The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for July 4th
July 4, 2011
Billy Dunlop Park will be closed to the public July 10th-15th for Girl Scouts Day Camp and July 16th-22nd for Boy Scouts Day Camp.
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:
- Clarksville Downtown Market
- Jammin’ in the Alley July 15th
- Step Aerobics
- Movies in the Park
- Fall Adult Softball/Kickball Meeting Scheduled
- Party in the Park
- Local Hershey Track & Field Winners Excel at State Competition
Local Hershey Track and Field Winners Excel at State Competition
June 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The State Hershey Track and Field Competition was held June 25th in Murfreesboro, and two local competitors won in their respective events. Melanie Stevens placed first in both the 400- and 800-meter races, while Bethany Rich placed first in the standing long jump.
The first- and second-place athletes in the local competition, held May 14th at Kenwood High School, advanced to the District Hershey Track and Field Competition in Dickson where they advanced to the State Competition in Murfreesboro. Hershey Track and Field gives young athletes a chance to showcase their skills in track and field, long jump and softball throw.
Hershey Track and Field Winners Advance to District Competition
May 20, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The annual local Hershey Track and Field Competition was held May 14th at Kenwood High School. The competition gives young athletes a chance to showcase their skills in track and field, long jump and softball throw.
The first- and second-place athletes in the local competition advanced to the District Hershey Track and Field Competition in Dickson where they are given the opportunity to advance to the State Competition in Murfreesboro. [Read more]
Heritage Bank Awards $26,000 in Scholarships to Area Students
April 22, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Heritage Bank has awarded 52 students at 30 area schools $500.00 scholarships. The scholarships were made possible by the 8 year old Heritage Bank Scholarship Fund. Since founding the fund, the bank has awarded college scholarships totaling $170,000 to 340 students selected from the various communities that Heritage Bank serves. This scholarship fund is one of the largest efforts made to enhance the educational endeavors for students of Western Kentucky and Tennessee.
The 2011 Heritage Bank Scholarship recipients with Heritage Bank President/CEO John Peck (right)
Easter Service at Grace Community Church
April 18, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On April 24th, 2011 Grace Community Church will host their Easter Sunday services at Rossview High School and Kenwood High School.
The services at Rossview High School will be held at 8:30am, 10:00am, and 11:30am with the service at Kenwood High School beginning at 10:00am.
Youth Art Month Begins Tuesday
February 26, 2011
Montogmery County, TN – National Youth Art Month is March and the K-8 art programs with CMCSS will again have the art show at the Public Library during March beginning Thursday, March 3rd from 4:00pm–6:00pm at the Customs House Museum and DAC Gallery (Downtown Artist’s Co-op on Public Square).
MCHS, KHS, NEHS, WCHS and the Clarksville Academy will be participating in the high school art show beginning next week.
East Montgomery Elementary students in teacher Catherine Jackson's art classes enjoy creative moments.
West Creek Middle School Principal announced
May 25, 2010
Bryan Feldman has been named principal at West Creek Middle School for the upcoming school year. He replaces Matthew Blake who requested a return to classroom teaching.
Feldman has been assistant principal at Kenwood High School since 2008. Previously, he served for 10 years as an eighth grade teacher in Kings Mountain, N.C.
He earned his master’s degree in school administration from Gardner-Webb University and his bachelor of arts degree in social studies education from Purdue University.
Bryan Feldman
H.O.P.E. presents $500 scholarship to Kenwood High Student
May 19, 2010
On Tuesday Pastor Tommy Vallejos, the Director of the Hispanic Organization for Progress & Education (H.O.P.E.) presented Kenwood High School student Katie Segura with a $500 scholarship for outstanding academic achievements. Katie is a Valedictorian, and as been accepted to attend University of Pacific located in Stockton, CA.
Pastor Tommy Vallejos (H.O.P.E.Director), Kenwood High School Student Katie Segura, Kenwood High School Principal Hal Bedell
