Welcome to James L. Dennis Elementary
We, the students, faculty, staff, and patrons of James L. Dennis Elementary, will join to form a partnership in providing a positive learning environment. In this environment, each person is recognized as a unique individual whose self-image is nurtured, independence and creativity are encouraged, and academic needs are met. Each child is assisted in reaching his/her optimum level of academic performance. Working as a school family, we will strive to instill pride and friendship through active involvement.
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School News
![Summer Curbside Meals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1588280730/putnamcityschoolsorg/ja6eb6zcwyibxcp9th6x/ScreenShot2020-04-30at35937PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1588280730/putnamcityschoolsorg/ja6eb6zcwyibxcp9th6x/ScreenShot2020-04-30at35937PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1588280730/putnamcityschoolsorg/ja6eb6zcwyibxcp9th6x/ScreenShot2020-04-30at35937PM.png","width":764}])
![2020 Putnam City Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Announced]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591208436/putnamcityschoolsorg/azkebmkm9d0pj4fxaqck/DBalenseifen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591208436/putnamcityschoolsorg/azkebmkm9d0pj4fxaqck/DBalenseifen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591208436/putnamcityschoolsorg/azkebmkm9d0pj4fxaqck/DBalenseifen.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591208436/putnamcityschoolsorg/azkebmkm9d0pj4fxaqck/DBalenseifen.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591208436/putnamcityschoolsorg/azkebmkm9d0pj4fxaqck/DBalenseifen.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1591208436/putnamcityschoolsorg/azkebmkm9d0pj4fxaqck/DBalenseifen.jpg","width":2200}])
![Putnam City Launches Largest District Wide K-12 Esports Program in the State]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570736336/putnamcityschoolsorg/gjq97i4wrs90rin5rkct/5J7A9844.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570736336/putnamcityschoolsorg/gjq97i4wrs90rin5rkct/5J7A9844.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1570736336/putnamcityschoolsorg/gjq97i4wrs90rin5rkct/5J7A9844.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570736336/putnamcityschoolsorg/gjq97i4wrs90rin5rkct/5J7A9844.jpg","width":1200}])
The launch of esports at all three Putnam City high schools forms the largest district wide esports program in Oklahoma K-12 schools.
It is of importance to inform the public that Putnam City Schools manages an established online virtual public school that has been successfully operating since 2011 under public school guidelines.
![Oklahoma Academic Scholars logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1560378091/putnamcityschoolsorg/womcjz6w223lsb43lro7/OklahomaAcademicScholars4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1560378091/putnamcityschoolsorg/womcjz6w223lsb43lro7/OklahomaAcademicScholars4.png","width":300}])
Fifty-four Putnam City students have been named 2019 Oklahoma Academic Scholars by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
![Shadonna Watkins, Putnam City Teacher of the Year, addresses the audience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551841943/putnamcityschoolsorg/wgzgo8fll6dg93negqm8/p1b.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551841943/putnamcityschoolsorg/wgzgo8fll6dg93negqm8/p1b.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551841943/putnamcityschoolsorg/wgzgo8fll6dg93negqm8/p1b.jpg","width":600}])
Tulakes Elementary 1st-grade teacher Shadonna Watkins was named Putnam City Schools’ “Teacher of the Year” during the district’s annual celebration of teaching excellence Tuesday night.