Putnam County Middle School

We are proud to celebrate our scholar's accomplishments! Reports go home tomorrow, March 18, 2026.

Some of our 8th grade students kicked off their lived experience with a powerful journey through history and reflection. Day 1 included visits to New Echota Historic Site and the Chief Vann House, a nature trail walk, and reflective journaling as students processed what they were learning. The evening wrapped up with bowling, a group recap of the day, and thoughtful project discussions in the hotel lobby before settling in for the night.

On Day 2, students explored the Funk Heritage Center in Waleska, deepening their understanding of Cherokee history and culture, followed by lunch at Chick‑fil‑A. These experiences brought learning to life—connecting history, reflection, and student voice in meaningful ways.

We’re proud of our students for their curiosity, engagement, and respectful exploration of the stories that shape our world. 💙

Computer Science Teacher, Dr. Diane Specht, proudly announces and congratulates the four PCMS
teams who competed in this year’s Georgia Student Technology Competition! Your hard work and
creativity truly shined. You pushed boundaries, demonstrated outstanding teamwork, and made our
school proud!
Participants: Cooper Rutledge & Aadyn Harty [05-06 Multimedia Applications] Participants: Edson “EJ” Canua & Tatum Pinkerton [05-06 Digital Game Design] Congratulations to the following Putnam County Middle School Computer Science Scholars:
2nd Place 07-08 Digital Photo Production Nataly Caballero and Jeissy Perez Martinez (not pictured) 1st place 07-08 Robotics Jayson “Cole” Griffin and Landry Sayers

Don’t Forget — Summer Inspiration Registration Opens Today!

Join us for the first registration event for this year’s Summer Inspiration Programs, happening TODAY at the Putnam County Elementary School gym from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

To view the full list of camps being offered, simply scan the QR code or visit https://www.putnam.k12.ga.us/page/summer-inspiration 🌞

• REMINDER • Tomorrow (Monday, March 16th) will be a Virtual School Day for all PCCSS students.

Just a reminder that Monday is a virtual day. Please have your students check their Canvas account to find their assignments.

Putnam County Middle School is thrilled to announce that the PCMS 7th grade computer science team—Ryker Biggers and Brayden Williams—has been selected as one of the Top 5 teams in the Emory Sports Performance and Research Center VR Gaming Competition! Record numbers of Technology Student Associate (TSA) chapters participated this year, contributing impressive creativity and technical talent to the Emory Sports Performance and Research Center VR Gaming Competition. Ryker and Brayden competed against both middle and high school teams from all over the state.
Now, they’re heading to the final round of competition on March 27, 2026. Congratulations and Best of Luck, Ryker and Brayden!

Attention 8th grade families. A letter was sent home with your scholar on Monday. Please ensure that you receive it and mark your calendars for important dates. Money is due by April 3.
If you need another copy of the letter, please reach out to your child's teacher.

We use technology to enrich our students learning experience at Putnam Middle! In Mr. Jaggie's class, scholars are using artificial intelligence to be interactive with history. They are having a conversation with a Holocaust survivor Ai bot. They are then improving their writing by having an AI bot read over their work and provide individual feedback and help improve their writing before Milestones. Using technology in meaningful and ethical ways in valuable in today's world.

Our FFA is having a plant sale. Please come and shop for your spring and summer gardens.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Bloom & Thrive Festival on April 2nd from 4:00- 5:30 at the Putnam County Recreation Department. This event is designed to provide families and students with an opportunity to connect with teachers, school staff, and community resources in a welcoming and engaging environment.

Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy:
🌸Meeting and connecting with teachers and school staff
🌷Health check stations
🌼Activities for children
🌹Face painting
🪻Popcorn and refreshments
🪷Gifts and giveaways
💐Learning resources organized by grade level

Teachers representing Head Start through 6th grade will be in attendance to meet upcoming students and families, helping to build early connections and support a smooth transition into the next school year. We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate learning, growth, and community together.

Mrs. Bollen’s first period science class has been learning about radioactive decay and half-life of elements. Students were able to physically apply their knowledge with M&Ms today. First, students rolled 20 M&Ms to see how many landed “M” up and those were the ones that had divided in their half-life and continued this until all M&Ms were eliminated. Second, students counted 60 seconds and ate half of their M&Ms. They then waited 120 seconds (because time continues on) and ate half again because the half-life would continue to cause division and decrease. Students then graphed their information. Fun was had by students being able to learn tangibly and allowed students to enjoy their learning by being able to eat their experiment. 

Now is the time to get your tickets!

Dear PCMS Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds you well. Monday, March 16, 2026, will be a virtual learning day for all Putnam County Middle School students.

On this day, students will be expected to log into their Canvas accounts using their school-issued Chromebooks to access assignments for each of their scheduled class periods. Teachers will post clear instructions and assignments for students to complete.

To ensure a smooth and successful virtual learning experience, we encourage families to verify that students can access their Canvas accounts prior to Monday, March 16. If you anticipate any technical difficulties or require support, please contact your child's teacher before Thursday, March 12, 2026, so concerns can be addressed in advance.

We appreciate your continued partnership in supporting your child's learning. Our goal is to ensure that instruction continues seamlessly while maintaining high expectations for engagement and accountability.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Thank you for your support of Putnam County Middle School.

Meet the dynamic duo for work ethic in Read 180... Sixth grader Marquielle Johnson and his sister, seventh grader Lakeria Johnson. We are so proud of their hard work.

The Putnam Education Foundation has officially relaunched—and is stepping up in a major way to support innovative classrooms, expand student opportunities, and build lifelong financial skills for Putnam students.

Visit their website to stay updated, get involved, and help us go the extra mile for every Putnam student...https://putnameducationfoundation.org/

Monday, March 16th will be a Virtual School Day for all PCCSS students.

Mark your calendars! Georgia Milestones is coming up and our scholars are ready to celebrate their knowledge.