Tag Archives: Putnam Schools

As part of its strategic growth plan, Putnam County School System is updating its supplement plan for coaching staff pay. Director of Schools Corby King said the system wants to better compensate all of its employees, not just educators. He said in looking at recruitment and retention of faculty and staff they want the best for the students. “And coaching ... Read More »

Two Putnam County Middle Schools have received grants to expand CTE and career exploration opportunities. Interim CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said Algood Middle School received some $4,500 to expand the STEM program to add an agriculture component. She said Avery Trace Middle School will use the funds to create a computer science program. “When our students move from middle school ... Read More »

Putnam County School Board taking the next step to upgrade the old Park View School building through roof replacement. Director of Schools Corby King said the district knows there is a need to repurpose the building for different use. He said in order to be able to use the building, the roof will have to be replaced. “Because it’s continuing ... Read More »

Putnam County School System will likely not find a fix for Upperman High School’s baseball fields before the start of this season. Communications Director Hannah Davis said the project has not made large strides after grading work was done after last season. “That is the last that’s been done, but of course conversations internally continue to happen but nothing has ... Read More »

The Putnam County School Board officially accepted two electric buses Thursday night, the result of a $790,000 grant award from the EPA. The delivery date remains unclear, but Cumberland International Bus Account Manager Ashley Scurlock said the system has already designed the two routes to be covered by the buses. “The reliable range on a bus is 135 miles, the ... Read More »

Putnam County Seniors took part in about four hours of ACT testing during Senior Retake Day Tuesday. Upperman High School Assistant Principal and Testing Coordinator Bree Wheeler said students have been prepping by taking practice tests and using an online testing tool. Wheeler said now that the testing is over, students will wait about four to six weeks for their ... Read More »

Just three months into the school year and the Putnam County School System has spent half of its $1.2 million maintenance budget. Deputy Director Tim Martin said this is not due to major unforeseen expenses like a chiller or a boiler failure. He said the budget is simply feeling the pinch of the economy. “The fact is, every time we ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools slated to get a $5 million Innovative Schools Model grant from the state. The grant program aims to build readiness and prepare students for success after high school through increasing CTE, work-based learning, and industry credential opportunities. CTE Supervisor Dr. Leslie Eldridge presented a four-year plan to Putnam School Board Members about how she plans to spend ... Read More »

With work to begin on Upperman High School’s expansion project, the school’s families should expect a different traffic flow at their return from fall break. The work begins October 3rd. Director of Schools Corby King said the current parent pick-up will change from where it currently runs, as well as student parking. “The student parking lot entrance will be on ... Read More »

Literacy Implementation Network working across the state to implement a high-quality English Language Arts curriculum. Diana Wood is the Putnam Schools PreK through 4th Grade Instructional Supervisor. She said Putnam County is a mentor district for surrounding areas because it was an early adopter of this curriculum. “So the goal is we’re mentoring them in the implementation, they’re a little ... Read More »