August 2026
Dear PCMS War Eagle Families,
What a wonderful first week of school! It has been great welcoming our students back to campus, and we are excited about all the opportunities and successes that await us this school year.
Throughout this first week, our teachers and staff have focused on helping students learn and understand our schoolwide and classroom expectations. Establishing these routines and procedures early helps ensure a safe, positive, and productive learning environment for everyone.
First Day of School Forms
First Day of School paperwork is available in Infinite Campus for your review and signature. If you have not already completed these forms, please do so as soon as possible.
Parents, if you have not yet created an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, please review the attached instructions. Infinite Campus allows you to monitor your child's grades, attendance, assignments, and important school information throughout the year.
Title I Parent Nights
Our Fall Title I Parent Nights begin this week. Please see the schedule for dates and times and mark your calendars. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child's success.
Gifted and Talented Meetings begin each evening at 4:30 in the Little Theatre followed by the grade level meeting.
8th Grade Title 1 Parent Night (5:00 - 6:00 Little Theatre) - Tuesday, August 11
7th Grade Title 1 Parent Night (5:00 - 6:00 Little Theatre) - Wednesday, August 12
6th Grade Title 1 Parent Night (5:00 - 6:00 Little Theatre) - Thursday, August 13
Upcoming Assessments
Students will participate in the following assessments:
WriteScore Assessment:
August 25
ELA MAP Assessment:
August 26
Math MAP Assessment:
August 27
These assessments provide valuable information about student progress and help us tailor instruction to meet student needs.
Athletics Information
Sports schedules can be found on the PCMS website. We encourage everyone to come out and support our War Eagle student-athletes throughout the season.
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Annual Book Fair will be held August 31 through September 4. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to discover new books and foster a love of reading.
Picture Day
Picture Day is scheduled for September 3, 2026.
Students who are absent on Picture Day will have an opportunity to participate in Picture Make-Up Day on October 1, 2026.
Student Code of Conduct
Parents are encouraged to review the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct, which is available on the middle school website. Familiarity with these expectations helps us work together to maintain a positive school environment.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We appreciate all that you do to help make Putnam County Middle School a great place to learn and grow. We are looking forward to an outstanding year as we work together to help every student succeed.
Be Putnam Proud!
Warm regards,
Monica Macklin
Principal
Putnam County Middle School