Welcome to Central Elementary Mrs. Chassey, Miss Cloe, Miss Dickison, and Mr. Rockey!
Ben Lytle Kicks Off the 2026-2027 School Year
What an honor to welcome Ben Lytle to our all-staff back-to-school meeting this morning.
Ben founded Anthem, now Elevance. He built Silver Sneakers into one of the largest exercise programs in the country. In 2024, he was named a Living Legend of Indiana. He is the author of The Potentialist book series.
He could speak anywhere. He chose to spend his morning with South Putnam educators.
His challenge to our staff was simple: our students will grow up in a world none of us can fully picture yet, and our job is to give them what no technology can. Character. Wisdom. The choice to be fully human.
Thank you, Ben, for the encouragement and the challenge.
Every Student. Every Day. Go Eagles.
What an honor to welcome Ben Lytle to our all-staff back-to-school meeting this morning.
Ben founded Anthem, now Elevance. He built Silver Sneakers into one of the largest exercise programs in the country. In 2024, he was named a Living Legend of Indiana. He is the author of The Potentialist book series.
He could speak anywhere. He chose to spend his morning with South Putnam educators.
His challenge to our staff was simple: our students will grow up in a world none of us can fully picture yet, and our job is to give them what no technology can. Character. Wisdom. The choice to be fully human.
Thank you, Ben, for the encouragement and the challenge.
Every Student. Every Day. Go Eagles.
Don't forget Meet the Teacher Night is tonight. We can't wait to see you!
Registration is open -- come join the Eagle Family!
💙❤️ A Message from the South Putnam Café Food Service Director ❤️💙
As we prepare to welcome our students back, I want to share a quick update from the South Putnam Café.
The health and safety of our students is always our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution and due to recent concerns regarding Cyclospora, we have made the decision to temporarily remove fresh lettuce from our menus. We are working closely with our local health department and will resume serving lettuce as soon as it is considered safe.
Please know that our students will still be offered fresh vegetables every day.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we put student safety first. My team and I are excited to welcome everyone back and look forward to serving healthy, delicious meals all year long.
See you soon, Eagles! 🦅🍎🥕❤️💙
Lori Young
South Putnam Café Food Service 💙❤️
As we prepare to welcome our students back, I want to share a quick update from the South Putnam Café.
The health and safety of our students is always our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution and due to recent concerns regarding Cyclospora, we have made the decision to temporarily remove fresh lettuce from our menus. We are working closely with our local health department and will resume serving lettuce as soon as it is considered safe.
Please know that our students will still be offered fresh vegetables every day.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we put student safety first. My team and I are excited to welcome everyone back and look forward to serving healthy, delicious meals all year long.
See you soon, Eagles! 🦅🍎🥕❤️💙
Lori Young
South Putnam Café Food Service 💙❤️
-Meet your Teacher
-Drop off your school supplies
-Get your bus information
-Drop off your school supplies
-Get your bus information
We can't wait to see you!
Important announcement for the 2026-2027 school year!
South Putnam families, this one's big. 🦅
We're opening two brand-new ways to be an Eagle in grades 6–12: the South Putnam Virtual Academy (100% online) and Eagle Flex, our new Hybrid Academy (online academics + on-campus classes and activities).
Same South Putnam diploma. Same teams and clubs. Same award-winning FFA program. More flexibility than ever. Learn more at the links below. We start online registration on July 20th!
Eagle Flex - Hybrid Academy
Virtual Academy
Register
WE ARE HIRING!
Now hiring full-time and substitute bus drivers! Interested in applying or want to know more? Contact Brad Ogborn, Director of Transportation at (765) 653-4736 or bogborn@sputnam.k12.in.us.
We are looking for caring, creative, and energetic individuals to join the South Putnam family. Please email us if you are interested.
BIG NEWS, Eagle Nation!
We are THRILLED to officially welcome Chris Jones as the next Principal of South Putnam Middle/High School!
Chris isn’t just coming to South Putnam — he’s coming HOME. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him back to the nest.
The future is bright at South Putnam, and we know Chris brings the passion, the vision, and the deep love for this community that our students and staff deserve. This is going to be an incredible year!
Mr. Jones, the nest is ready! Eagle Nation is behind you. Let’s get to work!
Welcome home, Chris. Welcome back to South Putnam!
And as always… it’s a GREAT day to be an Eagle! 🦅
#EagleNation #SouthPutnam #WelcomeHome #OnceAnEagleAlwaysAnEagle #GreatDayToBeAnEagle
Congratulations to Livia, Ruby, and Landon on having perfect attendance the entire school year! This means they were here everyday, had no tardies, and did not leave early. This is a huge accomplishment and we are so proud of them.
Students created Rube Goldberg projects to complete a simple task: turn a light on/off, throw something away, close a cabinet door.
FREE SUMMER MEALS
South Putnam Schools will be providing free meals to all children 18 years old and younger through our Summer Food Service Program.
Meals are available for:
• All South Putnam enrolled students
• Other children 18 years and younger with proof of enrollment
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All households must sign up for meals prior to meal pick-up.
Children are not required to be present for pick up, but only the parent/guardian may pick-up meals for their enrolled kids.
If you do not sign up before pick-up:
• Proof of enrollment for each child 18 and younger must be provided at pick-up.
• You will be required to sign up for future meal distributions at that time.
Failure to complete sign up for following weeks may result in denial of future meals.
Examples of acceptable proof of enrollment include:
Current Student ID
Report card
School schedule
Enrollment paperwork
Meal pick-up will take place every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., beginning June 5, 2026, through July 31, 2026. Pick-up will be at door #9.
Each child enrolled will receive:
• 5 breakfast meals
• 5 lunch meals
• 1 gallon of 1% white milk
Due to the close proximity of the neighboring Greencastle Community School Corporation meal distribution sites, children enrolled in Greencastle Schools are not eligible to participate in this meal distribution program.
Please contact Lori Young, Food Service Director at South Putnam Schools with any questions at lyoung@sputnam.k12.in.us.
South Putnam Schools will be providing free meals to all children 18 years old and younger through our Summer Food Service Program.
Meals are available for:
• All South Putnam enrolled students
• Other children 18 years and younger with proof of enrollment
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All households must sign up for meals prior to meal pick-up.
Children are not required to be present for pick up, but only the parent/guardian may pick-up meals for their enrolled kids.
If you do not sign up before pick-up:
• Proof of enrollment for each child 18 and younger must be provided at pick-up.
• You will be required to sign up for future meal distributions at that time.
Failure to complete sign up for following weeks may result in denial of future meals.
Examples of acceptable proof of enrollment include:
Current Student ID
Report card
School schedule
Enrollment paperwork
Meal pick-up will take place every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., beginning June 5, 2026, through July 31, 2026. Pick-up will be at door #9.
Each child enrolled will receive:
• 5 breakfast meals
• 5 lunch meals
• 1 gallon of 1% white milk
Due to the close proximity of the neighboring Greencastle Community School Corporation meal distribution sites, children enrolled in Greencastle Schools are not eligible to participate in this meal distribution program.
Please contact Lori Young, Food Service Director at South Putnam Schools with any questions at lyoung@sputnam.k12.in.us.
Dear Eagle Family,
You are cordially invited to a retirement reception honoring Kelly Newby, Tammy York, and Troy Burgess on Wednesday, May 20th, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the South Putnam Middle/High School Hospitality Room (next to the office).
Words are not enough to convey our appreciation for their extraordinary years of service to South Putnam. Their commitment to our students and community has impacted generations of Eagle families. Please join us as we celebrate their dedication and wish them well as they take their next steps into retirement.
You are cordially invited to a retirement reception honoring Kelly Newby, Tammy York, and Troy Burgess on Wednesday, May 20th, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the South Putnam Middle/High School Hospitality Room (next to the office).
Words are not enough to convey our appreciation for their extraordinary years of service to South Putnam. Their commitment to our students and community has impacted generations of Eagle families. Please join us as we celebrate their dedication and wish them well as they take their next steps into retirement.
Mrs. Pierce’s class learning about the phases of the moon
The students enjoyed a great Career Day today! Thank you to the following individuals and organizations who presented to our students: Jenn Navara, YMCA; Jen Alcorn, Agriculture; Amanda Line, AG Teacher; Marcus Robinson, RN; Brady Robinson, RN; John Skomp, Assistant Principal; Jeremy Hayden, Lineman; Putnam County Sheriff’s Department; Cloverdale Fire Department; Area 30. We appreciate these individuals for taking time out of their day to share about their careers!
