Today was an exciting day at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School. After over a year of fundraising, our playground pavilion arrived today. Construction will begin immediately and will be complete long before those hot days! We are so grateful for our generous community!

7th graders recently learned how to save a life in health class. #potsdamcsd #CPR #healtheducation instagram.com/p/Bu3hRNznz01/…

A 4th grade student, Summer Payne, wanted to raise money for the Potsdam Animal Shelter. With the help of her teachers, she organized a school wide popcorn fundraiser last week. Today, the class presented a check for over $400.

BOCES TA, Kathy Lillie is the Jake's recipient for February. "She goes above and beyond for every single member of our school community. Her positive addition and interactions truly make her a person who strengthens our community." #kindness #integrity

A. A. Kingston students are participating in the swim club as part of the middle school's intramural program. Students are being taught safety rules, the importance of stretching before swimming, and swim lessons.

What a great visit to the SUNY Potsdam Gibson Gallery! One of the BFA art majors met us there and talked about her work and that of the other artists. We had fun touring the art studios, meeting faculty and looking at some of the permanent collection!

"Sean makes every day special for the kids on his bus run. His job comes second whereas his love for the kids comes first! He is a parent, counselor, and friend to the children on his bus! What an Amazing Person!!!" #connectionandpurpose #kindness #zestandenthusiasm

CONGRATULATIONS on winning Sectionals! We are so proud of your efforts, accomplishments, teamwork and sportsmanship!

Mrs. Hill has been selected as the P2 person of the month for May. Her dedication to establishing a community and an open culture of experiential learning goes above and beyond the norm. Thank you Mrs. Hill on your positive interactions with the students, staff and community.

Assemblyman Mark Walcyzk recently visited with students and staff in the Potsdam Central School District. He met with AP Government students before visiting the elementary and middle schools.

Potsdam volleyball held a youth volleyball camp and donated 250 dollars to the snack pack program:)

Students from the Graphic Design class recently visited Great Northern Printing to print the shirts they had designed.

Congratulations to this year's inductees into the French National Honor Society. The guest speaker at the induction ceremony was high school Social Studies teacher, Phil Foisy, who discussed his French roots and his passion to be a constant learner of the French language.

Since we have a month left until school starts again, don't forget to do your summer reading! What books have you read this summer?

Potsdam Central School received a community grant through Wal-Mart to help get new bikes for the Lawrence Ave P.E. Dept. bike safety unit. Recently we were able to go to the Potsdam Wal-Mart and select 7 new bicycles for our Bike Safety Unit.

This poster, created by some of our elementary students, was posted on Leroy Street so that hospital employees would see it as they were leaving work. Thank you to all healthcare employees during these difficult times! #SandstonerFam

This student from Mrs. Moosbrugger's French class worked with their family to create an authentic French meal. The family is also practicing gratitude daily. #DistanceLearning #SandstonerFam

Mrs. Cross held a LIVE read aloud for her Pre-K students. She had 17 different 4-year-olds using the technology, listening to the story, and talking to each other! She was able to say hello individually to each one. #DistanceLearning #SandstonerFam

Last year, PCS inadvertently ordered 40 cases or gloves when we needed 40 boxes. We are grateful that we are able to assist our good neighbor, Canton-Potsdam Hospital.