Montgomery County Spelling Bee February 11th
January 23, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Spelling Bee is February 11th at 6:00pm at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center. Bee sponsors are the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville and Cumberland Bank and Trust.
Bee participants represent local public and private schools in grades 6-8. The Customs House Museum is located in Downtown Clarksville at 200 South Second Street.
APSU awarded state grant to promote health, fitness
January 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Thanks to a state grant awarded to Austin Peay State University, designated walking trails on campus and nutrition education sessions are in the plans to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
The Tennessee Department of Health recently awarded the Eat Well, Play More Grant, which provides $20,000 in funding, to APSU to develop a program that will help those in the area have immediate access to an environment that encourages fitness and health. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School Board Hears Presentation about New Kindergarten Start Age
January 22, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – At Tuesday night’s Clarksville Montgomery County School Board work session, Elementary Schools Director Dr. Ann Griffin reviewed a state law (House Bill 2566) passed last year that impacts the age of children starting kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year. [Read more]
Open Enrollment in Clarksville Montgomery County School System going on now through February 25th
January 22, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – Specific grade levels in 14 elementary schools and all grades at Kenwood Middle are available for open enrollment for the Clarksville Montgomery County School 2013-14 school year.
The School System has developed a limited open enrollment policy for students who wish to attend a school or program outside the area for which they are zoned. [Read more]
West Creek Elementary School to hold Fundraiser for Paralyzed Student Emily Jean
January 11, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On January 29th at 6:00pm, West Creek Elementary School will host a Talent Showcase to raise funds for Glenellen Elementary third grader, Emily Jean.
Through donations at the door, a silent auction, and t-shirt sales, the school is hoping to raise wonderful support for this little girl!
Showcase to feature singer/songwriter Paul Sikes.
Clarksville Police Officers bring a Merry Christmas to 210 children and their families
December 16, 2012
Bill Larson and Officer Jim Knoll of the Clarksville Police Department contributed to this story.
Clarksville, TN – On December 15th, 2012, the Clarksville Department in conjunction with the Clarksville Police Union and Fraternal Order of Police made the holidays much brighter for 210 local children by sponsoring the children to a holiday shopping spree at one of the three area, Walmart Supercenter’s. The Police Union and Fraternal Order of Police spent over $20,000 to ensure these kids would have Christmas to remember.
“In these tough economic times when we have so many parents being laid off or losing their jobs as companies downsize; for some of these children, this will be their only Christmas,” said Tyler Barrett, President of the Clarksville Police Union. “We reached out to these families and try to assist them and make sure that their children are able to have the Christmas they deserve.”
A Clarksville Police officer helps a young shopper keep a running talley of her purchases (Jim Knoll/Clarksville Police Department)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Facilities to change Hours for December Holidays
December 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s three community centers will adjust their hours of operation this December to accommodate students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and their holiday schedule.
The Kleeman Community Center, Crow Community Center and Burt-Cobb Community Center will be open from 10:00am to 7:00pm beginning Thursday, December 20th and ending Friday, January 4th, 2013 as students will be out of school for the holiday break. [Read more]
Kenwood Elementary Principal Announced
December 7, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County School System has named Kim Masters principal of Kenwood Elementary School, replacing Sallie Oden who will serve as principal of the new Pisgah Elementary.
Kim Masters is the new principal of Kenwood Elementary School.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 11th, 2012
November 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Aqua Zumba instructor wanted
- School is out, come play!
- Diabetes Awareness Expo
- Young Champions Cheerleading
- Christmas on the Cumberland Activities Scheduled
- Heritage Park Skatepark temporarily closed
Clarksville-Montgomery County to Host 2015 and 2016 Basketball Championships
November 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce that the community will host the 2015 and 2016 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) 4th Grade Division One and Division Two Boys’ Basketball National Championships. The tournaments will take place in mid-July of both years.
Traditionally, the AAU Basketball Site Selection Committee meets annually, where they bid on tournaments in advance of two and three years. This very competitive process generally includes bid seekers from cities such as Albuquerque, Houston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Detroit. [Read more]
