Putnam Schools Offering New Family Summer Meal Service
The Putnam County School System is helping feed children in need while school is out for the summer. Nutrition Program Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said this is the first year seven days worth of breakfast and lunch will be provided, thanks to more available workers. Mitchell said boxes will include meals consisting of re-heatable entrees, fresh […]
Putnam Graduating First Industry 4.0 Diploma Class
Putnam County Schools will graduate its first 25 students from the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction Program in two weeks. CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the Industry 4.0 Distinction Diploma is a two-year program designed to better prepare students to transition into a high-demand or high-skilled career after graduating from high school. Vester said students have […]
Putnam Holding On Replacing High School Tile Entrances
The Putnam County School Board will hold off on a project to replace the tile entrances at Cookeville High School. The school board originally looked at replacing ceramic tile entrances at Cookeville High School are starting to chip and crack. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the project is a priority, but not […]
Early 25-26 Registration Underway For Putnam Schools
Early registration now underway for Putnam County Schools. Attendance and Enrollment Management Supervisor Chris Pierce said early registration continues until April 17. Pierce said he encourages everyone to register early as it provides benefits for the family and the school system. “It’s the convenience of having this completed knowing for a fact where your student […]
Putnam Delay Decision On Cell Phone Policy
The Putnam County School Board has delayed the third and final reading for a new policy limiting cell phone usage during instructional time. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the board is still making tweaks and will further discuss the policy in May’s work session. King said the board is aiming to bring […]
Putnam Schools New Space Renovations Nearly Complete
Putnam County Schools nearing completion of the renovation project of the old Frontier Communications office on Cookeville’s South Franklin Avenue. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the school system started move-in during spring break. Martin said one major step remains. “We are getting ready to probably put a new roof on the building,” […]
Putnam Calendar Committee Begins Forming 26-29 Plans
The Putnam County Schools Calendar Committee beginning its work to form calendars for the 2026-2029 school years. Secondary Instruction Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the committee starts with decisions on a start date as normally the school year ends before Memorial Day. This year and next, the school year will extend past Memorial Day. “There’s 180 […]
Student Entrance Vestibule Finished At Cookeville High
Putnam County School System has completed the installation of a security vestibule at the student entrance of Cookeville High School. The school already has a security vestibule at the main entrance. This security addition added as many students come and go throughout the day. Putnam County Schools Facilities and Construction Manager John Magura said the […]
Three Putnam Schools Getting Summer HVAC Upgrades
Northeast Elementary, Sycamore Elementary, and Baxter Primary Schools all set to get HVAC improvements this summer.
Putnam Schools Hire Students As School Monitors
Putnam County Schools have hired students in the work-based learning program to serve as school monitors at elementary schools. CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the school system hired 11 students to be school monitors. Vester said the school monitors go to the elementary schools during the day to help with lunch time. “We also had […]
