Tag Archives: Monterey High School

Monterey High School working to facilitate continued growth in dual enrollment and other post-secondary opportunities. Principal Bree Wheeler said the school now has an advisement period every Friday with fewer students per teacher, allowing teachers to help students understand what dual enrollment programs might be best for them individually. “Those teachers can really push those opportunities and I think that’s ... Read More »

The city of Monterey has formed an Athletic and Events Authority to help manage the growing use of athletic venues in town. Alderman Bill Wiggins spearheaded the project, which includes five members. Wiggins said the group will have the power to mitigate disputes and act as a sounding board for suggestions on improving facilities. “We needed to take some of ... Read More »

A new generation of horticulturalists beginning to file into the new greenhouse at Monterey High School. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said after a four-month process, the greenhouse is operational, and students are beginning to use it. She said the school plans to hold its first-ever plant sale in April to showcase the students’ hard work. “It’s important ... Read More »

Monterey High School will be getting new scoreboards for its baseball and softball fields, with installation planned before the season. The new scoreboards will be purple and outlined in white with decorative toppers representing the two sports. Athletic Director Ben Novak said the high school received funding from the Putnam County School System to improve its athletic facilities. “The scoreboards ... 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 »

Monterey High School’s criminal justice classes have a new tool for learning career skills, a dispatch system. The system uses AI technology to create simulated 911 calls for students to respond to while training. Criminal Justice Teacher Tommy Johnson said the system helps train students for a well-paying career path in emergency services. Johnson said that the program trains students ... Read More »

The Putnam County School Board voted unanimously Thursday night to reject the brick on the new Park View facility. Roughly five to ten percent of the brick has already been laid. All of that brick is on the back side of the school. Upland Design Group’s Kim Chamberlin said the brick came from the supplier with a variance of color, ... Read More »

Monterey High School is getting an Archery Team, but its going to need sponsors to get funding. Head coach Rachel Goodwin said she plans on reaching out to potential sponsors in the coming weeks. She said she hopes to have the equipment ready after fall break and be prepared to compete by December. “I would really love if anybody wants ... Read More »

Putnam County School System has approved a bid for Monterey High School’s new greenhouse, bringing the project one step closer to reality. CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the $95,000 bid will be funded through the Innovative School Model Grant. She said the building will be located just behind the ag classrooms at Monterey High School. “We have a signed agreement ... Read More »

Monterey High School continues to see lower dual enrollment participation than Cookeville or Upperman High School. Personal Learning Supervisor Sam Brooks said that just seven percent of Monterey students participate in dual enrollment programs. That’s compared to Cookeville’s 11 percent. He said one of the biggest factors that play into this is logistics. “When you open up the dual enrollment ... Read More »