Putnam City High School

🪶 From the beat of the drum to the beautiful colors of the regalia, PC Powwow keeps traditions alive 🥁 The heart of Native American culture was on full display as spirits were united in rhythm and dance, and as past and present were unified at the Putnam City Native American Student Services Powwow this weekend.

🤖 PCH Air Force JROTC Robotics heads to Dallas to compete at Nationals and Worlds 🏆 The team has already won 3 State Championships, now they are off to Dallas for 7 days to compete against 120 ROTC units at Nationals and 820 schools internationally at Worlds. By the way, did we mention this was the PCH Unit's first time competing in robotics?! Their success is a huge accomplishment in the quickly growing field of robotics that the AFJROTC headquarters has not seen before. We wish the Pirates and their amazing robot the best of luck in the competitions! Way to represent Putnam City Schools and Oklahoma to the fullest!

#PCProud: 🏁On Your Mark, Get Set, And Go🏁 👟The 14th Annual Putnam City Cancer Classic was this weekend in support of OMRF to raise funds for medical research. Although the windchill was a little harsh, it did not stop our participant's presence, camaraderie, and strive for that finish line!

#StudentSuccess 💬 Congratulations to our Putnam City students who have earned the Seal of Biliteracy! These students have demonstrated the ability to understand, speak, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish or Vietnamese. For more information about the Seal of Biliteracy, contact Michelle Hopper with the PC World Languages Department. 🌎

🌓It's A Total Eclipse Of Our School Day🌗 Students across our District were immersed into infinity as they watched the shadows of the moon overcome the sun during the rare celestial spectacle that is called the Great Solar Eclipse. Thank you to our teachers for going above and beyond in prepping our students for this special event. Our District shined bright with KOCO Meteorologist Sabrina Bates and StateImpact Oklahoma National Public Radio joining some of our students to watch totality, turning this magical scientific moment into a fascinating storytelling adventure!

#PCAthletics: 🎾Aces Like Serena, Advantages Like McEnroe🎾 Putnam City North Panthers hosted the PC Triangular Tennis Tournament where men's and women's teams from all three of our high schools exhibited some smashin' serves and fierce backhand battles!

Putnam City Families, Due to the forecasted high risk of severe weather this afternoon and evening, all student activities are canceled out of an abundance of caution. Thank you. -Putnam City Administration

#Reminder: 🛑Circle, star, check, whatever you need to do to save this date for your Kiddos!🛑 🔗 Putnamcityschools.org/recharge

💼 Business Professionals of America Students at State 💼 Congratulations to our BPA members from all three high schools on a standout performance at the State Leadership Conference! Way to represent Putnam City and be #PCproud!

🚙 New City of Warr Acres Street Signs 🪧 Residents and visitors of the City of Warr Acres will be greeted with new street signs near James L Capps Middle School, Putnam City High School, and Central Elementary. We love the partnership and bond between the City and our great District that is on full display with these new street signs. 🤗 Thank you, Mayor Godwin, for stopping by to show us the new signs and get some photos with us!

🏆 Track & Field at Putnam City West 🏆 It was the ultimate showdown as 1,200+ athletes from 24 high schools converged at Putnam City West this weekend to sprint, jump, and throw their way to victory. There's never a shortage of excitement at Track and Field events!

🚌 Indian Youth Career Day at UCO 💼 A group of high school students from across the District traveled to UCO with the Native American Student Services Department to attend Indian Youth Career Day, joining schools from across the state! These students attended several workshop sessions, campus tours, and heard from keynote speaker, Billy Mills, 1964 Olympic Gold Medalist.

🎭 Mamma Mia In Full Swing at PCH 🎭 Putnam City High School is turning up all the 'Dancing Queen' vibes with their electrifying performance of Mamma Mia! Great job, Pirates! Make sure you grab tickets for their upcoming shows on March 1st at 7pm and March 2nd at 1pm & 7pm.

#PCAthletics: 🏴‍☠️Lady Pirates Sweep State Wrestling🏴‍☠️ These fierce athletes were determined to take over the State Wrestling Tournament. Their mastery of wrestling strategy and strength resulted in bringing home multiple medals for Putnam City High School to be #PCProud of!

📝 Poetry Night Such a fun Poetry Night filled with open mic presentations and heartfelt writing prompts! Thanks to everyone who joined in, shared their talents, and made it a collaborative fun evening. Special thanks to Poetry and Chill OKC for hosting the event and creating an enjoyable poetry experience.

✨ National Merit Finalists & Academic All-Stater ✨ Amelia Farris from Putnam City West and Timothy Bui from Putnam City North have been selected as National Merit FINALISTS! We are so proud of these two remarkable students! Additionally, Timothy Bui has also been selected for the Oklahoma Foundation of Excellence Academic All-State class of 2024! Way to #GoBoldly!

✈️ PC ORCHESTRA RECOGNIZED BY WARR ACRES MAYOR The Putnam City High School Orchestra was recognized by Warr Acres Mayor Roger Goodwin at this week's City Council meeting for their historic trip to London for the New Year Day Parade and Festival. We are still bursting with pride for how well all of the orchestra and band students across the District represented Putnam City and Oklahoma! Thank you, Mayor Goodwin, for recognizing these talented and dedicated students, teachers, and family members.

⭐️ Putnam City Schools Museum 2024 Lifetime Service Award ⭐️ This award was honorably celebrated last night as these recipients shared just what Putnam City Schools means to them personally. Nothing but ribbons of pure care and love for Putnam City District wrapped the box that was the anecdotes ensuring the right decision was made for this award! 🔵 Jean Mullican She and her husband moved into the Putnam City school district in 1974. They bought a home in the Tulakes Elementary School area where their children went. When school began, Jean and Lee proudly joined PTA. She was elected PTA president in 1976, presiding over monthly meetings of representatives from all 27 Putnam City Schools PTA units. After resigning from President, she remained a devoted volunteer at Hefner Junior High School, Central Junior High School and Putnam City High School. Her volunteerism has continued even after her children graduated as proud Pirates of Putnam City High School. 🟠Alice Story This posthumous award was accepted by her pride-filled family pictured below. Alice Story was an amazing teacher, friend and aunt. Her career at Windsor Hills Elementary began in the fall of 1962 and continued, without a break, until Spring 2013 — a staggering 52 years! After she retired, she continued to volunteer at WHE until her death in 2019. To recognize her passion for educating children, a butterfly garden was dedicated to her by Windsor Hills Elementary. 🟡Jayne Miller Manley Jayne attended Putnam City High School and graduated in 1961. She never really left. For approximately 15 years, she has contributed her efforts and happy personality to the Putnam City High School Alumni Association, especially during reunion weekends. She helps set up the auditorium for the event and performs any number of tasks to help ensure things run smoothly. She also works with the Putnam City Schools Museum, attending meetings and contributing her time wherever she might be needed.

💬 Join us for Poetry Night! It all happens Thursday, February 22nd at Western Oaks Middle School. All students, families, and teachers are welcome to take part in this districtwide event with Poetry and Chill OKC. There will also be an open mic session! See you there! 🎤

🚔 We would like to take this opportunity to highlight two of our Putnam City Campus Police Officers who recently carried out a heroic deed while off duty. Officers Spencer and DeBelly were working out at a local gym when they noticed a female face down and unresponsive on gym equipment. Officer Spencer began to assess the situation and care for the female while Officer DeBelly retrieved medical equipment from Spencer's vehicle. While assessing and caring for the female, she stopped breathing and had no pulse. Officer Spencer immediately began life-saving CPR until paramedics arrived on the scene and transported her to the hospital. At last check, the female is alive and recovering. We are beyond proud of Officer Spencer and Officer DeBelly for their heroic act to save this woman's life. Thank you for choosing Putnam City Schools, and for protecting our students, staff, campuses, and local community - on duty and off duty. 💙