Inflation Woes Impacting Putnam Schools’ Maintenance Budget
Just three months into the school year and the Putnam County School System has spent half of its $1.2 million maintenance budget. Deputy Director Tim Martin said this is not due to major unforeseen expenses like a chiller or a boiler failure. He said the budget is simply feeling the pinch of the economy. “The […]
Putnam Schools Slated For $5M Innovative School Model Grant
Putnam County Schools slated to get a $5 million Innovative Schools Model grant from the state. The grant program aims to build readiness and prepare students for success after high school through increasing CTE, work-based learning, and industry credential opportunities. CTE Supervisor Dr. Leslie Eldridge presented a four-year plan to Putnam School Board Members about […]
Upperman High School Traffic Flow Changing With Start Of Construction
With work to begin on Upperman High School’s expansion project, the school’s families should expect a different traffic flow at their return from fall break. The work begins October 3rd. Director of Schools Corby King said the current parent pick-up will change from where it currently runs, as well as student parking. “The student parking […]
Burks Elementary Hosted District For Literacy Implementation Network Learning Walk
Literacy Implementation Network working across the state to implement a high-quality English Language Arts curriculum. Diana Wood is the Putnam Schools PreK through 4th Grade Instructional Supervisor. She said Putnam County is a mentor district for surrounding areas because it was an early adopter of this curriculum. “So the goal is we’re mentoring them in […]
Putnam County Schools Use National And Local Resources To Support Student Mental Health
The Cookeville High School Student involved in the emergency situation last week called a hotline to report her feelings. Student Services Supervisor Trey Upchurch said it was the National Crisis Hotline, not one specific to the Putnam County School System. Upchurch said the number was printed on the back of all student I.D. cards this […]
Upperman High School Running Well Amidst High Student Capacity
Upperman High School starting the school year at 107.3 percent capacity, but that doesn’t mean the school is bursting at the seams. Putnam Schools Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said that number has to do with a capacity rating set when the building was built. He said high school capacity ratings at high schools differ from […]
Take Note Of Lights As School Buses Get Back On The Road
As school goes back in session this week, motorists must be aware of school buses transporting students. Putnam Schools Transportation Supervisor Ron Chaffin said the best practice for sharing the road with buses is to take note of the lights on the bus. “Those yellow and red flashing lights on the front and on the […]
Putnam Schools Grant Award To Expand Post-Secondary And Career Exploration Opportunities
Putnam Schools set to expand post-secondary and career exploration opportunities for middle and high school students through a new grant. The system’s CTE program recently received $190,000 in grant funding through the Perkin’s Reserve Grant. CTE Programs Supervisor Leslie Eldridge said part of the funding will be used for the industry credential courses. “We’re very […]
First Abbreviated Day Helps Putnam Students Get Familiar With New Environment
Putnam Schools kicks off the school year with an abbreviated day Thursday, with schools set to dismiss at 10 a.m. Communications Supervisor Hannah Davis said the system has this in place to help students get introduced to their schools and teachers. She said it’s particularly helpful for those students who are at a new school […]
Putnam County Schools Release Spring 2021-22 TCAP Results
Putnam County Schools TCAP data reflect gains in math scores, but still haven’t achieved pre-pandemic levels. Those scores grew from 30 percent to 33 percent over the last year. ESSER, Testing, and Data Supervisor Jason Stickler said after receiving the preliminary state data, most numbers look on par with their expectations. However, there is work […]
