Queen City Road Race deadline looms
March 26, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – It’s time to lace up those running shoes and begin preparing for Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 41st Queen City Road Race, a City of Clarksville tradition that promotes health and fitness for people of all ages.
Queen City Road Race Runners should register before April 15th for discounted rate.
Two CMCSS Teachers will be honored at CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence Awards
March 13, 2019
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS)
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) says the CMA Foundation, the national music education nonprofit and the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, will host its fourth annual Music Teachers of Excellence Awards on April 30th, 2019.
Clarksville High band teacher Robin Johnston and Barksdale Elementary music teacher Denise Rives are among the honorees.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System music teachers (L to R) Denise Rives and Robin Johnston to be honored by the CMA Foundation.
Spring Break fun with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
March 5, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Spring Break is near and Clarksville Parks and Recreation is offering a wide variety of fun activities for you to enjoy while school is out.
Some of the activities are: Tumbling Camp, Basketball Frenzy, and Spring Break Camp.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Camps, Indoor and Outdoor Fun, and more this Spring Break.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation Awards Nearly $16,000 in Great Idea Grants to CMCSS Educators
January 24, 2019
Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation
Clarksville, TN – For the past 9 years, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation has offered Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) educators the opportunity to compete for funds that support innovation in their classrooms and special educational projects in a non-traditional way.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation offers CMCSS Educators Great Idea Grants.
APSU 2018: A Year in Review
December 27, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – In 2018, Austin Peay State University (APSU) continued to make headlines as the institution unveiled its first doctoral degree program, led the state in serving military-connected students and became the fastest-growing public university in Tennessee.
Austin Peay State University Students gather in the Dunn Center for Freshman Convocation on August 24th, 2018. (Denzil Wyatt, APSU)
Austin Peay, CMCSS form stronger partnership for preparing local teachers
November 26, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – For the last several years, Austin Peay State University (APSU) and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) have worked together almost on autopilot.
The University’s Eriksson College of Education sent juniors and seniors to practice teaching at local schools, and the district looked for classrooms to place these would-be teachers.
APSU Claxton Building – Martha Dickerson Eriksson College of Education. (APSU)
Two Austin Peay State University colleges work to prepare science teachers, enrich community
November 10, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Philip Short has the heart of a field biologist. He loves wading through creeks or hiking trails, conducting field research. As an assistant professor at Austin Peay State University (APSU), you might expect his office to be in the Sundquist Science Complex, but it’s not.
Short works in the Claxton Building, as a member of the Eriksson College of Education.
Two APSU colleges train science majors to be educators while also providing educational outreach opportunities to local school children.
APSU Industry Summit inspires local leaders to envision the future
October 4, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Frank Tate, executive director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board, knows how to brag. If you’re going to make a bold statement, you’d better be able to back it up. On Wednesday morning, during the Alignment of Community and Education Industry Summit, hosted by Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM, he told a packed audience of local business, civic and educational leaders that Clarksville-Montgomery County is the best place in all of Tennessee to live, work, play and thrive. In his words, it’s “ideal.”
Austin Peay State University President Alisa White and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan talk before the summit.
CMCSS appoints Jessica Harris, Nabraunda Jackson as Elementary Principals
September 13, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS)
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) announced two elementary school principal appointments Tuesday afternoon.
Jessica Harris has been appointed principal at Minglewood Elementary School; and, Nabraunda Jackson has been named principal at Byrns Darden Elementary School.
(L to R) Jessica Harris and Nabraunda Jackson.
CMCSS to host College and Career Fair
August 30, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS)
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) is hosting its Annual College and Career Night on Monday, September 17th, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foy Center.
