Tag Archives: Monterey High School

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 »

It is graduation week for the Putnam County School System. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said a total of 866 students are expected to graduate in four ceremonies. “We try to not have two graduations going on at the same time, and the schools do all of that planning,” Martin said. “We just want to have good events for ... Read More »

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Monterey High School Wednesday to give the Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award. Hargett said that the award was started to try and incentivize schools to get their students to vote. He said through the work of two students and their instructor, the school had registered 100 percent of eligible students to vote. ... Read More »

Monterey High School continues its weekly food box giveaway Friday morning. The program is possible through the Monterey Food Pantry and Second Harvest. Principal Sonja Farley said families of Monterey students are the focus. “The Monterey community comes together,” Farley said. “They help each other so much here, so we do have a lot of kids this is probably the ... Read More »

Several Monterey residents have expressed concern about changing brick colors on Monterey High School. Deputy School Director Tim Martin said the brick that was used for the high school was stained for its color, but over time has grown dull. Patches of the brick are fading. Martin said the appearance of the school is on the district’s radar. Martin said ... Read More »

Putnam County students and families can get some new gear for snow days paying homage to Director of Schools Corby King. The t-shirts and cups read, “All Hail The King Has Called,” referring to when King calls for school closures. Monterey High School Teacher Hollie Childress said the 7th and 8th grade school-based enterprise group came up with the idea. ... Read More »

The Monterey Depot Historical Society will show its appreciation to local educators tonight through a Christmas party. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the Depot wanted to give school staff and their families a night of fun after a challenging two years of COVID. “They pushed through all of that adversity and met the ultimate goal which is to make sure ... Read More »

The Miss Standing Stone Beauty Pageant makes its return on Saturday, September 18th. Former Director Katelyn Hicks said that the Miss Standing Stone Beauty Pageant is a place for young ladies to make friends and experience the pageant world without being in a high-stress situation. “We try to make it as stress-free as possible,” Hicks said. “Just so people can ... Read More »

Work on Monterey’s Project Diabetes Walking Trail is complete. Kwill Consultants owner Dawn Kupferer said that the work will connect the community of Monterey. “Study after study shows that connecting a community increases the value of homes in the community,” Kupferer said. “Also it improves the economy itself.” Kupferer said that it also provides a safer way for kids to ... Read More »