Jackson County Student FFA Plant Sale Begins With Wide Varieties
Jackson County High School’s FFA Plant Sale kicks off Monday, with a wide variety of produce and plants. Agriculture Teacher Brandon Chaffin said there is 25 types of tomatoes and peppers, melons, flowers and more. Chaffin said he looks over the students work, but it really is a student led effort. “They do all the […]
Tech Launches New Program to Support Students
The first year of college can be scary and overwhelming. That’s why Tennessee Tech has created the Launchpad Student Success Center, a program aimed at supporting students as they transition to college life. The idea for the program came after a Tech faculty committee noticed there were inconsistencies in the advisement of first-year students. Director […]
Putnam Schools Pre-Registration Closing On Friday
Students who were homeschooled due to COVID and plan to return to the Putnam County School System need to re-register. The pre-registration window for Putnam County Schools is set to close on Friday at 3:00 PM. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said that families just need to make contact by phone or email with their former […]
Standardized Testing Tips To Set Students Up For Success
School testing time is here in the Upper Cumberland and parents should stay calm to best prepare their children. That’s according to Putnam County District Testing Coordinator Judy Schinbeckler. Schinbeckler said standardized tests are based on what has been taught over the whole school year. “We do not want our students stressing over it but […]
Putnam Schools Considering Options To Increase School Lunch Participation
Putnam County Schools are considering options to increase student participation during school lunch. Director of Schools Corby King said that he asked to meet with a vendor to gather ideas about creating menus more aligned with what kids want to eat. King said he is not looking to take cafeteria employees off the payroll, but […]
White Co. Schools Offering COVID Vaccines For Students 16+
White County students 16 and older will have the opportunity to be COVID vaccinated Thursday. School Health Supervisor Marcie Kinnard said the White County Health Department will be set up to give the Pfizer vaccine to any student with a guardian’s permission. “Permission forms are available at the high school in the front office and […]
White Co. Summer School Help Students To Advance
White County K-8 students in danger of failing this school year can use summer school to advance to the next grade. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said Governor Bill Lee’s Summer School program allows for students to make good work. “We have a lot of students that for one reason or another maybe didn’t do […]
White Co. Schools Will Look For Student Input On New District Logo
The White County School System has started the process creating a new district logo. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said adding a school trademark representing all 8 schools is the objective. “We just don’t have a district logo for our school district,” Dronebarger said. “I think it is just something that professionally sets you apart […]
Hermitage Springs Students Making Quilts For Seniors
Kids at Hermitage Springs School are taking the time to make quilts for local Clay County seniors. Response to Intervention Teacher Makayla Emmert said when kids found out they would be making gifts for seniors they knew, the kids got on board. Emmert said with kids and family members in senior centers unable to see […]
Tech Students Needed For Saturday Tornado Clean Up
As part of Tennessee Tech’s Martin Luther King Jr. Service Week, students are being recruited for a Saturday tornado cleanup. Inspiritus Volunteer Coordinator Amy Jennings said a single Putnam County residence is the focus of work. “They will be working with one of the client cases that Inspiritus is working with on completing repairs from […]
