Established in 1987, the Putnam City Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization managed by a board of trustees and comprised of involved patrons in the district and two paid staff members. The mission of the Putnam City Public Schools Foundation is to enhance and enrich educational opportunities in the
Putnam City schools. The Foundation develops relationships with local businesses, foundations and individuals in order to garner resources and energies necessary to address pressing needs of
Putnam City schools.
The Foundation supports many district activities, including; Golden Apple Awards, Teacher of the Year Reception, Excellent Educator Awards, School Site Grants, Outstanding Support Staff Awards, Author Visits, Challenge Day, Stars for School Stars, and the Celebration of Excellence Banquet.
Putnam City school district was established more than 90 years ago. It provides high-quality education for students in preschool through high school. The district, one of the largest in the state, has 19,000-plus students attending 18 elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools and one alternative school.
For more information about the Foundation and our programs, please email our office at cgist@putnamcityschools.org or dfloresca@putnamcityschools.org.
Top Donors 2006/2007
Patron Level ($10,000 +)
- Inasmuch Foundation
- Independent Insurance Agents of Greater OKC
- Oklahoma City Community Foundation
- Sarkeys Foundation
- Dr. Carlan Yates
Laureate Level ($5,000 to $9,999)-Evans Charitable Trust, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Putnam City Friends
Valedictorian Level ($2,500 to $4,999)-Architecture, Inc., Chesapeake Energy, Dr. Kenneth Cooper, OG&E, Spirit Bank
Salutatorian Level ($1,000 to $2,499)-American Fidelity, Audio Dimensions, BancFirst, Bank of Oklahoma, BMI Systems, Buffalo Wild Wings, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Byrom, Center for Education Law, Dennis Elementary, First Bethany Bank, Francis Tuttle, Franklin Gray Patents, Great Plains Coca-Cola, Hunter Mechanical, Insurance Agency of MidAmerica, Mr. & Mrs. Sam Kysar, Lowe's Foundation, Leo Mayfield, Dr. Stephen McDonald, MidFirst Bank, NBC Bank, Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, Oklahoma Office Systems, Western Oaks Elementary, Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Whittington