Programs
- Author Visits
- Each year, the Author Visits Program brings published authors and
illustrators to the district’s 27 schools. The program also
provides autographed books to many students who have been identified
as among those who would particularly benefit from receiving a book
to keep as their own.
The goal of the Author Visits Program is to improve academic achievement by increasing students’ interest in reading and writing. However, all areas of the curriculum benefit as teachers and library media specialists create units and hands-on, interactive activities that complement authors and illustrators subject matter as books are integrated into the students’ daily lessons and assignments.
- Awards
- The Putnam City Public Schools Foundation believes in recognizing achievement in the Putnam City Schools by offering awards and incentives. Awards currently offered are School Site Grants, Excellent Educator, Outstanding Support Staff, Teacher of the Year, and Golden Apple. Learn More »
- Care Share Program
- The Care Share program was established 21 years ago by former Putnam City counselor Penny Poe. She saw a need in Putnam City and decided to do something about it by creating a program to help families in need. Throughout the school year this program provides new shoes and new and used coats to students who cannot otherwise afford them. Care Share has also taken on the role of Santa during the holidays, ensuring that no child goes without a gift to unwrap. To date more than 10,000 students have benefited from this program. Learn More »
- Celebration of Excellence Banquet
- The Celebration of Excellence Banquet is an annual event hosted by the Putnam City Public Schools Foundation. The evening is Putnam City's proudest as we recognize our Excellent Educators, School Site Grant and annual scholarship recipients. To conclude the evening events we induct a new member into the Putnam City Public Schools Foundation Wall of Fame.
- Community Fund
- The Community Fund program offers assistance to Putnam City students in need of eye exams, eyeglasses, medications, hearing aids, and other minor medical necessities. The fund aids students who otherwise could not afford such care. Learn More »
- Golf Tournament
- Each year the Putnam City Public Schools Foundation hits the golf
course and enjoys a day in the great outdoors. The funds raised through
this event are used to support various programs of the Foundation.
Dates and detailed information will be listed in the news
and events section of this website.
We invite anyone and everyone to participate in our golf tournament. This is a fundraising event and certain guidelines do apply. For more information contact the Foundation office.
- Principal for a Day
- The goals of the Principal for a Day program are to create awareness
and understanding of issues facing Putnam City schools and to open
doors to business-education partnerships.
Each year businessmen and women meet with designated principals for a day “on the job.” Participants have an intense, eye-opening experience, and in turn, the principals enjoy showing off their schools.
- Scholarships
- Each year the Putnam City Public Schools Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to Putnam City students and teachers. Learn More »
- Wall of Fame
- Established in 2004, the Putnam City Public Schools Wall of Fame honors outstanding alumni and those who have contributed to the success of the Putnam City schools. This award is presented each spring at the Celebration of Excellence Banquet. The Wall of Fame is located in the Putnam City administration building.
