REMINDER: Kindergarten registration at Lakeside Elementary School is today, Friday, March 20.
FINAL REMINDER: The Grades K–5 field trip to the Clay Center in Charleston to see Matilda the Musical will begin with students boarding the bus at 8:00 AM and returning to school around 12:30 PM. A school‑provided bagged lunch will be available, though students may bring a cold lunch if they prefer. All lunches brought from home need to be in disposable bags. Lunch will be eaten at a park, so please ensure students are dressed appropriately for the weather. The school lunch menu includes a turkey or ham sandwich with cheese, chips, a Chatsnack, carrots, apples, and milk. All personal items will remain at school. Please contact the school with any questions or concerns.
March 9 Week at a Glance. Bring a Stuffed Animal to School for $1 on Tuesday!
There are four announcements for February 12:
1. There is no school for students tomorrow, February 13, since it is a professional learning day and faculty senate meeting for all PCS staff.
2. For students who ride Bus 1803 - Students will no longer cross the road at Mount Vernon Road. The bus will finish the route and drop off the students where students will no longer cross the road. Please call the Transportation Department with any questions or concerns.
3. The PTO Valentine's Dance is tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 tonight at the school. Information is on the school website.
4. The book fair was extended to next week.
After school bus update. Students that ride Bus 1204 will be on Bus 1502 for today, February 9, 2026.
Today students are to complete NTID Packet 4. The packets must be completed as these are instructional days. All teachers are available for support on Microsoft Teams. The meeting links will be posted on the school website at les.putnamschool.com as well as on Schoology. Staff are available for support via email and Schoology messenger as well. There is a slight change in the Lakeside lunch pickup. The orders must be called by 10:30 but pickup will be available from 11:00 until 12:30. All other NTID guidance is posted online.
1. After school events at Lakeside Elementary School are canceled for today, February 3.
2. School iPads are being sent home in the event of a Non-Traditional Instruction Day. Please ensure iPads and chargers are left in the students' backpacks unless the county calls an N.T.I.D. tomorrow.
Bus #1404 - Sam's Fork and Kimber Road
Pick up will be at Road Safe on Rt. 60 at 7:00am
Drop off at Road Safe on Rt. 60 at 3:00 pm
Bus #1803 and #1301 - Southwest St. off of Sycamore Road
Bus #1603 - Teays Hollow
Bus #1702 and 226 - Tackett's Branch
Bus #226 - Peach Ridge and Sleepy Hollow
Bus #1501 - Adkins Branch, Browns Creek
Bus #1504 - Buff Creek and Kelly's Creek
Bus #1701 - Sugar Camp, Herford Road, and the top of the hill in Woodridge
Bus #1205 - Daniel Boone Trail and Big Creek
Bus #1504 - Clymer's Creek
Check updated lists on the PCS website at putnamschools.com. Direct any bus questions to the PCS transportation questions. Thank you!
🚌Updates to bus routes unable to run for Monday, February 2, are as follows:
Hurricane Area🟥
Bus #1404 - Sam's Fork and Kimber Road
Pick up will be at Road Safe on Rt. 60 at 7:00am
Drop off at Road Safe on Rt. 60 at 3:00 pm
Bus #1803 and #1301 - Southwest St. off of Sycamore Road
Bus #1603 - Teays Hollow
Bus #1702 and 226 - Tackett's Branch
Bus #226 - Peach Ridge and Sleepy Hollow
Bus #1501 - Adkins Branch, Browns Creek
Bus #1504 - Buff Creek and Kelly's Creek
Bus #1701 - Sugar Camp, Herford Road, and the top of the hill in Woodridge
Bus #1205 - Daniel Boone Trail and Big Creek
Bus #1504 - Clymer's Creek
Check updated lists on the PCS website at putnamschools.com. Direct any bus questions to the PCS transportation questions. Thank you!
There are 7 important announcements for the Lakeside Elementary Community:
1. As of Sunday afternoon, the sidewalks at Lakeside are still ice. We are asking families who drop off their learners in the morning to use the lane closest to the school. Please drop off the learners right in front of the school’s awning and have them leave the car on the passenger side, if possible.
2. The Grade 1 program scheduled for February 12 has been moved to the spring due to missing important preparation days. The date will be announced at a later time.
3. The Book Fair is scheduled for the week of February 9th.
4. We have a fun-filled day scheduled for February 12 which will include the AR Reward of taping Dr. M to the wall, the Kindergarten Family Lunch, Valentine’s Day Party, last day of the School Book Fair, and even a special PTO Valentine’s Day Dance for students from 6:30-7:30 PM.
5. As school spring field trips are coming up, we are planning a series of Fun Fundraisers to help cover expenses. The first is a Jersey Day on Friday, February 6, a Camo Day on Monday, February 9, and a Hat Day on Friday, February 20. Participation in each event is $1.
6. The Local School Improvement Council or LSIC Meeting for the third quarter is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, from 4-5 PM.
7. The full February School Calendar is posted on the school website at this link: https://les.putnamschools.com/o/les/article/2672212
• The NTID Packet 3 is to be completed today.
• Staff are available for support via Teams and Schoology between 10:00 and 2:45, but grade-level specific schedules are posted on the school website.
• Meals are available upon request. Please call the school by 10:30 to order the meals. Meals are available for pickup between 12:00 and 12:30. Families can pick meals up at the front of the school.
• Technology support is available on 304-586-4946. Please do not call the school for technology assistance as there is not much we can offer for support. When calling the technology hotline, you may have to leave a message. Be sure to leave your name, number, the student's name and number, type of device, and the problem the student is experiencing.
• Please see the school website for all information about non-traditional instruction days https://les.putnamschools.com/o/les/article/2604168
• The NTID Packet 2 is to be completed today.
• Staff are available for support via Teams and Schoology between 10:00 and 2:45, but grade-level specific schedules are posted on the school website.
• Meals are available upon request. Please call the school by 10:30 to order the meals. Meals are available for pickup between 12:00 and 12:30. Families can pick meals up at the front of the school.
• Technology support is available at 304-586-4946. Please do not call the school for technology assistance as there is not much we can offer for support. When calling the technology hotline, you may have to leave a message. Be sure to leave your name, number, the student's name and number, type of device, and the problem the student is experiencing.
• Please see the school website for all information about non-traditional instruction days https://les.putnamschools.com/o/les/article/2604168
1. We apologize for the lack of communication regarding the bus changes. We will work harder to communicate changes as they influence our learner's routes to ensure families are unaware of changes in bus routes.
2. Popcorn will be sold tomorrow, January 22, instead of Friday. If your child is interested in purchasing popcorn, the cost is 50 cents.