Getting students outside and interested in using technology to grow things, one of the goals of a new STEM grant at Putnam County’s VITAL School. STEM Teacher Carrin Nash said the $5,000 grant will go toward a new hydroponics vertical farming system. Nash said the program already has a wealth of machines like 3-D printers and plotter printers. He wanted ... Read More »
Putnam County’s virtual school could soon have a mascot. A 13-person committee has been appointed to lead the effort. VITAL Principal Shannon Pirtle said just like in-person schools in the system, virtual students also deserve an icon for school spirit. “We have students that participate in E-sports or our cybersecurity program, we’re offering more and more all the time for ... Read More »
The Putnam County School System has named Shannon Pirtle as its new VITAL School principal. Pirtle spent 10 years as principal and assistant principal at Upperman Middle School. Pirtle was set to become assistant principal at Cane Creek Elementary School this fall. However, the VITAL position became available after Robyn Nabors decided to make a return to the classroom. Pirtle ... Read More »
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