Thank you to North Salem State Bank for providing lunch for our teachers today. They were kind enough to even grill the food in person.
Thank you to the Student Council for providing slushies and popcorn for Teacher Appreciation Week.
AP World had a record 26 South Putnam students take the exam today. We appreciate Paul Jedele of McDonald’s for providing our breakfast!
AP testing is in full swing! We are so proud of our students for taking on the challenge of AP courses! Thank you to our teachers who prepare them and encourage them!
The South Putnam Music Department is thrilled to invite you to our annual Spring Festival and Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, May 15, 2026.
It’s going to be a fantastic evening filled with great food and even better performances from our talented student musicians.
Spaghetti Dinner: 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Spring Concert: Starts at 7:30 PM
It’s going to be a fantastic evening filled with great food and even better performances from our talented student musicians.
Spaghetti Dinner: 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Spring Concert: Starts at 7:30 PM
To our South Putnam families and community,
I want to begin by expressing my gratitude to our families, staff, bus driver, and the emergency responders who acted quickly and calmly following yesterday morning's bus accident. Their steady response made a difficult situation safer for everyone involved.
Following the accident, students were either released directly to their parents or guardians at the scene or transported safely to school on another bus. As reported by the Indiana State Police, no students were transported from the scene by EMS for medical care. When students arrived at school, each one was individually checked by our school nurse, and our staff maintained direct communication with families throughout the day.
Most students have since returned to school. Several families chose to seek follow-up medical care, evaluation, or examination for their children, and a small number of students are still out while they recover. One student is receiving additional medical care for more significant injuries. We will continue to respect the privacy of each student and family and will not share individual medical information.
We know that an accident like this can affect students in ways that aren't always visible. Counseling and support services have been made available to students and staff, and we will continue to offer that support for as long as it is needed.
Our thoughts are with all of our students, our bus driver, and the driver and student in the other vehicle. We will continue to cooperate fully with the Indiana State Police investigation and follow all required safety procedures.
As we near the end of the school year, I also want to ask every driver in our community to remain alert and patient around school buses and student transportation routes. The safety of our children depends on all of us.
Thank you for your continued trust in our schools.
Dr. Corey Smith
Superintendent
South Putnam Community School Corporation
I want to begin by expressing my gratitude to our families, staff, bus driver, and the emergency responders who acted quickly and calmly following yesterday morning's bus accident. Their steady response made a difficult situation safer for everyone involved.
Following the accident, students were either released directly to their parents or guardians at the scene or transported safely to school on another bus. As reported by the Indiana State Police, no students were transported from the scene by EMS for medical care. When students arrived at school, each one was individually checked by our school nurse, and our staff maintained direct communication with families throughout the day.
Most students have since returned to school. Several families chose to seek follow-up medical care, evaluation, or examination for their children, and a small number of students are still out while they recover. One student is receiving additional medical care for more significant injuries. We will continue to respect the privacy of each student and family and will not share individual medical information.
We know that an accident like this can affect students in ways that aren't always visible. Counseling and support services have been made available to students and staff, and we will continue to offer that support for as long as it is needed.
Our thoughts are with all of our students, our bus driver, and the driver and student in the other vehicle. We will continue to cooperate fully with the Indiana State Police investigation and follow all required safety procedures.
As we near the end of the school year, I also want to ask every driver in our community to remain alert and patient around school buses and student transportation routes. The safety of our children depends on all of us.
Thank you for your continued trust in our schools.
Dr. Corey Smith
Superintendent
South Putnam Community School Corporation
Congratulations to all of the Region 7 STARTedUp finalists. The South Putnam team of Kaden Custis, Brody Cline and Brendan Turpen with Apex Arrows placed third. They designed a Bluetooth-enabled arrow that allows hunters to track deer after the shot for easier recovery. All of the South Putnam participants were among a group of skilled innovative entrepreneurs selected to compete at this high level.
Congratulations to Nick Allison who is employed by Marathon!
Earlier today, a bus en route to South Putnam Middle and High School was struck by another vehicle. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Some students involved in the incident were picked up directly from the scene by their families. The remaining students were safely transferred to a different bus and have been transported to school. Families of the students on the bus have been notified. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your student, please contact South Putnam Middle and High School office.
Congratulations to Sam Enderby who is employed by KnitWell!
Congratulations to Chaz Hall who is employed at KnitWell!
Prom 2026
Students had a lot of fun at the middle school dance Friday night!
Congratulations to the South Putnam Drama Department for their production of the Trial of Goldilocks this month. Student Director Kaela Estes, Director Ellen Houser, Assistant Director Tanis Nicklasch and Technical Director Thomas Champion led an entertaining show!
Congratulations to Addison Gibson who will be attending Butler majoring in Criminology/Psychology!
Congratulations to Dominic Harrison who is employed at Kroger!
Congratulations to Delaney Archer who is employed at Walmart!
Congratulations to Lane Collins who will be training with the Carpenter's Union to become a carpenter!
Congratulations to Jonathan Hayden who is employed at Walmart!
Congratulations to Kenny McDaniel who will be attending IU Columbus majoring in Business!
