NPCS Newsletter - Spring 2026

Welcome to the Spring 2026 edition of the North Putnam Community School Corporation Newsletter! As we celebrate our graduates and students at the end of the school year, we are focused on celebrating the many accomplishments of our students and staff. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, growth, and dedication demonstrated across our schools each day. As we look ahead, we are excited about the many opportunities on the horizon for North Putnam students and families. Thank you for your continued support as we close out a successful year and prepare for an even brighter future together!

North Putnam Community Schools are a recent feature in the Putnam County Connection. This publication is circulated throughout our district and beyond. We are excited to share the many different features that our schools offer with all. The included link will take you to this two-page advertisement:

Join us in celebrating the graduating class of 2026! We are excited to see the big things that these Cougars will accomplish. Cougar Proud!

This Spring, the Cougar Race Team, under the direction of Mr. Drake Davis, was able to not only place 1 vehicle, but also added a second cart to the team! the Cougars took 3rd overall in the competition, which included a top 2 finish as well as a top 3 finish in the STEM portion of the event. This is only the second year of the program. Keep up the great work, Cougars!

North Putnam High School held their annual Prom at 3 Fat Labs in Greencastle. This event, organized by Ms. Jordan Baire, was a HUGE success. Students and staff had a great night dancing the night away! Thank you to everyone who made this event such a memorable night for our students.

NPMS Construction Club finished up their first year with success! With the help of the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation (ICRF), Black Lumber, and Roachdale Hardware, our students had the opportunity to work with concrete, tools, and lumber. Students created flower pots, string art, and picnic tables during Mr. Davis’ Exploratory Agriculture class! This is just another example of the opportunities here at North Putnam! Look out for our Black Lumber mini barn (made by our students!) that will be raffled off at this year’s Putnam County Fair!

NPMS students and staff put learning to the test throughout the school year. From hands-on experiences to creative projects that utilize classroom skills, our staff and students put to use the lessons learned in a traditional setting. As we look to the future, continue to watch for the many exciting opportunities being created for our students and community.

Bainbridge Elementary held their first literacy night. The night was a giant success for families and students. Many thanks to the teachers and staff members who made this event possible for everyone. Another BIG THANK YOU goes out to Mr. Rodney Simpson for his help and direction with this project.

From bringing Boomer (Pacers mascot) to special event days, Bainbridge Elementary School knows how to keep learning fun and engaging for students. We appreciate all of the support that our parents and community provide for our students and staff! We are Cougar Proud!

Roachdale students and staff keep the tradition alive with the REACT walk through the town of Roachdale. This walk helps remind our students to stay active and have a safe and drug free summer. Roachdale also invited the graduating class of 2026 to pass some Cougar Pride to our Kindergarteners, leaving a legacy for the future!

Submit information to - Mr. Bucky Kramer, bkramer@nputnam.k12.in.us

North Putnam Middle School is home to the Cougar Weather Station. Powered by Earth Networks, a partner of Weatherbug, NPMS installed state of the art equipment for students and community members alike. Looking for the best local forecast? Look no further than the Cougar Weather Station!

This new tool displays attendance data at the grade-, school- and corporation-level and shows different types of absences (excused or unexcused), as well as chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, users can view longitudinal data that can be disaggregated by student population.

Having this data at our fingertips will help both schools, as well as community partners to:

• Analyze student attendance data over time
• Identify any trends/patterns in the data or areas where data collection could be improved
• Work with a variety of stakeholders to identify root causes of poor attendance
• Review attendance policies and utilize data to inform short- and long-term policy decisions
• Set goals for improved attendance and/or data collection
• Evaluate the impact of current efforts to improve attendance

If you have not already, I encourage you to take a moment to check out the Attendance Insights data. Again, we are moving in the right direction because of your efforts and collaborative solutions, so thank YOU! Let’s keep it going!

MyRideK12 parent app

We have found out that the GPS route tracking has been not functioning correctly on the transportation app. We have disabled this feature to avoid further confusion. The app should still show you if the bus will be on time or not. Thank you all for your patience while we try to make the most out of

this app.

Transportation Information

We understand the frustration with our lack of drivers and the hardship that it places our families in at times. We have been actively trying to hire more bus drivers. We appreciate everyone’s continued cooperation and support while we continue our journey to make our school’s transportation the best it can be.

Looking to get involved as well as feature your business's logo on future publications? Contact NPCSC Superintendent, Dr. Dustin LeMay for more information - dlemay@nputnam.k12.in.us