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Point of Pride Recognitions on April 11, 2023

CMCSS wrestlers received Point of Pride recognition during the recent school board meeting.


CMCSS 2023-2024 Budget Proposal Feedback

To review and provide feedback on the 2023-2024 budget presentation from the April 11, 2023, School Board Study Session, click here.


April 5 Weather Ready

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.


April 2023 Updates and Reminders

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 afternoon, CMCSS families, Please see below for updates and reminders for April. Calendar Reminders Tuesday, April 4 (5-7 p.m.) – Kindergarten Kick-Off for 2023-2024 School Year Friday, April 7 – Holiday | No School Monday, April 17 – State Standardized Assessments (TCAP) Begin Wednesday, April 19 – “Purple Up! For Military Kids” Day Monday, May 1 – Friday, May 12 – Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Wednesday, May 24 – Last Half Day of School April – Month of the Military Child April is designated as the Month of the Military Child. “Purple Up! For Military Kids” will be celebrated in CMCSS and DoDEA schools on Wednesday, April 19. We encourage the entire community to wear purple to show your support for military-connected children. In CMCSS, around 30% of our nearly 39,000 students are military-connected. Almost half of CMCSS’ schools have earned the TN Purple Star School Award for their commitment to serving military-connected students, with additional schools earning the distinction each year. Military members and military-connected families make many sacrifices for the security and safety of our nation, and we honor and recognize the unique challenges children and family members make to support their loved ones in uniform. Assessments/Testing – TCAP The Tennessee TCAP assessments (state standardized tests) will be administered in CMCSS beginning April 17, 2023. Please click here for the communication that was sent last week with more information about TCAP. For families of third-grade students, during the 2021 Special Session, the Tennessee legislature updated the student promotion and retention law effective this school year. CMCSS has been sharing letters with families and hosting informational meetings. The third parent […]


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CMCSS Administrator Appointments Announced in March 2023

The following appointments were announced in March.


Information for Families on TCAP Assessments in April

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. The Tennessee TCAP assessments (state standardized tests) will be administered in CMCSS beginning April 17, 2023. Students in grades 3-5 will be completing the paper-pencil version of TCAP Achievement for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Students in grades 6-8 will be completing the computer-based version of the TCAP Achievement for English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Students in high school who are currently enrolled in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, US History, and/or Biology will be completing the computer-based version of the TCAP EOC. State law (T.C.A. § 49-1-617) establishes that the state assessments shall comprise a percentage, between 15% and 25%, of a student’s final grade for the spring semester. In CMCSS (policy INS-A023), it is 15%. Students absent on the day of testing receive a zero, following the attendance policy for excused and unexcused absences. Makeup opportunities are provided within the testing window. NEW this year: Tennessee state law provides all students the opportunity to request additional time for completing TCAP assessments if needed. Teachers will provide students a reminder during each subtest of the TCAP to simply raise their hand if they feel they need a few extra moments to finish. The additional time available is equal to 20% of the time allotted for the test section being completed, which is approximately 5 to 17 minutes depending on the content area and subtest. Parents may also make the request for the additional time for their student by submitting a letter of request to the principal at their child’s school by Thursday, April 6. Students who are finished with the assessment or have submitted the […]


CMCSS School Board Presents Point of Pride Awards in March 2023

Student, faculty, and staff recognized for outstanding achievement.


CMCSS Will Host Its Largest Teacher Job Fair of the Year on March 30

CMCSS is hiring over 100 teachers.


Charter School Application Feedback

According to state law, nonprofit organizations with the intent to open a charter school in a Tennessee school district must apply through the local School Board for that district for authorization. Click to learn more about the process, read application materials, and provide feedback on the application.


Information Sessions for College ROTC Scholarships Held April 18 – 19

Learn more about attending a military college.