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Putnam County Schools named new principals at Algood and Upperman Middle Schools Tuesday. Cookeville High School Assistant Principal Rusty Darley will take over as Algood Middle School Principal. Darley becomes the second Cookeville High School assistant principal to be promoted this month. Darley replaces Dr. Bubba Winningham who is moving to the central office. Winningham will take over as the ... 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 »

After 35 years of transportation work for Putnam County Schools, Supervisor Kim Bradford has announced her retirement. Bradford said there was no certain deciding factor. She just knew that it was time at this point in her life. “I’m going to miss of course the staff here,” Bradford said. “We’re like one big family. I’m going to miss my supervisors ... Read More »

Putnam County Director Of Schools Corby King said the system wants to target employee raises in the new fiscal year budget outlined Thursday night. “We are a people driven business,” King said. The first draft of the budget includes some $7 million in increased expenses. Raises for all certified personnel make up some $2 million of that. The budget draft, ... Read More »

Registration will be open for one more week for Putnam County students to participate in summer learning camps. K-4 Instructional Supervisor Diana Wood said the opportunity is open to all students entering grades 1-7. “We definitely see some skill gaps in reading and math,” Wood said. “The great thing about this program is it is just an extension of the ... Read More »

Putnam County School System now taking applications for its Pre-K program. Pre-K-4th Grade Instructional Supervisor Dr. Diana Wood said that the program can give a huge leg up to children before they start kindergarten. “Throughout the day they will be exposed to literacy instruction, math instruction, they’ll have times of centers, learning centers, they’ll have free play,” Wood said. “They ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System will soon offer a new transfer request window for currently enrolled K-3 students. A new state law goes into effect for the fall semester that requires school districts to offer students transfer options to schools outside the zone they reside. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said the window will open in May after the early enrollment ... Read More »

The Putnam County School Board started the process to create a new, long-term strategic plan Monday. Director of Schools Corby King said a lot has changed since the plan was updated 10 years ago. Board members discussed the growing community, federal COVID money expediting capital improvements and increasing salaries in districts across the Upper Cumberland. “I think this is a ... Read More »

Tennessee schools are behind in providing tools for mental health in the school system. That is according to the “America’s School Mental Health Report Card.” The study was conducted by a school mental health group comprised of 17 entities called the Hopeful Futures Campaign. Putnam County Schools Student Services Supervisor Trey Upchurch said the district falls outside the recommended number ... Read More »

It’s National FFA Week and schools across the region are celebrating. One of those being Putnam County’s Upperman High School. FFA Chapter Instructor Wes Shanks said he has seen the Upperman chapter grow in membership over his three years as instructor. “These students are getting leadership skills, personal soft skills that they won’t get other wise,” Shanks said. “That really ... Read More »