Save your spot for summer school credit recovery and register today!
For any questions regarding this class or to get signed up please email Coach Malandrucco.
jmalandrucco@my.putnamschools.org.
If your student is selected Coach Mal will send out further information.
SWIM
GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING
SOFTBALL
COMPETITIVE CHEER
BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING
TRACK & FIELD
WRESTLING
BASEBALL
FISHING
We are eagerly anticipating our graduation ceremony on Friday night, May 29 and we can’t wait to celebrate this momentous occasion with our graduating seniors. In an effort to mitigate confusion, we would like to share some logistical information that will help our families plan ahead for attending the graduation ceremony..
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 p.m. (Gates will open at 6:00 p.m.)
Parking: We plan to publish a map of the area outlining where parking will be available. It will be similar to what we have done in the past. South 18th Street will be closed between President Street and Twigg Street except for vehicles with a valid Handicap Tag or a Graduation Parking Pass. Parking Passes will be distributed to Seniors at Graduation Practice on Friday morning, one per student. Handicap parking will be available on South 18th Street and the fenced in parking lot across the street from the Northwest Gate.
Parking and access to the stadium will not be available from South 17th Street (behind the gymnasium - Northeast corner of the stadium).
Gate Entrance: Entrance to the stadium will be at the northwest gate (intersection of South 18th Street and Kate Street) and the southwest gate (Intersection of South 18th Street and Twigg Street). All other gates will be closed and locked. Everyone who enters the stadium must go through security at those gates (metal detectors and bag checks).
Security: Both gates will have metal detectors for everyone attending graduation to walk through before entering the stadium. Please arrive early so that everyone in your party attending graduation will have ample time to go through security and find a seat before the ceremony begins.
Bags: All bags must be clear, this includes all purses. Diaper bags are excluded from being clear. All bags will be searched prior to entering the stadium
Drinks/Food: No outside food or drink will be permitted in the stadium except clear, unopened water bottles (plastic seal should not be broken)
Confetti Poppers: Confetti poppers/confetti cannons and colored smoke devices are prohibited.
Conclusion of Ceremony: At the conclusion of the ceremony, families will be allowed to enter the field. Field access will be available for 30 minutes. The stadium will close approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the ceremony.
Stadium Exit: All four gates will be open for exit. Please use the gate closest to where you parked to help with traffic congestion.
Rain Contingency: In the event of rain, the school’s administration will decide whether to postpone the ceremony. If needed, we will delay the start of the ceremony for up to two hours. At 10:00 p.m. if conditions have not improved enough to begin the ceremony, we will postpone the ceremony until Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. Further delays may be possible if weather conditions do not warrant a safe ceremony. In the event of a delay and/or postponement, please monitor our social media postings for updates.
Our sincere hope is that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 at graduation. Please act responsibly and drive safe.
Yearbooks on sale! The yearbook class has done it again and produced an awesome memoire of the events, activities, celebrations, and milestones of Panther life this year. You'll want to keep this one close through the years.
Coach Kenny Barrera has accepted the position of Head Boys Soccer Coach at PJSHS.
With confidence and enthusiasm, Coach Barrera shared his mission for the program.
"I plan to build a program that is built on culture first, where players buy into hard work, discipline, teamwork, and accountability while becoming the best version of themselves on and off the field. I also want to give all respect to Coach Dominguez, as he laid the foundation for this program during his time here, and I plan to continue building off what he started while creating a program our school and community can be proud of. My goal is to establish a competitive program that consistently represents Palatka with pride, intensity, professionalism, and character both on and off the field."
Palatka High School Musical Theater is currently performing Cinderella at the Jim Pignato Theater. The magic continues for a few more performance days this week! Join us for an unforgettable production filled with beautiful music, stunning costumes, and the incredible talent of our student performers.
Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 PM
Friday, May 8 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 10 at 2:30 PM
Tickets are $15 in advance at Ralph’s House of Flowers or $20 at the door.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come support these amazing students as they bring this timeless story to life on stage. This show is a wonderful tribute to the culminating years of Mr. Pignato's dedicated service to our community and youth in music and theater. We hope you come and enjoy it while it lasts!
💙🐾💛#PantherNation #PantherPride #MakeYourMark
Panthers, state testing begins this week!
Please arrive on time for your scheduled test dates.
There are very limited makeup opportunities.
Please make every effort to be present on your scheduled testing date.
Students that are not testing will follow a normal schedule and are NOT excused.
Bring a fully charged chromebook.
Please review the 25-26 Testing Calendar to see when you’ll test.
Top finishers for the girls were
Zariya Bartley, Kiya Vinson, and ivie brown in the shotput, Morgan Hammond won the 100 hurdles and 2nd in the 400 meter dash.
Ivie brown took 2nd in the 800 meter, and the girl 4 by 400 relay team took first overall
Top finishers for the boys were
Xzavion moorer finished 2nd in the long jump Anthony Royster won the shotput, Ayden Gilyard finished 2nd in the 100 a first in the 200 meter dash. Trenton Thomas finished 3rd and Xavier Smith finished 1st in the 400 meter. Jake Faulkner finished 3rd and Alejandro Lugo finished 2nd in the 809 meter. And the boys 4 by 400relay finished 2nd and the boys 4 by 100 relay finished 1st overall
That was our last regular season meet and we have the following athletes that qualify for middle school state.
Ayden Gilyard in the 100 and 200
The boys 4 by 100 relay
Memria smith in the 400 and 200 meter
Morgan Hammond in the 100 and 200 hurdles
Xzavion moorer in the long jump
To recognize this occasion, her jersey has been painted on the side of our home dugout(THANK YOU Ms. Horne & the Art Dept), and she will be throwing out the first pitch in our final regular season home game vs. W. Nassau at 6:00 PM.
If you don't already have plans, please join us tomorrow evening in recognition of this tremendous accomplishment.
CONGRATULATIONS Ms. Hanstein !!!!
PJSHS seniors headed to Universal Orlando this weekend to celebrate all of their accomplishments. They enjoyed roller coasters, food, music, and a park full of other '26 graduates. It was an awesome night for students and chaperones alike! Congratulations Class of '26! You are almost to the finish line.
Congratulations to our Panthers: Logan Crouse, Maddox Ernwine, Jacob Faulkner, Brett Gross, Olivia Johns, Shelby Malandrucco, Caroline McClellan, Traelyn Morris, Joshua Payne, Zoey Wilkinson, Lainey Owens(who made all As both 7th & 8th grade), and Mason Salzman; they were recognized by the Kiwanis Club of the Azalea City for their academic excellence today at the All “A” Luncheon. Good Job, Panthers!💙💛🐾🏆
https://youtu.be/y5JcU3Oj5H0?feature=shared
Parents - learn more about resources to help students prepare for upcoming EOCs
Students - get your questions answered during a targeted tutoring session with teachers
🍕Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m.
Please use the registration link bit.ly/EOCBootCamp to reserve your spot today! For questions, call 386-329-0577.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfOvjlOk4w8&list=PLziyAaj-fMTsJBIYwcPeBnCznV6pqQBM4&index=7
Her work is shown at 4:27 in the video linked above.
Panther Nation let’s paint the hallways with blue & green to show our support this Friday! 💙🐾💚#PantherNation #PantherPride #MakeYourMark
