Tag Archives: Upperman Middle School

Upperman High School, Upperman Middle School, Cornerstone Elementary School, and Baxter Primary School placed on a soft lockdown Thursday afternoon on the advice of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the department received a call around 1:00pm about a domestic issue on Ward Mill Road. Farris said according to the call, the suspect was liable to be ... Read More »

Upperman Middle School Archery Club participated in its first event this week, as the work begins to build the new extra curricular offering. Athletic Director Dustin Williams said he hopes the club can do a lot more in the future. Williams said Upperman would compete against other middle schools in a club-type setting. He said he eventually wants to see ... Read More »

Putnam County School Board approved a $1.78 million expenditure for a new math textbook curriculum Thursday night. Curriculum Supervisor Dr. Chris Winningham said math standards are changing in the new school year, specifically at the high school level. Close to 90 percent of the 9-12 standards are new or are changing. Director of Schools Corby King said he expected the ... Read More »

Upperman Middle School Principal Shannon Pirtle is transferring to Cane Creek Elementary School to serve as assistant principal. Pirtle requested for the change after 10 years at Upperman Middle School. Pirtle said in a release that it was time for a change. “I love this school, the people here, and the community. However, I feel like it’s time for a ... Read More »

Upperman Middle School Art Teacher Janice Nunnally has been named Tennessee Art Educator of the Year by the Tennessee Art Education Association. Nunnally said this year, she has been incorporating lessons of social justice in her classes. At the same time, she continues volunteer work with the association. The combination of the two led to the distinction. “I’ve been working ... Read More »

Students of Upperman High School have been moved to Upperman Middle School as plumbing issues have caused minor flooding. Director of Schools Corby King said maintenance personnel is currently working to clear the expected line blockage. “It kinda came up this afternoon a little after one, where we are not able to use the restrooms,” King said. “We are not ... Read More »

The Putnam County Health Department will hold a drive-by flu shot event Monday at three schools. Anyone is welcome to get a free flu shot at either Burks Elementary, Upperman Middle School or Jere Whitson Elementary from 3pm-7pm Monday. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said during the pandemic it’s important to protect everyone’s health. “With COVID this year ... Read More »

Literacy, libraries and the love of reading gets a boost in Baxter, thanks to Dollar General. Putnam County Schools Curriculum Supervisor Dr. Sharon Anderson said this $40,000 donation was a surprise up until Dollar General arrived in person. Originally, all the system knew was that books and school supplies would be donated when the system first heard from Dollar General. ... Read More »