APSU announces Candlelight Ball Award winners
November 18, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Office of Alumni Relations has announced the recipients of the 2016 Candlelight Ball Awards. The Wendell H. Gilbert Award will go to Jack B. Turner (’67), president of Jack B. Turner and Associates, and the Spirit of Austin Peay Award will go to Josh Baggett (’05), district engineering technician with Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation.
Since 2011, the University has honored two individuals who have supported or brought recognition to APSU through their achievements or contributions. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School Board Hears Presentation about New Kindergarten Start Age
January 22, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – At Tuesday night’s Clarksville Montgomery County School Board work session, Elementary Schools Director Dr. Ann Griffin reviewed a state law (House Bill 2566) passed last year that impacts the age of children starting kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School System recommended for Accreditation
April 6, 2012
Montgomery, County – The team for the world’s largest educational accrediting organization announced that the Clarksville Montgomery County School System ranks among schools systems in the top two to three percent globally.
Schools Director Mike Harris (l) and Vice Chair Horace Murphy, Jr.(r) thank teachers, staff and administrators for their hard work.
March Chamber of Commerce Events
March 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of March.
The Chamber’s Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, March 15th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The event will be hosted by Wyatt-Johnson at their Hyundai, Subaru, Mazda location, 2425 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Join us at this March Madness themed event to shoot some hoops, enjoy music, food, friends and giveaways! Business After Hours is offered at no cost. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School Board Reviews Report Card Results
December 7, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board reviewed the system’s results on its newly released state report card during its Tuesday work session, seeing improvements across grades, subjects and schools.
Chief Academic Officer Dr. B.J. Worthington reminded School Board members of the changes that Tennessee schools have experienced with more rigorous standards and assessments; redefined proficiency levels; a change in how results are calculated; and a state-legislated mandate that TCAP assessments count as part of students’ math and language arts grades for the second semester. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board Recognizes Parent for Contribution
February 23, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – When an academic intervention makes a significantly positive difference for a student, it’s a celebration for that student’s teacher and, more importantly, for that student’s family. Master Sgt. Clark Slone, the father of Smiddle school students Justin and Savanna, was amazed at the reading progress his children had made thanks to the Read 180 program. As a thank you to the teachers at New Providence Middle School, he presented a $2,000 check to support the Read 180 program.
Point of Pride recipient Master Sgt. Clark Slone and his daughter Savannaha Slone stand with New Providence Middle School Principal Laura Barnett, School Board member Ernest Brockman and Middle Schools Director Sean Impeartrice at a recent School Board meeting.
School Board Awards Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union Point of Pride
January 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Giving Clarksville-Montgomery County School System students real-world knowledge and hands-on experience has been made possible by this month’s Board of Education Point of Pride recipient, the Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union.
CMCSS’s Career Technical Education (CTE) has worked closely with FCFCU president and CEO Stewart Ramsey, vice president of retail operations Melody Swindall and executive vice president Maria McKee to plan and implement the student credit unions at Northeast High School and Rossview High School.
School Board member Josh Baggett presents the School Board Point of Pride award to FCFCU president and CEO Stewart Ramsey, vice president of retail operations Melody Swindall and executive vice president Maria McKee.
School Board Awards Point of Pride Recipients
November 11, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board recognized local recipients of awards from the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. High Schools Director Rosalyn Evans noted that it was unprecedented for one school district to receive as many awards as CMCSS from TSSAA.
From left, award recipients include: Northeast basketball coach Al Cooper, Rossview athletic director John Miller, Rossview principal Frank Myers and School Board member Eula Gardner Dowdy.
