Clarksville Academy announces New Head of Upper School
April 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school, is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Marciano has Head of Upper School. Head of Schools, Kay Drew announced Thursday, that Coach Marciano would be joining the Cougar family in a full time position. Marciano currently serves as Assistant Football Coach. “When Ms. Colleen White told me she wanted to retire, I knew I had big shoes to fill. Ms. White has been a dedicated member of our staff and family for over 14 years. I am confident that Mike will rise to the challenge of Head of Upper School.” [Read more]
Heritage Bank Awards $26,000 in Scholarships to Area Students
April 22, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Heritage Bank has awarded 52 students at 30 area schools $500.00 scholarships. The scholarships were made possible by the 8 year old Heritage Bank Scholarship Fund. Since founding the fund, the bank has awarded college scholarships totaling $170,000 to 340 students selected from the various communities that Heritage Bank serves. This scholarship fund is one of the largest efforts made to enhance the educational endeavors for students of Western Kentucky and Tennessee.
The 2011 Heritage Bank Scholarship recipients with Heritage Bank President/CEO John Peck (right)
Annual Science Fair A Big Success For Students
April 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Department of Electricity is proud to be a part of another very successful science fair for Clarksville-Montgomery County students. CDE and Austin Peay State University have co-sponsor the Montgomery County Science Fair each year since it began in 1993.
2011 Montgomery County Science Fair School Winner is Sango Elementary.
Clarksville Academy and Heritage Bank Announces Players of the Month
February 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school and Heritage Bank are proud to announce, the “Player of Month” award given by Heritage Bank.
This award was given to six deserving students at Clarksville Academy and is for the months of December, January and February.
Left to Right: Jenny Mims, Heritage Bank Office Manager, Martin Crozier, Malcolm Smith, Martin Smith, Lauren Maki, Courtney Clark, Kaleigh Goostree and Cheryl Lankford, Heritage Bank Manager.
Youth Art Month Begins Tuesday
February 26, 2011
Montogmery County, TN – National Youth Art Month is March and the K-8 art programs with CMCSS will again have the art show at the Public Library during March beginning Thursday, March 3rd from 4:00pm–6:00pm at the Customs House Museum and DAC Gallery (Downtown Artist’s Co-op on Public Square).
MCHS, KHS, NEHS, WCHS and the Clarksville Academy will be participating in the high school art show beginning next week.
East Montgomery Elementary students in teacher Catherine Jackson's art classes enjoy creative moments.
Clarksville Academy Mr. Basketball Finalists
February 24, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school is proud to announce, Malcolm & Martin Smith’s recognition as finalists for the 2011 TSSAA Class A Mr. Basketball Award. This award is presented to the top girls and boys in five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association prior to the championship awards for each class.
This is the first time in TSSAA history that twins have been chosen as finalists for this award. There have been only a few other times that two finalists have come from the same school. This is a true honor for Clarksville Academy, the Smith brothers, and our team.
Malcolm Smith and Martin Smith finalists for the 2011 TSSAA Class A Mr. Basketball Award.
Martin and Malcolm Smith Chosen for McDonald’s All American Basketball
January 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Martin Smith and Malcolm Smith have been nominated to the 2011 McDonald’s All American Basketball team. This is such an honor to make it this far in the selection process. The final announcement of the team will be February 10th.
Martin and Malcolm will be recognized for their nomination on Tuesday, February 1st between the boys and girls games (approximately 7:00pm).
Harsh winter weather leads to area schools and businesses closing
December 12, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The mid-state was on the receiving end of an artic blast bringing with it plummeting temperatures, snow, and ice. 1-3 Inches of accumulation can be expected. There is currently a wind chill advisory from the National Weather Service, as 30mph winds will drop the wind chill into single digits over night.
Roadways are already experiencing freezing with snow and ice rapidly building up despite the best efforts of the Clarksville Street Department and Montgomery County Highway Department to deal with it.
Clarksville Kiwanis Clubs gives the gift of Christmas to area children
December 8, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Kiwanis Clubs gathered together on December 7th 2010 to bring the joy of Christmas into the hearts of 216 children from the Headstart program and various area child care centers. The annual Children’s Christmas Party is a partnership between the Hilldale and Downtown Kiwanis Clubs, and was organized and chaired by Andrew Hale, and Matt Dyce.
It all kicked off on Monday when roughly 50 people gathered at First Baptist Church to wrap over $7,000 in toys purchased from area Walmarts. The Walmart Corporation gave the Kiwanis Club a generous discount as a donation to the program. The Toy’s included Disney Princess Dolls, Hasbro’s Littlest Petshop dolls, children’s books, Nerf Weather Blitz All-Conditions Footballs, Fisher-Price Dora the Explorer Mega Tunes Guitars, winter hats and gloves, Tonka Lights & Sound – Rescue Force trucks and helicopters, and Road rippers – Street Screamers cars.
The wrapping of the gifts for the Kiwanis Club Children's Christmas Party
2010 American Honey Queen to visit Clarksville
October 31, 2010
Clarksville, TN – Lisa Schluttenhofer, the 2010 American Honey Queen, will visit Clarksville Tennessee November 4th-9th. She will make appearances at the local schools, speaking to students about how honeybee pollination creates the building blocks of our food supply.
She will also speak to area Girl Scout troops where she will share information about the many uses for helpful and wholesome honey, including the beauty secrets provided by bees. Her visit will also include speeches to the Clarksville Sunrise Rotary and the Montgomery County Beekeepers Association. [Read more]
