We are incredibly grateful to Keystone Cooperative for their generous donation to South Putnam Community School Corporation! Their contribution helped cover outstanding student meal balances and ensure our students continue to have access to nutritious meals.
Thank you, Keystone Cooperative, for supporting our students and our South Putnam community!
Our halls were filled with energy, smiles, and excitement today. A huge thank you to our students, teachers, staff, and families for making Day 1 such a success.
We’re looking forward to an incredible year of learning, growth, and Eagle Pride!
Ben Lytle Kicks Off the 2026-2027 School Year
What an honor to welcome Ben Lytle to our all-staff back-to-school meeting this morning.
Ben founded Anthem, now Elevance. He built Silver Sneakers into one of the largest exercise programs in the country. In 2024, he was named a Living Legend of Indiana. He is the author of The Potentialist book series.
He could speak anywhere. He chose to spend his morning with South Putnam educators.
His challenge to our staff was simple: our students will grow up in a world none of us can fully picture yet, and our job is to give them what no technology can. Character. Wisdom. The choice to be fully human.
Thank you, Ben, for the encouragement and the challenge.
Every Student. Every Day. Go Eagles.
What an honor to welcome Ben Lytle to our all-staff back-to-school meeting this morning.
Ben founded Anthem, now Elevance. He built Silver Sneakers into one of the largest exercise programs in the country. In 2024, he was named a Living Legend of Indiana. He is the author of The Potentialist book series.
He could speak anywhere. He chose to spend his morning with South Putnam educators.
His challenge to our staff was simple: our students will grow up in a world none of us can fully picture yet, and our job is to give them what no technology can. Character. Wisdom. The choice to be fully human.
Thank you, Ben, for the encouragement and the challenge.
Every Student. Every Day. Go Eagles.
Registration is open -- come join the Eagle Family!
💙❤️ A Message from the South Putnam Café Food Service Director ❤️💙
As we prepare to welcome our students back, I want to share a quick update from the South Putnam Café.
The health and safety of our students is always our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution and due to recent concerns regarding Cyclospora, we have made the decision to temporarily remove fresh lettuce from our menus. We are working closely with our local health department and will resume serving lettuce as soon as it is considered safe.
Please know that our students will still be offered fresh vegetables every day.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we put student safety first. My team and I are excited to welcome everyone back and look forward to serving healthy, delicious meals all year long.
See you soon, Eagles! 🦅🍎🥕❤️💙
Lori Young
South Putnam Café Food Service 💙❤️
As we prepare to welcome our students back, I want to share a quick update from the South Putnam Café.
The health and safety of our students is always our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution and due to recent concerns regarding Cyclospora, we have made the decision to temporarily remove fresh lettuce from our menus. We are working closely with our local health department and will resume serving lettuce as soon as it is considered safe.
Please know that our students will still be offered fresh vegetables every day.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we put student safety first. My team and I are excited to welcome everyone back and look forward to serving healthy, delicious meals all year long.
See you soon, Eagles! 🦅🍎🥕❤️💙
Lori Young
South Putnam Café Food Service 💙❤️
Senior yearbook photos will be taken on July 23rd from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and on July 24th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the High School.
Important announcement for the 2026-2027 school year!
South Putnam welcomes Handley Everman as a new agriculture teacher and FFA sponsor. We are excited to have her join our team and add her expertise and experience to our amazing ag program!
A huge congratulations and thank you to the South Putnam High School Marching Band and Cheer Team. They did a fantastic job representing our school in the Putnam County Fair parade. We are so proud of our students for showing their school spirit and bringing the energy to our community today.
South Putnam families, this one's big. 🦅
We're opening two brand-new ways to be an Eagle in grades 6–12: the South Putnam Virtual Academy (100% online) and Eagle Flex, our new Hybrid Academy (online academics + on-campus classes and activities).
Same South Putnam diploma. Same teams and clubs. Same award-winning FFA program. More flexibility than ever. Learn more at the links below. We start online registration on July 20th!
Eagle Flex - Hybrid Academy
Virtual Academy
Register
Now hiring full-time and substitute bus drivers! Interested in applying or want to know more? Contact Brad Ogborn, Director of Transportation at (765) 653-4736 or bogborn@sputnam.k12.in.us.
BIG NEWS, Eagle Nation!
We are THRILLED to officially welcome Chris Jones as the next Principal of South Putnam Middle/High School!
Chris isn’t just coming to South Putnam — he’s coming HOME. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him back to the nest.
The future is bright at South Putnam, and we know Chris brings the passion, the vision, and the deep love for this community that our students and staff deserve. This is going to be an incredible year!
Mr. Jones, the nest is ready! Eagle Nation is behind you. Let’s get to work!
Welcome home, Chris. Welcome back to South Putnam!
And as always… it’s a GREAT day to be an Eagle! 🦅
#EagleNation #SouthPutnam #WelcomeHome #OnceAnEagleAlwaysAnEagle #GreatDayToBeAnEagle
Congratulations to the South Putnam Class of 2026!
Congratulations to Kyley Branam who will be attending IU Indianapolis majoring in Nursing!
Our 8th grade celebration night honored our top achieving students at South Putnam Middle School! They succeed in the classroom and in leadership. They shared their future career dreams and also acknowledged the hard work and care of their teachers. Congratulations to the students and their teachers! Thank you to Mrs. Coke, Mr. Rounds and Mrs. Nees for their work preparing the evening!
One of the best nights of the year is our Summa Cum Laude banquet. Congratulations to the 18 seniors who will finish with a 4.0 or higher. These seniors are recognized for their excellence, and they show gratitude by recognizing an educator who has significantly impacted their life.
Thank you to Senator Rodric Bray for coming to South Putnam to present Senate Resolution 59 to each member of our state championship football team. Resolution 59 recognizes South Putnam High School Football Team for winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 1A state championship title!
Congratulations to Jaxon Birt for successfully obtaining his CDL through Area 30! It is a rigorous process to obtain a Commercial Driver's License that ends with a three-part skills test. Well done, Jaxon!
FREE SUMMER MEALS
South Putnam Schools will be providing free meals to all children 18 years old and younger through our Summer Food Service Program.
Meals are available for:
• All South Putnam enrolled students
• Other children 18 years and younger with proof of enrollment
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All households must sign up for meals prior to meal pick-up.
Children are not required to be present for pick up, but only the parent/guardian may pick-up meals for their enrolled kids.
If you do not sign up before pick-up:
• Proof of enrollment for each child 18 and younger must be provided at pick-up.
• You will be required to sign up for future meal distributions at that time.
Failure to complete sign up for following weeks may result in denial of future meals.
Examples of acceptable proof of enrollment include:
Current Student ID
Report card
School schedule
Enrollment paperwork
Meal pick-up will take place every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., beginning June 5, 2026, through July 31, 2026. Pick-up will be at door #9.
Each child enrolled will receive:
• 5 breakfast meals
• 5 lunch meals
• 1 gallon of 1% white milk
Due to the close proximity of the neighboring Greencastle Community School Corporation meal distribution sites, children enrolled in Greencastle Schools are not eligible to participate in this meal distribution program.
Please contact Lori Young, Food Service Director at South Putnam Schools with any questions at lyoung@sputnam.k12.in.us.
South Putnam Schools will be providing free meals to all children 18 years old and younger through our Summer Food Service Program.
Meals are available for:
• All South Putnam enrolled students
• Other children 18 years and younger with proof of enrollment
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All households must sign up for meals prior to meal pick-up.
Children are not required to be present for pick up, but only the parent/guardian may pick-up meals for their enrolled kids.
If you do not sign up before pick-up:
• Proof of enrollment for each child 18 and younger must be provided at pick-up.
• You will be required to sign up for future meal distributions at that time.
Failure to complete sign up for following weeks may result in denial of future meals.
Examples of acceptable proof of enrollment include:
Current Student ID
Report card
School schedule
Enrollment paperwork
Meal pick-up will take place every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., beginning June 5, 2026, through July 31, 2026. Pick-up will be at door #9.
Each child enrolled will receive:
• 5 breakfast meals
• 5 lunch meals
• 1 gallon of 1% white milk
Due to the close proximity of the neighboring Greencastle Community School Corporation meal distribution sites, children enrolled in Greencastle Schools are not eligible to participate in this meal distribution program.
Please contact Lori Young, Food Service Director at South Putnam Schools with any questions at lyoung@sputnam.k12.in.us.
Congratulations to Ethan Rooksberry who is employed at Crown!
