Monterey High Schools Greenhouse Grand Opening Draws Big Turnout
Monterey High School welcomed residents and elected officials to join the school in celebrating its greenhouse grand opening Wednesday morning. Agriculture Teacher Tyler Vester said the great turnout displayed the community’s resounding support for the new program. He said the greenhouse is already home to thriving ferns, flowers, and vegetables. Agriculture Teacher Aaron Walls said […]
Cookeville, Monterey Highs Honored As Purple Star
Cookeville and Monterey High Schools recognized for service to families connected to military, as both schools named Tennessee Purple Star School Award winners. Just 44 schools across the state have received the honor. The state created the award in 2019. Lieutenant Alex Anderson of the Air National Guard joined other dignitaries Wednesday in presenting the […]
Monterrey High Focused On Growing Dual Enrollment
Monterey High School working to facilitate continued growth in dual enrollment and other post-secondary opportunities. Principal Bree Wheeler said the school now has an advisement period every Friday with fewer students per teacher, allowing teachers to help students understand what dual enrollment programs might be best for them individually. “Those teachers can really push those […]
Monterey Forms Athletic Authority To Provide Resident Voice
The city of Monterey has formed an Athletic and Events Authority to help manage the growing use of athletic venues in town. Alderman Bill Wiggins spearheaded the project, which includes five members. Wiggins said the group will have the power to mitigate disputes and act as a sounding board for suggestions on improving facilities. “We […]
Monterey Greenhouse Now Ready For Student Use
A new generation of horticulturalists beginning to file into the new greenhouse at Monterey High School. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said after a four-month process, the greenhouse is operational, and students are beginning to use it. She said the school plans to hold its first-ever plant sale in April to showcase the […]
Monterey High Installing New Scoreboards For Baseball, Softball Fields
Monterey High School will be getting new scoreboards for its baseball and softball fields, with installation planned before the season. The new scoreboards will be purple and outlined in white with decorative toppers representing the two sports. Athletic Director Ben Novak said the high school received funding from the Putnam County School System to improve […]
Welding Simulators Give Cookeville And Monterey High Students Confidence
New virtual reality welding simulators are helping Cookeville and Monterey High School students learn the art behind welding. Cookeville High School Welding Teacher Dale Carver said the simulators have enhanced learning and safety for welding students. Carver said the virtual product helps build confidence in students who might have been afraid to weld “We all […]
Monterey High Gets $24K Dispatch System For Criminal Justice Class
Monterey High School’s criminal justice classes have a new tool for learning career skills, a dispatch system. The system uses AI technology to create simulated 911 calls for students to respond to while training. Criminal Justice Teacher Tommy Johnson said the system helps train students for a well-paying career path in emergency services. Johnson said […]
Putnam School Board Rejects Park View Brick
The Putnam County School Board voted unanimously Thursday night to reject the brick on the new Park View facility. Roughly five to ten percent of the brick has already been laid. All of that brick is on the back side of the school. Upland Design Group’s Kim Chamberlin said the brick came from the supplier […]
Monterey High School Getting Archery Team, Seeking Sponsors
Monterey High School is getting an Archery Team, but its going to need sponsors to get funding. Head coach Rachel Goodwin said she plans on reaching out to potential sponsors in the coming weeks. She said she hopes to have the equipment ready after fall break and be prepared to compete by December. “I would […]
