The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Seeks Clarksville-Montgomery County Scholarship Applicants
February 9, 2011
Application Deadline March 15th
Nashville, TN – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization benefiting nonprofits in Middle Tennessee, announces its annual scholarship application process and invites students to apply by March 11th, 2011, at www.cfmt.org.
Whether a student is studying law, horticulture, chiropractic medicine or musical composition; planning a career in technology or dentistry; or studying at a technical school or four-year university, The Community Foundation’s scholarship program offers opportunities for hundreds of students from various backgrounds and communities. [Read more]
CMCSS will be open for business on Friday, January 28th
January 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Montgomery County School System has made some adjustments to the Inclement Weather Makeup Plan.
February 21st, 2011 – students will report to make up for January 21st inclement weather day. [Read more]
Acro Dance Express – Presented “There’s No Place Like Home” a ballet Rendition of the Wizard of Oz
January 13, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Acro Dance Express Studio performed a ballet rendition of the “The Wizard of Oz” January 8th, 2011 at APSU Mass Communications Building. The first show was at 2:00pm and was free to students of Clarksville Montgomery County School System. The second show was at 6:30pm.
"There's No Place Like Home" a ballet Rendition of the Wizard of Oz by Acro Dance Express.
School Board Awards Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union Point of Pride
January 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Giving Clarksville-Montgomery County School System students real-world knowledge and hands-on experience has been made possible by this month’s Board of Education Point of Pride recipient, the Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union.
CMCSS’s Career Technical Education (CTE) has worked closely with FCFCU president and CEO Stewart Ramsey, vice president of retail operations Melody Swindall and executive vice president Maria McKee to plan and implement the student credit unions at Northeast High School and Rossview High School.
School Board member Josh Baggett presents the School Board Point of Pride award to FCFCU president and CEO Stewart Ramsey, vice president of retail operations Melody Swindall and executive vice president Maria McKee.
Harsh winter weather leads to area schools and businesses closing
December 12, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The mid-state was on the receiving end of an artic blast bringing with it plummeting temperatures, snow, and ice. 1-3 Inches of accumulation can be expected. There is currently a wind chill advisory from the National Weather Service, as 30mph winds will drop the wind chill into single digits over night.
Roadways are already experiencing freezing with snow and ice rapidly building up despite the best efforts of the Clarksville Street Department and Montgomery County Highway Department to deal with it.
Banking is Elementary with US Bank’s School Program
November 24, 2010
Clarksville, TN – US Bank’s commitment to local schools as a Partner in Education has resulted in helping elementary students operate their own school banks.
Currently there are five active school banks at the following schools: Cumberland Heights, East Montgomery, Hazelwood, St Bethlehem, and Minglewood. Past partnerships included Sango, Burt and Moore as well.
US Bank, a Partner in Education, helps elementary students operate their own school banks.
School Board Awards Point of Pride Recipients
November 11, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board recognized local recipients of awards from the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. High Schools Director Rosalyn Evans noted that it was unprecedented for one school district to receive as many awards as CMCSS from TSSAA.
From left, award recipients include: Northeast basketball coach Al Cooper, Rossview athletic director John Miller, Rossview principal Frank Myers and School Board member Eula Gardner Dowdy.
Winter Gym Program to Begin November 1st
October 29, 2010
Clarksville, TN – Every year, the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department partners with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to provide a free winter gymnasium program for basketball and other indoor recreational free play in addition to Clarksville’s three staffed community center. The program which runs from November 1st through March 30th will be offered at Byrns-Darden Elementary School’s gymnasium from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Monday through Wednesday evenings.
There is no charge for use of the facility; however participants must register on site. A responsible adult must accompany children under the age of 13.
For more details, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
October 26, 2010
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:
- Art on the Park Winners
- Adult Basketball Registration
- Yoga Class
- Archery
- Fright on Franklin
- Winter Gym Program
- Calling all Carolers [Read more]
Reading is Something to Cheer About for Montgomery Central Students
October 1, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The twice national varsity cheerleading champions from Montgomery Central High School plan to give younger students some reading skills to shout about.
The cleverly titled ‘CheeReader’ program will launch next week with MCHS’s 12 varsity and nine junior varsity cheerleaders spending time with beginning readers at Montgomery Central Elementary School. The girls will read one to two books to the students they are paired with, ask the younger students questions concerning the book’s plot and help reinforce the the standards teachers are working on.
Leighana Morrison, a Montgomery Central High cheerleader, reads to elementary students as part of the “CheeReader” program.
