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Cookeville High School’s climate now being controlled centrally thanks to new software. Johnson Controls System updated the software and equipment that controls the school’s HVAC system. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the update allows them to make adjustments to multiple units from the office. He said even if there is a problem the upgraded system will ... Read More »

New virtual reality welding simulators are helping Cookeville and Monterey High School students learn the art behind welding. Cookeville High School Welding Teacher Dale Carver said the simulators have enhanced learning and safety for welding students. Carver said the virtual product helps build confidence in students who might have been afraid to weld “We all believe in this program and ... Read More »

The Putnam County Schools Athletic Departments are involved in a year-long partnership to strengthen relationships throughout their programs. Cookeville High School Athletic Director Adam Kefauver said the program is focused on clarifying expectations and communication between all people involved in student athletics. Kefauver said the partnership with the firm, A Better Way, encourages coaches and parents to follow a curriculum ... Read More »

Cookeville High School wants to add an indoor softball facility. Currently the softball team shares a facility with the the baseball team. Athletic Director Adam Kefauver said he has gotten permission to take bids and has spoken to architects and other contractors. Kefauver said the conversations he has had with contractors has gone well. “Weather in Tennessee is so unpredictable ... Read More »

A downtown Cookeville coffee shop will now begin serving options from the Cookeville High School Culinary Department. The collaboration will showcase food created by students including breakfast and lunch options. Exceptional Bean General Manager Michaël England said the collaboration came at a great time as his restaurant did not have the ability to expand its kitchen and outsourcing options fell ... Read More »

A new principal for Cookeville High School will be selected this spring. Max Petett resigned last month citing health and family issues. The system named Karen Trentham as interim principal for the remainder of the school year. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said Trentham has expressed interest in taking the job permanently. “Where we’ve left it is, she ... Read More »

Cookeville High School’s Hope Roberson is a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship. Less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide make it to he semifinal level. Roberson had to take a Preliminary SAT Test to qualify for the scholarship. About 95 percent of semifinalists make to the finals. About half of the finalists get awarded the scholarship and ... Read More »

Claudia Zavala has been named Cookeville High School’s Dean of Students. Zavala has served 19 years at the school, in the role of Spanish teacher, Vital Lab Facilitator and Assistant Principal. She takes over for Karen Trentham who is serving as Cookeville High School Interim Principal. “I am most excited about working with students, faculty, families, and the community to ... Read More »

Cookeville High School Principal Max Petett has resigned, citing health and personal reasons. Petett has spent four years as principal at Cookeville. In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, Director Of Schools Corby King said prayers of the system’s staff and students are with Petett. “I appreciate what Max has done for Cookeville High School during his four years there,” King ... Read More »

Cookeville High School’s Speech and Debate Team has made it to Nationals for the second year in a row. Coach Shane Cunningham said eight of his team members qualified. Cunningham said he has several students competing all day on Wednesday in the supplemental events trying to get into the finals. “And with so many competitors it’s really hard to guess ... Read More »