October 2024 News

Elementary principals and assistant principals were announced in October.

Three students, faculty, and staff were recognized during the School Board meeting.

Students excelled at the state math competition, wrestling, and Spanish Immersion is a Blue Ribbon School.

Interest meetings for the 2024-25 residency programs will be held at Central Services South.

Human Resources experts will discuss job-embedded licensure and teacher prep programs.

TN Promise CMCSS Seniors may be eligible to apply for the TN Promise. As explained by the TN Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation, “Tennessee resident/U.S. citizen/eligible non-citizen/students who graduate from an eligible high school, homeschool, or earn a GED/HISET (prior to 19th birthday) can receive an award at an eligible postsecondary institution toward tuition and mandatory fees after all other gift aid has been first applied.” Several eligibility requirements apply, including: Students must attend mandatory meetings and participate in a mentoring program. College students must attend full-time and continue participating in the mentoring program. Students must perform 8 hours of community service prior to each term the award is received. Learn more about eligibility requirements here. To access the TN Promise application, click here. The deadline for seniors to apply for the TN Promise is November 1, 2024. Resources for parents and guardians. Student Portal STOP. DROP. FAFSA Event – January 6 – 17, 2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) All CMCSS high schools will host a Stop, Drop, FAFSA event between January 6 – 17, 2025. School leaders will help students understand the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process, answer questions regarding the application, and assist with the next steps. Confusion surrounding the FAFSA application process is one of the most common reasons students do not fill out the forms. School leaders encourage all CMCSS Seniors to complete the application to know of any available aid. Many colleges, universities, and technical schools require completion of the FAFSA as part of the admission process, whether students qualify or not. The TN Promise requires completion of the application by April 15, 2025. For families who may have questions or need additional assistance understanding the application process, CMCSS has several helpful resources. There were major changes […]