| 16 Jul |
School Board Executive Closed Session |
| 5:30 PM |
| Directors Conference Room |
| 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 |
| 20 Aug |
School Board Formal Meeting |
| 6:00 PM |
| Board Room |
Musician of the Month: Nominations
Musician of the Month: Nominations
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Nominate a student you feel is worthy of the title Musician of the Month!
🎓 Attention, Class of 2024! 📚
The FAFSA deadline is extended to August 1 🗓️
More time = More opportunities for financial aid 💰
Don't miss out – file your FAFSA today!
Visit fafsa.gov 🔗
2024 STEM Expo
2024 Kirkwood Graduation
Commissioner Reynolds and the TN Department of Education spent time with CMCSS students, faculty, and staff at Cumberland Heights Elementary this week. Recent graduates shared their high school experience with work-based learning opportunities and CTE programs (including our Early Technical College).
Industry partners provided valuable insight on what they need for successful internships and career preparation. Finally, the day ended with time spent with elementary students engaged in summer learning activities. It was a successful day of conversation and collaboration!
Commissioner Reynolds and the TN Department of Education spent time with CMCSS students, faculty, and staff at Cumberland Heights Elementary. Recent graduates shared their high school experiences with work-based learning opportunities and CTE programs. Our industry partners gave valuable insight on what they need for successful internships and career preparation. Finally, the day ended spending time with elementary students as they engaged in summer learning activities. It was a successful day of conversation and collaboration!
First Female Solo Flight 🛩
Rachel Arnette is a West Creek High School senior and is entering her second year in the school`s aviation program. Join us in congratulating her on finishing her first solo flight!
Rachel received ground training inside the classroom and simulated training using West Creek High`s newest Redbird Simulator MCX, an Advanced Aviation Training Device.
We are thankful for strong partnerships with the local community in support of these incredible achievements, including Wings of Eagles Aviation. Wings of Eagles is a premier flight training facility in Middle Tennessee with a location at the Clarksville Regional Airport. Rachel continued her training with Wings of Eagle throughout the summer and experienced her first solo flight on July 7.
🛫 Did you know CMCSS offers an Aviation Program at two of our traditional high schools? Aviation is one of 34 Career and Technical Education pathways available to CMCSS high school students.
FREE FAFSA SUPPORT EVENTS THIS WEEK
For Recent Graduates (Class of 2024)
📅 Nashville State Community College (NSCC) FAFSA Workshop
Tuesday, July 9, from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Held at:
NSCC - Clarksville Campus
1760 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
Clarksville, TN 37040
📅 CMCSS FAFSA Workshops
Thursday, July 11, 2024
THREE LOCATIONS & TIMES:
Central Services South (1312 Highway 48) - 8:00 a.m.- Noon
Northwest High School (800 Lafayette Rd) - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
West Creek High School (1210 West Creek Coyote Trail) - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
▶️ Additional Event Options ◀️
Nashville State Community College (NSCC) FAFSA Workshop
Held at:
NSCC - Clarksville Campus
1760 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Thursday, July 25, from 9:00 a.m. - Noon and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
It is so hot you could fry an egg 🥚 - or drop one from the sky! 🪂 But the heat didn`t stop these smiles! 😁
Summer Learning Camp was full of math, probabilities, engineering, and FUN this week as CEMC helped students drop their eggs.
Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation
CMCSS schools and district offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
As a reminder, from May 31 to July 26, CMCSS district offices are open to the public on Fridays by appointment only.
Do you need to register your child for the 2024-25 school year? Begin the process online at cmcss.net/registration. You can visit the CMCSS Enrollment Center for in-person assistance Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Employment questions? You can see available careers at cmcss.net/employment.
Four students from Rossview High School participated in the HOSA International Leadership Conference in June in Houston, TX. They joined fellow future health professionals from around the world. The students qualified for the competition by placing in the top five at the Tennessee State Leadership Conference in March.
Congratulations to Cassidy Wheeler, who represented the district in the Veterinary Science competition, and the team of Yuna Choi, Madison Schwartz, and Emma Williams, who presented in the Medical Innovation category. Well done!
📸 Photo and information were submitted by RHS HOSA representatives. If you have CMCSS student, faculty, or staff-related accolades or recognition to submit for consideration, please email [email protected].
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!