Putnam Proud Podcast

Putnam Proud Podcast

The Putnam Proud Podcast shares information about the Putnam County Charter School System located in Eatonton, Georgia. Episodes will feature system personnel, students, families, and community members.

Episodes

S.T.A.R.S in Action: Bridging the Gap Between School and Work - 16

May 15, 2025 • 47 mins
  S.T.A.R.S. in Action: Bridging the Gap Between School and Work   Explore how the S.T.A.R.S. program is transforming student readiness for the professional world in this week’s Putnam Proud Podcast!   The Putnam County High School Student Transition and Readiness Skills or S.T.A.R.S. program is a pivotal initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world work environments. This innovative program...

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4 Houses, One Family: Fostering Connections at PCMS - 15

May 7, 2025 • 51 mins
Four Houses, One Family: Fostering Connections at PCMS   Explore how the House system fosters unity and friendship among students of all ages at Putnam County Middle School.   The PCMS House system ensures that students feel supported by their peers from the moment they enter middle school. It helps students quickly develop a sense of belonging and bridges the gap between grade levels. The school's community would be incomplete...

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From Beds to Brighter Futures: Uplifting Families with Neighbors Helping Neighbors - 14

April 23, 2025 • 42 mins
    Neighbors Helping Neighbors Partnership   From Beds to Brighter Futures: Uplifting Families with Neighbors Helping Neighbors   The Putnam County Charter School System is immensely grateful for our partnership with Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) and for the exceptional support they have provided to our students and their families. This collaboration has played a crucial role in uplifting our community by offering essent...

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Building Bonds: The Impact of Partner's Club - 13

April 2, 2025 • 42 mins
  Building Bonds: The Impact of Partner's Club   The Partner's Club is a Putnam County High School initiative that focuses on fostering inclusion and connection among our exceptional students and their peers through various sports and social activities. Each month, the club organizes visits to nearby schools where members engage in sports like basketball, footgolf, bocce, ultimate football, and wiffle ball. They also host kickb...

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Celebrating Success: Recognizing Academic and Behavioral Excellence at PCMS - 12

March 19, 2025 • 47 mins
Celebrating Success: Recognizing Academic and Behavioral Excellence at PCMS   One of PCMS's initiatives this year focuses on acknowledging students who meet expectations. Each month, they provide incentives for achievements in areas like attendance, academics, and responsible behavior. Embracing accountability, meeting deadlines, and fulfilling commitments are vital life skills that bring substantial benefits over time. PCM...

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Stepping Up: The Heart and Sole of Shoes 4 Kids - 11

March 5, 2025 • 38 mins
Stepping Up: The Heart and Sole of Shoes 4 Kids   Shoes 4 Kids is a signature project for the Putnam and Green County Rotary Club. This initiative enables the club to supply 120 children with a brand-new pair of shoes, a backpack, and a pair of socks for students in Putnam and Greene Counties. For some of these kids, this will be their very first pair of new shoes, making it a truly impactful experience. By meeting these ess...

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Curtains Up: Unveiling the Power of Theatre in Elementary Education - 10

February 20, 2025 • 44 mins
Curtains Up: Unveiling the Power of Theatre in Elementary Education   Theatre plays a crucial role in elementary education, significantly contributing to both personal and academic growth among students. One of the primary benefits is the enhancement of communication skills, as children engage in dialogue practice and performance, which improves their verbal articulation and listening abilities. Additionally, theatre encourages con...

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PCHS Sophomore Student Government Council - 9

February 5, 2025 • 39 mins

PCHS Sophomore Student Government Council. This is season 4 episode 9 of the Putnam Proud Podcast.

The Class of 2027 Student Government Council is poised for excellence as they begin the year with a new team of officers and members eager to make a difference. Their enthusiasm was evident in their first major philanthropy event, a supply drive for the victims of Hurricane Helene. The drive was a resounding success, collecting ove...

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Homelands: Learning from Oklahoma's Indigenous Communities - 8

January 22, 2025 • 53 mins
  "Homelands: Learning from Oklahoma's Indigenous Communities"   The Cherokees express gratitude by saying “wado,” while the Muscogee people say “mvto.” Regardless of the language, we are deeply thankful for the invaluable teaching and learning experience some of our Putnam County High School students had during their Native American Homelands trip to Oklahoma this Fall. Their journey embraced themes of continuity, community,...

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Leading by Numbers: The Journey to PCMS Becoming a Georgia Math Leader School - 7

December 4, 2024 • 37 mins
      Putnam County Middle School was thrilled to welcome Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods today. Superintendent Woods visited to recognize PCMS as a Math Leader School and to present a banner adorned with ribbons for both Achievement and Growth in their Math scores. This prestigious designation is akin to a state championship title in academics, particularly in mathematics. We are extremely proud of our PCMS M...

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Charting New Paths: The Trailblazers Program Welcomes a New Educator - 6

November 14, 2024 • 49 mins
  Charting New Paths: The Trailblazers Program Welcomes a New Educator   Trailblazer: a person who is the leader in a particular field, especially who does a particular thing before anyone else does. The term Trailblazer in and of itself creates an environment where students have the opportunity to become leaders in the classroom and the communities in which they live. The vision for the Trailblazer program is to create a cult...

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Career Ready: PCCSS' College and Career Academy - Season 4 Episode 5

October 24, 2024 • 50 mins
  Career Ready: PCCSS' College and Career Academy   Did you know that Putnam County High School is a Georgia College & Career Academy? Putnam County’s College and Career Academy (PCCCA) provides students with opportunities to develop their academic knowledge, their technical skills, and their employability skills. All PCHS students have a number of opportunities to complete pathways in Advanced Academics, Career, Technical...

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Literature and Learning: PCCSS' Partnership with the Georgia Writers Museum - 4

October 2, 2024 • 54 mins
    "Literature and Learning: PCCSS’ Partnership with the Georgia Writers Museum"   The Putnam County Charter School System (PCCSS) is beyond #PutnamProud of our partnership with the Georgia Writers Museum (GWM). GWM is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring future generations of Georgia authors, and one of the ways they achieve this is by giving back to the students of Putnam County.   To the joy of our PCPS students, they h...

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The SPLOST Difference: Enhancing Education, One Penny at a Time - 3

September 18, 2024 • 21 mins
The Importance of the ESPLOST Vote for Putnam County Charter School System As we approach the ballot this November, it's crucial for the community to understand the significance of the ESPLOST vote. While we are not here to tell anyone how to vote, we want to highlight the immense value that the ESPLOST penny tax holds for the Putnam County Charter School System (PCCSS).   A Legacy of Enhancements Over the past 24 years, the ESPLOS...
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    Summer Scholars: PCCSS' College Experiences - 2

    September 17, 2024 • 43 mins
      Summer Scholars: PCCSS' College Experiences This is Season 4 Episode 2 of the Putnam Proud Podcast.   During this summer, scholars from PCMS and PCHS embarked on an educational journey to three different college campuses to immerse themselves in the "College Life" for a week. They stayed in dormitories, ate in cafeterias, and deepened their knowledge of admission criteria, time management, and financial literacy. The Alb...

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    Transforming School Nutrition Bite by Bite - Season 4 Episode 1

    August 20, 2024 • 54 mins
    Transforming School Nutrition Bite by Bite. This is Season 4 Episode 1 of the Putnam Proud Podcast.   The Putnam County Charter School System (PCCSS) Nutrition Department could easily be considered the largest "restaurant" in the county, serving nearly 800,000 meals a year. What continues to set the nutrition department apart from other dining establishments in the area is that every meal is FREE, thanks to the Community Elig...

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    End of an Era: Honoring Superintendent Arena's Retirement - 12

    May 22, 2024 • 51 mins
      End of an Era: Honoring Superintendent Arena's Retirement in this week's episode of our Putnam Proud Podcast! This is episode 12 of season 3.   After nearly three decades in education, with the last 12 years dedicated to serving as superintendent of the Putnam County Charter School System, Mr. Eric Arena is retiring.   Throughout his tenure, Mr. Arena has embodied the principle, "If it benefits our children, then let's go for i...

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    Psych'ed About Putnam: PCCSS School Psychologists in Focus - 11

    May 9, 2024 • 50 mins
      Psych'ed About Putnam: PCCSS School Psychologists in Focus.    On Putnam Proud today, Superintendent Eric Arena talks with PCCSS school psychologists - Megan Teipel, Raina Collins, and Ashley Kilebrew.   School psychologists play a crucial role in the educational system by supporting students' academic success, mental health, and overall well-being. They work closely with students, teachers, and parents to provide a range of...

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    Beyond the Blackboard: Stories from PCCSS' "Teacher Chats"

    April 24, 2024 • 54 mins
    Beyond the Blackboard: Stories from PCCSS' "Teacher Chats". This is season 3 episode 10 of the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Superintendent Eric Arena talking with Denise Billue - ESOL teacher, Amy Kennedy - high school counselor, and Ashlyn Grantham - 4th grade teacher.   "Teacher Chats" is an initiative launched by the PCCSS administration several years ago, aimed at fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for educa...

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    Page Turners: Meet PCPS' Scribble Squad - Season 3 - 9

    March 27, 2024 • 37 mins

    Page Turners: Meet PCPS' Scribble Squad. This is season 3 episode 9 of the Putnam Proud Podcast. Superintendent Eric Arena talks with Lilly, Raina, Aubrei, Dr. Fanicia Rogers, Katie Seymour, and Kara Page about being a member of The Scribble Squad.

    Putnam County Primary School's Scribble Squad is a remarkable initiative aimed at boosting literacy among the youngest learners at PCCSS. This program selects students based on the...

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