Tag Archives: Putnam County Schools

The Putnam County School System is implementing measures to slow the spread of COVID as cases climb district wide. The number currently sit at 226 confirmed positive cases. Director of Schools Corby King said morning screenings and limited visitations will be put in place Thursday to add layers of protection. “I think what we’re seeing is exactly what we were ... Read More »

Dr. Mark Rodgers has been named the new Putnam County Words On Wheels bus coordinator. Rodgers will take over from the retiring Barbara Greeson. Rodgers has been with the early literacy program since its inception. He said its efforts in bringing the joys of reading and learning to children are key in bettering the future of the community. “A really ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools TCAP scores saw a decline from last year in the majority of areas, but the district mostly remained above the state average. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the takeaway was teachers and students worked hard and held their own. “Looking at the individual things I feel very confident that our overall number would be two ... Read More »

Expansion of Upperman High School and roof replacement highlight Putnam County Schools ESSER 3.0 spending plan. The system will receive $20.6 million in the third round of federal funding. Federal Programs Supervisor Bridgett Carwile said $11.5 million is allocated for the project. “They’re at 105 percent capacity there at Upperman, and so, that is definitely a need, especially with COVID ... Read More »

Initial enrollment numbers for Putnam County Schools indicate the student population is returning to normal. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said compared to the end of school last year, an additional 450 students have arrived. “It does seem that there are many students that have returned from a homeschool type enrollment back to the traditional school setting,” Pierce said. “The pace ... Read More »

The Putnam County Schools will continue with its mask-optional policy as part of this year’s school opening policy. School Board Chair Lynn McHenry said the school system will continue to monitor local COVID numbers. “We have had zero hospitalizations for children under 19, and that plays a large part of the decisions that we make locally,” McHenry said. “But, we ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools had their first full day back on Tuesday, and officials say it looks like it will be a good school year. Deputy Director Tim Martin said that the main issue facing schools is long car lines from the influx of students. “Not just newly registered but everybody being back,” Martin said. “All of us kind of got ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools working hard to make sure your child’s bus is ready to go this week. Transportation Supervisor Kim Bradford said the district’s mechanics have been examining the 79-bus fleet all summer long. “When school gets out they do these buses one at a time, and they check them from head to toe,” Bradford said. “Every working part. Every ... Read More »

If Putnam County builds a new K-8 school, it will likely mean the closure of Park View Elementary school. However, Director of Schools Corby King said the school system would evaluate Park View and its potential for other uses to extend the life of the building. “I personally would like to see us think about utilizing that as a Pre-K ... Read More »

Back to school time does not have to be a stressor on a parent’s budget. Putnam County Schools Academic Social Interventionist Cindy Putman said that full school supply lists are online. However, teachers are understanding of families on a tight budget. Putman said often teachers and the student services department have access to extra supplies. “We don’t want any family ... Read More »