Cookeville Student Managing New Independence House
A student project manager is overseeing construction of a new Independence House on the Cookeville campus. Cookeville High School Student Vicky Hammons told the School Board Thursday night she is in charge of purchasing materials and supervising the project. Hammons said the Independence House is designed to help people with special needs transition to adulthood. […]
Upperman Middle Seeks STEM Lab, Student Career Exploration
Upperman Middle School wants to add a STEM Lab for career exploration, pending School Board approval. Putnam County CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said new Upperman Principal Amber Campbell came from recent STEM Lab recipient Algood Middle. Vester said Campbell wanted Upperman students to have the same opportunity. “We’ve seen great success with student engagement in […]
Clay CTE Building To Open In Weeks, Final Touches Underway
The new Clay County High School CTE Building is almost finished, and students could use it as soon as late September. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said he is excited to see the building come to fruition. Bailey said the remaining work includes finishing touches on the inside, and the only delays have come from […]
Algood Middle Starting SkillsUSA Chapter, Aids CTE Learning
The Career and technical student organization SkillsUSA coming to Algood Middle School this year. Algood Middle School Principal Rusty Darley said SkillsUSA gives students hands-on experience with technical education, as well as opportunities to compete and network with other students. Darley said the program is engaging. “I think students will definitely benefit,” Darley said. “Having […]
Algood Middle Opening College And Career Ready Lab
Algood Middle School students can explore when school reopens, as the College and Career Ready Lab has been completed. Principal Rusty Darley said the new center offers 19 different modules and is designed for students to figure out what career paths align with their strengths. Darley said exposing middle schoolers to these opportunities will help […]
Upperman With Top 10 Finisher At FCCLA National Conference
Upperman High School’s Kallee Chambers finished eighth place in the entrepreneurship competition at FCCLA’s National Conference. Chambers assembled and presented a business plan for a flower shop, which included a description. advertising plans, and hiring plans. Chambers said placing as high as she did was a pleasant surprise. “I just wasn’t expecting to get top […]
Dual Enrollment Increasing Statewide, Locally; Trades Popular
Dual enrollment has increased at Tennessee Community Colleges and TCAT facilities some 86 percent in the last five years, 139 percent over the last decade. TCAT McMinnville’s Dual Enrollment Accreditation Coordinator Michele Chamberlain said dual enrollment programs allow students to earn college credit through their high school classes. Chamberlain said faster access to a career […]
Overton Schools Hosting Summer CTE Camp For 6th-9th Graders
Overton County rising sixth through ninth grade students can familiarize themselves with future job opportunities at the upcoming Career and Technical Education (CTE) Camp. Overton County Middle School Career Coach Emily Hammock said attendees can explore different career paths hands on. Hammock said campers will also be able to tour local businesses in various fields […]
Putnam Schools Building House For Independence Program
The Putnam County School System will expand its Independence Program for graduates with disabilities by building a training home. The home will be built by Cookeville High School students and will be located on the Cookeville High School campus. Students will learn basic life skills. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said special needs […]
Putnam Schools Bidding Out CTE Barn For Vet Science
Putnam County Schools looking to bid a barn that would provide real-world experience for Upperman High School’s Veterinarian and Animal Science CTE Program. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the barn is part of the third year of the system’s Innovative School Models Grant Program. She said animals provided by the school’s agriculture […]
