VITAL School Showcases Online Learning Opportunities
Putnam County’s online public school will host an informational event Thursday to showcase virtual learning opportunities for prospective families. Assistant Principal Becky White said the evening features two distinct sessions designed to help students transition into the high school program and provide information to new families. White said the event targets middle and high school […]
12 Putnam Students Slated For Middle College
Twelve Putnam County students are registered and preparing to begin the Middle College program at Vol State this fall. Putnam Schools Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said all of the students met with staff from the school system and Vol State to make sure they understand what will be expected and what they will get […]
Putnam VITAL School Receives Hydroponics Grant
Getting students outside and interested in using technology to grow things, one of the goals of a new STEM grant at Putnam County’s VITAL School. STEM Teacher Carrin Nash said the $5,000 grant will go toward a new hydroponics vertical farming system. Nash said the program already has a wealth of machines like 3-D printers […]
Committee Formed To Create The First Putnam VITAL School Mascot
Putnam County’s virtual school could soon have a mascot. A 13-person committee has been appointed to lead the effort. VITAL Principal Shannon Pirtle said just like in-person schools in the system, virtual students also deserve an icon for school spirit. “We have students that participate in E-sports or our cybersecurity program, we’re offering more and […]
PCSS Names Shannon Pirtle As New VITAL School Principal
The Putnam County School System has named Shannon Pirtle as its new VITAL School principal. Pirtle spent 10 years as principal and assistant principal at Upperman Middle School. Pirtle was set to become assistant principal at Cane Creek Elementary School this fall. However, the VITAL position became available after Robyn Nabors decided to make a […]
