Students in Mr. York's class were outside today enjoying the sun as they participated in a math game!
Students in Mrs. Haddon's class were participating in Mammal Madness - a fun take on March Madness through which students learn more about animals!
Students made their pitches this week as part of our STARTedUp Program through which students identify problems and propose solutions. Thank you to Paul Jedele, Michael Clampitt, Neal Cash and Amanda Laney for volunteering their time to act as judges!
We had a successful Sophomore Seminar this week! Soon-to-be-juniors learned about academic, athletic and organizational opportunities available at South Putnam. Special thanks to Karen Heavin and our community partners for donating their time to do a Networking Event as part of the seminar. Students are getting a start at building professional relationships.
FFA Week
Prom Wear Giveaway
Thank you to our FFA for breakfast this morning! They are impressive in their official dress, and they act with kindness and service to others.
Congratulations to Troy Burgess on his retirement! He has served as South Putnam's AD, football coach, baseball coach, basketball coach, MS Dean, Assistant Principal and teacher! What remarkable service as an Eagle! Coach Burgess, you will be greatly missed!
We celebrated Winter Senior Night on Saturday! Our Eagles made it even more special with boys basketball wins against North Vermillion! What a great night with students and families!
This week our soon-to-be freshmen participated in our 8th Grade Seminar where they learned about diploma requirements, graduation seals, dual credits, Early College, CTE programs and work-based learning. The best part included sessions during which our upperclassmen shared what it is like to be in high school!
February Fun Friday. Grade level teams had to memorize a tongue twister to earn a letter. First team to build their class name won.
Mrs. Henry took our APC US History class to Indiana University to attend the on-campus version of H106. Students also toured IU's campus. Thank you to Mrs. Henry for allowing our students to experience what an on-campus college course looks and feels like.
Thank you to the Leo club for giving away books to children at the ball game tonight! What a blessing!
Boys Basketball had a great win against Owen Valley tonight, and it was Elementary Night! What a fun evening, and a chance to see the strong future of the basketball program!
Jazz Band students created floats in honor of Mardi Gras demonstrating knowledge about musicians from Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis, Jr.
How do you apply your mathematical understanding of area and slope? You build something! Some 7th grade students in Mr. York's class discussed and displayed their projects (houses or food trucks). From 3D printing to carefully hand created items, the projects showed creativity and precision. Well done!
Thank you to Mrs. Bye and the NHS students for hosting a book fair!
Last Thursday night, South Putnam and Greencastle's Champions Together teams competed as part of the Boys County Tourney! Thank you to South Putnam organizers Tom Standers and Elizabeth Dobson. Well done to all of the participants and partners who made it a successful game!
Students in Mrs. Carranzas art class have created projects for the Putnam County Museum's Student Art Show. The show will open Saturday, February 28th. Our artists created exceptional works that express their interests and demonstrated their creative exploration of materials and styles.
Congrats to our Middle School Girls Basketball teams on 2 big wins against Monrovia tonight. The girls played hard on both ends of the floor for all 4 quarters.
