Putnam Schools Expanding Free Meal Program
The number of Putnam County schools offering free meals to all students will increase this school year from seven to twelve. School Nutrition Program Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said those schools will be participating through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) which provides free meals to all students regardless of economic status. Mitchell said schools are eligible […]
Tech Engineering Students To Renovate Whitaker Park
Monterey Aldermen gave four Tennessee Tech students the green light to turn their Proposed Educational Energy Park school project into reality Monday night. The proposed Whitaker Park renovation would add dozens of features that produce renewable energy. Student Michael Miner said the project would likely take years to complete, but would not cost the town […]
17 Upper Cumberland Schools Honored As Reward Schools
17 Upper Cumberland schools recognized as Reward Schools for outstanding performance and/or improvement in performance during the last school year. The list includes six Putnam County Schools, three in Overton County, two each in Cumberland, Jackson and White Counties, and one each in Dekalb and Van Buren Counties. Some 400 schools statewide received the honor […]
Work Finishes On Monterey’s Project Diabetes Walking Trail
Work on Monterey’s Project Diabetes Walking Trail is complete. Kwill Consultants owner Dawn Kupferer said that the work will connect the community of Monterey. “Study after study shows that connecting a community increases the value of homes in the community,” Kupferer said. “Also it improves the economy itself.” Kupferer said that it also provides a […]
Monterey High And Burks Elementary Meet And Greet For Local Businesses
Local business leaders will have the opportunity to meet the administration teams for Burks Elementary and Monterey High School. New Burks Elementary Principal Heather Tinch said it’s an opportunity for businesses and schools to look at potential partnerships and for ways to support one another. “It’s not about financial support,” Tinch said. “It’s just knowing […]
Tennessee Commissioner Visits Burks
Tennessee Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn took a tour of Burks Elementary Wednesday. Schwinn checked in on 6th grade kids all the way down to 1st graders, to see how things are operating. Schwinn spoke with students, teachers and staff as she moved from class to class. Schwinn said she was impressed with the work […]
Extension Of Monterey’s Rail Trail Begins
The town of Monterey has broken ground on its Project Diabetes walking trail. The trail will connect Burks Elementary and Monterey High School to the existing trail. Monterey Grant Administrator Dawn Kupferer said work will start at the high school first. “The initial work started,” Kupferer said. “That would include mapping it out, calling 8-1-1 […]
