Clarksville Montgomery County School System names Marcus Heaston as new Kenwood High School principal
June 8, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County School System announces that Marcus D. Heaston has been named principal of Kenwood High School for the upcoming school year. He replaces Hal Bedell, who retires this month.
Mr. Heaston has served as High School Level Director for the last two years.
Marcus D. Heaston
Clarksville Association of Realtors held 10th annual FUEL fundraiser May 6th
June 1, 2017
“Appetite For Art” Raises $12,500 for FUEL
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Association of Realtors® (CAR) hosted their 10th annual FUEL fundraiser, on Saturday, May 6th, 2017. The theme for this year’s event was “Appetite for Art.”
“Appetite for Art” was a farm to table dinner at the Budweiser Family Barn in Cedar Hill, Tennessee that included food from local farmers and vendors, and featured a live and silent auction of artwork from Montgomery County students.
Valerie Hillenberg (Hazelwood Elementary) and Paul Grise.
Montgomery County Government announces Michelle Newell as new Public Information Officer
May 30, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government is proud to announce Michelle Newell will serve as the communications director and public information officer for Montgomery County Government beginning June 5th, 2017.
Newell holds a B.S. in Corporate Communications from Austin Peay State University. She currently serves as the program director for the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program.
Michelle Newell
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Summer Camps
May 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for summer with a full schedule of camps and programs for all ages.
Parents are reminded that registration numbers are limited for all camps, so register early.
Burt Elementary School receives $5,000 Grant from Lowe’s for Outdoor Learning Space
May 18, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Burt Elementary School has received a $5,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant for their outdoor classroom project. This grant and support from Lowe’s on Madison Street is providing students with life lessons that connect with their curriculum.
“The inspiration for implementing these gardens at Burt developed from our desire to create an outdoor space that would allow hands-on learning opportunities for our students who might otherwise never have a chance to dig in the dirt, plant a seed, and watch it grow,” stated Haven Bowles, school counselor and co-coordinator of the outdoor learning space.
Haven Bowles teaching students to plant
CMCSS announces Loralee F. BeCraft new Montgomery Central Elementary School principal
May 16, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) has selected Loralee F. BeCraft to be the next principal of Montgomery Central Elementary School beginning the 2017-18 school year.
She replaces Nancy Grant who is retiring after 32 years as principal.
Loralee F. BeCraft
CMCSS announces Julie Amstutz as Assistant Principal for Moore Magnet Elementary School
May 16, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville Montgomery County School System has selected Julie Amstutz as assistant principal of Moore Magnet Elementary School beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
Mrs. Amstutz currently serves as the academic coach at Moore Magnet.
Julie Amstutz
May 5, 2017
Still time to register to run or volunteer
Clarksville, TN – The 39th Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, is quickly approaching and there is still time to register in person or online.
Online registration can be completed at www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec and is available until noon on Friday, May 5th. Participants registering in person may come by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Office, 102 Public Square, through Friday, May 6th or register onsite at Austin Peay’s Foy Center the morning of Saturday, May 6th.
Queen City Road Race
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held May 4th, 2017
May 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Clarksville Montgomery County School System has Four Schools named to 2017 U.S. News Best High Schools
April 26, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Four Clarksville Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) High Schools were named this week to the 2017 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, with one awarded silver and three earning bronze medals.
Rossview High School was 24th out of Tennessee’s 480 public high schools, with Northwest High School, Kenwood High School and Montgomery Central High School holding the rankings of 37th, 38th and 39th respectively. Rossview received a silver award with the other three earning bronze.
