Cookeville High Students Lead Walk-Out To Protest ICE
A group of Cookeville High Students walked out Friday morning to protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. An estimated 30 students participated in the protest, with many gathering outside and holding signs. Officials said no administrators, faculty, or staff participated in, encouraged, or supported the walkout. According to sources, students were given […]
Band Uniform Purchase Begins, More Money Needed
After months of fundraising, the Cookeville High School Marching Band has raised enough money to begin purchasing new uniforms. The Putnam County School Board approved the purchase of 200 uniforms at an estimated cost of $105,000 using funds raised by the band. Cookeville High School Band Director David Talbert said the group has not yet […]
Putnam Awards Low Bid For Cookeville Softball Facility
The Putnam County School Board has awarded an estimated $417,000 bid for the construction of a new softball facility at Cookeville High School. The board rejected the previous round of bids due to the costs far exceeding what the board budgeted. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the project was scaled down to lower […]
Schools Installing Entrance Film At Park View & Cookeville High
The Putnam County School Board will install security film at Park View Elementary and Cookeville High School. Security film is an adhesive that is placed on glass to make it more resistant to breaking. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said a new state law requires new school buildings to have security film. Martin […]
Putnam Rebidding Cookeville Softball Hitting Facility
Putnam County Schools has once again elected to rebid the softball hitting facility project at Cookeville High School. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the school board has been trying to pursue the project for a couple of years. Martin said in previous attempts to bid out the project, bids have come in […]
Putnam Purchasing Metal Detectors For Student Safety
The Putnam County School Board approved the purchase of three metal detectors Thursday night for an estimated $54,600. Deputy Director Tim Martin said metal detectors have been something the school system has looked at for some time, but believed they were not feasible due to how long it might take to get kids into schools. […]
Cookeville High Students Choreograph Dance Recital
Cookeville High School dance students showcasing their choreography skills during a special performance at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center Friday night. The students planned the hour-long performance. Cookeville High Dance Arts Teacher Merry Flatt said there are four levels of dance offered, and the classes cover all kinds of styles. Flatt said everything down to […]
Cookeville High Schooler Wins National Speech Title
Cookeville High School Senior Ciara Oldham is a national champion in Impromptu Speaking. Oldham also won the state title for extemporaneous speaking. Oldham said the two competitions require different types of preparation. In extemporaneous speaking, Oldham said she has about 30 minutes to research and prepare for her speech. Impromptu speeches have a total of […]
Cookeville Raising 100K To Replace 25-Year-Old Band Uniforms
The Cookeville High School Marching Band Booster Club wants to raise some $100,000 to purchase new uniforms. Cookeville High School Band Director David Talbert said the current uniforms are about 25 years old. Talbert said the band has grown over the years and that the school does not have enough uniforms for every band member. […]
Putnam Commissioners; School Board Discuss New High School
Several Putnam County Commissioners questioned the timing of exploring a new high school for Cookeville. Director Of Schools Corby King said school officials constantly hear from parents concerned about the size of Cookeville. The building can hold 2,500 students and the current population stands around 2,200. School Board Chair Lynn McHenry said some of the […]
