Fitness Center Membership Update: Rates, Access, and Your Questions Answered

Beginning January 2027, Putnam County R-I will introduce membership fees to help maintain the Fitness Center and replace aging equipment. We’ve received several helpful questions and want to bring the details together in one place.
Why are membership fees being introduced?
For more than a decade, community patrons have been able to use the Fitness Center after purchasing an access card. Maintaining the facility involves ongoing expenses, including equipment maintenance, repairs, and operating costs. At least four pieces of fitness equipment currently need to be replaced. Access cards, programming, and associated setup costs also exceed the $10 card fee.
All membership revenue goes directly into the Fitness Center account to support equipment replacement, facility upkeep, and continued operation. The Board of Education carefully considered this change, with the goal of keeping the Fitness Center a safe, functional, and well-maintained community resource.
Membership rates beginning January 2027

• New membership: $70 upfront or $10 down plus $5 per month for 12 months. Total: $70.
• Annual renewal: $60 upfront or $5 per month for 12 months. Total: $60.
• Replacement access card: $10.

Memberships run from the start date through December. Partial-year or shorter-term memberships are not available. Please contact the Superintendent’s Office with questions about joining later in the year or payment arrangements.
Does everyone in a family need a membership?
Yes. Each person using the Fitness Center must have their own membership and individual access card beginning January 2027. For questions about existing cards, please contact the Superintendent’s Office.
Fitness Center access hours

• Monday–Friday: 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning.
• Saturday–Sunday: Open 24 hours.

Hours may change due to emergencies, cleaning, school closures, or other circumstances. Follow Putnam County R-I on Facebook and join the Fitness Center ParentSquare community group for closure notices and schedule updates.
Where to purchase or renew
Visit the Superintendent’s Office during these hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

What about indoor walking?
Hall walking is separate from Fitness Center membership. An indoor walking access card costs $10. If you already have a walking access card, you may continue using it. Replacement walking cards cost $10. Contact the Superintendent’s Office for current walking hours and access information.
Find everything in one place
Visit our Fitness Center webpage for membership information, hours, facility photos, campus walking options, and the button to join our Fitness Center ParentSquare community group.
Questions? Call 660-947-3361, ext. 301.
We recognize this is a change for longtime patrons. Thank you for your understanding and for helping care for a resource our community can continue to enjoy.