Putnam Offering Free After School Meals To Students
The Putnam County Schools offering free after-school meals to students through a partnership with the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Schools Nutrition Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said the meals offer students a snack before they head home. Mitchell said the meal program has worked well in conjunction with the after-school programs. “Most of the programs […]
New TSSAA Transfer Rules Have Not Impacted UC Schools
New TSSAA transfer rules allowing student-athletes to have immediate eligibility have had little impact on local schools in the first few months. Upperman Athletic Director Jimmy Maynard said only three or four new athletes have transferred in so far. Maynard said the jury is still out on whether or not the change is positive. “It […]
Mold At Cornerstone Elementary Cleared Up, Work Continues
The measures to remove and prevent the spread of mold at Cookeville’s Cornerstone Elementary School appear to be working. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the building’s since-resolved HVAC issues may be to blame for the mold’s initial growth. Martin said there have been no new mold complaints since Cornerstone underwent several […]
Putnam Teachers Take Time To Remember 9/11 In Class
Many Putnam County teachers will take time to teach about the significance of the 9/11 attacks Thursday. Middle and High School Instructional Supervisor Bubba Winningham said schools will generally have a moment of silence to start the day. Winningham said lower grade levels may make mention of 9/11, but it is not in the standards […]
Cookeville High Schooler Wins National Speech Title
Cookeville High School Senior Ciara Oldham is a national champion in Impromptu Speaking. Oldham also won the state title for extemporaneous speaking. Oldham said the two competitions require different types of preparation. In extemporaneous speaking, Oldham said she has about 30 minutes to research and prepare for her speech. Impromptu speeches have a total of […]
Prescott South Elementary Gym Needs HVAC Replacement
Putnam County Schools beginning the process of replacing one of the HVAC units atop the Prescott South Elementary gym. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said there are two 20-ton units on top of the gym and one of them has finally stopped working. Martin said despite efforts to fix it, a company came in […]
Cookeville Student Managing New Independence House
A student project manager is overseeing construction of a new Independence House on the Cookeville campus. Cookeville High School Student Vicky Hammons told the School Board Thursday night she is in charge of purchasing materials and supervising the project. Hammons said the Independence House is designed to help people with special needs transition to adulthood. […]
Upperman Middle Seeks STEM Lab, Student Career Exploration
Upperman Middle School wants to add a STEM Lab for career exploration, pending School Board approval. Putnam County CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said new Upperman Principal Amber Campbell came from recent STEM Lab recipient Algood Middle. Vester said Campbell wanted Upperman students to have the same opportunity. “We’ve seen great success with student engagement in […]
Putnam Schools Move To New Space Nearly Complete
The Putnam County School System has nearly completed its move into the old Frontiers Communication Building located on Cookeville’s South Franklin Ave. The building was purchased by the school system and underwent an extensive renovation to house various types of personnel. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the school system’s academic coaches, some […]
Putnam Schools Practicing Emergency Drills This Week
Putnam County Emergency Management and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office are visiting schools across the county this week to practice emergency drills. The drills covered severe weather, fire, and intruder scenarios. EMA Director Brandon Smith said the drills this week have gone well. “We always have good conversations with our administrators and with our schools,” […]
