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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Putnam Schools Expanding Free Meal Program
The number of Putnam County schools offering free meals to all students will increase this school year from seven to twelve. School Nutrition Program Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said those schools will be participating through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) which provides free meals to all students regardless of economic status. Mitchell said schools are eligible […]
Monterey Student Jiguan 100,000th CTE Certified
Monterey High student Anderson Jiguan became the 100,000th Putnam County student to earn a career certification in the system’s history. Jiguan received a Center for Financial Responsibility Personal Financial Literacy Certification. The honor came from iCEV, a leading producer of CTE curriculum, testing and data management. CEO Dusty Moore said the recognition marks Putnam County’s […]
