Tag Archives: Putnam County Schools

The Putnam County School Board approved architectural services for the Upperman High School Expansion Project. Director of Schools Corby King said that the expansion could expand the capacity for up to 150 additional students. “What we have in mind at this point is to extend the west end of the campus to add four additional general classroom spaces, one larger ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools Director Corby King received praise in his performance review before the school board Thursday night. Board Attorney Dan Rader said that this year’s evaluation was one of the most comprehensive he’d seen. He said that there were some 120 subcategories and with over 30 staff members and administrators evaluating. “I would like to point out,” Rader said. ... Read More »

Cookeville High School has started a new tradition with its senior athletes. “My Jersey, Our Journey” is a new program started by Assistant Principal Michelle Bowman, Counselor Julie Smith, and Football Coach Jimmy Maynord. Bowman said that senior football players will give their jersey to a faculty or staff member who made a positive impact in their lives. “They feel ... Read More »

Putnam County School Resource Officers underwent training over fall break to ensure their skills are up to date when it comes to protecting the county’s students, faculty and staff. Sheriff Eddie Farris said that the system’s 21 SROs are always preparing for emergency situations, including last week’s tactical training. He said the SROs can never be too prepared. “You know ... Read More »

Some Upper Cumberland schools are seeing a drop in COVID cases after an initial spike when school began. DeKalb’s Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said they’ve seen a consistent drop by the day in their numbers. He said their numbers have dropped all the way to the teens. “You know we haven’t changed anything from what we started the school ... Read More »

The Baxter Primary School car pick-up line is set for paving in two to three weeks. Deputy Schools Director Tim Martin said Elmore Town Road loop as well as the connector drive running between the new park and softball field, will be paved. Martin said the project disrupting student pick up is yet to be determined. “I don’t have that ... Read More »

While the number of students contracting COVID is higher than last school year, Director of Schools Corby King said staffing remains the main issue. King said certified teachers are in place, but getting substitute teachers to come in is causing problems. “When you look at the districts who have closed so far, it’s due to a lack of staffing,” King ... Read More »

The Putnam County Board of Education recognized Capshaw Elementary and Park View Elementary for achieving Reward School status. Director of Schools Corby King said both schools have achieved a 3.1 or higher GPA across all data. “What a huge win for Park View Elementary,” King said. “This is the first time they’ve been named a Reward School. So this is ... Read More »

Cane Creek Elementary will resume school as usual on Friday. Students were sent home Thursday afternoon following a sewer line break. Read More »

Putnam County Schools leaders are working to strengthen teacher collective efficacy skills. The system is partnering with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET). 9th through 12th-grade Curriculum Supervisor Sharon Anderson said that the goal is to strengthen administrators’ abilities to support their teachers. “We’re trying to get a sense of the learning loss that has occurred due to ... Read More »