Putnam Schools Hit Centralized CTE Road Block
A centralized countywide CTE space for Putnam County high schools hit a road block after officials found issues with the warehouse under consideration. The school system is considering bringing together career and technical educational programs into one space to create more opportunities for all the county’s high school students. Director Of Schools Corby King said […]
Putnam Schools Planning For Proms To Happen
Putnam County Schools are planning for proms this April. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said he believes prom will be a reality as long as COVID numbers stay the same in schools and the community. Martin said the system’s goal has always been to find a way to have these ceremonies for students. “We […]
Cookeville HS Graduate Becomes First UC Space Force Recruit
A Cookeville High School graduate has become the first Upper Cumberland resident to be accepted into the United States Space Force. Eighteen-year-old Chasidy Fly was accepted into the nation’s newest military branch. Fly said she is most excited for the opportunity to expand her education and represent her hometown. “Ultimately, I think that just being […]
CHS Virtual Enterprise Class Ranked In Top 150 Nationally
Cookeville High School’s Virtual Enterprise class has been ranked one of the top 150 firms in the nation. The class is an online business simulation where students take on the roles of a standard company. Business Teacher Judy Henry said the firm made of 16 students is named, “Pandora’s Box.” “We create our own business, […]
Putnam Student Receives State Honor For Tornado Memorial
A Cookeville High School student has been awarded one of the Governor’s Volunteer Star Awards for her actions after the March tornado. Ella McGugin is the youth honoree selected for the county. McGugin led the construction of 19 crosses for the 19 lives lost on March 3rd. McGugin said as a minor she was not […]
Future Teachers At Cookeville HS Share Perspective On Education
Teachers are one of many professions that have faced challenges this year, but that has not discouraged two high school students from pursuing their passion. Cookeville High School Senior Haylea Williams and Junior Emma Russell both represent our education’s future. Russel said as a math teacher, she wants to have a positive influence on the […]
Cookeville JROTC Honor Veterans Virtually
Cookeville High School’s nearly 20 year tradition of celebrating Veteran’s Day will move on air next week The event will broadcast over radio, the Putnam County Facebook page and WCTE this year. Cookeville High School’s JROTC organizes the event. Colonel Nickey Philpot said his students wanted to meet community and student’s expectations to honor veterans. […]
Deadline for Tennessee Promise Scholarship Approaching
Students have until November 1 to fill out their application to receive the Tennessee Promise Scholarship. All students who are graduating in the 2020-2021 class are eligible for two years of tuition free education at a community college or technical college. Putnam County School’s 9-12 Curriculum Supervisor Dr. Sharon Anderson said even if students are […]
Cookeville HS Renovating Track Over Break
Cookeville High School is resurfacing its track and adding a new pole vault pit over fall break. Athletic Director Steven Robbins said the track was last upgraded about 10 years ago. “It was time. The track was starting to wear and show its age,” Robbins said. “I have been here. This is my fourth year […]
Putnam Students ACT Crash Course
This Saturday Putnam County High School students get one last chance to prepare for the September 22nd ACT. Students need to register before 5:00 PM Friday to be able to participate at Cookeville High School. Counselor Judy Hadlock said being prepared for all subjects is pivotal in a student’s education chances. “This ACT score can […]
