Putnam County HS Math Courses Transitioning To Traditional Pathway
Putnam County High Schools are transitioning into a more traditional approach for mathematics. Lura Hawkins serves as the Putnam County School Systems Math Specialist for grades 9-12. Hawkins said the system had been teaching Algebra and Geometry together. Hawkins said the traditional model breaks math up into dedicated Algebra and Geometry courses. “We have very […]
Cookeville High Sees Increase In Average ACT Scores
Cookeville High School’s average ACT score is increasing, meaning more grant and scholarship opportunities for students. Executive Principal Max Petett said the number increased because of the several tools they provide students with to prep for the test, including ACT prep courses and after-school learning programs. Petett said they do their best to have their […]
Cookeville HS Welding Instructor Places Third In National TV Debut
A third place finish was the outcome for Cookeville High School’s Jim Reilly on Wednesday’s Forged In Fire episode. Reilly said while it was not the outcome he wanted, the experience was still surreal. “I’ve been watching since season one and have always wondered how it would be like it if I was on there,” […]
Putnam County Schools Celebrate End of School
Putnam County Schools celebrate the last day of the school year on Friday. Director of Schools Corby King said that after a year navigating unprecedented obstacles, he’s thankful for the dedication of his faculty and staff. “All of our employees–our teachers, our nurses, the bus drivers who were picking students up wearing their masks when […]
Cookeville HS Welding Instructor Makes National Debut On History Channel
The nation’s eyes will be on a Cookeville High School Welding Instructor when he appears on The History Channel’s Forged In Fire Tonight. That instructor is Jim Reilly and his path to forging weapons and armor all started as a quiet child who envisioned himself as the man arming legendary heroes. Reilly said whether working […]
Cookeville High Auctions Off Student-Built Home
Cookeville High School’s carpentry class is auctioning off its student-built home on Saturday. Carpentry teacher Randy Mansell said building the house is a huge accomplishment for his students especially after such a trying school year. “It was a different school year, but the kids were pretty resilient and versatile and they made it happen–we got […]
PCSS Graduations Begin Friday With No Limits On Capacity
The big day is almost here for Putnam County High School Seniors. High School Curriculum Supervisor Sharon Anderson said Upperman High School will kickoff the three graduations 6:00 p.m. Friday at Tucker Stadium. “Cookeville High School will graduate at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning May 22nd,” Anderson said. “And, Monterey High School will round out […]
Major Putnam Roofing Project Bids Come In $1 Million Under Projection
Three major Putnam County roofing project bids have come in roughly $1 million under projected costs. Mayor Randy Porter said roofing improvements will occur at the County Justice Center, Avery Trace Middle School and Cookeville High School. Porter said that in total this work will cost just under $2.7 million. “Kind of almost the opposite […]
Canopy Project Planned For Front, Back Of Cookeville High School
The Putnam County School System will help keep students out of the rain with new canopies at Cookeville High School. Deputy Schools Director Tim Martin said a ball park figure of $350,000 has been budgeted for the project. Martin said the hopeful goal is to have canopies at the main entrance and rear bus pickup […]
CHS, Upperman To Get New Phone System
A new phone system will be installed at Cookeville and Upperman High Schools, using federal COVID money. Putnam County School Board approved the $111,000 project Thursday night. Director of Schools Corby King said the systems have had issues. “We’ve had issues for a long time, especially Upperman,” King said. “The intercom’s not working properly for […]
