| 27 Dec |
Winter Break | No School |
| 30 Dec |
Winter Break | No School |
| 31 Dec |
Winter Break | No School |
| 01 Jan |
Winter Break | No School |
| 02 Jan |
Staff Development | Students Do Not Report |
| 03 Jan |
Staff Development | Students Do Not Report |
| 07 Jan |
School Board Study Session |
| 6:00 PM |
| Board Room |
| 14 Jan |
Trust Meeting |
| 4:15 PM |
| Board Room |
| 15 Jan |
Report Cards |
| 20 Jan |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | No School |
| 21 Jan |
School Board Formal Meeting |
| 6:00 PM |
| Board Room |
| 30 Jan |
Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences |
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Larson Kent
📷: Glenellen Elementary
Congratulations to Larson Kent, who has been recognized as one of her school's 2024-25 Teachers of the Year! "From my first-grade students, I have learned the incredible power of curiosity and resilience," said Ms. Kent. "They approach every new lesson with enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, often surprising me with their creativity and unique perspectives. Their energy reminds me daily of the importance of patience, flexibility, and the joy that comes with discovery, both for them and for me as their teacher."
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
2024 Senior Reflections
24-25 CMCSS Strategic Work Overview
2024 CMCSS Teachers of Honor
On December 19, the Tennessee Department of Education released the 2023-24 State Report Card with additional data, including school letter grades. The A-F school letter grades for Tennessee schools were implemented in 2023. School letter grades are calculated using several pieces of data, including student achievement and growth on standardized assessments, subgroup performance, and college and career readiness at the high school level. Since implementation, CMCSS has not had any schools rated at the lowest level, an F. CMCSS has continued this trend in 2023-24 and made significant improvements from 2022-23.
In CMCSS, 90% of schools received an average or better letter grade of an A, B, or C, an increase from 73% in 2022-2023. Nearly half of CMCSS schools performed in the top categories, earning an A or B, and the number of schools earning a D decreased by 64%. There were no F grades in CMCSS.
Over 30% of schools improved their letter grades from last year, including a significant 3-grade improvement at Northeast Elementary School from a D to an A, and 2-grade improvements at Montgomery Central Middle School (C to A) and Moore Magnet Elementary School (D to B).
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Brittany Henderson
📷: East Montgomery Elementary School
Brittany Henderson is a 5th-grade STEM teacher at East Montgomery Elementary. She`s been changing lives in and outside the classroom for 13 years. When asked, she said, "Honestly, all of the things that make a good teacher aren’t taught by college professors—they’re taught by students. I’m thankful for every single lesson, no matter how big or how small, that my students have taught me over the years."
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
Winter Break is here! ☃️
CMCSS schools and district offices are closed to the public today, Friday, December 20, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. School and district offices reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Students return, and classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2025.
For information regarding enrollment, child nutrition, and more, visit cmcss.net.
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Ashleigh Orillion
📷: Byrns Darden Elementary School
"Over the past eight years of teaching, I`ve witnessed firsthand the adversity many of our students face," said Ms. Orillion. "What has resonated most deeply with me, however, is the universal desire for a sense of belonging. Whether it`s a student offering help to a classmate in need or assisting with daily tasks, their acts of kindness and support speak to a deeper truth: we all thrive when we feel seen, valued, and connected. Despite our diverse backgrounds, the students have shown me that belonging is not about similarity but about the willingness to meet each other where we are and lift one another up."
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
As a reminder, CMCSS schools will operate on a half-day schedule on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
CMCSS district offices are open to the public from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. After 11:30 a.m., CMCSS district offices are open by appointment only. Schools and district offices are closed for Winter Break beginning Friday, December 20, 2024.
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Joyce Bates
📷: Carmel Elementary School
Joyce Bates has spent 24 years as an educator and currently teaches 3rd-grade at Carmel Elementary. "My students have taught me that the growth of a child is larger than a test score and should not be approached as a one-size-fits-all," says Ms. Bates. "Every child has a story, and I have to build a relationship to help each student meet his/her highest potential."
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
The following Point of Pride awards were presented by the School Board on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. CMCSS has made significant improvements on state standardized test scores and other accountability measures. We celebrate our schools that had the highest levels of performance in the state. CMCSS increased its number of Reward Schools from last year, with nearly a fifth of our schools earning this distinction for demonstrating high levels of performance and/or growth across all indicators. This accomplishment is truly a reflection of the excellent teaching and learning occurring in our schools, so we are excited to honor the many dedicated professionals, students, and families at these schools. Congratulations to our 23-24 Reward School recipients.
• Cumberland Heights Elementary
• Middle College at APSU
• Montgomery Central Elementary
• Montgomery Central High
• Northeast Elementary
• Rossview High
• Sango Elementary
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Katie Quinnan
📷: Carmel Elementary School
Katie Quinnan has been teaching for 15 years and teaches 5th grade at Carmel Elementary. As one of the school`s 2024-25 Teachers of the Year, Ms. Quinnan shares that she truly enjoys teaching students about writing. "Writing instruction is one thing that I always look forward to teaching. Not just the mechanics of writing but how it allows them to share their voice and perspectives on a topic. By guiding them to analyze texts and think critically, we get to see their unique ways of thinking as they develop and strengthen their writing skills," she said.
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Katie Bush
📷: Kirkwood Elementary School
Katie Bush has taught for 11 years, spending her career in Special Education. "I have loved every year," she shared. "I’ve been in a self-contained setting, alternative school setting, and a resource/inclusion setting."
"The biggest thing I’ve learned from my students is that no matter what adversity they have faced in their young lives if they trust and know that you will never give up on them, they will THRIVE in so many ways," said Ms. Bush. "I love watching my students experience their `ah-ha` moments when they’ve realized they’ve mastered a goal or are able to solve a problem they didn’t think they could do. I love being their teacher and their biggest cheerleader! My students always know that I will support them, no matter what. ❤"
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Angel Dominique
📷: Northeast Elementary
Angel Dominique has spent 21 years creating a positive impact on students. She spent 14 years in the classroom before becoming a librarian seven years ago. Now, she serves as a librarian at Northeast Elementary. Ms. Dominique`s favorite lesson is `book tasting.` She said, "I really enjoy having my students participate in a book tasting. This allows students to view a variety of books they may never choose to look at just by scanning the bookshelves. This also allows me to suggest titles to students from various genres."
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.