Construction Pathway Program Forming From Regional Need
The Highlands Economic Partnership is preparing to add construction to its Pathways Program. Director of Workforce Development and Education Kaitlin Salyer said a committee will be formed to connect education partners and employers. Salyer said this ensures that curriculum being taught lines up with in-demand skills. “We’d been hearing quite a bit and I’ll use […]
Putnam Students Tryout Online ACT Testing
Putnam County Schools gave online tests a try this week. Director of Schools Corby King said several middle school classes did practice ACT tests to tryout the systems. “This years tests are all on paper, this is just a practice for next year,” King said. “I think the state is looking at vendors, looking for […]
Workforce Development Expects More HS Students To Enter Workforce
The Upper Cumberland Workforce Development is preparing for an influx of high school students entering the workforce. Executive Director Becky Hull said Federal Student Aid completion rates are down about 20 percent in Putnam County. Hull said while the decrease may seem discouraging, these students could fill worker shortages. “Well, I definitely think it will […]
Cumberland Deputies Participate In Active Shooter Training
The Cumberland County Sheriff Department feels more prepared for an active shooter incident. That’s according to Sergeant Gary Howard. During fall break this week deputies participated in an intense active shooter training at Homestead Elementary. He said high school students volunteered to take part in the training, creating a realistic experience. “It was a very […]
TSSAA Football Championship Capacities Limited To 5,500
The TSSAA will limit crowds at the state high school football championship games to 5,500 attendees per game. The games are set to kickoff December 3rd at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville. TSSAA Assistant Director Matthew Gillespie said the same COVID guidelines from this season will carry over for all nine games. “It is going to be […]
TTU Offers Early Application For Putnam Students
Putnam County students have the chance to be first in line for admission at Tennessee Tech this year. Putnam Early Application Day will begin Wednesday. Tech officials will give students two weeks to apply before regular applications begin. Tennessee Tech Director of Admissions Steve Keller said the university made the event to show its gratitude […]
Heavenly Host Lutheran Offering High School Courses
Heavenly Host Lutheran School is offering high school classes for the first time. A online and on-site hybrid will be put launched, with over half the week spent on campus and the other days online. Director Zachary Murphy said parents have wanted this option for years. “We have to be willing to reach out there […]
Jewelry, Holes In Pants Changed In Clay Policy
The Clay County School Board approved a first reading of changes to the high school handbook Thursday night. Changes include allowing no open holes or ripped seams above the knees. Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said the system planned to make that policy uniform across the system once the board passes the change. […]
Overton Planning to End School Year
Overton County Schools will end its school year a week earlier than planned. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said that final week is used to complete tasks that won’t be necessary due to the shutdown. “The last day of student work is going to be May 15,” Winningham said. “The last day, I think, was […]
Monterey Graduation Parade To Honor Seniors
Monterey High School’s 2020 Senior class will not walk across the stage on May 16th, but they will dress in caps and gowns and parade through town. Monterey Alum Rebekah Bohannon-Beeler, said the idea was born from a Facebook group urging community members to “adopt” Monterey seniors to honor them for the achievements. “Instead of […]
