Putnam County Middle School

Superintendent Derick Austin (right) with HEART recipient Florrie Willaims. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Superintendent Derick Austin (right) with HEART recipient Florrie Willaims. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

PCMS performs for Board of Education

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Putnam County Middle School presented its annual showcase to the Putnam County Board of Education on Oct. 6.The meeting began with the recognition of this month’s HEART recipients, Putnam County Charter School System bookkeeper Stephanie DeLoach and bus driver Florrie Williams.
Chase Lundy (right) has been named the new Putnam County Middle School baseball coach. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Chase Lundy (right) has been named the new Putnam County Middle School baseball coach. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Lundy hired as Putnam middle school baseball coach

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Putnam County Middle School recently named Chase Lundy its new head baseball coach.Lundy, who teaches at the middle school, has been an assistant coach there for the last three years and is now the head coach. He was previously an assistant at Putnam County High School.
Putnam County Middle School eighth grade math teacher Crystal Watkins, Principal Monica Macklin, State Superintendent Richard Woods, and eighth grade math teacher Keeli Sanders show off the awarded banner. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County Middle School eighth grade math teacher Crystal Watkins, Principal Monica Macklin, State Superintendent Richard Woods, and eighth grade math teacher Keeli Sanders show off the awarded banner. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County Middle School ‘proud’ of Math Leader status

Bailey McCully
Thursday, December 12, 2024
State Superintendent Richard Woods visited Putnam County Middle School last week to designate it as an official Georgia Math Leader.
Work is well underway on the expansive Ralin Construction site behind Putnam County Middle School alongside Hwy. 16 heading east out of Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Work is well underway on the expansive Ralin Construction site behind Putnam County Middle School alongside Hwy. 16 heading east out of Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

First look at new Putnam County Elementary School

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Last Thursday, more than 50 students in grades three through five at Putnam County Elementary School visited the construction site of their new school, now under construction on the east side of Eatonton behind Putnam County Middle School.
PCMS broadcasting teacher Bill Rakosnik showcased a running segment, “Q & A with Faculty,” on the in-school broadcast show produced by his class. The demonstration showed student anchors and camera crew at work and the segment was recorded live in front of the board. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

PCMS broadcasting teacher Bill Rakosnik showcased a running segment, “Q & A with Faculty,” on the in-school broadcast show produced by his class. The demonstration showed student anchors and camera crew at work and the segment was recorded live in front of the board. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

PCMS showcases live talent for Board of Education

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Putnam County Middle School students showcased current clubs and programs Monday night for the Putnam County Board of Education.The school’s hallway leading to the library hosted an assortment of art and a robotics demonstration.
The talent and staff that made the Cocoa House possible come together after their final bow.

The talent and staff that made the Cocoa House possible come together after their final bow.

Young performers present PCMS cocoa house

Emme Clause
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn combined last Friday night for the second event in this year’s Coffee House series, with a special Cocoa House at the Putnam County Middle School (PCMS) Little Theater.
L-R: Maura Carmichael, Kannericka Nelson and James Bollen attended the National Beta Convention in Louisville, Ky. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Maura Carmichael, Kannericka Nelson and James Bollen attended the National Beta Convention in Louisville, Ky. CONTRIBUTED

PCMS Jr. Beta members attend national competition

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
For the last few months, National Junior Beta members from Putnam County Middle School (PCMS) have been working hard to prepare for competition at the National Jr. Beta Convention.
Beasley (left) coaches up a Putnam County player during blocking drills at practice this past spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Beasley (left) coaches up a Putnam County player during blocking drills at practice this past spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Faith and family fuel War Eagles’ Beasley

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Putnam County football assistant coach Beau Beasley is a busy individual. When he’s not coaching, he is teaching weight training at Putnam County Middle School, administering to the youth at his church, or being a devoted father and husband.
After Beast, played by Avry Shorter, is injured by wolves, Belle, played by Kenzie Nelson, cleans his paw.

After Beast, played by Avry Shorter, is injured by wolves, Belle, played by Kenzie Nelson, cleans his paw.

PCMS hosts Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Shelby Huckaby
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Since early January, the students at Putnam County Middle School have been working hard to prepare for their upcoming shows of Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.
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