Putnam Schools Avoided Major Maintenance Issues During Freeze
Putnam County Schools avoided major plumbing and electrical issues during the cold and ice by being proactive. Communications and Marketing Supervisor Buddy Pearson said coils burning out in an electrical unit at Cookeville High School and a sprinkler malfunction at Avery Trace Middle School have been the only issues over the break. He said the […]
Three Putnam Schools Get A Grades; Upperman High, Jere Whitson Receive D
Three Putnam County Schools received an A grade from the state in the first report of how each school statewide is performing. Cookeville High School received a 4.9 out of 5 for its A. Capshaw Elementary scored a perfect 5. Algood Middle School received a 4.8 out of 5. Upperman High School and Jere Whitson […]
Cookeville High Cracking Down On Driving And Parking Lot Procedures
Cookeville High Administrators want to keep campus safer by paying closer attention to student driving procedures. Dean of Students Claudia Zavala said that in order to purchase a parking pass, students must provide a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Zavala said during parking lot checks, administrators have noticed some vehicles without a sticker, […]
Cookeville High School New Climate Technology Pinpointing Issues
Cookeville High School’s climate now being controlled centrally thanks to new software. Johnson Controls System updated the software and equipment that controls the school’s HVAC system. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the update allows them to make adjustments to multiple units from the office. He said even if there is a […]
Welding Simulators Give Cookeville And Monterey High Students Confidence
New virtual reality welding simulators are helping Cookeville and Monterey High School students learn the art behind welding. Cookeville High School Welding Teacher Dale Carver said the simulators have enhanced learning and safety for welding students. Carver said the virtual product helps build confidence in students who might have been afraid to weld “We all […]
Putnam County Schools Working With Consultants To Improve Student-Athlete Experience
The Putnam County Schools Athletic Departments are involved in a year-long partnership to strengthen relationships throughout their programs. Cookeville High School Athletic Director Adam Kefauver said the program is focused on clarifying expectations and communication between all people involved in student athletics. Kefauver said the partnership with the firm, A Better Way, encourages coaches and […]
Cookeville High Athletic Director Eyes Indoor Softball Hitting Facility
Cookeville High School wants to add an indoor softball facility. Currently the softball team shares a facility with the the baseball team. Athletic Director Adam Kefauver said he has gotten permission to take bids and has spoken to architects and other contractors. Kefauver said the conversations he has had with contractors has gone well. “Weather […]
Cookeville High Culinary Class Partners With Non-Profit Coffee Shop
A downtown Cookeville coffee shop will now begin serving options from the Cookeville High School Culinary Department. The collaboration will showcase food created by students including breakfast and lunch options. Exceptional Bean General Manager Michaël England said the collaboration came at a great time as his restaurant did not have the ability to expand its […]
Permanent Cookeville High Principal To Be Selected In Spring
A new principal for Cookeville High School will be selected this spring. Max Petett resigned last month citing health and family issues. The system named Karen Trentham as interim principal for the remainder of the school year. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said Trentham has expressed interest in taking the job permanently. “Where […]
Cookeville High’s Roberson Semifinalist For National Merit Scholarship
Cookeville High School’s Hope Roberson is a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship. Less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide make it to he semifinal level. Roberson had to take a Preliminary SAT Test to qualify for the scholarship. About 95 percent of semifinalists make to the finals. About half of the finalists […]
