroom filled with instruments and supplies.
A first-grade student watches attentively with her hands clasped while classmates participate in a music activity behind her.
Ms. Wonderly smiles while dancing with a student.
A first-grade student wearing a red hair bow sits on the floor and raises one finger while looking toward her teacher.
Before their first 8-count, PC High dance students set their expectations for class this year: cooperation, teamwork, and respect. Dancing in front of your classmates is easier when everyone agrees to be supportive - and the outcome is a whole lot of fun! #GoBoldly #MakeYourMove
20 days ago, Putnam City Schools
A PC High dance teacher and students smile while moving together under blue stage lighting during dance practice.
Two PC High dance students balance on one leg with one arm raised while practicing movement on the auditorium stage.
A PC High dance student smiles while seated in the auditorium during a class discussion.
A PC High dance teacher speaks to students seated in the auditorium as several students raise clipboards during a class discussion.
Three PC High dance students sit together in auditorium seats, writing on clipboards during a class activity.
PC High dance students stand onstage listening and watching as they prepare to practice choreography.
A group of PC High dance students moves across the stage together while practicing choreography.
A PC High dance teacher gives instructions from the stage as students stand together backstage and listen.
Two PC High dance students smile and talk together backstage during class, with blue stage lighting in the background.
PC North softball faced Choctaw at home, battling through every inning against a tough opponent. The dugout never let the energy fall, with teammates cheering each at-bat while drumming on buckets between pitches. We're proud of you, Panthers! 🥁 🥎 #MakeYourMove #PCproud #GoBoldly
23 days ago, Putnam City Schools
A PC North pitcher strides forward with her throwing arm raised high as she delivers a pitch toward home plate.
PC North softball players clap and cheer together from the dugout, with one player holding a drumstick as the team keeps the energy up.
A PC North softball player crouches in the field with her glove open and ready as an opposing runner leads off in the foreground.
A PC North softball player runs toward a base on the dirt infield, looking toward the play as she rounds the bag.
A PC North catcher kneels behind home plate and looks toward the field while the home plate umpire stands beside her.
A PC North outfielder stands beneath a high fly ball with both arms raised and her glove open for the catch.
A PC North batter swings at a pitch as the opposing catcher reaches her glove toward the ball and the umpire watches from behind the plate.
A PC North pitcher releases a softball toward home plate during the game.
A PC North outfielder throws the softball back toward the infield from near the outfield fence.
A PC North player prepares to throw the softball from the outfield while a teammate moves behind her.
Students at Rollingwood Elementary are exploring gravity, potential energy, and kinetic energy by 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀! Groups designed and tested their own tracks, learning through trial and error how to gain enough energy to move the cart (without sending it flying off the track). 🎢
#MakeYourMove #GoBoldly #STEM
24 days ago, Putnam City Schools
A Rollingwood Elementary student in a red shirt studies a roller coaster track up close while classmates add pieces nearby.
Mrs. Wade helps a group of Rollingwood Elementary students build and adjust a colorful roller coaster track during STEM class.
Two Rollingwood Elementary students carefully connect pieces to a roller coaster track during Mrs. Wade’s STEM class.
A group of Rollingwood Elementary students leans across a table while building a colorful roller coaster track, with more students working in the background.
Four Rollingwood Elementary students study a partially built roller coaster as they add and adjust track pieces together.
Three Rollingwood Elementary students concentrate on assembling roller coaster track pieces around a tall blue section of track.
Two Rollingwood Elementary students work together at a table, assembling colorful roller coaster track pieces around tall black supports.
Our Arbor Grove Bluejays are feeling 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙘, enjoying recess during their first full week of school. #MakeYourMove #GoBoldly #KindaChic
26 days ago, Putnam City Schools
Three students sit together underneath playground equipment, talking during recess. Text reads, “kinda chic to have a lunch club.”
A smiling student kicks a soccer ball across the grass, captured with his leg extended through the kick. Text reads, “kinda chic to send one flying.”
A student jumps rope, captured completely off the ground with her hair flying. Text reads, “kinda chic to defy gravity.”
A student climbs a playground rock wall while another student looks up from below. Text reads, “kinda chic to summit mountains.”
A smiling student sits high on a piece of playground equipment and looks out over the playground. Text reads, “kinda chic to enjoy the view.”
A student calls out from elevated playground equipment while classmates play nearby. Text reads, “kinda chic to summon the squad.”
A student controls a soccer ball while running across the grass during recess. Text reads, “kinda chic to raise your draft stock.”
A student shoots a basketball toward the hoop during recess. Text reads, “kinda chic to have a jump shot.”
A student swings high against a bright blue sky during recess at Arbor Grove Elementary. Text reads, “kinda chic to get a little air.”
A smiling student stands outdoors on the Arbor Grove Elementary playground. Text reads, “kinda chic to be in Putnam City.”
The Western Oaks Warriors and Cooper Cougars faced off in an electric volleyball game, with the stands filled with cheering families and classmates. We love seeing the future of Putnam City taking shape right in front of us!
#MakeYourMove #GoBoldly #MiddleSchoolVolleyball
27 days ago, Putnam City Schools
A Western Oaks Middle School volleyball player prepares to pass the ball, looking upward as the ball hangs just in front of her face.
Cooper Middle School volleyball players form a tunnel with their arms as teammates move through, smiling and cheering before the match.
A Cooper Middle School volleyball player passes the ball near the net while a teammate watches from beside her.
Western Oaks Middle School volleyball players celebrate together on the court, smiling and reaching toward one another after a play.
Cooper Middle School volleyball players celebrate together on the court, smiling and raising their hands after a point.
A Western Oaks Middle School volleyball player reaches up near the net as the ball drops above her hand, with spectators seated in the bleachers behind her.
A Cooper Middle School volleyball player in a white libero jersey crouches in a ready position while teammates sit on the bench behind her.
A Western Oaks Middle School player prepares to serve from across the court, framed between Cooper players in the foreground.
A Cooper coach stands courtside during the match near the referee, one holding a volleyball while the other reviews a clipboard.
A Western Oaks Middle School player raises both hands at the net as the volleyball travels above the tape, with an opposing Cooper player in the foreground.
...𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭! 🎉
Across Putnam City, schools are celebrating a successful first week of classes. PC West students capped it off with a lunchtime Back to School Bash, food trucks, and time with friends before heading into the weekend. #MakeYourMove #GoBoldly
about 1 month ago, Putnam City Schools
Putnam City West students stand near a food truck eating and talking during the Back to School Bash.
Two Putnam City West students look down at plates of food while classmates gather nearby during the school’s lunchtime Back to School Bash.
Three Putnam City West students visit with each other while holding food from the lunchtime Back to School Bash.
A Putnam City West student receives food from a food truck window during the school’s Back to School Bash.
Two Putnam City West students walk together with food during the lunchtime Back to School Bash.
𝗣𝗖 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵'𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮 has been selected to perform at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗢𝗸𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🎻
Students were surprised with the news on the first day of school, marking the fourth time in school history the orchestra has earned this top honor, and the second time since 2022.
Putnam City administrators with backgrounds in music and the arts joined the celebration to congratulate and encourage the students as they prepare for the January performance in Tulsa. Congratulations to Directors Colin Waddell and Haley Hanzel, and the entire PC High Symphony Orchestra! #GoBoldly #MakeYourMove #OkMEA
about 1 month ago, Putnam City Schools
Students and staff in the Putnam City High School orchestra room applaud after the Symphony Orchestra receives a surprise announcement that it was selected to headline the 2027 OkMEA Winter Conference.
Putnam City High School orchestra director speaks to Symphony Orchestra students as they celebrate being selected to headline the 2027 OkMEA Winter Conference.
Putnam City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kenny Rodrequez speaks to Putnam City High School Symphony Orchestra students following the announcement of their selection for the 2027 OkMEA Winter Conference.
Putnam City High School Principal Christian Vargas addresses Symphony Orchestra students after their selection to headline the 2027 OkMEA Winter Conference is announced.
Putnam City Schools Chief Communications Officer AJ Graffeo speaks to Putnam City High School Symphony Orchestra students during the celebration of their OkMEA honor.
Putnam City High School Assistant Principal Isaac McCord speaks with Symphony Orchestra students during the surprise OkMEA announcement.
There’s nothing like the first day of school, whether it’s your very first one or the beginning of your final year in Putnam City. Today was the first chance to 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞; we’re so glad you’re back, Putnam City! 🍎
#MakeYourMove #GoBoldly #FirstDayofSchool
about 1 month ago, Putnam City Schools
A smiling elementary student with a backpack stands behind a large colorful “Welcome Back” school display outside in the morning sunlight.
An elementary student carrying a lunchbox and backpack waves while walking into school beside an adult.
Three high school student leaders smile together inside the school while wearing student leader badges.
Superintendent Dr. Kenny Rodrequez speaks with a television reporter holding a microphone on a colorful school playground.
A school employee greets a family arriving for the first day as two young students stand beside their parent near the school entrance.
A father leans in beside his smiling young daughter as they pose together in front of a large blue “First Day of School” display.
A school employee talks with several elementary students and a parent inside the school near posted class lists.
A school administrator smiles and holds the door open as a high school student with a backpack enters the building.
Five Putnam City High School employees smile together in a hallway on the first day of school.
A large group of elementary students and a teacher pose together in front of a colorful “Back to School” balloon display inside the school.