Tag Archives: Putnam County Schools

The Putnam County School System is improving building security with new vestibules at two schools. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said $153,000 of Safe Schools Grant funding will improve entrances at Avery Trace and Algood Middle Schools. Martin said a new school would typically have secure vestibules, where people can be seen before being buzzed in. “Right now, most ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System has taken a step forward in securing partners to expand career and technical education opportunities. Director of Schools Corby King said the system has been trying for a long time to get internship partners for advanced manufacturing. King said they had not been able to make any headway with local manufacturers until now. “We now ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools gave online tests a try this week. Director of Schools Corby King said several middle school classes did practice ACT tests to tryout the systems. “This years tests are all on paper, this is just a practice for next year,” King said. “I think the state is looking at vendors, looking for how this process will work. ... Read More »

Capacity issues at four Putnam County elementary schools will limit enrollment heading into the new school year. Algood, Jere Whitson, Prescott, and Sycamore Elementary Schools will be open to students who live in the school zone and those students who live outside the zone but attended the school this year. These four schools are at 86 percent or more of ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System will implement its Continuous Learning Plan Friday, with no snow days remaining. Director of Schools Corby King said using virtual learning on snow days is a first for the system. King said he knows there are families without power and that many will not have power Friday. “If a student does not have access to ... Read More »

The Art Bin in Sparta is hosting a paint night February 20, with all the proceeds supporting the Upperman High School Wrestling Team. Assistant Wrestling Coach Jessica Jackson said there are only 25 spots available to paint a canvas and support the team. She said supporting the team’s next season is important because it will be first senior class to ... Read More »

Putnam County School officials hope to provide a one-time stipend to all school employees as part of new COVID money. The system will receive some $9.2 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds from the federal government. Director of Schools Corby King said the system wants to pay teachers and staff for the extra work COVID has required ... Read More »

The Putnam County School Board will consider the creation of a committee to consider whether or not to change to Algood Middle School mascot. The board will consider the issue at its Thursday meeting. Director Of Schools Corby King said the members should include those with ties to the Algood community, including parents, faculty and school personnel, and member of ... Read More »

The Putnam County School Board approved the purchase of 1,625 Chromebooks Thursday night completing the next phase of one device to one student. When the devices arrive, each high school student in the system with have an electronic device. Director of Schools Corby King said the system already has one device for each middle school student. King said the biggest ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will finalize its 30 teaching candidates for the Grow Your Own grant program later this month. College of Education Associate Dean Julie Baker said the 30 candidates will begin taking classes this summer. The candidates will work as they take classes as teaching assistants in five Upper Cumberland Counties. Baker said having the school systems play a part ... Read More »