Putnam County Elementary School

Along with several Putnam County Elementary School students at the ribbon cutting, Putnam County Board of Education Superintendent Derick Austin (center, pink tie) was joined by BOE board members Charles Trumbo (left, back row), BOE Chair Dr. Steve Weiner (sunglasses), and (l-r, back row,) Doris Clemons, Carol Ann Guthrie, and Rev. Simone Jones. PCES Principal Whitney Smith is standing to Austin’s right. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Along with several Putnam County Elementary School students at the ribbon cutting, Putnam County Board of Education Superintendent Derick Austin (center, pink tie) was joined by BOE board members Charles Trumbo (left, back row), BOE Chair Dr. Steve Weiner (sunglasses), and (l-r, back row,) Doris Clemons, Carol Ann Guthrie, and Rev. Simone Jones. PCES Principal Whitney Smith is standing to Austin’s right. IAN TOCHER/Staff

‘Collaboration’ key to new Putnam elementary school

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Sixteen months since the groundbreaking last March, and only a year after construction began, the new Putnam County Elementary School officially opened with a late-afternoon ribbon cutting last Thursday, hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce.“This school is a product of vision, hard...
Stanley Tucker selects two contestants from the crowd. COURTESY OF PCES

Stanley Tucker selects two contestants from the crowd. COURTESY OF PCES

Stan the Man provides positive message

Emme Clause
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Putnam County Elementary School students could barely contain their excitement as author Stanley Tucker, better known as “Stan the Man,” spoke to them at a particular flock last Tuesday.Tucker graduated from Kennesaw State in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
Third graders sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

Third graders sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

Putnam Elementary showcases talent to BOE

Bailey Mccully
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The Board of Education met at Putnam County Elementary School for its work session on Nov. 6 to watch the Elementary Showcase and hear updates on tax exemptions.
Dad Leonel Salgado with baby daughter Zoe on his lap and mom Diana Salgado enjoy lunch at school with their son, fifth-grader Isaac Salgado.

Dad Leonel Salgado with baby daughter Zoe on his lap and mom Diana Salgado enjoy lunch at school with their son, fifth-grader Isaac Salgado.

PCES hosts parent-student Thanksgiving lunches

Story And Photos By Lena Hensley
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Putnam County Elementary School (PCES) hosted Thanksgiving lunches for its students and their parents on Nov.15-17, with about 600 parents attending the three-day event. Each day, one grade, third through fifth, had the cafeteria at its disposal.
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