Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council (EDC) to search for new Executive Director
November 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee Economic Development Council (EDC) Executive Board is pleased to announce they have initiated the search for the new EDC Executive Director.
The EDC serves as the staffing and support organization for its member entities, the Industrial Development Board (IDB), Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Chamber of Commerce, and is moving forward to have the position filled by February 28th, 2014. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County continues to Grow and Improve
June 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – You see it on TV, hear it on the radio and read about it daily in every news source, both online and in print. It’s as hot a topic as ever; economic growth as we begin to come out of a recession.
Right now, all over the country, community leaders are working strategically to make sure that their communities continue to grow. That rings especially true in Clarksville-Montgomery County.
Clarksville Academy is 1 of 3 Private Schools chosen for Apple Leadership and Learning Event
May 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy has been selected as one of three locations to host the Apple Independent School Leadership and Learning Event. This invitation only event will take place on Wednesday, May 15th from 8:45am-3:00pm in CA’s iMac lab.
Apple has named Clarksville Academy as a Middle Tennessee leader in technology. Only two private schools in the US were chosen to host this event, Clarksville Academy and Preston Christian Academy in Plano, TX. The last of the three events will take place at the Santa Monica Apple Store in Santa Monica, CA. [Read more]
Clarksville Academy Third Graders Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
February 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy is providing its students a well-rounded education beyond the boundaries of the classroom and exposes its students to service learning and fundraising ethics at the elementary school level. These students are learning at an early age the value of selfless service and the ability to make a difference by working together in support of a worthy cause.
During December 2012, instead of giving attention to holiday gifting, toys and game systems, a group of third graders began making paper airplanes and paper footballs, selling them for $1.00 and $2.00 each and telling patrons that the money was going to Breast Cancer Awareness.
Clarksville Academy takes technology to the next level
February 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school is excited to announce that all of its 1st-5th grade students will receive an iPad mini for the 2013-2014 school year.
This will place an iPad mini in the hands of every student in grades 1 through 5 and iPad mini learning centers in Pre-K and Kindergarten. This is the third phase in the 1:1 program originally launched in the fall 2011.
Clarksville Academy staff attends iSummit
July 31, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Ten representatives from Clarksville Academy recently attended and/or presented sessions at the iSummit in Atlanta Georgia. iSummit is a conference centered on using Apple or Mac based technology as an integral part of education. Approximately 900 educators were in attendance from 30 different schools located in the United States and additional countries.
Those attending the conference include: Clarksville Academy’s Kay Drew, Head of School; Cara Miller, Technology Director; Piper Bell, iCurriculum Infuser; Brittney Rowlett, Challenge Based Learning Director; Erica Coleman, Head of Upper School; Tracy Burkhart, Head of Intermediate School; Debbie Hollis, Arts Chair and iTeam leader; Tecia Hinson, iTeam leader; Hykeem Craft, Upper School English and German Instructor; Frances Traughber, iTeam leader. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board announces Kay Drew as New Chairman
July 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board (IDB) is pleased to announce Kay Drew as the Chairman of the Board for the 2012-2013 term.
“I am looking forward to my year as Chairman of the IDB,” said Drew. “The work we do with local business and community leaders helps to make our community a better, more prosperous place.”
Clarksville Chamber of Commerce announces New Board of Directors
July 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2012-2013 Chamber Board of Directors. The Chamber elects new leadership each fiscal year, with the fiscal year running from July 1st, 2012 to June 30th, 2013. [Read more]
Clarksville Academy takes the Next Step in Technology
June 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school is excited to announce that all of its 6th-8th grade students will receive the iPad 3 when school begins in the fall. This is the second phase in the 1:1 program launched last fall. Currently all 9th-12th grade students have a MacBook that is used in all their classes. The addition of iPads to the Intermediate School only enhances the technological experience at CA.
Upper School students will go into their second year of using the MacBook in their classrooms. Last year’s students loved this experience and found it helped to better prepare them for what lies ahead in college.
Clarksville Academy holds Awards Night
May 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy hosted its annual Awards Night on May 3rd, 2012 on Procter Court in the Miller Activities Center. Every Senior in this year’s class received a scholarship and all are going on to college.
These scholarships range from the Hope Lottery Scholarship to Athletic scholarships to Academic Scholarships. The Class of 2012 at Clarksville Academy has had a successful year and to date has received $4.8 million dollars in scholarship offers!