Putnam County Students Outperform State TCAP Averages
Putnam County Schools outperformed state averages in several key subjects during the spring TCAP assessment, according to data just released by the state. Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said the school district saw consistent gains across multiple grade levels that reinforce the current instructional focus. Stickler said the district has outperformed state levels in […]
New Hitting Facility Advances Cookeville Softball Program
Cookeville High Softball expecting an August completion date for its new indoor hitting facility and locker room facility. Head coach Jordan Webb said the Putnam County School District recognized a need for female athletes to have access to the same quality of facilities already available to male sports. Webb said the project will provide the […]
Schools Combat Summer Food Insecurity With Meal Packs
Putnam County Schools providing breakfast and lunch to local children through their summer meal program. School Nutrition Administrative Assistant Lynette Ellis said the district offers seven-day meal packs through curbside pickup at four different locations for any child under the age of 19. Ellis said students attending summer learning camps also receive daily meals at […]
Kindergarten Enrollment Up In Putnam, Full Picture To Come
Kindergarten enrollment in Putnam County rose to 696 students during the early registration window, marking an increase of 23 children compared to the same time last year. Putnam Schools Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said the early enrollment window for elementary schools opened concluded April 17. Pierce said the district typically expects to pre-enroll between 650 […]
Putnam County Schools Approve “Difficult” Budget Cuts
The Putnam County School Board approved a new budget Thursday that addresses a significant state funding shortfall while attempting to avoid a local tax increase. Director of Schools Corby King said the district is facing a $2.5 million decrease in expected state revenue compared to initial estimates provided earlier this year. “This has been the […]
Stones And Logs Shape Early Learning Academy Playground
Putnam County Schools swapping traditional chutes and ladders with stones and logs to provide pre-K students with a unique outdoor environment. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the district is opening bids for the project at the new Early Learning Academy. Martin said the construction package includes a basic design with several additional […]
New Project To Help Admin Analyze Putnam Enrollment
Putnam County Schools entering into a no-cost proof of concept agreement to analyze data and develop long-term solutions for student recruitment and retention. Future Ready Coordinator Adam West said the initiative allows the district to examine analytics and correlational data to understand why students might be leaving the system. West said the opportunity arose after […]
Putnam School Principals Praise District’s Phone Ban
Putnam County school principals report significant improvements in student engagement and campus culture after one school year of a district-wide ban on cellular devices. Upperman High School Principal Justin Campbell said the policy has allowed students to communicate more effectively. Campbell said it provided providing teachers with more time for direct instruction without digital distractions. […]
Putnam Schools Close Year Academically On The Rise
The books closed, the technology off as the Putnam County Schools wrapped up the school year Friday. Communications and Marketing Supervisor Buddy Pearson said the district earned more reward school designations and higher school letter grades during the 2025-2026 term than in previous years. Pearson said the school year ended with issues the system wish […]
Putnam Schools Confident In Finding Budget-Gap Solution
Putnam County School Board Members stand optimistic regarding the district’s ability to resolve a $5 million budget gap following a joint session with the county commission. School Board Chariman Lynn McHenry said the school system maintains a healthy fund balance that can be utilized to offset a portion of the shortfall. McHenry said the district […]
