April 5 Weather Ready

April 5, 2023

Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events
may be not be relevant for the current school year.

Good morning, CMCSS families,

We have been closely monitoring the weather. At this time, Clarksville-Montgomery County is not under any watches, advisories, warnings, or other significant weather statements. With our previous closures or early dismissals due to weather, we had urgent guidance from the National Weather Service that we have not yet received today.

Based on the timing of the predicted thunderstorms, we could experience delays or disruptions with the afternoon commute. CMCSS is a StormReady district, and all CMCSS schools have severe weather plans, designated safe areas, and required drills throughout the school year. Additionally, the CMCSS Transportation Department has protocols for severe weather, including rerouting buses to the nearest school in the event of a tornado warning. Our bus drivers and school personnel are focused on student safety and are prepared to make accommodations during dismissal, if needed.

Although we are not dismissing early today, all after-school activities are cancelled. Additionally, we understand some families may wish to check out their students early today, including those who are typically walkers or bus riders. If families check out students as early as three hours before normal dismissal time, students will still be counted as present for the full day based on our 7-hour school day.

As always, we ask everyone to please stay weather alert and ready! If you are new to Tennessee or our region, severe weather season is typically March through May and mid-October through November.