Putnam Holding On Replacing High School Tile Entrances
The Putnam County School Board will hold off on a project to replace the tile entrances at Cookeville High School. The school board originally looked at replacing ceramic tile entrances at Cookeville High School are starting to chip and crack. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the project is a priority, but not […]
Student Entrance Vestibule Finished At Cookeville High
Putnam County School System has completed the installation of a security vestibule at the student entrance of Cookeville High School. The school already has a security vestibule at the main entrance. This security addition added as many students come and go throughout the day. Putnam County Schools Facilities and Construction Manager John Magura said the […]
Free Health Clinic Coming To Cookeville High Saturday
Remote Area Medical’s free pop-up clinic offering care Saturday and Sunday at Cookeville High School.
Local Students Compete For State Archery Titles
Over seventy-five Putnam County students will be competing at the National Archery in the Schools Program 17th State Championships this week.
Counselor: Routine, Attitude Key To School Return
With the new school year about to begin, positivity and routine are the best ways for parents to get children ready to return to class. Cookeville High School Counseling Department Head Julie Smith said students can struggle during the first weeks of school as they readjust to the structure and responsibility they have not had […]
12 Putnam Students Slated For Middle College
Twelve Putnam County students are registered and preparing to begin the Middle College program at Vol State this fall. Putnam Schools Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said all of the students met with staff from the school system and Vol State to make sure they understand what will be expected and what they will get […]
Cookeville Hires Interim Basketball Coach
Cookeville High has named longtime assistant coach Matt Hill as the interim boys basketball head coach for the 24-25 season with the possibility of extension at the end of the season. Former head coach Josh Heard resigned Monday after five seasons with the Cavaliers. Assistant Athletic Director Lance Kennedy said that losing a coach like […]
Cookeville Set For Orientation Thursday Afternoon
Cookeville High School hosting freshman orientation Thursday to allow students and families to get familiar with the school. Principal Karen Trentham said students at the event can get their schedule and student ID, pay their fees, and walk around campus to find their classes. Trentham said there will also be a brief assembly for students […]
UCSN: HS Football Coaches Staying Busy
As the Friday night lights loom large, head coaches across the Upper Cumberland are spending their summers getting their teams physically and mentally ready for the season ahead. After a successful 8-4 campaign last season, Cookeville High School head coach Taylor Hennigan has leaned into his philosophy of togetherness and resilience. “We talked about love […]
Cookeville High School Auctioning off House Built by Students
Cookeville High School will auction off a house built by students in the Carpentry Program. The class builds a house every year and the money they receive from the sale is invested back into the program. Cookeville Instructor Randy Mansell said students get valuable building experience from the project. “I want them to be job-ready […]
