FES 5th graders visited the Fillmore Veterans Memorial wall this week, located on the northwest side of the school building. Students are learning about branches of the military and are working hard to prepare for the Veterans Day program on Nov. 11 at 10 am. All veterans and their families are welcome to attend.
Mrs. Boyce's 5th graders have been studying US Geography and focusing on the Mississippi River basin. Mrs. Kim Beadles from Purdue Extension and the Soil & Water District visited to make her annual presentation, "What is a Watershed? Students learned about sludge, run-off, water pollution, food chains, responsible farming, and conservation efforts as they affect wildlife and communities in our region.
I'm Lisa Pham from the DeBadminton Club at DePauw University. Our club is working on community-focused projects, especially ones that build connections with Greencastle's K-12 students. As part of that effort, we're hosting Rally at the Y, beginner-friendly badminton sessions at the Putnam County YMCA, and we'd love for your students to join us.
Dates: Fridays, October 9, 23, and 30
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Location: Putnam County YMCA
Levels: Beginner and intermediate
Rackets and Shuttles will be provided from the Club.
Dates: Fridays, October 9, 23, and 30
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Location: Putnam County YMCA
Levels: Beginner and intermediate
Rackets and Shuttles will be provided from the Club.
Donuts with Dad 2026
🌳 Help Shape the Future of Putnam County Parks & Pathways!
The Putnam County Parks Board is developing its 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan and is seeking input from the community.
Take a few minutes to complete the public survey and share your thoughts about the future of parks and pathways in Putnam County:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PutnamCountyParksPlan2026
The Parks Board will also hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the York Building at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The public is invited to attend and provide feedback.
📋 Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
The Putnam County Parks Board is developing its 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan and is seeking input from the community.
Take a few minutes to complete the public survey and share your thoughts about the future of parks and pathways in Putnam County:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PutnamCountyParksPlan2026
The Parks Board will also hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the York Building at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The public is invited to attend and provide feedback.
📋 Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
9-22-26 Mrs. Boyce's 5th graders enjoyed an informative presentation from local DAR representative, Ms. Sharon Ellett, who spoke about Constitution Day and the early history of our country. Each student received a copy of the US Constitution and other patriotic souvenirs. Thank you, Ms. Ellett!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Fillmore Elementary School on Monday, September 28th!
Fillmore Book Fair
September 21st - October 2nd
September 21st - October 2nd
We look forward to seeing everyone at our Grandparents' Night / STEM Night / Book Fair on Monday, September 28th from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Boyce's class enjoyed learning about 3-dimensional shapes and volume this month. The unit began with a comparative study of three famous architects, Frank Lloyd Wright (USA), I.M. Pei (China), and Zaha Hadid (Middle East). Students learned about famous structures, such as the Louvre Museum in France, Falling Waters in Pennsylvania, and London's Aquatic Centre for the 2012 Olympics. The literature-based unit culminated with a showcase of student work and related items that were placed in our school's display case. Everyone had a lot of fun learning about these famous designers and creating projects of their own.
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!
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.
Fillmore Elementary Annual Title I Parent/Guardian Meetings
Registration is open -- come join the Eagle Family!
We are looking for a Kindergarten Instructional Aide to support our precious young learners.
💙❤️ 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 💙❤️
Join our amazing Fillmore Elementary PreK team.
Meet the Teacher Night with Kona Ice
Supply Lists for the 2026-2027 school year
Important announcement for the 2026-2027 school year!