Life Church Equips 200 Monterey Students With Supplies
Life Church partnering with schools in Monterey to equip some 200 students at Burks Elementary and Monterey High School with essential back to school supplies during a Back to School Bash Tuesday Regional Director of Connections Amos Rogan said the church works directly with school principals and counselors to identify the specific needs of students […]
Putnam Schools Expand Labs At Avery Trace, Monterey
Putnam County Schools will expand career exploration opportunities, adding new college and career labs at Avery Trace Middle School and Monterey High School. CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the district is utilizing the Innovative School Models Grant from the state of Tennessee to fund the expansion. Vester said the grant provided $1 million for each […]
Putnam County Schools Approve “Difficult” Budget Cuts
The Putnam County School Board approved a new budget Thursday that addresses a significant state funding shortfall while attempting to avoid a local tax increase. Director of Schools Corby King said the district is facing a $2.5 million decrease in expected state revenue compared to initial estimates provided earlier this year. “This has been the […]
Putnam School Principals Praise District’s Phone Ban
Putnam County school principals report significant improvements in student engagement and campus culture after one school year of a district-wide ban on cellular devices. Upperman High School Principal Justin Campbell said the policy has allowed students to communicate more effectively. Campbell said it provided providing teachers with more time for direct instruction without digital distractions. […]
Advise Tennessee Program Empowers Student Success
A new independent study from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission shows the Advise TN program is increasing immediate post-secondary enrollment statewide, a trend already visible in its first year at Monterey High School. Monterey High School Principal Bree Wheeler said the school implemented the initiative this year to provide students and families with a dedicated […]
Positive Feedback From Metal Detector Testing At Monterey
Putnam County School Officials have completed initial testing of metal detectors at Monterey High School as part of a system-wide evaluation. The school system purchased detectors to see how students would respond and how they logistically might work. Monterey was the first test. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said things went smoothly after a […]
Putnam Renews Emergency MOU With Standing Stone
The Putnam County School System has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding between Monterey High School and Standing Stone Care & Rehabilitation for the emergency use of Monterey High School facilities. Monterey High School Assistant Principal Benjamin Novak said if needed, Standing Stone could relocate its residents to Monterey High School in an emergency. Novak said […]
Monterey Increases Aid Participation, Named FAFSA Champion
Monterey High School has been named a FAFSA Champion for its percentage of students who filled the federal student aid paperwork. Monterey increased the percentage of students who filled out the FAFSA by five percent, raising the school’s total to 79.2 percent. Monterey High School School Counselor Marcy Milligan said the school has focused on […]
Putnam Schools Offering More Job Shadowing Opportunities
Putnam County Schools will offer students more job shadowing opportunities after approving an agreement with Livingston Regional Hospital. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the agreement will allow Monterey students who are in the Health Science Program to see what real work environments are like. Vester said the partnership with Livingston Regional Hospital […]
Monterey HS Hosts Homecoming College Career Tailgate
Monterey High School hosts a college and career tailgate on Friday before the Homecoming Football Game. School Counselor Marsha Milligan said the event is designed to connect students to college representatives. Milligan said connecting students to representatives will help students and their families begin preparations for college. Milligan said the high school wants to celebrate […]
