Putnam Schools Launching Assessment Committee
The Putnam County School System is establishing an Assessment Committee, designed to evaluate and revise the district’s testing calendar. 5-12 Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the district is testing more than ever. He said the committee will work to ensure that the district does not schedule tests that overlap with state-mandated assessments. He said parents […]
School Age Care Program Increasing Tuition Rates
A tuition increase going into place for Putnam County’s School Age Care program, due to inflation and staff raises. Program Coordinator Krista Hamilton said the cost of many different items they use on a daily basis has increased over the last several years. Hamilton said she hopes the additional income will also allow them to […]
Putnam Schools Bidding Out CTE Barn For Vet Science
Putnam County Schools looking to bid a barn that would provide real-world experience for Upperman High School’s Veterinarian and Animal Science CTE Program. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the barn is part of the third year of the system’s Innovative School Models Grant Program. She said animals provided by the school’s agriculture […]
Algood Middle Roof Having Unexpected Issues
Putnam County School officials working to mitigate deterioration in the Algood Middle School roof in hopes of postponing a full replacement for several more years. Deputy Director Tim Martin said this roof was not on the district’s radar and he was surprised to find that it was in poor shape. He said the metal roof […]
Putnam Pre-School Registration Open, Spaces Left
Pre-school registration remains open for the Putnam County Schools new school year. Putnam County Schools offers 20 preschool classes across the county. Elementary and Instructional Supervisor Diana Wood said they still have room for children in multiple classes. “It’s not unusual for us to have openings at this time of year,” Wood said. “But we […]
Avery Trace Middle Softball Field Bid Accepted
The Putnam County School Board approved a bid of some $1.3 million for the construction of a softball field at Avery Trace Middle School. Avery Trace Middle School Principal Alma Anderson said the system had rejected several bids before eventually selecting this one. She said price and ability to meet specifications were the main issues […]
Upperman Fishing Team Treasurer Indicted
The former treasurer of the Upperman High School Fishing Team Booster Club booked into the Putnam County Jail Tuesday on charges of theft. Rosemary Downs reported in April for possible theft. An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office with assistance for the District Attorney’s office ensued. The Comptroller’s Office revealed evidence supporting the allegations. The […]
Putnam Leans On Principal Pipeline For New Hires
With multiple principals stepping down across the school system over the last several weeks, how do the Putnam County Schools replenish the pipeline of candidates? Deputy Director Tim Martin said the district offers training courses for teachers with the potential to take on administrative leadership roles. He said the district consults teachers and parents to […]
Normal Enrollment, Only Upperman Middle Limited
Putnam County Schools reported a fairly normal enrollment cycle as the start of the school year fast approaches. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce told the School Board Thursday night that as of now, no school in the district is at or above 90 percent capacity. He said capacity will continue to be monitored and is likely […]
Putnam TCAP Scores Show Improvement
New data released Tuesday show TCAP growth and improvement for Putnam County students. The results showed improved proficiency in most testing categories from previous years. The district also surpassed state averages in almost every category. 5-12 Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the data will guide the district’s continued improvement efforts. In math for grades three […]
