White County Schools Offer Program On Online Safety
The White County School System will try to arm students and parents Thursday with the knowledge needed to be more secure online. White County High School Assistant Principal Amy Hawkins said the Department of Homeland Security offered the iGuardian meetings five years ago, and it is time for an update. She said parents need to […]
Putnam District Guiding Coalition Seeking Result-Based Improvement
Putnam County Schools training on a new District Guiding Coalition to achieve increased social and academic enrichment for students. Secondary Instructional Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the coalition has 33 members including Director of Schools Corby King and the principals of all district schools. Winningham said the coalition is result-oriented, pursuing measurable enhancement of student and […]
Putnam Schools Building Partnerships To Fill Gaps For Students In Need
The Putnam County School System is working to build connections between the PEP Foundation and local businesses to provide resources for students and teachers. Director of Schools Corby King told members of the Joint Economic Development Board Tuesday that the Putnam Education Partnership functions almost like a booster club for the entire school system. King […]
Monterey’s Whitaker Park Bathrooms Closed Indefinitely Due To Vandalism
More park vandalism in our area as Monterey’s Whitaker Park bathrooms will be closed indefinitely after someone created a large water leak. The restrooms are usually closed during the winter as a means of winterizing them under an agreement between the town of Monterey and Putnam County. That came earlier than normal, according to Monterey […]
TTU Kicks Off Spring Semester As Students Return To Cookeville
More than 9,000 students back in Cookeville as Tennessee Tech starts its spring semester Thursday. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said it is a fresh start for returning students as well as some new students starting their education journey. “As happens in the fall, people graduate, so a few less than who was here in […]
Van Buren Schools Seeking Public Assistance For Increasing Number Of Homeless Students
About one out of five Van Buren County students are homeless or have substandard housing, and the school district needs your help to serve these families. Homeless System Navigator Jill Bouldin said the school system has seen an increase in the number of homeless students this year. “It is our vision to put together a […]
Some TTU Students Remain In Hotels For Fall Semester
Only about half of the Tennessee Tech students that started the fall semester in hotels remain in non-traditional housing. President Phil Oldham said 130 students started in hotels, but movement on campus allowed for some to relocate. “Moving forward we do need more residence hall capacity on campus for student housing,” Oldham said. “We’re in […]
Van Buren School Director Addresses Punishment For School Threats
Van Buren County Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said students that make false threats of school violence will be charged. Cole shared a letter she drafted to the school board Wednesday night. Cole said the idea is not to sentence a student but to let a judge determine if they need further help. “If they […]
Cookeville High Student Facing Charges After False Report Of A Weapon On Campus
About an hour-long lockdown at Cookeville High School this afternoon after a student reported herself to the school system’s Crisis Hotline, saying she had a gun and planned to hurt herself and others. Director of Schools Corby King said the Crisis Counselor contacted Cookeville Police, who then contacted the school’s SRO. After the school went […]
Visual Aids Help Reduce Student Stress As New School Year Begins
Heading back to school can be a stressful time for young students, but there are ways parents can ensure success. Local Pediatric Occupational Therapist Heidi Clopton said visual aids are beneficial when helping kids prep for the new school year. “Talking to them doesn’t work nearly as well as taking pictures and then showing them […]
