Putnam County Elementary School

Along with several Putnam County Elementary School students at the ribbon cutting, Putnam County Board of Education Superintendent Derick Austin (center, pink tie) was joined by BOE board members Charles Trumbo (left, back row), BOE Chair Dr. Steve Weiner (sunglasses), and (l-r, back row,) Doris Clemons, Carol Ann Guthrie, and Rev. Simone Jones. PCES Principal Whitney Smith is standing to Austin’s right. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Along with several Putnam County Elementary School students at the ribbon cutting, Putnam County Board of Education Superintendent Derick Austin (center, pink tie) was joined by BOE board members Charles Trumbo (left, back row), BOE Chair Dr. Steve Weiner (sunglasses), and (l-r, back row,) Doris Clemons, Carol Ann Guthrie, and Rev. Simone Jones. PCES Principal Whitney Smith is standing to Austin’s right. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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‘Collaboration’ key to new Putnam elementary school

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Sixteen months since the groundbreaking last March, and only a year after construction began, the new Putnam County Elementary School officially opened with a late-afternoon ribbon cutting last Thursday, hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce.
The now-empty Putnam County Elementary School on South Washington Street in Eatonton will eventually be repurposed as a centralized City of Eatonton government and services center. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The now-empty Putnam County Elementary School on South Washington Street in Eatonton will eventually be repurposed as a centralized City of Eatonton government and services center. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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City confirms purchase of elementary school property

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The biggest news from Monday night’s Eatonton city council meeting came in its final few minutes.
Eatonton Mayor John Reid presents an idea to Putnam Board of Education members. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Eatonton Mayor John Reid presents an idea to Putnam Board of Education members. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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BOE, Mayor Reid discuss old elementary school building

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Now that a new building is under construction for Putnam County Elementary School, what will become of the old building once it’s vacated?At their work session Monday evening, Putnam County Board of Education members learned that the city of Eatonton is monitoring the school building.
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

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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.
Amelia’s hard work paid off this year when she received a scholarship at Radix that also took her to California to participate in Dancerpalooza. (CONTRIBUTED)

Amelia’s hard work paid off this year when she received a scholarship at Radix that also took her to California to participate in Dancerpalooza. (CONTRIBUTED)

‘One dance at a time’ for PCES student

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
At just 10 years old, Putnam County Elementary School student Amelia Wells is already making waves in the dance world. A dedicated dancer since age three, Amelia’s journey has been marked by passion, perseverance, and a love for expressing herself through movement.
A Speed Stack Club member shows board member Simone Jones how to stack the cups. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

A Speed Stack Club member shows board member Simone Jones how to stack the cups. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

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Putnam Elementary showcases talent to BOE

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Board of Education met at Putnam County Elementary School for its work session on Nov. 6 to watch the Elementary Showcase and hear updates on tax exemptions.
Third-grade business owners are ready for the customers in Dr. Rita Thomas’ classroom.

Third-grade business owners are ready for the customers in Dr. Rita Thomas’ classroom.

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Hands-on financial literacy lesson for PCES students

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Shortly before the school year ended, several third graders at Putnam County Elementary School (PCES) tried on the role of business owners through a hands-on school project.
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