Cookeville High Students Lead Walk-Out To Protest ICE
A group of Cookeville High Students walked out Friday morning to protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. An estimated 30 students participated in the protest, with many gathering outside and holding signs. Officials said no administrators, faculty, or staff participated in, encouraged, or supported the walkout. According to sources, students were given […]
Putnam Schools Getting Bids, To Consider Window Film
The Putnam County School Board has approved moving forward a bid request for protective window film on all school buildings across the district. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said protective window film is a safety measure that the school system has been eyeing for quite some time. Martin said the state has […]
Avery Trace Using TVA Grant To Improve Student Experience
Avery Trace Middle School is using an estimated $10,000 grant from TVA to lower energy costs and enhance the overall experience for students. Avery Trace STEM Teacher Billie Jo Crabtree said the school forms an energy team to find ways to save energy and improve the school. Crabtree said students get to vote on ideas […]
More Concerns Expressed On Early Learning Center Progress
The Putnam County School Board expressed more concerns Thursday night about the progress of converting the old Park View school into the Early Learning Academy. The board questioned the contractor about whether full crews are working on the project, as they have only seen a few workers on site. ESG Representative John Waddell said there […]
Icy Roads Cause For Putnam School’s Thursday Closure
Putnam County Schools say icy road conditions continue to impact travel, prompting the district to remain closed again on Thursday. Putnam County Schools Transportation Supervisor Ron Chaffin said most roads around Cookeville are in good shape. However, Chaffin said other areas of the county have not been so fortunate. “There are some roads in the […]
Putnam Awards Low Bid For Cookeville Softball Facility
The Putnam County School Board has awarded an estimated $417,000 bid for the construction of a new softball facility at Cookeville High School. The board rejected the previous round of bids due to the costs far exceeding what the board budgeted. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the project was scaled down to lower […]
Putnam School Board Approves Bonuses For Employees
The Putnam County School Board approved incentive bonuses for half-time and full-time employees of the school system. The bonuses will come from the state’s estimated $80 million fiscal year 2026 TISA Outcome payment fund. $750 incentive bonuses will go to all full-time employees, while $375 bonuses will be given to all half-time employees who are […]
Putnam Questions Timeline For Early Learning Center
Putnam County School Officials questioned the completion timeline for the new Early Learning Center renovations during a school board meeting on Thursday. ESG Representative John Waddell told the board that the project is still on track. Putnam County Schools Facilities and Construction Supervisor John Magura said he is not fully satisfied with the progress ESG […]
Putnam Renews Emergency MOU With Standing Stone
The Putnam County School System has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding between Monterey High School and Standing Stone Care & Rehabilitation for the emergency use of Monterey High School facilities. Monterey High School Assistant Principal Benjamin Novak said if needed, Standing Stone could relocate its residents to Monterey High School in an emergency. Novak said […]
Putnam Schools Pleased With Six A Letter Grade Schools
Putnam County School Officials pleased with the recently revealed letter grades that showed six Putnam County Schools with an A for the previous school year. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the grades are a huge accomplishment. “We continue to see good, strong success in providing opportunities for our students, and we are […]
