Putnam County Educational Service Center

06/18/2026

𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞

From the classroom to the field, track, and career-technical competitions, Putnam County students continue to set the standard for excellence. This spring, we celebrate the many state qualifiers who earned the opportunity to compete among Ohio's best, along with the Leipsic Baseball Team and Ottawa-Glandorf Girls Track Team for their State Runner-Up finishes, the Columbus Grove Boys and Girls Track Teams for capturing State Championships, and Ottoville's Cruse Schroeder for achieving National Champion status in Heavy Equipment Operation. These accomplishments reflect the talent, dedication, and strong educational foundation found throughout Putnam County. Congratulations to our students for their outstanding accomplishments!

06/17/2026

📢 NOW HIRING: Teacher Aide for the 2026–2027 School Year! 🍎

Putnam County Educational Service Center is seeking caring, dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting students with special needs and disabilities.

As a Teacher Aide, you'll play an important role in helping students achieve academic, social, and behavioral success while working alongside educators in a supportive learning environment.

✅ Starting pay: $18.60/hour
✅ School-year schedule
✅ SERS retirement benefits included
✅ Training opportunities provided
✅ Experience with special needs students preferred

06/17/2026

🍎 Join Our Team!

The Putnam County Educational Service Center is seeking a Primary Multiple Disabilities Intervention Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. This position will serve students in our ESC classroom located at Continental Elementary School.

We're looking for a passionate educator committed to helping students with diverse learning needs reach their full potential. Candidates must hold (or be willing to pursue) an Ohio Intervention Specialist License.

06/04/2026

Thanks to the Quarry Farm for hosting a fun nature-inspired art activity today! Students made a landscaping stepper to take home! Thanks also to the Ohio Arts Council for providing grant funding for opportunities like this!

05/27/2026

05/15/2026

🚨Scholarship Winners Announced!

⭐️Darren Langhals Memorial Scholarship
-Katelynn Foppe
-Kylee Schroeder
-Xavier Czech

⭐️Jeff Kleman Memorial Scholarship
-Ali Bre Cherry

⭐️Snyder Pay It Forward Scholarship
-Kade Gerschutz

⭐️Steve & Gerilyn Otto Scholarship
-Cooper Fischer
-Zachary Lammers

⭐️Putnam County Thrift Store Scholarship
-Ella Siefer

⭐️VVU Scholarship in Agriculture
-Tyler Rohrs
-Issac Wrasman

⭐️PRO-TEC Arthur E. Gills Scholarship
-Zachary Lammers

⭐️PRO-TEC Academic Scholarship
-Kade Gerschutz

Congratulations!👏👏

05/15/2026

Attached is the last edition of our Education Corner for this school year. In this month's edition, we honor our retirees from Putnam County districts. These individuals represent over 750 years of experience exiting our school systems. We thank them for their years of dedication and service to the students of Putnam County. Wishing you many years of happiness in retirement!

05/14/2026

Continental Local Schools is looking for a passionate and creative K-12 Art Teacher to join our team! If you have a love for inspiring young artists and fostering creativity in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you. Come make a difference and help our students bring their imagination to life! Apply today or share with someone who would be a great fit for our school.

05/12/2026

🎨🌿 Calling all young artists & families! 🌿🎨
Join us for a FREE, hands-on art experience at Quarry Farm on June 4th from 1:00–3:00 PM!
Students in grades K–12 are invited to bring a parent, grandparent, or family member and create a beautiful nature-inspired Leaf Stepper together 🍃✨
⚠️ Spots are limited (only 15 student–adult pairs!), so don’t wait!
📍 Location: Quarry Farm (14321 Road 7L, Pandora, OH 45877)
🗓 Date: June 4
⏰ Time: 1–3 PM
💲 Cost: FREE
👉 Register now to save your spot: https://forms.gle/VDHkLTcMcJ5wEhxE9
Let’s get creative, enjoy nature, and make something amazing together! 🌼🎨

04/30/2026

ROBOTICS CAMP! Come learn about coding and robotics; build a robot to take home! Still have 10 spots available for this camp! Registration will remain open until spots are filled! Register today!