Kindergarten Enrollment Up In Putnam, Full Picture To Come
Kindergarten enrollment in Putnam County rose to 696 students during the early registration window, marking an increase of 23 children compared to the same time last year. Putnam Schools Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said the early enrollment window for elementary schools opened concluded April 17. Pierce said the district typically expects to pre-enroll between 650 […]
Putnam County Schools Upgrades Locks At Algood Middle
Algood Middle School will receive a comprehensive security upgrade to its classroom doors using funds from a safety and security grant, following approval from the Putnam County Education Board. Construction and Facilities Supervisor John Magura said the project involves replacing the locks on the interior doors of the middle school. Magura said, currently, interior doors […]
Algood Garden Helping Kids Learn Outside The Classroom
Algood Middle School’s outdoor lab is providing valuable learning opportunities to students outside of the classroom. Algood Middle School STEM Teacher Wren Goedken told the Putnam County School Board the outdoor lab contains a garden, which features different plants and a chicken coop. Goedken said the garden teaches students how much work goes into creating […]
Upperman Middle Seeks STEM Lab, Student Career Exploration
Upperman Middle School wants to add a STEM Lab for career exploration, pending School Board approval. Putnam County CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said new Upperman Principal Amber Campbell came from recent STEM Lab recipient Algood Middle. Vester said Campbell wanted Upperman students to have the same opportunity. “We’ve seen great success with student engagement in […]
Algood Middle Starting SkillsUSA Chapter, Aids CTE Learning
The Career and technical student organization SkillsUSA coming to Algood Middle School this year. Algood Middle School Principal Rusty Darley said SkillsUSA gives students hands-on experience with technical education, as well as opportunities to compete and network with other students. Darley said the program is engaging. “I think students will definitely benefit,” Darley said. “Having […]
Algood Middle Opening College And Career Ready Lab
Algood Middle School students can explore when school reopens, as the College and Career Ready Lab has been completed. Principal Rusty Darley said the new center offers 19 different modules and is designed for students to figure out what career paths align with their strengths. Darley said exposing middle schoolers to these opportunities will help […]
Algood Middle Roof Having Unexpected Issues
Putnam County School officials working to mitigate deterioration in the Algood Middle School roof in hopes of postponing a full replacement for several more years. Deputy Director Tim Martin said this roof was not on the district’s radar and he was surprised to find that it was in poor shape. He said the metal roof […]
Putnam To Spend $5.7M On Capital Projects
Putnam County will budget some $5.7 million in capital expenses during the new fiscal year. The projects are part of a five-year plan instituted by County Mayor Randy Porter when he took office. The plan not only includes the project outline but budgets dollars to cover it. “You can see for the next five years, […]
Putnam Election Commission Changes Two Precincts
The Putnam County Election Commission voted Wednesday to move the Algood Elementary voting precinct to Algood Middle School. Election Commission Chair Phil Adams said the elementary site presented numerous complications. He said due to past water leaks, electrical outlets on the gym floor no longer work, which prevented voters from using machines in the middle […]
Putnam Consolidates Voting Precincts For Tuesday’s Election
Tuesday marks the debut of consolidated voting precincts in Putnam County, down from 22 to 18. Phil Adams chairs the Putnam County Election Commission. Adams said four locations across the county have been combined with nearby existing precincts. He said people who vote in Algood will now all vote together at Algood Elementary School. He […]
