We're excited to share an opportunity from the Education Foundation of Putnam County, Inc. to celebrate outstanding students in our community! The Foundation is now accepting nominations for the "Successful Citizen Award." This award recognizes students in grades 6–12 who demonstrate:
No disciplinary referrals
Respect, compassion, empathy, and community engagement
A meaningful “passion project” that positively impacts others
Award: $250 per recipient
Deadline: October 10, 2025
Submit a nomination here: https://form.jotform.com/243393156596063
Nominations may also be mailed to PO Box 402, Palatka, FL 32178 or emailed to Info@TEFPC.com
This is a wonderful chance to highlight a student making a difference. Please take a moment to nominate someone deserving!
Color Changing Spoons for Kona Ice.
SAC Meeting
Thursday, August 28th
First week of the 2025-2026 school year! Shout out to the Ochwilla PTO and Interlachen Dunkin Donuts for donating donuts to our Kindergarten Parent Meeting!
Parent Pick-up and Drop-off : Wheels Only
Parents, please follow the same traffic pattern in the mornings for drop-off as you do in the afternoons for parent pick-up. This consistency will help create a safer and more efficient driving flow for everyone.
Additionally, please keep the left turn lane clear for staff members who are entering the parking area so they can arrive at work on time.
Your safety—and your child’s—is our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation!
Hoot Happenings!
Check out Ochwilla Elementary's Newsletter with lots of important information to start off the 2025-26 school year!
PreK Parents!
We are excited about the start of a new school year and to have your child join us in PreK. We want to make this transition as easy as possible for you and your child.
We will have a staggered start time just for our PreK students on the first day of school. Your child will arrive at school at 8:15AM, on Monday, August 11th. Our PreK teachers and assistants will meet their students at the front of the school at 8:15, with carts to carry school supplies to the class. Teachers will show their students their morning routines. Beginning August 12th, PreK will arrive at the same time as all students. Gates open at 7:20 and the tardy bell rings at 7:50.
We hope this staggered start time on the first day of school will help parents and students ease into the brave new world of education. Our desire and mission is for Ochwilla to be a safe and fun place to learn.
We look forward to seeing you on Monday, August 11th, at 8:15AM.
Kindergarten students will have a staggered start time the first day of school. Your child will arrive at school at 8:45AM, on Monday, August 11th. Parents/guardians will sign in through the front office and walk their child to the Media Center. You must bring a photo ID in order to be signed in and walk on campus. Teachers will then walk students to class, modeling their morning routines. Once students leave the Media Center, we ask parents to please remain in the Media Center for coffee and donuts and a brief informational session along with an introduction to staff you may interact with during your child’s first year of school.
We hope this staggered start and parent meeting will help parents and students ease into the brave new world of education. Our desire and mission is for Ochwilla to be a safe and fun place to learn.
We look forward to seeing you on Monday, August 11th, at 8:45AM.
The State of Florida’s Back‑to‑School Sales Tax Holiday runs August 1–31, 2025! Families can save on qualifying school supplies, clothing, shoes, and more — tax free all month long!
We’re sharing this info to help support our PCSD families as they prepare for the new school year. Learn more about eligible items here: https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
Need your child’s supply list?
Find school and grade-level lists in one spot: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/school-supply-central
Looking for Meet & Greet / Orientation Dates & Times? Check the district schedule by school here: https://www.putnamschools.org/o/pcsd/page/orientation-dates-times
Tip: Teachers often share classroom-specific supply needs during Meet & Greet events, so it’s a great time to attend and prepare for Day 1!
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