Algood Middle Starting SkillsUSA Chapter, Aids CTE Learning
The Career and technical student organization SkillsUSA coming to Algood Middle School this year. Algood Middle School Principal Rusty Darley said SkillsUSA gives students hands-on experience with technical education, as well as opportunities to compete and network with other students. Darley said the program is engaging. “I think students will definitely benefit,” Darley said. “Having […]
Algood Middle Opening College And Career Ready Lab
Algood Middle School students can explore when school reopens, as the College and Career Ready Lab has been completed. Principal Rusty Darley said the new center offers 19 different modules and is designed for students to figure out what career paths align with their strengths. Darley said exposing middle schoolers to these opportunities will help […]
Algood Middle 250-Year-Old Tree Registered As Historical Landmark
The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council gave a 250-year-old Scarlet Oak Tree outside Algood Middle School Historical Landmark statues. Algood Middle Stem Teacher Wren Goeckes said she submitted an online application for the tree to be recognized. Goeckes said she has long admired the tree, watching hundreds of children climb and sit in it over the […]
Putnam Schools Name New Principals At Algood, Upperman Middle
Putnam County Schools named new principals at Algood and Upperman Middle Schools Tuesday. Cookeville High School Assistant Principal Rusty Darley will take over as Algood Middle School Principal. Darley becomes the second Cookeville High School assistant principal to be promoted this month. Darley replaces Dr. Bubba Winningham who is moving to the central office. Winningham […]
