Putnam County High School

Students Step Into History Through Immersive Civil War Experience Students recently had the opportunity to explore the American Civil War in an entirely new way thanks to a collaborative effort between Dr. Mortimer and Mrs. Laurie Griffin. Blending historical analysis with emerging technology, the partnership brought hands-on, immersive learning experiences to life—placing students directly into the events they study. Using the school’s brand-new ClassVR headsets, students were transported to pivotal Civil War locations. They explored the trenches and stood among the rocky terrain of Devil’s Den, gaining perspective on the physical and emotional realities faced by soldiers. The virtual experiences sparked curiosity and discussion, helping students visualize the scale and challenges of wartime environments beyond what textbooks alone can provide. Students also took on the role of strategists, planning battle approaches for Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Antietam. Through collaborative analysis, they evaluated geography, troop movements, and historical outcomes, strengthening their critical thinking and problem-solving skills while deepening their understanding of military strategy. Closer to home, learners examined primary-source maps to trace Sherman’s March through Putnam County. By working directly with historical documents, students connected national events to local history, discovering how their own community intersected with the broader story of the Civil War. Dr. Mortimer and Mrs. Griffin’s collaboration highlights the power of combining subject expertise with innovative media resources. By integrating immersive technology and primary-source exploration, they created meaningful opportunities for students to engage with history in active, memorable ways. As classrooms continue to evolve, experiences like these demonstrate how interactive tools and cross-disciplinary partnerships can transform learning—ensuring students don’t just read about history, but truly experience it.

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨
Episode 5of Inside the Eagle’s Nest just dropped, and you do NOT want to miss this one! 🎥💥
Turn up the volume, hit that link, and dive into the action:
https://youtu.be/tamu2pA4X1A?si=cln53elFzI3xMcZp

On February 10th, students from Mr. Ozols' dual enrollment class visited the Central Georgia Technical College Cybersecurity Club meeting and began to develop contacts that they can use as the progress through school and careers. #CTAEDelivers #PCHSWarEagles #Putnam County

Progress Reports are available in Campus Portal - Infinite Campus today, Feburary 11, 2026.

🎉 PCHS National College Signing Day – Coming Soon! 🎉

Putnam County High School is excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 and their next steps after graduation! During our National College Signing Day event, seniors will be recognized for their plans—college, military, workforce, and more.
The entire school will join in the celebration, and families are invited to cheer on our seniors as they prepare for life beyond PCHS.
📅 Friday, May 1, 2026
⏰ 9:45–10:45 AM
📍 PCHS Gym
Let’s honor their achievements and support their bright futures! 💙✨
#PutnamProud #ClassOf2026 #CollegeSigningDay#PCHSWarEagles

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨
Episode 4 of Inside the Eagle’s Nest just dropped, and you do NOT want to miss this one! 🎥💥
Turn up the volume, hit that link, and dive into the action:
➡️ https://youtu.be/V1BqcuTUteY?si=lhcgpCKpURv4nTfI

📣 Coming Soon: A Better Way to Stay Connected!
Coming soon, you’ll receive messages and updates from your child’s school right inside the PCCSS app.

✅ One place for all school communication

📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app

💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more

Putnam County High School will be hosting the PROBE College Fair on Monday, February 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity for you to meet with college representatives, ask questions, and explore college options. Check your school email for information.

📣 Up next... Hadestown: Teen Edition! 📣
Be on the lookout for our cast list published soon on Putnam Players!

‼️Nurse Aide students and parents/guardians: Please plan on attending the mandatory meeting at the CGTC Putnam Center on 1/ 28 @ 5:30PM. More details can be found below. Students have also been given a copy of the flyer. We look forward to seeing you there and to a great spring semester! Let’s go War Eagle’s!

Putnam County Food Distribution
Saturday, January 24th
8:00 - 11:00am

Location:
314 S Washington St.
Eatonton, GA 31024