Gracie Jordan, Class of 2024 — Finding Her Calling in the Classroom
Gracie Jordan, Class of 2024, is attending the University of North Florida, majoring in Elementary Education and set to graduate in 2027—a full year early. She credits Mr. Belcher with inspiring her since her junior year.
Her biggest win?
“When I changed my major to Elementary Education, I already had most of my credits done thanks to my AICE exams and my SAT score. Because of that, I only have to take one certification exam instead of four, and I get to graduate a year early! (Study for your exams, y’all!)”
Reflecting on her journey, Gracie shared:
“Senior year at Q.I., my class would say, ‘We are Q.I.!’ Back then, I was living at home and planning to be a nurse. Now, I’ve changed my major to Elementary Education K–6, I’m engaged to be married, graduating a year early, and I have the most incredible internship as a co-teacher at an elementary school. Q.I. Roberts will set you up for success! WE ARE Q.I.!”
Thank you, Gracie, for sharing your journey. Once a Knight, always a Knight.
#WhereAreTheyNow #WeAreQI
Alumni, If you would like to share your story please follow the link below
https://qirjshs.putnamschools.org/o/qi-roberts/forms/qi-roberts-alumni-survey
Gracie Jordan, Class of 2024, is attending the University of North Florida, majoring in Elementary Education and set to graduate in 2027—a full year early. She credits Mr. Belcher with inspiring her since her junior year.
Her biggest win?
“When I changed my major to Elementary Education, I already had most of my credits done thanks to my AICE exams and my SAT score. Because of that, I only have to take one certification exam instead of four, and I get to graduate a year early! (Study for your exams, y’all!)”
Reflecting on her journey, Gracie shared:
“Senior year at Q.I., my class would say, ‘We are Q.I.!’ Back then, I was living at home and planning to be a nurse. Now, I’ve changed my major to Elementary Education K–6, I’m engaged to be married, graduating a year early, and I have the most incredible internship as a co-teacher at an elementary school. Q.I. Roberts will set you up for success! WE ARE Q.I.!”
Thank you, Gracie, for sharing your journey. Once a Knight, always a Knight.
#WhereAreTheyNow #WeAreQI
Alumni, If you would like to share your story please follow the link below
https://qirjshs.putnamschools.org/o/qi-roberts/forms/qi-roberts-alumni-survey
📵🌱 Digital Wellness Week Tip!
Quality over quantity matters when it comes to screen time. Educational, age-appropriate content — especially when families watch and talk together — makes screen time more meaningful.
A few small adjustments can make a big impact. 💚💙
#DigitalWellnessWeek #ProudtobePCSD
Quality over quantity matters when it comes to screen time. Educational, age-appropriate content — especially when families watch and talk together — makes screen time more meaningful.
A few small adjustments can make a big impact. 💚💙
#DigitalWellnessWeek #ProudtobePCSD
Digital Mental Health Week!
Bundle Up, PCSD! 🥶❄️
Cold weather advisories and freeze warnings are in effect for our area, with very cold temperatures expected tonight through Wednesday morning and chilly conditions lingering throughout the week.
The National Weather Service has issued:
• A Cold Weather Advisory from 10 PM tonight through 10 AM Tuesday
• A Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 10 AM Tuesday
• A Freeze Watch from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning
Wind chills could feel as low as 16 degrees, with overnight temperatures dropping into the mid-20s.
We encourage families to dress students warmly for school with coats, sweaters, hats, and gloves. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remains our top priority. Stay warm, PCSD! 💙💚
Cold weather advisories and freeze warnings are in effect for our area, with very cold temperatures expected tonight through Wednesday morning and chilly conditions lingering throughout the week.
The National Weather Service has issued:
• A Cold Weather Advisory from 10 PM tonight through 10 AM Tuesday
• A Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 10 AM Tuesday
• A Freeze Watch from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning
Wind chills could feel as low as 16 degrees, with overnight temperatures dropping into the mid-20s.
We encourage families to dress students warmly for school with coats, sweaters, hats, and gloves. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remains our top priority. Stay warm, PCSD! 💙💚
You’re invited to join Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency for our Superintendent’s Community Engagement Session on Thursday, February 5, at 5:30PM at Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Elementary School Cafeteria (251 South SR 315, Interlachen, FL).
We’ll be sharing important updates and opportunities, including:
New Schools
Grant Funding
21st Century Program
Testing
Can’t attend in person? Tune in LIVE via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/DFktr231Nic
We look forward to connecting with our families, staff, and community partners!
#ProudtobePCSD
Digital Wellness Week starts today!
January 26–30, PCSD is encouraging students, families, and staff to pause, unplug, and reconnect. Small changes can make a big difference — let’s build healthier digital habits together. 💚 💙
#DigitalWellnessWeek #ProudtobePCSD
January 26–30, PCSD is encouraging students, families, and staff to pause, unplug, and reconnect. Small changes can make a big difference — let’s build healthier digital habits together. 💚 💙
#DigitalWellnessWeek #ProudtobePCSD
Digital Mental Health Week!
Fryers!!!
Garrett Lee, Class of 2017 — From Q.I. to the Courtroom
Garrett Lee, Class of 2017, attended the University of Florida, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in History. He continued his education at UF’s Levin College of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 2024. He is now a practicing attorney.
His biggest win?
“My experiences at Q.I. really made me a better writer and a more critical reader and thinker. As a history major in undergrad, and then in law school, my strength as a writer is what truly helped me succeed. The Cambridge courses at Q.I. elevated my writing and prepared me for everything that came after high school.”
Thank you, Garrett, for sharing your journey. Once a Knight, always a Knight.
#WhereAreTheyNow #WeAreQI.
Alumni, If you would like to share your story please follow the link below
https://qirjshs.putnamschools.org/o/qi-roberts/forms/qi-roberts-alumni-survey
Garrett Lee, Class of 2017, attended the University of Florida, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in History. He continued his education at UF’s Levin College of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 2024. He is now a practicing attorney.
His biggest win?
“My experiences at Q.I. really made me a better writer and a more critical reader and thinker. As a history major in undergrad, and then in law school, my strength as a writer is what truly helped me succeed. The Cambridge courses at Q.I. elevated my writing and prepared me for everything that came after high school.”
Thank you, Garrett, for sharing your journey. Once a Knight, always a Knight.
#WhereAreTheyNow #WeAreQI.
Alumni, If you would like to share your story please follow the link below
https://qirjshs.putnamschools.org/o/qi-roberts/forms/qi-roberts-alumni-survey
PTO is sponsoring our Masquerade Dance on February 6th. Tickets are $20 ahead of time or $25 at the door.
Taniyah is an aspiring youth leader and a proud honoree of the African-American Cultural Arts Council of Putnam County, recognized at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Brunch. #WeAreQI
Attention Q.I. student-athletes! We need your sports photos! Please send in your KJSHS, PJSHS, and IJSHS middle and high school sports pictures. Don’t forget to include your name, sport, level (JH, JV, or Varsity), and player number.
Please email photos to Mrs. Speicher (Lamb) alamb@my.putnamschools.org
—Q.I. Yearbook Staff
Please email photos to Mrs. Speicher (Lamb) alamb@my.putnamschools.org
—Q.I. Yearbook Staff
Get your yearbook!
Attention Seniors
Morgan Goeckel, Class of 2019 — Empowering Student Voices in Higher Ed
Morgan Goeckel, Class of 2019, attended Mercer University where she earned her Bachelor’s in Secondary English Education and her Master’s in Higher Education Administration. She now serves as the Student Engagement Coordinator at Oglethorpe University.
Her biggest win?
“Being able to balance a rigorous course load! My English teachers also prepared me for the many courses I took to complete my degree. Shout out to Mrs. Boze!!”
Morgan says her involvement at Q.I. helped shape her career path:
“Getting involved in high school helped me find my interests and led me to a career in education!”
Thank you, Morgan, for sharing your journey. Once a Knight, always a Knight.
#WhereAreTheyNow #WeAreQI
Alumni, If you would like to share your story please follow the link below
https://qirjshs.putnamschools.org/o/qi-roberts/forms/qi-roberts-alumni-survey
Morgan Goeckel, Class of 2019, attended Mercer University where she earned her Bachelor’s in Secondary English Education and her Master’s in Higher Education Administration. She now serves as the Student Engagement Coordinator at Oglethorpe University.
Her biggest win?
“Being able to balance a rigorous course load! My English teachers also prepared me for the many courses I took to complete my degree. Shout out to Mrs. Boze!!”
Morgan says her involvement at Q.I. helped shape her career path:
“Getting involved in high school helped me find my interests and led me to a career in education!”
Thank you, Morgan, for sharing your journey. Once a Knight, always a Knight.
#WhereAreTheyNow #WeAreQI
Alumni, If you would like to share your story please follow the link below
https://qirjshs.putnamschools.org/o/qi-roberts/forms/qi-roberts-alumni-survey
Students, yearbook needs pictures of you and your pets.
Congratulations to Carah Croft! She made the All-County Volleyball Team—way to go! 🏐🎉
#WeAreQI
Seniors: we need your baby pictures!
Congratulations to Elijah on winning All County Cross Country! #excellenceinallendeavors #WeAreQI
The safety and welfare of the students and staff are a high priority at Q. I. Roberts Jr. Sr. High School. At 2:45 today, we conducted a school-wide lockdown drill. We practiced safety drills throughout the year to help the students and staff know what to do in an emergency.
We are pleased with the outcome of today’s drill and feel confident that our safety procedures can be implemented effectively by the staff and students.
If you have any questions or need further information please contact us.
Thank you.