Cornerstone Students Celebrate Take Down Tobacco Day
Cornerstone Elementary celebrated National Take Down Tobacco Day Tuesday as students committed to live a nicotine-free lifestyle. Putnam County Health Educator Liz Rooks said the commitment gives students the chance to take a stand against tobacco companies and nicotine addiction. Rooks said it was great seeing so many young students make the promise. “Their developing […]
Putnam Schools Expanding Free Meal Program
The number of Putnam County schools offering free meals to all students will increase this school year from seven to twelve. School Nutrition Program Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said those schools will be participating through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) which provides free meals to all students regardless of economic status. Mitchell said schools are eligible […]
Putnam County Schools Upgrading And Repairing Doors
The Putnam County School System set to change exterior doors and add escape hardware to allow students and faculty to freely exit while doors are locked. Deputy Director Tim Martin said the $222,000 project will upgrade some 125 doors. He said Avery Trace Middle School, Cornerstone Elementary School, and Upperman High School will get the […]
17 Upper Cumberland Schools Honored As Reward Schools
17 Upper Cumberland schools recognized as Reward Schools for outstanding performance and/or improvement in performance during the last school year. The list includes six Putnam County Schools, three in Overton County, two each in Cumberland, Jackson and White Counties, and one each in Dekalb and Van Buren Counties. Some 400 schools statewide received the honor […]
Baxter Schools Placed On Soft Lockdown Thursday Afternoon
Upperman High School, Upperman Middle School, Cornerstone Elementary School, and Baxter Primary School placed on a soft lockdown Thursday afternoon on the advice of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the department received a call around 1:00pm about a domestic issue on Ward Mill Road. Farris said according to the call, the […]
Putnam Schools Gym Floor Projects To Be Completed Over Summer
Putnam County Schools gym floor upgrade project bids came in slightly more expensive than desired. Deputy Director Tim Martin said the system is working on Cornerstone Elementary and Algood Middle School’s floors as part of the annual rotation. He said the school board approved a bid for some $70,590.00. “It’s not unexpected, it’s a little […]
Dollar General Gives $10,000 To Each Baxter School
Literacy, libraries and the love of reading gets a boost in Baxter, thanks to Dollar General. Putnam County Schools Curriculum Supervisor Dr. Sharon Anderson said this $40,000 donation was a surprise up until Dollar General arrived in person. Originally, all the system knew was that books and school supplies would be donated when the system […]
