NPCS Newsletter - August 2025

Now that the 2025-2026 school has started and things are underway at NPCSC, we want to share some of the exciting things that are happening around our district. Cougar students and staff have all been hard at work. We continue to look to the future and strive to create the best environment possible for all of our students.

NPMS has been given the opportunity by the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation to create a BYF (Build Your Future) Construction Club. This club will engage middle school students with hands-on activities, sparking interest in future career opportunities in construction. This will be integrated into our Agriculture rotation classes for 6th and 7th-grade students during the school day. Students will work collaboratively on different projects using concrete, wood, and other materials provided by Build Your Future Indiana. Students will also have the opportunity to visit a job site and speak with professionals in the construction field.

NPCSC is proud to begin showcasing some of the planned improvements for our school campuses. All NP schools will receive needed upgrades and touch-ups over the course of the next few years. Some features of this project will be the renovation of our current AG spaces, HVAC at 3/4 buildings, furniture upgrades across the corporation, and the addition of improved athletic facilities. We are excited about the additional spaces for our current learners and the benefits to our youth programs!

Thank you to our local American Legion! Our 5th graders at Bainbridge Elementary School had the privilege of learning proper flag etiquette today—an important tradition and lesson in respect for our country. Your time, knowledge, and dedication help our students understand the meaning behind the flag and the honor it represents.

We are grateful for your service and for sharing this important piece of history with our Cougars!

With the official athletic season already underway for North Putnam High School and North Putnam Middle School, we want to thank our fans in advance for your patience with the many positive changes underway on our campuses. As the outdoor season begins, please be mindful of our expectations for events.

As we undergo improvements, please note the change in parking and entrances for indoor events. For North Putnam High School indoor events please use the West or South Parking lots. Those corresponding entrances will be available for admittance.

We are excited to spread the word about the third annual Farm to Fork Dinner at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The Drive-Thru dinner will take place on Saturday, September 20 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. There will be picnic tables available for those who would like to stay and eat. The North Putnam chapter of Dollars for Scholars serves as the financial agent for Farm to Fork. All proceeds go directly to Putnam County students as scholarships. These scholarships are available to Putnam County students who attend post-secondary certificate programs, technical degrees, and students who plan to pursue an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.

1. High School All-School Pictures will be taken on Thursday, August 28. Retakes are scheduled for Thursday, October 9, This includes ALL students and staff. (attachment below)

2. The 2025 NPHS Cougar Showcase yearbooks are in!! Current students will be invited to pick theirs up during Engage. Graduates from the Class of 2025 need to request a time to pick up their book. Please call ahead and the book will be waiting in the NPHS office. Contact Mrs. Monique Fields for more information or questions (attachment below)

3. Ordering for the 2026 Cougar Showcase yearbook has begun. The first round will be the lowest price for the school year. Each student should have received a flyer with this information. Or contact Mrs. Monique Fields, mfields@nputnam.k12.in.us, at NPHS for another copy.

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!

When our students graduate North Putnam High School, we love to hear about what they are up to! We would love to feature our NP grads and the AWESOME things that they are accomplishing after leaving us.

This month, we are focusing on Gabbi Simonson and Handley Everman. Gabbi spent her summer as a Marine Mammal Attendant at the indianapolis Zoo. Gabbi plans on applying for a full internship in the future. Handley recently graduated from the University of Oklahoma and landed a teaching position as the Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor for Mustang High School in Mustang, Oklahoma.

Keep up the great work Cougars!

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