"I work at a public school, because after my family and religious community, teachers and coaches from public schools had tremendous impact on my life at very important times. I was incredibly lucky to cross paths with some great teachers and coaches who actually cared about me as a student, athlete, and person. I honestly do not know where I would be today if not for some of those wonderful people who entered my life at just the right time."
Congratulations to Griffin Jones who is enrolling at Indiana University and will be majoring in BFA Cinematic Arts through the IU Media School!
Congratulations to Jordan Simpson who has enlisted in the Marines to become Infantry!
Lindsey Roberts spoke to the Career Internship students on one of their core employability skills in their course. She spoke to them about professionalism and elaborated on topics that included: communication, confidentiality, deescalaltion of situations, and maintaining a friendly and welcoming environment for your company and/ or institution in any career.
"I work in a public school to personally witness the time, love and commitment the community (parents, teachers, staff, etc.) puts into our children. My grandfather was a principal for many years and he continued to support children long after his retirement. He always taught us to be lifelong learners and what better way to continue to learn than through teaching."
"I work in a public school, because I believe that all students deserve to have a quality education and to have a community that cares for them."
Students in Mr. Errett's 8th grade class tested their balloon cars today.
Congratulations to Tyler Carter who is enrolling at Indiana State University majoring in Criminology!
Congratulations to Kallie Pastore who has enlisted in the Air Force and will pursue a degree in Nursing!
Congratulations to Alie Newby who is enrolling at Purdue University majoring in Landscape Architecture.
Middle school athletes competed at home tonight! We hosted middle school swim against Cascade and girls basketball against Southmont.
I work in a public school because . . . "My dad was a teacher in a public school. I have always grown up in a public school and could not imagine teaching somewhere else. I think it gives us a chance to work with many different types of students from many different backgrounds."
Some of our teachers are sharing this week why they teach at a public school. One teacher wrote: "I work in a public school to be a part of something bigger than myself. I am a member of a community, and we collectively live and work together to enrich all of our lives."
The South Putnam Music Department Showcase is coming up soon!
Congratulations to Stevie Keenan who is enrolling at Indiana University majoring in Audio Engineering through the Jacob School of Music!
Congratulations to Keaton Chew who is enrolling at Purdue University majoring in Agricultural and Biological engineering.
Congratulations to Joscelyn Pilcher who is enrolling at Purdue University majoring in Agribusiness.
Congratulations to Ashton Nichols for being named the January Student of the Month for South Putnam High School, Ms. Jones nominated Ashton and she said the following about Ashton.
Ashton stands out from the rest due to his capacity for genuine empathy. Many students of Ashton's age have not yet developed the ability to truly imagine what it must be like to walk in another person's shoes. Ashton, however, seems to understand this deeply. Ashton regularly takes it upon himself to work with students who need help, even when he probably doesn't feel like leaving his friend group. He always makes an effort to include everyone. To me, this is a clear indication of Ashton's capacity for kindness and empathy, as well as his leadership skills. This is exactly the type of thing teachers hope to see in their students. Ashton sets an example for his friends, spreading kindness wherever he goes.
It was Senior Night! Families came out to support their senior athletes and cheer on our Eagles Boys Basketball team as they played a close, exciting, hard-fought game against Indian Creek.
Good Sunday evening, Eagles! This is just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Monday, February 19th, Presidents Day, no students will be in attendance physically or virtually. Instead, this is a scheduled staff professional development day built into the school calendar. Thanks, and have a great rest of your three-day weekend! Dr. Smith
