Welcome to D.D. Kirkland Elementary
Kirkland Early Childhood Center School is unique in Putnam City – a school dedicated solely to the education of young children. As an early childhood education center, we serve children in pre-kindergarten through second grade.
At Kirkland, we believe in the enduring value of a solid academic foundation. Our experienced, highly trained and loving classroom teachers, each certified in early childhood education, work hard to meet the individual needs of their students. We learn about our students, identify their interests and strengths, and use that information to help develop well-rounded children. We provide impactful, relevant academic instruction within nurturing child-centered classrooms. We encourage our families to be involved in the school because it helps students to be successful learners.
School News
![Putnam City Launches Largest District Wide K-12 Esports Program in the State]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570736336/putnamcityschoolsorg/gjq97i4wrs90rin5rkct/5J7A9844.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570736336/putnamcityschoolsorg/gjq97i4wrs90rin5rkct/5J7A9844.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1570736336/putnamcityschoolsorg/gjq97i4wrs90rin5rkct/5J7A9844.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570736336/putnamcityschoolsorg/gjq97i4wrs90rin5rkct/5J7A9844.jpg","width":1200}])
The launch of esports at all three Putnam City high schools forms the largest district wide esports program in Oklahoma K-12 schools.
It is of importance to inform the public that Putnam City Schools manages an established online virtual public school that has been successfully operating since 2011 under public school guidelines.
![Oklahoma Academic Scholars logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1560378091/putnamcityschoolsorg/womcjz6w223lsb43lro7/OklahomaAcademicScholars4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1560378091/putnamcityschoolsorg/womcjz6w223lsb43lro7/OklahomaAcademicScholars4.png","width":300}])
Fifty-four Putnam City students have been named 2019 Oklahoma Academic Scholars by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
![Shadonna Watkins, Putnam City Teacher of the Year, addresses the audience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551841943/putnamcityschoolsorg/wgzgo8fll6dg93negqm8/p1b.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551841943/putnamcityschoolsorg/wgzgo8fll6dg93negqm8/p1b.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551841943/putnamcityschoolsorg/wgzgo8fll6dg93negqm8/p1b.jpg","width":600}])
Tulakes Elementary 1st-grade teacher Shadonna Watkins was named Putnam City Schools’ “Teacher of the Year” during the district’s annual celebration of teaching excellence Tuesday night.
Five teachers have been selected as finalists for Putnam City’s Teacher of the Year. The finalists, along with teachers of the year from other district schools, will be honored at the district’s annual Teacher of the Year program at 7p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, at Victory Church, 4300 N MacArthur Blvd.
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Putnam City Schools is offering a benefit that saves its teachers an estimated $4,000 a year and as an additional bonus brings them peace of mind. And even though the benefit is significant, it’s one that few other Oklahoma school districts provide: district-operated child care.