Putnam County High School

Damoio’n Wright helped Grayson win the Class 6A state championship over Carrollton on Dec. 18. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Damoio’n Wright helped Grayson win the Class 6A state championship over Carrollton on Dec. 18. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Wright, Reaves win state titles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Two former Putnam County High School football players and graduates recently won state titles as coaches.Caleb Reaves and Damoio’n Wright achieved greatness, plus a goal they’ve wanted to attain since the end of last season.
Former Putnam County football player Damoio’n Wright has coached running backs at Grayson High School for the past two seasons. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Former Putnam County football player Damoio’n Wright has coached running backs at Grayson High School for the past two seasons. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Former War Eagle to coach in state championship game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Damoio’n Wright has been living his dream by coaching at Grayson High School in Gwinnett County.Wright, a former Putnam County High School football player, coaches running backs under second-year head coach Santavious Bryant.
Musical Theater student Joelle Lukens shows off the hand-made projects created in the different Fine Art programs.

Musical Theater student Joelle Lukens shows off the hand-made projects created in the different Fine Art programs.

PCHS showcases student talent and summer experiences

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Putnam County High School presented its annual showcase to the board of education on Tuesday during the monthly work session.Before the showcase, Assistant Superintendent Scott Sauls briefly discussed school safety.
Members of the Putnam County High School AP art class (l-r) Levi Piper, Jonquail Coats, Evan Nipper, Abigail Hildreth, Kristina Xiong, and Dre’Shon Monday with their teacher, Nancy Mason (center). CONTRIBUTED

Members of the Putnam County High School AP art class (l-r) Levi Piper, Jonquail Coats, Evan Nipper, Abigail Hildreth, Kristina Xiong, and Dre’Shon Monday with their teacher, Nancy Mason (center). CONTRIBUTED

PCHS students learn to create meaningful art

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Putnam County High School had six students participate in the Advanced Placement (AP) 2D Art and Design program this year, including juniors Levi Piper and Kristina Xiong, with seniors Jonquail Coats, Abigail Hildreth, Dre’Shon Monday, and Evan Nipper.
After being placed in order of finishing by the judge, young cattle handlers await her personalized comments, critiques, and suggestions at Putnam County High School’s 17th annual Briar Patch Classic Dairy Heifer Show.

After being placed in order of finishing by the judge, young cattle handlers await her personalized comments, critiques, and suggestions at Putnam County High School’s 17th annual Briar Patch Classic Dairy Heifer Show.

Moooo-ving experience at Putnam High

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
One by one they enter the ring, led by students as young as eight years old to seniors in high school, these docile bovines have been shampooed, groomed, and even taught to stand still with their hooves and legs set just so to best impress the discerning eye of a veteran judge of prime dairy...
Evan Nipper

Evan Nipper

PCHS students named to Student Advisory Council

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
State School Superintendent Richard Woods and his staff recently selected 69 Georgia students to serve on his 2023-24 Student Advisory Council (SAC). Throughout the year, these students will meet with Woods to provide feedback on the impact of state policies in the classroom.
The Putnam County Jazz Ensemble plays for the Board of Education prior to the beginning of the meeting. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

The Putnam County Jazz Ensemble plays for the Board of Education prior to the beginning of the meeting. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

PCHS showcases talent to Board of Education

Bailey McCully
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Putnam County Board of Education hosted its work session at Putnam County High School (PCHS) on Sept. 11 to watch the PCHS showcase, hear updates on school safety, and hear updates about the new elementary school.
Dr. Willie Oliver of Most Valuable Smiles, presented Putnam County High School graduates Jenna McDerment (left) and Jaida Jackson with $500 scholarship checks last Friday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Dr. Willie Oliver of Most Valuable Smiles, presented Putnam County High School graduates Jenna McDerment (left) and Jaida Jackson with $500 scholarship checks last Friday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

MVS awards scholarships to local graduates

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Two recent Putnam County High School (PCHS) graduates were presented with scholarship checks last Friday from Dr. Willie Oliver at his Most Valuable Smiles (MVS) dentistry practice on Eatonton’s downtown square.
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