New Social Studies Textbook Adoption Process Begins
Putnam County Schools preparing to adopt new social studies textbooks this year to align with updated state standards and a recurring six-year instructional cycle. Secondary Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the district will form a committee to evaluate materials from a list of state-approved vendors. Winningham said the selection process ensures the new materials match […]
Putnam Schools Announce 2026 Open House Schedule
Putnam County School System is launching its annual districtwide Back to School Bash events starting Monday to help students and families prepare for the upcoming school year. School officials said the annual tradition gives students and parents a chance to connect with teachers and staff before the first day of classes. School officials said parents […]
Putnam Schools Upgrade Jere Whitson Security System
Putnam County Schools utilizing a $33,000 state grant to modernize security at Jere Whitson Elementary School with a new server and five high-resolution cameras. Technology Supervisor Johnny Sloan said the district safety committee identified the school as a priority for the upgrade because the existing equipment had reached the end of its functional life. Sloan […]
Putnam Early Learning Academy Now Ready For Students
The Putnam County Early Learning Academy will open as scheduled for its first full day of classes next Friday. The project faced major delays in remodeling the former Park View Elementary. Early Learning Academy Principal Allison Painter said the administration managed the construction timeline by focusing on internal tasks such as creating schedules and moving […]
Centralized Supply List Saves Putnam Parents Money
Putnam County Schools’ unified school supply lists for elementary and middle school students helping to reduce costs and simplify the back-to-school process for local families. Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the district moved to centralized lists for grade bands K-2, 2-4, and 5-8. Winningham said the initiative aims to reduce parental anxiety by providing a […]
New PEP Foundation Site Bridges Gap For Student Needs
The PEP Foundation launching a new website portal designed to connect community members directly with specific needs across the Putnam County School System. PEP Foundation Executive Director Katelyn Steakley said the organization wanted to expand the ways local residents can find and support their neighborhood schools. Steakley said the portal features a wide range of […]
Putnam Schools Expand Labs At Avery Trace, Monterey
Putnam County Schools will expand career exploration opportunities, adding new college and career labs at Avery Trace Middle School and Monterey High School. CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the district is utilizing the Innovative School Models Grant from the state of Tennessee to fund the expansion. Vester said the grant provided $1 million for each […]
Farris Delivers School Threat Message To Students & Parents
In light of a series of prank phone calls to end the school year, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office released an educational video reminding parents the legal consequences of threats of violence. Sheriff Eddie Farris said he coordinated with the safety team to develop the video as a tool for school resource deputies to use […]
Upper Cumberland Counties Secure Perkins CTE Grants
Nine school districts and institutions across the Upper Cumberland have secured a portion of more than $2.6 million in Perkins Reserve Grant funds to support Career and Technical Education for the 2026-2027 school year. Commissioner of Education Lizzette Reynolds said the grant recipients submitted applications outlining action steps to support the FutureReadyTN state plan. Reynolds […]
Putnam County Schools Increases PreK Tuition Rate
Putnam County Schools will increase tuition for its inclusion Pre-K classes, raising the daily rate from $5 to $7 to address rising operational costs. Elementary Instructional Supervisor Dr. Diana Wood said the additional revenue will be directed back into classrooms to purchase manipulatives, snacks and other essential supplies as the program transitions into the Early […]
