| 07 May |
School Board Study Session |
| 6:00 PM |
| Board Room |
| 17 May |
High School Exams |
| 20 May |
High School Exams |
| 21 May |
High School Exams |
| 21 May |
School Board Formal Meeting |
| 6:00 PM |
| Board Room |
| 22 May |
Last Half Day of School |
| 22 May |
Middle College at APSU Graduation |
| 10:00 AM |
| Drane Street |
| 22 May |
CMCSS Adult High School Graduation |
| 12:00 PM |
| Drane Street |
| 22 May |
CMCSS K-12 Virtual School Graduation |
| 2:00 PM |
| Drane Street |
| 22 May |
Adult Education Graduation |
| 4:00 PM |
| Drane Street |
| 23 May |
Rossview High School Graduation |
| 4:00 PM |
| Drane Street |
| 23 May |
Clarksville High School Graduation |
| 7:00 PM |
| Drane Street |
CMCSS Administrative Announcements
🌟 Hazelwood Elementary Principal 🌟
Dr. Candice Leaverton has been selected as the principal of Hazelwood Elementary School, beginning the 2024-2025 school year. Dr. Leaverton has 20 years of education experience and currently serves as an assistant principal at Rossview Middle School. Previously, she served as an assistant principal at Carmel Elementary School. Dr. Leaverton began her career with CMCSS in 2017 as a special education teacher and department chair at West Creek High School. Before joining CMCSS, she served as a special education teacher at schools in Tennessee, Georgia, Alaska, and with DoDEA in Italy. Dr. Leaverton has served in numerous school-level leadership roles, including Special Education Administrator, Testing Team Co-Chairman and After-School Activities Coordinator. She graduated from the CMCSS Aspiring Administrator Academy, Sumner County Schools Leadership Academy, and the Aspiring Secondary Principal Academy. Dr. Leaverton earned her Ed.D. and Ed.S. from Union University, M.Ed. from Walden University, and B.S. from Austin Peay State University.
✏️ St. Bethlehem Assistant Principal 🖍
Fonda Malone has been selected as an assistant principal at St. Bethlehem, beginning the 2024-2025 school year. She will bring over 26 years of experience in Pre-K and early childhood education to the Early Learning Center. Currently, Malone serves as a Literacy Coach for Metro Nashville Public Schools. Previously, she served for seven years as a Senior Instructional Advisor for the Division of Early Childhood for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Before entering instructional leadership, she taught for 18 years at schools in Nashville, Memphis, and Maryland, teaching Pre-K through 1st grade. She has served in numerous school and district-level leadership capacities, has been featured in national publications, and has presented at several state and national conferences, including The White House Conference on Teenagers: Raising Responsible and Resourceful Youth and the National PTO Conference. Malone earned her M.Ed. from Cambridge College and B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Tennessee State University.
Our CMCSS K-12 Virtual School students had a fun conversation with NC5_LelanStatom learning all about the weather!
Did you see the Chinook at Rossview Elementary as you drove down the road Monday? Our students had a fabulous time exploring the aircraft and meeting military heroes!
CLARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - Class of 2024
Congratulations to Ella Smith, Valedictorian, and Ryan Bellamy, Salutatorian, from Clarksville High School.
As we approach graduation week, let's celebrate the Class of 2024! All week long, we'll be sharing highlights from our high schools.
📸: Clarksville High School-TN
CMCSS Administrative Announcements
🌟 Hazelwood Elementary Principal 🌟
Dr. Candice Leaverton has been selected as the principal of Hazelwood Elementary School, beginning the 2024-2025 school year. Dr. Leaverton has 20 years of education experience and currently serves as an assistant principal at Rossview Middle School. Previously, she served as an assistant principal at Carmel Elementary School. Dr. Leaverton began her career with CMCSS in 2017 as a special education teacher and department chair at West Creek High School. Before joining CMCSS, she served as a special education teacher at schools in Tennessee, Georgia, Alaska, and with DoDEA in Italy. Dr. Leaverton has served in numerous school-level leadership roles, including Special Education Administrator, Testing Team Co-Chairman and After-School Activities Coordinator. She graduated from the CMCSS Aspiring Administrator Academy, Sumner County Schools Leadership Academy, and the Aspiring Secondary Principal Academy. Dr. Leaverton earned her Ed.D. and Ed.S. from Union University, M.Ed. from Walden University, and B.S. from Austin Peay State University.
✏️ St. Bethlehem Assistant Principal 🖍
Fonda Malone has been selected as an assistant principal at St. Bethlehem, beginning the 2024-2025 school year. She will bring over 26 years of experience in Pre-K and early childhood education to the Early Learning Center. Currently, Malone serves as a Literacy Coach for Metro Nashville Public Schools. Previously, she served for seven years as a Senior Instructional Advisor for the Division of Early Childhood for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Before entering instructional leadership, she taught for 18 years at schools in Nashville, Memphis, and Maryland, teaching Pre-K through 1st grade. She has served in numerous school and district-level leadership capacities, has been featured in national publications, and has presented at several state and national conferences, including The White House Conference on Teenagers: Raising Responsible and Resourceful Youth and the National PTO Conference. Malone earned her M.Ed. from Cambridge College and B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Tennessee State University.
CLARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - Class of 2024
Congratulations to Ella Smith, Valedictorian, and Ryan Bellamy, Salutatorian, from Clarksville High School.
As we approach graduation week, let`s celebrate the Class of 2024! All week long, we`ll be sharing highlights from our high schools.
Our schools had so much fun celebrating National School Principals` Day!
Principals are innovative and mission-driven administrators who play an essential role in shaping a student`s educational experience. Our principals provide leadership and guidance to faculty and staff, working diligently to create positive school cultures. Their reach extends far beyond establishing a mission and vision. They actively serve their school communities and provide a daily example to faculty, students, and staff. Thank you to our administrators for ensuring our students receive a high-quality education and our school faculty and staff feel valued.
REGISTER NOW FOR CITA 2.0 CAMP 🕹🤖
HOSTED BY
CITA Academy at Northeast High School
WHAT IS THIS CAMP?
CITA 2.0 offers camp participants a technology and engineering team-building experience that is relevant to current industry standards. Campers will build and code robots with our award-winning robotics students and compete in a friendly competition of their own. Join us and experience the fun of CITA!
DATES AND LOCATION
May 28-30, 2024
8:00 am – Noon
Northeast High (3701 Trenton Rd)
CAMPERS
Open to current 5th to 8th-grade students.
REGISTER
The deadline to register is May 3, 2024
Register at www.cmcss.net/camp
PAYMENT
Card: https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/ET360-220
Cash: Pay to Stacy Lowen or Stefi Outlaw at NEHS
Money Order: Pay to Stacy Lowen or Stefi Outlaw at NEHS
QUESTIONS
Stefi Outlaw at [email protected].
Learn more at www.cmcss.net/camp.
Welcome to May! 🪻
Many activities are happening this month across the district, including
Field Day! (Dates and Times Vary)
May 6 - 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7 - District-wide FAFSA Support Session
May 8 - School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 17, 20, 21 - High School Exams
May 22 - Last Half Day for Students
May 22 - 25 - Graduation (Dates and Times Vary)
May 27 - Memorial Day
Digital copies of our 2023-2024 calendar can be found at https://www.cmcss.net/calendars/.
Our Northeast students are featured for the month of May!
REGISTER NOW FOR AGRICULTURE CAMP 🐐🪴
HOSTED BY
The Academy of Plant and Animal Systems (at Montgomery Central High School)
WHAT IS THIS CAMP?
Students will be exposed to multiple aspects of the agriculture industry including animal science, plant science and natural resources via classroom activities, school farm and greenhouse. Camp participants will also work with current academy students to develop leadership and team-building skills.
DATES AND LOCATION
May 29 – 31, 2024
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Montgomery Central High (3955 Highway 48)
CAMPERS
Open to incoming 4th and 5th-grade students.
HOW TO REGISTER
The deadline to register is Friday, May 10, 2024
Application can be found at cmcss.net/camp
PAYMENT
Mail cash, money order, or check to
Montgomery Central High School
(attn: Danny Boner)
3955 Highway 48, Cunningham, TN 37052 by the deadline.
Please make the payment payable to Montgomery Central High School.
QUESTIONS
Danny Boner at [email protected] or 931-387-3201.
To see all Academies of CMCSS Summer Camps, visit cmcss.net/camp
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR SHOUT-OUT
Carla Patterson 🌟 SPANISH IMMERSION ELEMENTARY
Carla has been with CMCSS for over three years and currently serves as an Educational Assistant while completing the Teacher Residency Program. She was selected as the 2024 Classified Employee of the Year for Spanish Immersion Elementary.
"Spanish Immersion is an amazing program, and I am so blessed with the opportunity to be a part of it," said Carla. "Being able to be immersed in the language I grew up speaking at home is so special. Going through CMCSS myself I am excited that the residency program is allowing me to continue my education to have my own classroom right here in my hometown one day."
We love that Carla is pursuing her passion to have a classroom of her own one day! Congratulations!
MONTGOMERY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL - Class of 2024
Congratulations to Sarah Turpen, Valedictorian, and Drew Yarbrough, Salutatorian, from Montgomery Central High School.
As we approach graduation week, let`s celebrate the Class of 2024! All week long, we`ll be sharing highlights from our high schools.
🎉 TOP FIVE ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
Kim Clowdis ⭐ Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager
"A good attitude makes all the difference," said Shane Tarkington when describing Kim. Through cafeteria renovations and unforeseen circumstances, Kim was the epitome of perseverance, encouraging her staff and supporting Barksdale students.
Kim is active in supporting the community and volunteers with several non-profit organizations. Her giving spirit can be seen in everything she does. We are honored to celebrate her as one of the TOP FIVE Classified Employees of the Year!
Kim will join the 2024 Classified Employees of the Year for a celebration hosted by the CMC Education Foundation. She may also win the grand prize - $500 courtesy of Clarksville Fencing!
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL - Class of 2024
Congratulations to Kevin Shaw, Valedictorian, and Emma Becker, Salutatorian, from Northwest High School.
As we move into May (towards graduation!), let`s celebrate the Class of 2024! All month long, we`ll be sharing highlights from our high schools.