Putnam Middle College Program Sees Growth In Year 2
The Middle College Program at Putnam County Schools is already seeing growth as the program begins year two. The Middle College Program provides students with an opportunity through Vol State to graduate from high school with an associate degree. Putnam County Schools Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said the program will start with 17 students […]
New Career Advisor Providing Career Guidance At Monterey
Students at Monterey High School are now receiving guidance on a future career path due to assistance from a new career advisor. The advisor part of a partnership with Advise Tennessee. Monterey High School Principal Bree Wheeler said students navigate the process of applying to college, securing financial aid, and exploring career pathways. Wheeler said […]
Asbestos Found In Old Park View Floors, Pre-K Delayed
Another delay at the old Park View School means the Putnam County School System will not move any Pre-K classrooms into that facility until next school year. Changes by the Fire Marshal caused delays earlier this month. Director Of Schools Corby King said crews recently found a bigger problem. “As they were demoing the floor […]
Monterey Band Grows Preparing Historic Halftime Show
Rapid growth in the Monterey High School band program, as they prepare for something new. Band Director Dr. Jerry Buttrum said this summer, the band has been working on preparing a marching band show for the first time in some 40 years. Buttrum said the installation of the show was a growth of culture, as […]
Putnam Schools Purchase Property To Expand Monterey
Putnam County Schools purchasing an estimated 2-acre property to expand the Monterey High School campus. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the $95,000 property is adjacent to the school. Martin said Monterey High School has been a crammed campus since it was first built. “We just don’t have any room to expand on,” Martin […]
Putnam Schools Phone Policy A Success In First Week
Rave reviews across the district on the new Putnam County Schools mobile device policy during the first full school week. Director of Schools Corby King said he visited schools across the district all week. He said the results of removing cell phones from the school day have been overly positive. King said both principals and […]
UCHRA Working On Two New Programs To Help Families
UCHRA developing two new programs to further increase the quality of life for families throughout the Upper Cumberland. Executive Director Mark Farley said UCHRA plans to partner with the Putnam County Schools, pending funding, to assist the families of pre schoolers attending the new Early Learning Center. Farley said he hopes to assist these families […]
December Will Be Tight To Finish Early Learning Center
Construction to remodel the Putnam County Early Learning Center continues, but delays have put the December completion date in question. Project Manager John Waddle said project approval from the Fire Marshall took longer than expected. Waddle said he has been working with other contractors to speed up the process, but he said a lot needs […]
Putnam Schools Ending IB And Middle Years Programs
The Putnam County School Board approved phasing out the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Middle Years programs after this school year during its Thursday meeting. The programs are being discontinued because of low student participation and high operating costs. Director of Schools Corby King said students tend to pursue different opportunities in advanced studies. “We have […]
New Budget Means New Funding Mechanism For Schools
The Putnam County Commission’s decision to use a percentage of sales tax revenue to fund schools a welcome revenue boost, according to School Board Member Kerry Ledbetter. The new county budget passed last week includes the change to a formula of 50 percent of sales tax revenue. Ledbetter said the change back will not only […]
