Ledford Returns To Roots, Leader At Upperman Middle
Kimberly Ledford is returning to the Baxter community to serve as the new assistant principal for fifth and sixth grade students at Upperman Middle School. Ledford has nearly 20 years of experience in education including classroom teaching and mentoring other educators. Upperman Middle School said her background also includes providing instructional support to teachers. “This […]
Upperman Middle Seeks STEM Lab, Student Career Exploration
Upperman Middle School wants to add a STEM Lab for career exploration, pending School Board approval. Putnam County CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said new Upperman Principal Amber Campbell came from recent STEM Lab recipient Algood Middle. Vester said Campbell wanted Upperman students to have the same opportunity. “We’ve seen great success with student engagement in […]
Winningham Takes Over Bees Softball Program
Upperman High School hired Beau Winningham to take over the softball head coaching position. Winningham began serving as an assistant softball coach for Upperman Middle School in 2011 when the head coach needed another set of hands. When the position opened up, Winningham said he jumped at the chance to get to coach some of […]
Normal Enrollment, Only Upperman Middle Limited
Putnam County Schools reported a fairly normal enrollment cycle as the start of the school year fast approaches. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce told the School Board Thursday night that as of now, no school in the district is at or above 90 percent capacity. He said capacity will continue to be monitored and is likely […]
Baxter Schools Placed On Soft Lockdown Thursday Afternoon
Upperman High School, Upperman Middle School, Cornerstone Elementary School, and Baxter Primary School placed on a soft lockdown Thursday afternoon on the advice of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the department received a call around 1:00pm about a domestic issue on Ward Mill Road. Farris said according to the call, the […]
Upperman Middle Archery Club Start Competition, Building For Future
Upperman Middle School Archery Club participated in its first event this week, as the work begins to build the new extra curricular offering. Athletic Director Dustin Williams said he hopes the club can do a lot more in the future. Williams said Upperman would compete against other middle schools in a club-type setting. He said […]
Putnam Schools Adopt New Math Textbook Curriculum
Putnam County School Board approved a $1.78 million expenditure for a new math textbook curriculum Thursday night. Curriculum Supervisor Dr. Chris Winningham said math standards are changing in the new school year, specifically at the high school level. Close to 90 percent of the 9-12 standards are new or are changing. Director of Schools Corby […]
Upperman Middle School Principal Transferring To Cane Creek Assistant Principal
Upperman Middle School Principal Shannon Pirtle is transferring to Cane Creek Elementary School to serve as assistant principal. Pirtle requested for the change after 10 years at Upperman Middle School. Pirtle said in a release that it was time for a change. “I love this school, the people here, and the community. However, I feel […]
TAEA Names Upperman Middle Art Teacher Educator Of The Year
Upperman Middle School Art Teacher Janice Nunnally has been named Tennessee Art Educator of the Year by the Tennessee Art Education Association. Nunnally said this year, she has been incorporating lessons of social justice in her classes. At the same time, she continues volunteer work with the association. The combination of the two led to […]
Plumbing Issues Cause Upperman HS Students To Leave Campus
Students of Upperman High School have been moved to Upperman Middle School as plumbing issues have caused minor flooding. Director of Schools Corby King said maintenance personnel is currently working to clear the expected line blockage. “It kinda came up this afternoon a little after one, where we are not able to use the restrooms,” […]
