Putnam County Schools’ annual Back to School Blast held Friday, August 13, at the Putnam Career & Technical Center in Eleanor did not go as expected.

School officials were expecting a turnout of about 350 students and were prepared to handout as many as 400 backpacks. More than 900 students showed up expecting to receive a free backpack and school supplies.

Elizabeth Hoh, Director of Elementary Education and Federal Programs, reported that school personnel gathered…