Ledford Returns To Roots, Leader At Upperman Middle
Kimberly Ledford is returning to the Baxter community to serve as the new assistant principal for fifth and sixth grade students at Upperman Middle School. Ledford has nearly 20 years of experience in education including classroom teaching and mentoring other educators. Upperman Middle School said her background also includes providing instructional support to teachers. “This […]
Prescott South Designated As Two-Time STEM School
Prescott South Elementary received its second designation as a STEM school from the State Department of Education. Principal Catherine Jones said the title based on the school’s performance in integrating STEM-based concepts in different ways throughout the past five years. Jones said she is proud of the teachers, but is happiest for the students. “They […]
Cookeville’s Life Church Partnering With Prescott South For South Campus Location
Cookeville’s Life Church will expand to a new South Campus location at Prescott South Middle School. Alex Lisic will serve as the new campus’ pastor. He said the idea has been in the works for some time, but was delayed because of COVID. “We’re always looking for more ways to reach people in the community […]
Putnam Schools First Budget Draft Includes $4M In Raises
Putnam County Director Of Schools Corby King said the system wants to target employee raises in the new fiscal year budget outlined Thursday night. “We are a people driven business,” King said. The first draft of the budget includes some $7 million in increased expenses. Raises for all certified personnel make up some $2 million […]
Putnam School System Has Only One School Over 90 Percent Capacity
The Putnam County Board of Education’s efforts to better control school capacity has produced results. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said Prescott South Elementary is the only elementary school with capacity over 90 percent. Pierce said elementary schools are averaging 84 percent capacity. “I think we’ve been doing this a while and we’ve had at least […]
Putnam Words On Wheels Bus Giving Out Free Books Across The County
The Putnam County Words On Wheels or WOW Bus has its next stop scheduled for Prescott Elementary and Middle School on Thursday. Academic Social Interventionist Cindy Putman said anyone in the area can stop by and pickup free books for kids, even if they have not started school yet. Putman said many kids cannot believe […]
Appreciating Teacher’s Work During American Education Week
It’s American Education Week and it has been a year turned on its head, when it comes to teaching kids. Prescott South Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Natalie Beach said she feels parents have a better idea on getting kids to behave and getting work done. However, she said understanding how to tailor the learning experience for […]
