Putnam Schools Closer To New Cell Phone Policy
The Putnam County School Board is one step closer to finalizing a new cell phone policy after the board approved a second reading on Thursday. School Board Member Kim Cravens said a good portion of the feedback received from parents was about children not having cell phones during emergencies. Cravens said she understands the fear […]
Schools Celebrating Reading, Fun Of Books All Week
Local schools celebrating Reading Across America Week. Putnam County Schools Elementary Instructional Supervisor Diana Wood said the week promotes reading and encourages kids to become avid readers. Wood said they want to show children how fun reading can be. “It can take you on an adventure without even leaving where you are,” Wood said. “Sometimes […]
Trauma Teams Provide Focused Help To Students
Putnam County Schools are using trauma teams to work with teachers, advising them on how to notice children who are going through traumatic events. Putnam County Schools Mental Health Coordinator Shelia Barker said every school in Putnam County has a trauma team. Barker said the trauma teams are comprised of an administrative representative, a school […]
Parent Wants Clarity On Guns In Schools
A Putnam County parent asked Director Of Schools Corby King to make the system’s position clear on Tennessee’s new law allowing teachers to carry weapons on campus. Dr. Amanda Rosenberger told the School Board that many students and parents are afraid that a teacher could have a gun in the classroom without them knowing. She […]
Avery Trace Building New Greenhouse
Putnam County Schools purchasing a new $35,000 greenhouse to replace the facility at Avery Trace Middle School. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the Innovative School Models grant will pay for the greenhouse. Vester said the wear and tear showing on the old facility where students learn the basics of agriculture. “The previous […]
King Negotiating School Property Acquisition
Putnam Schools Director Corby King will begin negotiating the purchase of a 11,000 square foot building on South Franklin Ave. King said a local businessman came to him looking to lease or sell the former Frontier Communications office building because he felt it would be a good fit for them. King said the building would […]
Putnam New Communication Platform Debuts
Putnam County Schools launched a new one-stop communication platform for faculty, parents, and students. Communications and Marketing Supervisor Buddy Pearson said ParentSquare allows for mass communication such as announcing school cancellations, as well as two-way communication so parents can talk with teachers. Pearson said every school will be integrated into the system so parents with […]
Putnam Bus Fleet Prepared For New School Year
The Putnam Schools’ bus fleet prepared and drivers getting revved up for this week’s start to the new school year. Transportation Supervisor Ron Chaffin said they inspected all seventy-eight buses in their fleet to ensure their tires, brakes, and fluids are all up to standards. Chaffin said they have also done a deeper mechanical inspection […]
Check K-8 School Supply Lists In Putnam First
As you shop this Tax Free Weekend, new unified school supply lists in Putnam County should make shopping easier. Grades 5-12 Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the change was made to support families with multiple children attending different schools. There are three different lists that can be found on the school system’s website: one for […]
Putnam’s New Custodial Company Working Well
Putnam County School Officials are seeing better results from the new company handling the system’s custodial duties. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said ABM Industries currently hard at work doing the cleaning that can only be done during summer break. Martin said ABM is better suited to work with the district than previous maintenance […]
