Kenwood High School Drama Club to perform the American Classic “The Glass Menagerie”
March 27, 2024
Montgomery County, TN – Kenwood High School Drama Club proudly presents The Glass Menagerie on April 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2024, at 6:30pm.
Written by Tennessee Williams in 1944, the beloved drama tells the story of a family that feels as current today as when it debuted on Broadway almost 80 years ago.
“The Glass Menagerie is an American masterpiece that has much to show us about the joys and challenges of family life,” says Dr. Judy Rye, who directs the production. “Kenwood High School’s gifted actors hold nothing back as they bring Tennessee Williams’ iconic characters to life.”
Kallie Henry as Laura in the Kenwood High School Drama Clubs presentation of The Glass Menagerie
Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade was held Saturday
November 9, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Perfect weather brought thousands to the streets of downtown for this year’s Veterans Day Parade in Clarksville.
Hundreds were gathered outside the courthouse for a pre-parade program that began at 9:00am, at which Colonel Vernon Lightner US Army (Retired), was this year’s Guest Speaker. Lightner is currently the Director of Army Instruction for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
Joining him at the podium was Andrew Kester, Director of the Montgomery County Veterans Services Organization, Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, and Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett.
Lots of participants and spectators at this year’s Veterans Day Parade. Held in Clarksville on Saturday, November 6th, 2021.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade to be held November 6th
October 7, 2021
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 6th, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am in front of the historic courthouse (south side) on Third Street in downtown Clarksville.
The keynote speaker is U.S. Army retired Colonel Vernon Lightner, who now serves as the JROTC Director of Army Instruction for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
This year’s Veterans Day parade theme is “Salute to Veterans in Education.”
Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade
Austin Peay This Week: ‘Healing Through Hip-Hop’ webinar
February 8, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Music and the Center of Excellence for Creative Arts is pleased to present Dr. Adia Winfrey’s webinar titled “Healing Through Hip-Hop.” This webinar will look at how hip-hop helps people develop a connection to discussing social justice.
APSU names 2020 Alumni Award Winners
October 3, 2020
Clarksville, TN – This November, Austin Peay State University will honor six distinguished individuals with this year’s APSU Alumni Awards at a small gathering of their personal guests and several University officials.
Austin Peay State University Outstanding Alumni Award recipients (L to R) Dr. Camille Holt and Joe Giles. (APSU)
Kay Martin gifts piano to APSU Department of Music for All-Steinway School Initiative
August 20, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Kay Martin recently contributed an in-kind gift of a Steinway piano to the Austin Peay State University Department of Music. The gift enabled the department to acquire two new Steinway instruments.
Larry Martin (’67) and his Steinway piano. (APSU)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation receives Grant from Google Data Center
July 11, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation was recently awarded a one-time $20,000 grant from the Google Data Center Grant Fund to help offset Clarksville-Montgomery County School System needs due to COVID-19 Coronavirus.
APSU’s Aspiring Assistant Principal Program hosts town hall on racial equality
July 9, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) assistant professor of education Dr. Laura Barnett spent 16 years as a middle school principal, and every summer she tried to anticipate the challenges for the school year ahead.
Panel members Millard House, director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System; Dr. Diarese George, founder and executive director of the Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance; Dr. Marcus Matthews, author of “Urban ACEs: How to Reach and Teach Students Traumatized by Adverse Childhood Experiences,” and Dr. James Thompson, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of education. (APSU)
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System selects Erin Hedrick as K-12 Virtual Learning administrator
June 26, 2020
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System announces that Erin D. Hedrick has been selected as the administrator of the new CMCSS K-12 Virtual Learning option. She has served as principal of Sango Elementary School since 2015.
CMCSS K-12 Virtual Learning administrator Erin D. Hedrick.
CMCSS Class of 2020 Summer Graduation Ceremony Update
May 28, 2020
Montgomery County, TN – Good evening, Class of 2020 and Parents/Guardians,
This is Director of Schools Millard House. As I watched the online graduation celebration videos last week, I was filled with pride as I saw and heard the names of almost 2,400 graduates who have accomplished an important benchmark in your lives, the awarding of your high school diplomas.
Clarksville Montgomery County School System Director of Schools Millard House.
