Palatka, Fla. - The Putnam County School District was recognized as a Florida Healthy School District at the SILVER level for the period of September 2019 through August 2021 based on submission of the Florida Healthy School District Self-Assessment.

This effort is a collaboration between the Florida Departments of Education and Health. Putnam County School District earned recognition for providing guidelines, habits, and policies that create groundwork for healthier choices and removing obstacles for a bountiful education. Districts meeting these highest standards will have a positive impact on the health of students and staff.

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The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

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