Thank you to Karen Heavin of Heavin College and Career Readiness Services for arranging our Senior Seminar Friday morning focused on college applications and scholarships. The presenters included senior Audrey Richardson who is serving as a College Board Big Future Student Leadership Ambassador. Quinci Miller, the Associate Director of Admissions from Purdue, encouraged seniors to apply to multiple schools and advised them on the difference between Early Decision (binding decision) and Early Action (non-binding decision). She also explained holistic and formulaic admission considerations. Ashley Pearison from Ivy Tech explained dual credit use and transfer. Karen Heavin discussed financial aid and scholarships. It was an informative morning!
Students attended the IHSAA Fall Meeting at Brownsburg High School. They heard from a collection of speakers including South Putnam senior Danae Cline.
Thank you to the members of the S.A.L.S. grant team who presented Melissa Haddon with grant funds to support a dissection project for her middle school science students. S.A.L.S. Is a small group of community members "interested in enhancing the learning environment for South Putnam students." They were "touched by teachers who gave selflessly of their time, talents and own personal money to make lasting imprints on our educational experiences, especially in our science, agriculture and life skills classes."
A Regional Job Fair for adults is being hosted by WorkOne on September 11th at the Greencastle Armory from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Paralympian Steve Emt spoke with South Putnam High School students today about how choices matter and overcoming incredible challenges. He explained that each of us must D.E.C.I.D.E. to be the hero of our own life. He spoke about determination and resilience and care for others. Thank you to South Putnam Senior Danae Cline and Linda Merkel of the P.I.E. coalition for bringing Steve EMT to Putnam County for this event.
Meet the Teacher Night!
Congratulations to Coach Houser, her staff and volleyball players for victories this week against North Vermillion and West Vigo!
Eagles, This Friday, August 30th is Back to School Night for South Putnam Middle and High School. Join us in the cafeteria from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm to talk to your student's teachers. You may enter through the gym doors, entrance 26. After Back to School Night please stay for the football game. Tickets to the game are $5, and we only accept cash. We are excited to see you. John Skomp Assistant Principal South Putnam High School Together we can ... 765.653.3148 ext. 202
Join us tonight at the newly renovated Mark Wildman Field at South Putnam High School for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:00 and the field rededication at 6:45. Watch the South Putnam Eagles take on the Speedway Spark Plugs at 7:00. It will be a great night of football and celebration!
Extra copies of previous yearbooks are on sale
It is a beautiful morning for the Kieth Puckett Cross Country Invitational. 18 teams compete in this season-opening event at South Putnam. Middle school is up next!
Congratulations to Senior Class Officers: President Danae Cline, Vice President Laney Fugate, Secretary Lilian Emmerich and Treasurer Madison Gardner
Congratulations to Robert Emmerich! He participated in the INPact Band. The band performed as part of the opening ceremonies of the DCI (Drum Corps International) World Championship finals in Indianapolis this past weekend
P.E. classes were out on the football field enjoying the beautiful weather and the new turf. Finishing touches are being made in the area as we prepare for our upcoming scrimmage and first game.
South Putnam welcomes Mr. Chris Proctor, our new JAG coordinator. The Jobs for America's Graduates program assists students in earning credits toward graduation while helping them build employability skills and "expand their horizons through business contacts, unpaid and paid internships, guest speakers, mentors and community projects."
It was a fantastic first day for the 2024-25 school year at South Putnam. It is once again a great day to be an Eagle!
Thank you Seth, Monica, Bob and Carol for your hard work this summer cleaning and preparing our building for this school year. It looks fantastic!
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Heather Nees to the position of Director of Student and Professional Learning at South Putnam Community School Corporation. In her new role, Heather will continue to collaborate with teachers and students while also leading our professional development initiatives and overseeing our intervention and enrichment programs across the district. Congratulations, Heather!
It's always a great time to be an Eagle! South Putnam continues to lead with amazing opportunities !
In-Person Enrollment is Monday, July 29th from noon to 7:00 p.m. Come by South Putnam Middle and High School to sign up for school. Our administrators and counselors will be available to discuss schedules and opportunities. Our roof is under construction, so please park in the northeast part of the lot and enter through our gymnasium doors.
