Putnam Budget Committee Weighs School Funding Change
The Putnam County Commissioners Budget Committee will recommend a change to its funding mechanism for the school system, reverting back to a percentage of the sales tax instead of the current flat rate. The committee made the decision Thursday night after a presentation from Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King. King said the change […]
Putnam’s Instructional Coaches Boost Student Success
Putnam County’s Instructional Coaches Program has shown promise in helping teachers focus on student achievement. 5-12 Instructional Supervisor Dr. Bubba Winningham said instructional coaches support teachers and help develop curriculum. Winningham said coaches work behind the scenes to make sure students learn on their grade level. “[Instructional coaches] are vital because they work with the […]
Putnam Graduating First Industry 4.0 Diploma Class
Putnam County Schools will graduate its first 25 students from the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction Program in two weeks. CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the Industry 4.0 Distinction Diploma is a two-year program designed to better prepare students to transition into a high-demand or high-skilled career after graduating from high school. Vester said students have […]
King: Cell Phone Policy Delay To Get Policy Right
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the system has delayed a final decision on a new cell phone policy so that it can get the policy right. School officials told the School Board at a January Work Session they could implement the policy at spring break. But after initial approvals of the policy, […]
Putnam Holding On Replacing High School Tile Entrances
The Putnam County School Board will hold off on a project to replace the tile entrances at Cookeville High School. The school board originally looked at replacing ceramic tile entrances at Cookeville High School are starting to chip and crack. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the project is a priority, but not […]
Early 25-26 Registration Underway For Putnam Schools
Early registration now underway for Putnam County Schools. Attendance and Enrollment Management Supervisor Chris Pierce said early registration continues until April 17. Pierce said he encourages everyone to register early as it provides benefits for the family and the school system. “It’s the convenience of having this completed knowing for a fact where your student […]
Putnam Schools New Space Renovations Nearly Complete
Putnam County Schools nearing completion of the renovation project of the old Frontier Communications office on Cookeville’s South Franklin Avenue. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the school system started move-in during spring break. Martin said one major step remains. “We are getting ready to probably put a new roof on the building,” […]
Putnam Calendar Committee Begins Forming 26-29 Plans
The Putnam County Schools Calendar Committee beginning its work to form calendars for the 2026-2029 school years. Secondary Instruction Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the committee starts with decisions on a start date as normally the school year ends before Memorial Day. This year and next, the school year will extend past Memorial Day. “There’s 180 […]
Putnam Schools Hire Students As School Monitors
Putnam County Schools have hired students in the work-based learning program to serve as school monitors at elementary schools. CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the school system hired 11 students to be school monitors. Vester said the school monitors go to the elementary schools during the day to help with lunch time. “We also had […]
Putnam Schools Rename Old Park View School
On Thursday, the Putnam County School Board approved a new name for the Pre-K school that will be housed in the Old Park View school. The school will now be called the Putnam County School System Early Learning Academy. Naming Committee Spokesperson Tyler Asher said the name focuses on the ELA aspects of learning. “We […]
