Tag Archives: Putnam County Schools System

The Save The Children Foundation’s 100 Days of Reading Back to School event is coming to Dogwood Park Saturday. Putnam County Schools Academic Social Interventionist Cindy Putman said kids will get a new backpack filled with school supplies. Putman said the event from 10:00 AM to noon will be first come, first served. “Because of the work that I do ... Read More »

Local business leaders will have the opportunity to meet the administration teams for Burks Elementary and Monterey High School. New Burks Elementary Principal Heather Tinch said it’s an opportunity for businesses and schools to look at potential partnerships and for ways to support one another. “It’s not about financial support,” Tinch said. “It’s just knowing who I am, what our ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System is looking for SAC Activity Instructor candidates to help with kids during the summer. School Age Care Program Coordinator Krista Hamilton said many kids need this care while their parents work during school vacation. Hamilton said that candidates will oversee crafts, games and more over each week of the summer. “Anyone that enjoys being around ... Read More »

Friday brings to a close Kindness Week at Baxter Primary School. Principal Marsha Wyatt and Counselor Leah Burnett, said the week was about showing kids the impact of being kind to each other. Burnett said that reinforcing the power of kindness matters when it might not be the easiest option. “At an elementary school we deal with conflict,” Burnett said. ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools and WCTE Ready to Learn Project Manager Cindy Putman has been awarded for her work intertwining PBS content and local education. Putman received the 2021 Bobbi English Champion for Children Award from PBS, Sesame Workshop and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Putman said she’s spent six years using public broadcasting to get kids ready for school. “Taking ... Read More »

Surveys conducted by the Putnam County Schools System during the first weeks of school show that most students are having their basic and emotional needs met. The survey’s goal was to gauge student emotional health after the March tornado and COVID. Student Services Supervisor Melaine Bussell said a number students still showed the needs for counseling. “We did have a ... Read More »