Putnam Schools Approve Proposal Requests For Current Park View
The Putnam County School System will begin exploration of possible contractors and costs to renovate the current Park View Elementary School. The School Board approved a request for proposals Thursday night to begin that process. The school system has discussed renovating the facility to be used as a centralized Pre-K Center for the elementary schools […]
Presley Named Park View Elementary Principal
Dr. Melody Presley has been named the new principal at Cookeville’s Park View Elementary. Presley has spent the last 13 years as assistant principal at Avery Trace Middle School. She replaces Bobby Winningham who is retiring at the end of the school year. Presley has served as teacher, coach and administrator at Avery Trace for […]
Upperman Addition Comes In Under Budget, Frees Money For Park View Roof Replacement
Putnam County Schools will have additional funding to repair the Park View Elementary School roof. The Upperman High School addition came in some $2 million under budget. Director of Schools Corby King said the leftover federal COVID money can be used to help the county fund the $1.7 million project. “From the school system’s side […]
Capshaw and Park View Recognized For Standout Academics
The Putnam County Board of Education recognized Capshaw Elementary and Park View Elementary for achieving Reward School status. Director of Schools Corby King said both schools have achieved a 3.1 or higher GPA across all data. “What a huge win for Park View Elementary,” King said. “This is the first time they’ve been named a […]
Park View Building Could See New Purpose If New Putnam K-8 School Built
If Putnam County builds a new K-8 school, it will likely mean the closure of Park View Elementary school. However, Director of Schools Corby King said the school system would evaluate Park View and its potential for other uses to extend the life of the building. “I personally would like to see us think about […]
Putnam County Schools Struggling to Fill Pre-K Openings
Putnam County Schools are struggling to fill openings in their Pre-K classes because of parents reluctance to send kids into schools during the pandemic. Pre-K-4th Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Jill Ramsey said there are openings at three schools for four year old kids only. Ramsey said parents should know all COVID precautions that can be […]
