North Putnam High School -

Cougar Nation, let's celebrate Kaydence Simmerman. Kaydence is the daughter of Dustin Simmerman and Katherine Parker. Kaydence is a midyear graduate and plans to continue working at Bonnets and Bears Childcare. Eventually she would like to return to Ivy Tech to complete early childcare courses to become a preschool teacher. Kaydence would like to thank her parents for loving her and teaching her. Kaydence is going to be a wonderful early childhood educator, and we are excited to see her continue to grow in this field. NPHS is excited to celebrate the future plans of its Class of 2024. We want all students to have a plan to be either Employed, Enlisted, or Enrolled by the time they graduate.

Cougar Nation, let's celebrate Randi Carpenter. Randi is the daughter of Kevin and Carolyn Carpenter, and Stephanie Carpenter and Terry Dowers. Randi graduated in December and plans to work to save money for college to start at Ivy Tech in the fall. She would like to thank all of the teachers and staff at NPHS! Best of luck Randi, we miss seeing you at school everyday! NPHS is excited to celebrate the future plans of its Class of 2024. We want all students to have a plan to be either Employed, Enlisted, or Enrolled by the time they graduate.

As we prepare for Hardcourt Homecoming next week, the Student Council has announced the dress up days! We are looking forward to a fun week filled with Cougar Pride! #CougarNation #HOCO2024

Cougar Nation, let's celebrate Callee Riggle. Callee is the daughter of Aaron and Nikki Riggle. After graduation she intends to enroll at Saint-Mary's-of-the-Woods to study elementary education. She will also be continuing her track and field career at SMWC. She would also like to thank her mom and dad for raising me to be the strong woman she is today. She wants to thank her little sister and brother for being her best friends. She also wants to thank all of her family for believing in her and supporting her. She wants to thank everyone at NP for their support and dedication to her and her education. Finally she would like thank her coaches that helped her get to where she is today. We are proud of Callee and excited to see her in a future classroom leading the next generation of leaders, hopefully back here within NPCSC! NPHS is excited to celebrate the future plans of its Class of 2024. We want all students to have a plan to be either Employed, Enlisted, or Enrolled by the time they graduate.

No school Monday as we recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

North Putnam students, in the first semester of 2023-2024, earned 744 Dual Credits from Ivy Tech Community College. These 744 awarded credits represent a potential savings of over $126,000 to our families. To put this into perspective, during the entire 2022-2023 school year, NPHS students earned 663.5 credits. These numbers are from our partnership with Ivy Tech. NP students also have the opportunity to earn dual credits from Indiana University, Vincennes University, and through Advanced Placement coursework. Our students have great opportunities to earn dual credits and credentials through our various programs. We look forward to continued growth in this area and more students earning the Indiana College Core, College Credentials, and Industry Certifications. #CougarNation #LeadingtheWay

As our students, faculty, and staff leave NPHS for the last time in 2023, weeks would like to share with you the 2023 Holiday Card. This year's card was created by NPHS sophomore Camryn Riggle. Camryn is the daughter of Aaron and Nikki Riggle of Roachdale. Camryn designed this card in Mr. Brooks' Digital Design class.

Earlier this week our Band and Choir held their winter concert. Our kids and directors did such a good job. They performed in front of a packed house!

Congratulations Chloee Livingston for being named the DAR Good Citizen for North Putnam High School. Chloee is the daughter of Ryan and Jenna Livingston and represents what it means to be a Good Citizen at NPHS! Congratulations Chloee!!

Cougar Nation! Make sure to follow the corporation Facebook page, and be sure to like, comment and share all the great things happening within NPHS and NPCSC! https://www.facebook.com/northputnam.schools

Next week is a Spirit Week at NPHS as we prepare for the end of the semester tests and the holiday season!

Good Morning, Bus 10 (Denis Gray) does not have a driver this morning., December 8, 2023. We will send a bus back around after 7:50 a.m. If you are able to make other arrangements to bring your student to school that would be helpful. Thank you for being patient while waiting on a bus to come around.

We welcome our local veterans and community members into North Putnam Middle/High School for our annual Veteran's Day Ceremony. This year it will be on Friday, November 10th at 10:30 AM.

Our Spell Bowl team competed in the Area Contest at Cascade last night. Though we lost 3 of our spellers to illness and 1 to other circumstances. the 5 who competed spelled 33 of 45 words correctly. The following students scored Near Perfect rounds at the Area Contest at Cascade on Monday evening- Aaron Miles, Keaton O'Mullane, Maelyn Gibbs. That means they correctly spelled 8 of 9 words correctly. Also competing last night and performing well were Adam Grajewski and Shelby Merrill. Please congratulate these students for our 2nd place Area finish in Class 3.

Good Morning, North Putnam bus 19 will be runing about an hour late this morning October 30, 2023.

Immediate Opening - High School Counselor Apply at: https://nputnam.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Cougar Nation, please share, and help us find a great High School Counselor.

NPHS is currently looking for a Temporary Art Teacher to cover for a teacher leaving on maternity leave. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Chew (jchew@nputnam.k12.in.us). Cougar Nation, please help by liking and sharing this post!

Join us for the 2023 Trunk or Treat sponsored by the North Putnam FFA on October 25th from 6:00-7:30 behind the MS/HS. Parking will be located in front of the NPMS building. We look forward to seeing everyone! Rain or Shine!! If you would like to have a trunk or donate candy, please contact Mrs. Skirvin.

First Stop >>> Italy October begins our adventure around the world with our new Global Eats Program. The school cafeteria is often one of the first places a child gets to taste and learn about foods from outside their family’s recipes or traditional cultural dishes. Highlighting the unique ingredients and authentic flavors from cuisines around the world, Chartwells K12 is launching a new program called Global Eats! Elementary - A prop kitchen will be set, as a "Coming Soon" with Italia decor followed by a Taste Testing of an authentic cuisine the following day. We would love it if you would like to join in, or get the Student Council involved to pass out samples to keep the students in place. A featured recipe will also be served in the cafeteria in the month of October. Secondary - Featured Recipes will be served in the cafeteria in the month of October several times a week. We will give the Students a chance to Vote on their favorite Recipe. The exploration continues beyond the cafeteria with the Global Eats website, www.K12GlobalEats.com, which features chef and recipe videos and fun activities for students, families, and teachers.

All North Putnam Schools are on a 2 hour delay today September 29th due to fog.