Welcome back to a new and exciting school year! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable summer. As we embark on this academic journey together, we are thrilled to share that over the summer break, we have made improvements to our school buildings, enhancing our learning environment for all students. These upgrades were carefully planned and executed, and completed without any increase to your tax dollars. This accomplishment reflects our commitment to providing the best possible education while being fiscally responsible and mindful of our community's resources.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school district. Together, we will make this school year a great success!

Over the past year North Putnam has become home to me. Getting to be part of such a welcoming place is a blessing! I am super excited to get to call Roachdale home and be such an integral part of the community. My boyfriend, Jeremy, and I are raising our 4 kids, Madi, Tinsley, Maddox, and Elle, here as well. This is my 18th year in education. I've taught in 2 states and in 5 grade levels. I am happy to invite the family and community into Roachdale Elementary to see the amazing things happening in our building!

As a kid from Mooresville, I grew up in the small town atmosphere where everyone knew each other and treated you like family. The moment I walked into North Putnam Middle School, I felt that same welcoming feel! I knew that this was a place I wanted to be! This is my 25th year in education, and I received my bachelor's and master's degrees from Purdue University. I have been married to my wife Stephanie for 20 years and have two kids, Emma (13) and Drew (10). I enjoy playing golf, spending time on a beach, and going to concerts! I am a Parrot Head and had the opportunity to see Jimmy Buffett 17 times in concert! I look forward to serving the students and community of North Putnam! Go Cougars!

Get ready for the new school year with the hassle-free solution that eliminates the need for cash transactions. The LINQ Connect app has been updated and is better than ever. There is no need to change your username and password and all your information will be transferred to the new app.

To get started, simply download the LINQ Connect app from the Google Play or Apple Store or visit LINQConnect.com.

Once you're in the LINQ Connect portal, you'll discover a world of possibilities.

• Set up one-time or recurring payments for your student's meals,
• Effortlessly view past transactions
• Establish spending limits
• Transfer funds between students
• Receive handy low balance notifications

Get ahead of the game and make the upcoming school year a breeze by utilizing the convenience of LINQ Connect - the ultimate payment platform for your lunch account balances

Breakfast

Full Price: $2.10

Lunch

Full Price: $3.35

Did you know that North Putnam Community Schools and all North Putnam students benefit by parents completing and qualifying for Free or Reduced Meals? Federal grants are awarded to schools based upon the participation in the Free or Reduced Federal Lunch program. North Putnam Schools would like to encourage all parents who may qualify to complete the application. Applications can be found on the LINQ Connect portal, or paper applications can be obtained by contacting your school's office. For questions regarding the School Lunch Program, please contact Andrea Doss, NP Food Service Director, adoss@nputnam.k12.in.us.

The North Putnam Transportation Department uses the MyRide K-12 service to help parents track their student and their student's bus. This can be accessed either through secure browser or by using the smartphone app. We encourage you to set up your account and use this app for you and your student.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email transportation@nputnam.k12.in.us, or call the Transportation Department at 765-522-6220.

Some of our New North Putnam Community School Corporation Students!

Congratulations to your Varsity Cheer Squad for winning the "School Song" Division at the Putnam County Cheer Contest.