Putnam Sees Successful First School Day
Putnam County Schools first full day concluded and the district is off to a strong start. Communications and Marketing Supervisor Buddy Pearson said an estimated 12,000 students attended school Monday. He said buses picked up and dropped off students without issue. Pearson said the only real issue was the traffic caused by different construction projects […]
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 […]
Mahan, Nabors Stepping Down As Principals
Putnam County Principals Rhonda Mahan and Tracy Nabors are retiring after 34 years of service each to the school system. Mahan has spent the past four years as principal at Cane Creek Elementary. Nabors has served 12 years at Sycamore Elementary. Both will step down at the end of this month. Director Of Schools Corby […]
School Board Priorities Include Additions To Cane Creek And Northeast
The Putnam County School Board will bring a list of priorities to county commissioners that includes additions to both Cane Creek Elementary and Northeast Elementary. The two boards hold their annual pre-budget meeting Monday night. The system wants to add three to four classrooms to both schools in an effort to deal with a growing […]
Cane Creek Elementary To Resume School Friday Following Sewer Line Break
Cane Creek Elementary will resume school as usual on Friday. Students were sent home Thursday afternoon following a sewer line break.
Cane Creek Elementary To Close For Remainder Of Day For Sewer Line Break
Cane Creek Elementary is closed for the remainder of the day due to a sewer line break. The school says a call will go out later today regarding the status of tomorrow’s classes.
Putnam County Schools Struggling to Fill Pre-K Openings
Putnam County Schools are struggling to fill openings in their Pre-K classes because of parents reluctance to send kids into schools during the pandemic. Pre-K-4th Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Jill Ramsey said there are openings at three schools for four year old kids only. Ramsey said parents should know all COVID precautions that can be […]
Mahan Named Principal At Cane Creek
Rhonda Mahan was named as the new principal at Cane Creek Elementary School in Cookeville. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King announced her appointment Wednesday. Mahan has worked in the Putnam County School System for 30 years. She has been a teacher, system-wide evaluator, and was Assistant Principal at Upperman High School. Mahan is […]
Cane Creek Principal Pierce Retires
Cane Creek Elementary School Principal Emily Pierce announced her retirement Thursday. The 30-year educator will step down immediately. Pierce has been principal at Cane Creek since 2012. Putnam County Director Of Schools Corby King called Pierce a respected educator and mentor to local students. “She has served as a respected teacher, administrator, friend, and mentor […]
