Hazelwood Elementary School Principal Selected
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County Director of Schools Mike Harris today announced that Mason Bellamy, Ed.D. will serve as principal of Hazelwood Elementary.
Mason Bellamy
He replaces Rosanne Sanford who was named principal of the Carmel Elementary, which opens in August 2012.
Dr. Bellamy has served as assistant principal at West Creek Elementary for the past year and a half and has five years teaching experience at Sango Elementary. He earned his doctorate in education from Trevecca Nazarene University where he also earned his Master’s in teaching. He completed his B.A. in political science at the University of Kentucky.
Hazelwood, located on Tiny Town Road, serves 800 students.
Clarksville Transit System to provide Transportation for Christmas Celebration
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Transit System will provide “added service” transportation to the 4th Annual Warm Souls Christmas event provided by the Radical Mission Compassionate Ministries. The celebration will take place on December 24th, 2011 from noon to 4:00pm.
“We are very happy that the Clarksville Transit System is able to provide this added service transportation to this great community event through its existing routes,” said Mayor Kim McMillan. The Mayor is planning to ride one of the buses to the event. [Read more]
Clarksville Academy’s Tyler Phillips signs with Trevecca University
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school, is pleased to announce the signing of Tyler Phillips to Trevecca University in Nashville, TN. Tyler has played golf at CA for the past 4 years.
Head of Schools Kay Drew, “There is never a moment I am more proud of my students then when they accomplish their goals. Tyler’s hard work and determination both on and off the athletic field has gotten him to this place.”
Kay Drew, Head of Schools; Steve & Sheri Phillips, Tyler Phillips, Robbie Wilson, Head Golf Coach at Trevecca, Jake Peterson, Head Golf Coach at CA
Austin Peay Graduating Military Students to receive new APSU Coin
Clarksville, TN – Active duty military students who will graduate from Austin Peay State University next week will be the first class to receive APSU’s new military coin.
The inaugural military graduate recognition and coin presentation ceremony, with the theme “All Hail to Those Who Serve,” is scheduled for 5:00pm, Wednesday, December 14th in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
The event is open to the public.
APSU’s new Military Coin.
Gold Coin Dropped in Salvation Army Kettle At Sam’s
Clarksville, TN – Last night the” Angel who keeps on giving” dropped a gold coin into the Salvation Army’s kettle at Sam’s on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. This is the fifth year for this wonderful gift. We are in need of more kettle money this year. There are more people and families in our shelter than ever before and the cost of the operation has risen.
We thanks this generous Angel who keeps on giving to our Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign. The value of this African Gold Coin is worth between $1650 and $1700.
Austin Peay State University faculty, staff named for various accomplishments
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members as well as some students at Austin Peay State University have been recognized for their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Doris Davenport, professor of nursing, was nominated for the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award.
Dr. Sara Gotcher, associate professor of theatre and dance, helped to write and direct “Who’s Coming to Dinner?” for the Montgomery County Historical Society in October. On a separate note, she played the role of “Ophelia Owl” in the Clarksville Children’s Theatre production of “Animal Tales: Pumpkin vs. Pie” in October at Dunbar Cave State Park. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Downtown Winter Market at the Smith–Trahern Mansion Friday, December 9th
Clarksville, TN – We would like to invite you and your family to Clarksville’s Downtown Winter Market at the Smith–Trahern Mansion Friday, December 9th.
The market is held every Friday from 9:30am-1:00pm and hosts more than 20 vendors. Come on down and join us, pick up some local products (Eggs, Bread, Organic Meat, Christmas Gifts, etc).
If you would like a “booth” (table), please contact Barbara Brown, 931.801.0822, brmb62@gmail.com or Martha M. Pile, 931.648.5725 mmp@utk.edu
Salvation Army Angel Tree
Clarksville, TN – Angle Trees still have angels on them and we need individuals, clubs, Churches and businesses to please adopt them. The dead line for turning in your Angel Tree gift is December 13th.
We have 675 families needing help with a total of 1,650 children needing gifts.
You can adopt an Angel Tress from these locations: All Wal-Mart locations; Governor Square Mall and K-Mart located in St. Bethlehem. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School Board Reviews Report Card Results
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 Community Centers will close temporarily for Annual Maintenance
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation would like to remind citizens that each of the three community centers will be closing temporarily to conduct their annual maintenance period.
The Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road, will be closed December 5th-11th. The Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, will be closed January 9th-15th and the Burt-Cobb Community Center, located at 1101 Franklin Street, will be closed February 6th-19th. [Read more]
