| 02 Jul |
School Board Study Session |
| 6:00 PM |
| Board Room |
| 04 Jul |
Independence Day |
| 16 Jul |
School Board Formal Meeting |
| 6:00 PM |
| Board Room |
| 29 Jul |
School Front Offices Open |
| 06 Aug |
Elementary Open House |
| 5:00 PM |
| 06 Aug |
School Board Study Session |
| 6:00 PM |
| Board Room |
| 07 Aug |
First Half Day of School |
| 08 Aug |
Staff Development | Students Do Not Report |
| 09 Aug |
Staff Development | Students Do Not Report |
| 12 Aug |
First Full Day of School |
| 13 Aug |
Insurance Trust Meeting |
| 4:15 PM |
| Board Room |
| 15 Aug |
Middle School Open House |
| 5:00 PM |
Administrative Announcements
CMCSS K-12 Virtual School Principal
Keith Parker has been selected as the principal of CMCSS K-12 Virtual School. Parker has served as an assistant principal at CMCSS K-12 Virtual since the school was founded in 2021. Previously, he served for two years as the Principal at Kenwood High School and four years as an assistant principal and STEM Academy administrator at Kenwood High School. He began his teaching career with CMCSS in 2007, serving for two years as an academic coach at Kenwood High, West Creek High, and Northwest High schools and six years as a teacher at Kenwood High and West Creek Middle schools. Parker earned his M.Ed. in School Administration from Sam Houston University and his B.S. in History Education from Austin Peay State University.
Northeast High School Assistant Principals
Dr. Andrew Knowles and Dr. Lauren McCurdy have been selected as assistant principals at Northeast High School.
Dr. Knowles currently serves as an assistant principal at Montgomery Central Middle School. Previously, he served for 12 years as the Director of Instrumental Music at Northeast High School, one year as an Assistant Band Director, and two years as a substitute teacher. Dr. Knowles has served in several school- and district-level leadership roles, including CMCSS Lead Instrumental Music Teacher, Northeast High School Fine Arts Department Chair, and Accreditation Committee Chairperson. In addition to the many honors his ensembles have received over the years, he was named a Teacher of the Year in 2020, Green Apple Award recipient in 2011, 2013, and 2014, and was Northeast’s Soaring Eagle Award winner in 2005. He is a 2018 graduate of the CMCSS Aspiring Administrators Academy. Dr. Knowles received his Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands, M.A.Ed. in Instructional Leadership from Bethel University, and a B.S. in Music Education from Austin Peay State University.
Dr. Lauren McCurdy currently serves as an assistant principal and administrator of the Academy of Media Arts and Technology at Rossview High School. She has 15 years of teaching experience at Rossview High School and in Trigg County, Kentucky. Dr. McCurdy has served in several school- and district-level leadership roles, including Freshman Capstone Coordinator, District Advisory Council Member, and CTE Professional Learning Community Leader. She is a 2019 graduate of the CMCSS Aspiring Administrators Academy. Dr. McCurdy earned her Ed.D. in Leadership and Professional Practice, Ed.S. in Accountability and Instructional Leadership, and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University and her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
Northwest High School Assistant Principal
James A. Sensabaugh has been selected as an assistant principal at Northwest High School. Currently, he serves as an educator and Academy Lead in the West Creek High School Academy of Teaching and Learning and as an adjunct professor of education at Nashville State Community College. Sensabaugh began his career in education in 2012 as a teacher and athletics coach at Rossview High School, and he has served as an Assistant Principal of Student Culture, Associate Dean of Students, Instructional Coach, and teacher at schools in Nashville. Additionally, he served for five years as a Human Resources Specialist for the Tennessee National Guard. Sensabaugh earned his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University and B.S. in History Education from Austin Peay State University.
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Administrative Announcements
Keith Parker has been selected as the principal of CMCSS K-12 Virtual School. Parker has served as an assistant principal at CMCSS K-12 Virtual since the school was founded in 2021. Previously, he served for two years as the Principal at Kenwood High School and four years as an assistant principal and STEM Academy administrator at Kenwood High School. He began his teaching career with CMCSS in 2007, serving for two years as an academic coach at Kenwood High, West Creek High, and Northwest High schools and six years as a teacher at Kenwood High and West Creek Middle schools.
Northeast High School Assistant Principals
Dr. Andrew Knowles currently serves as an assistant principal at Montgomery Central Middle School. Previously, he served for 12 years as the Director of Instrumental Music at Northeast High School, one year as an Assistant Band Director, and two years as a substitute teacher. Dr. Knowles has served in several school- and district-level leadership roles, including CMCSS Lead Instrumental Music Teacher, Northeast High School Fine Arts Department Chair, and Accreditation Committee Chairperson.
Dr. Lauren McCurdy currently serves as an assistant principal and administrator of the Academy of Media Arts and Technology at Rossview High School. She has 15 years of teaching experience at Rossview High School and in Trigg County, Kentucky. Dr. McCurdy has served in several school- and district-level leadership roles, including Freshman Capstone Coordinator, District Advisory Council Member, and CTE Professional Learning Community Leader.
James A. Sensabaugh has been selected as an assistant principal at Northwest High School. Currently, he serves as an educator and Academy Lead in the West Creek High School Academy of Teaching and Learning and as an adjunct professor of education at Nashville State Community College. Sensabaugh began his career in education in 2012 as a teacher and athletics coach at Rossview High School, and he has served as an Assistant Principal of Student Culture, Associate Dean of Students, Instructional Coach, and teacher at schools in Nashville.
Full bio at cmcss.net.
Dancing our way into Monday with a big 🥳 congratulations 🥳 to our Montgomery Central High Dance Team!
The team has returned from the UDA camp in Memphis with multiple awards, including ➡️
⭐ 3rd place in home routine ⭐ 2 Bids to nationals in Disney World ⭐ 100% award ⭐ Superior trophy ⭐ 10 All American winners ⭐ Drill Down winners ⭐ 2 pin it forward awards ⭐ All blue ribbons
📸 Photo and information was submitted by the MCHS Dance Team. If you have CMCSS student, faculty, or staff-related accolades or recognition to submit for consideration, please email [email protected].
Administrative Announcement - Chief of Staff
Dr. Christopher J. Causey has been selected as the Chief of Staff for CMCSS, replacing Dr. Angela Huff who is stepping down to focus on her family after serving in CMCSS since 2018 as the Chief of Staff and Interim Director of Schools (2021-2022). Currently, Dr. Causey is the Supervisor of High Schools and K12 Accountability for Sumner County Schools. Previously, he served for six years as the Director of Schools for Robertson County Schools. Under his leadership, Robertson County Schools had its first five schools to ever achieve TN Reward School status, the district grew from “In Need of Improvement” to “Achieving” in two years, over half the schools reached the highest Level 5 status for TVAAS, and the district’s ACT Average Composite Score increased, among other improvements and innovations. Dr. Causey began his career in public education in 1996, and he has served as a teacher, basketball and baseball coach, assistant principal, principal, Supervisor of Accountability, and Supervisor of Middle Grades Education.
“As a former Director of Schools, I know the extremely challenging job that Dr. Luna-Vedder has,” stated Dr. Causey. “I consider it an honor to serve her and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System in this important role. I’ve spent almost my entire career “next door,” having the opportunity to work closely with many talented educators and leaders in CMCSS. My wife and I spend a lot of time in Clarksville-Montgomery County, especially with my son being a student at Austin Peay, and I look forward to building relationships with more people as I support the great work happening in CMCSS.”
“Dr. Causey has been a fantastic colleague, and I look forward to him joining us in CMCSS,” stated Dr. Luna-Vedder, Director of Schools. “He has existing relationships with several leaders in our community and across Tennessee, and his experience, knowledge, and focus on success for all students will serve us well as we continue to improve our services and programs.”
Full bio on cmcss.net.
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDAR 📅
Join us for the 2nd annual Back-to-School Block Party, a back-to-school bash and resource fair hosted by CMCSS. This free event is open to all CMCSS families!
Enjoy food and drinks, games, music, community vendors, giveaways, family activities, and a school supply giveaway!
The Details
Kenwood High School
251 East Pine Mountain Road
Saturday, July 20 from 5-7 p.m.
This is an indoor and outdoor event!
Once-in-a-lifetime experience!
This month, eight CMCSS high school musicians spent two weeks traveling and performing throughout Europe. Students traveled as members of the Tennessee Ambassadors of Music program, an auditioned ensemble composed of high school musicians from across the state. The ensemble performed in churches, parks, and town squares throughout England, France, Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
CMCSS was represented by:
Mac Mackdanz – CHS,
Clover Rivera – CHS,
Nathanel Dorminey – CHS,
Peyton Smith – CHS,
Riley Pelkie -- KiHS,
Kamila Gutierrez – RHS,
DJ Lee – WCHS, and
Caleb Turner – WCHS
with Director Andrew Gaskill – CHS
We are so proud of our talented students and Director Andrew Gaskill for professionally representing CMCSS and our state.
District Orientation is the first chance for our new hires to learn what it means to be part of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. They were greeted by cheers, music, and an enthusiastic leadership team. We are thrilled to welcome our new teachers and staff to the district!
REMINDER 📅
The ACS Employment Readiness Program is hosting a CMCSS Hiring Event on Wednesday, June 26. See all of the open positions at cmcss.net/employment.
Details
Wednesday, June 26 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cole Park Commons
1610 William C. Lee Rd.
Fort Campbell
(Civilians must register at Gate 7 or online before the event at https://pass.aie.army.mil)
Attendees who have an approved application on file may be interviewed and offered a position at the event. It is highly encouraged to submit your application before the event.
SAVE THE DATE FOR FAFSA 📅
CMCSS will host three additional FAFSA outreach help sessions on Thursday, July 11, for Class of 2024 graduates and their families.
CHOOSE ONE OF THREE LOCATIONS:
Central Services South (1312 Highway 48) from 8:00 a.m. to noon (Hickory Room A)
Northwest High School (800 Lafayette Road) from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Cafeteria)
West Creek High School (1210 W Creek Coyote Trail) from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Library)
Pre-registration is not required.
The FAFSA deadline has been extended to August 1. All TN Promise students must file the 2024-2025 FAFSA at StudentAid.gov by August 1.