Putnam Schools Expand Labs At Avery Trace, Monterey
Putnam County Schools will expand career exploration opportunities, adding new college and career labs at Avery Trace Middle School and Monterey High School. CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the district is utilizing the Innovative School Models Grant from the state of Tennessee to fund the expansion. Vester said the grant provided $1 million for each […]
Avery Trace’s Chen Ranks Top 60 In National Quiz Competition
An Avery Trace Middle School eighth grader placed second among middle schoolers in the individual National Quiz Bowl competition. Taylor Chen said the competition featured 302 total middle school and high school competitors from across the country. Chen said the event took place over the course of one day at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. […]
Avery Trace Installing Cameras To Address Security Gaps
Avery Trace Middle School will soon have expanded security coverage after the school board approved the purchase and installation of three new exterior cameras. The three cameras, along with software and installation, will cost the school system an estimated $11,200. Principal Lesley Herron said the cameras will integrate with the district’s existing system but will […]
Avery Trace Using TVA Grant To Improve Student Experience
Avery Trace Middle School is using an estimated $10,000 grant from TVA to lower energy costs and enhance the overall experience for students. Avery Trace STEM Teacher Billie Jo Crabtree said the school forms an energy team to find ways to save energy and improve the school. Crabtree said students get to vote on ideas […]
Avery Trace Auditorium Lighting Bid Rejected
Putnam County Schools have rejected bids for the Avery Trace Middle School lighting project, after the low bid came in over budget. Deputy Schools Director Tim Martin said the project consisted of replacing the auditorium’s lights and electrical wiring for the lighting. Martin said the school board has budgeted $300,000 for the project, but the […]
Avery Trace Middle Softball Field Finished
Avery Trace Middle School’s new softball field is complete but will not see regular use until next fall.
Avery Trace Building New Greenhouse
Putnam County Schools purchasing a new $35,000 greenhouse to replace the facility at Avery Trace Middle School. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the Innovative School Models grant will pay for the greenhouse. Vester said the wear and tear showing on the old facility where students learn the basics of agriculture. “The previous […]
Avery Trace Middle Softball Field Bid Accepted
The Putnam County School Board approved a bid of some $1.3 million for the construction of a softball field at Avery Trace Middle School. Avery Trace Middle School Principal Alma Anderson said the system had rejected several bids before eventually selecting this one. She said price and ability to meet specifications were the main issues […]
Avery Trace Gym Getting Additional Upgrades
After repairs complete to the school’s gym floor after the Christmas freeze, full-scale upgrades are on the way at the Avery Trace Middle School gymnasium. Principal Alma Anderson said new retractable bleachers and a fresh coat of paint from ceiling to floor headline the renovations underway. She said the gym floor was replaced last year […]
Bond Approved, Next Steps Ahead In Pre-K Center
The approval of a bond for the old Park View School will expedite the planning for the proposed pre-K center. The center would house pre-K students from all the schools in both Cookeville and Algood, freeing up classroom space that can be used to handle several years of growth. Putnam County Director Of Schools Corby […]
