Baxter Primary Pick-Up Line Repaving Coming Soon
The Baxter Primary School car pick-up line is set for paving in two to three weeks. Deputy Schools Director Tim Martin said Elmore Town Road loop as well as the connector drive running between the new park and softball field, will be paved. Martin said the project disrupting student pick up is yet to be […]
Putnam Schools Still Feeling Staffing Woes During Pandemic
While the number of students contracting COVID is higher than last school year, Director of Schools Corby King said staffing remains the main issue. King said certified teachers are in place, but getting substitute teachers to come in is causing problems. “When you look at the districts who have closed so far, it’s due to […]
Capshaw and Park View Recognized For Standout Academics
The Putnam County Board of Education recognized Capshaw Elementary and Park View Elementary for achieving Reward School status. Director of Schools Corby King said both schools have achieved a 3.1 or higher GPA across all data. “What a huge win for Park View Elementary,” King said. “This is the first time they’ve been named a […]
Cane Creek Elementary To Resume School Friday Following Sewer Line Break
Cane Creek Elementary will resume school as usual on Friday. Students were sent home Thursday afternoon following a sewer line break.
PCSS Admins And Instructional Coaches Undergoing Training To Help Improve Student Learning
Putnam County Schools leaders are working to strengthen teacher collective efficacy skills. The system is partnering with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET). 9th through 12th-grade Curriculum Supervisor Sharon Anderson said that the goal is to strengthen administrators’ abilities to support their teachers. “We’re trying to get a sense of the learning loss […]
PCSS Implementing New COVID Measures Thursday
The Putnam County School System is implementing measures to slow the spread of COVID as cases climb district wide. The number currently sit at 226 confirmed positive cases. Director of Schools Corby King said morning screenings and limited visitations will be put in place Thursday to add layers of protection. “I think what we’re seeing […]
Rodgers Named New Putnam Words On Wheels Bus Coordinator
Dr. Mark Rodgers has been named the new Putnam County Words On Wheels bus coordinator. Rodgers will take over from the retiring Barbara Greeson. Rodgers has been with the early literacy program since its inception. He said its efforts in bringing the joys of reading and learning to children are key in bettering the future […]
PCSS TCAP Scores Decline But Still Above State Averages
Putnam County Schools TCAP scores saw a decline from last year in the majority of areas, but the district mostly remained above the state average. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the takeaway was teachers and students worked hard and held their own. “Looking at the individual things I feel very confident that our […]
Upperman Expansion And New Positions Lead Putnam Schools Spending Plan
Expansion of Upperman High School and roof replacement highlight Putnam County Schools ESSER 3.0 spending plan. The system will receive $20.6 million in the third round of federal funding. Federal Programs Supervisor Bridgett Carwile said $11.5 million is allocated for the project. “They’re at 105 percent capacity there at Upperman, and so, that is definitely […]
PCSS Enrollment Numbers Up Almost 4 Percent From Last Year
Initial enrollment numbers for Putnam County Schools indicate the student population is returning to normal. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said compared to the end of school last year, an additional 450 students have arrived. “It does seem that there are many students that have returned from a homeschool type enrollment back to the traditional school […]
