Burks Gym Renamed to Honor Former Teacher, Coach
The Burks Elementary gym renamed in the honor of the late teacher and volleyball coach Susan Kirkpatrick, known by her students as Ms. KP. Burks Elementary Principal Heather Tinch said Kirkpatrick taught PE, and she was Monterey High School’s first volleyball coach. Tinch said Kirkpatrick passed away suddenly in 2013. Tinch said scheduled work on […]
New Career Advisor Providing Career Guidance At Monterey
Students at Monterey High School are now receiving guidance on a future career path due to assistance from a new career advisor. The advisor part of a partnership with Advise Tennessee. Monterey High School Principal Bree Wheeler said students navigate the process of applying to college, securing financial aid, and exploring career pathways. Wheeler said […]
Monterey Band Grows Preparing Historic Halftime Show
Rapid growth in the Monterey High School band program, as they prepare for something new. Band Director Dr. Jerry Buttrum said this summer, the band has been working on preparing a marching band show for the first time in some 40 years. Buttrum said the installation of the show was a growth of culture, as […]
Putnam Schools Purchase Property To Expand Monterey
Putnam County Schools purchasing an estimated 2-acre property to expand the Monterey High School campus. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the $95,000 property is adjacent to the school. Martin said Monterey High School has been a crammed campus since it was first built. “We just don’t have any room to expand on,” Martin […]
Farris: Monterey High Gun Investigation Ongoing
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department continues its investigation into Thursday’s incident where a Monterey High School student brought a firearm to school. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said a 9mm handgun found in a student’s vehicle by a K-9 unit after suspicious activities reported. Farris said the department trying to discover the student’s motivation. “We […]
12 Putnam Students Slated For Middle College
Twelve Putnam County students are registered and preparing to begin the Middle College program at Vol State this fall. Putnam Schools Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said all of the students met with staff from the school system and Vol State to make sure they understand what will be expected and what they will get […]
TSSAA Dead Period Wrapping Up
The TSSAA’s Dead Period wrapping up Monday, the two weeks annually where all high school sports programs are prohibited from any practices or communication with the team. Monterey High School athletic director Ben Novak sees this as a crucial time for both athletes and coaches to take a step back and relax. “Our athletes are […]
Monterey High FFA Wins First State Proficiency Award
The Monterey High School FFA has won its first state proficiency award for turf grass management, thanks to student Greyson Key. Monterey Agriculture Teacher Tyler Vester said Key earned the award for his work as a groundskeeper at the Bear Trace Golf Course at Cumberland Mountain. Vester said the award has already has a positive […]
Putnam Schools Bidding Upgraded Fencing At 5 Schools
Putnam County Schools set to add new fencing on five campuses across the district. Deputy Schools Director Tim Martin said the hardware will add security to corners of campuses that typically do not have many eyes on them. The project will also add escape hardware for gates. Martin said the State Fire Marshall’s Office requires […]
Tech Engineering Students To Renovate Whitaker Park
Monterey Aldermen gave four Tennessee Tech students the green light to turn their Proposed Educational Energy Park school project into reality Monday night. The proposed Whitaker Park renovation would add dozens of features that produce renewable energy. Student Michael Miner said the project would likely take years to complete, but would not cost the town […]
