New Executive Director of Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation Named
June 22, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Abby Binkley has been named Executive Director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation.
Binkley, who earned her B.S. in K-12 health and physical education from Kennesaw State University and her master’s of education degree in administration and supervision from Bethel University, has one year of school administrative experience and nine years of teaching experience in Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
Clarksville City Saver book helps raise money for Clarksville Montgomery County School System
January 20, 2015
Local Coupon Book Continues In The Fifth Year To Help Clarksville Schools Raise Money and Local Families With Big Savings
Clarksville, TN – For the fifth consecutive year, The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and Education Foundation have partnered together to sponsor the City Saver Education Funding Campaign that will run now until February 13th, 2015.
Last year’s campaign raised over $200,000 for local schools and the Education Foundation.
During this year’s campaign, all Clarksville-Montgomery County elementary and middle school students will be selling the new 2015 Clarksville City Saver coupon book, which contains thousands of dollars in savings at over 200 local favorite restaurants, attractions and retail stores.
Clarksville Firefighters Local #3180 and Servpro Montgomery County donate pallet of copy paper to Clarksville-Montgomery County Teachers Warehouse
August 21, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Firefighters Local #3180 and Servpro Montgomery County teamed together to make a donation to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System’s Teachers Warehouse. The donation of a pallet of copy paper fills a constant need for area teachers.
“Through our contacts with Mrs. Candy Johnson we learned a lot about the Teachers Warehouse. We come to find out that one of the things that they’re always in need of, and they’re really hurting for is copy paper,” said David Kirkland, President of Clarksville Firefighters Local #3180. “I guess it’s just because of the fact that the classrooms have become much more automated; and there a lot more stuff that has to be run off, and copied.”
Clarksville City Saver presented a $200,000 check on Saturday to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation
March 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville City Saver officials presented a check on Saturday to the Clarksville/Montgomery County Education Foundation for $200,000 for their part in the recent system-wide coupon book fundraiser. This is the third year that City Saver and the Education Foundation have partnered on this project to help local schools.
Northwest High School presented check at Business After Schools
January 31, 2014
Montgomery County, TN – Premier Medical Group and the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation presented a $40,000 check to the Health Sciences Academy at Northwest High School.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce events for October, 2012
October 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of October.
On October 9th-11th, the Chamber will be hosting a Membership Event to help spread the word of the value and importance of being a part of the local Chamber. Over the two and a half day drive, over 100 volunteers will race against the clock and each other to sign up new Chamber members all while creating awareness for the organization. If interested in becoming a member of the Chamber please contact Denny Fry at 931.245.4342. [Read more]
Local Physicians Continue Supporting Pass and Go Program
July 5, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – Premier Medical Group Physicians of Clarksville are continuing their support for Clarksville-Montgomery County School System’s advance placement students as a part of the Wyatt Johnson Pass and Go program.
NAACP Rallies behind the LEAP Organization
February 8, 2012
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – The Annual Barbara Johnson Unity Day Breakfast was held at the Quality Inn Hotel on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Many elected officials, pastors, and active members of the community were present to show their commitment to unification for the betterment of the Clarksville Tennessee community.
Awards were presented to former City Council Woman Barbara Johnson and several others to recognize their achievement in addition to elected officials addressing those in attendance.
Emmanuel Center Hosts Reality Check Program
January 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – December 28th, 2011, the LEAP Organization hosted the Reality Check Program at the Emmanuel Family Life Center and opened it for youth throughout the city who were unable to participate in their respective schools.
Alternative School Students get a dose of reality
December 24, 2011
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – On December 19th, 2011 marked the last day of school for students of the Greenwood Alternative School and the first dose of reality for some. The LEAP Organization facilitated the acclaimed Reality Check program that was sponsored by the Clarksville Montgomery County School System.
Volunteers were asked to sit behind a table that represented different aspects of life such as banks, car dealerships, day cares, college, clothing store, grocery store, and real estate offices.