Clarksville Parks and Recreation Facilities’ Hours to Change in Observance of November Holidays
October 31, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s three community centers will adjust their hours of operation this November to accommodate students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and their holiday schedule.
The Kleeman, Crow and Burt-Cobb Centers will be open from 10:00am to 7:00pm Tuesday, November 6th and Monday, November 12th as students will be out of school for Election Day and Veterans Day. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 28th, 2012
October 28, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Calling all adults ages 50 and up!
- Winter Gym Program
- School’s out, Come to the Dome
- Handmade Holidays
- Volleyball
- Basic Water Aerobics
- Calling all Dancers!
Middle College High School at Austin Peay student wins Tennessee School Boards Association Student Video Contest
October 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – A Clarksville-Montgomery County Middle College student video, “You don’t know me yet, but thanks to public education you will,” has been chosen as the winner of 2012 Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Student Video Contest, Tell us how public education prepares Tennessee students for the future.
The contest was designed to give the education leaders and community members of Tennessee a sneak peek at the positive effects public education has on the students of today.
Clarksville Montgomery County School System 8th Grade Career Fair Invites Local Business to Participate
October 19, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County School System’s Third Annual 8th Grade “Your Choice, Your Future” Career Exploration Day will be held November 16th at Austin Peay State University in the Memorial Health Building (Red Barn) from 7:00am–3:30pm. [Read more]
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]
Clarksville Montgomery County School System receives $2.5 million DoDEA Grant for STEM
October 1, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System will receive a $2.5 million award under the 2012 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) grant for enhancement of its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs.
The grant, to be administered over three years, comes through DoDEA’s Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs (MCASP) Projects. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County High School Freshmen to Get Graduation Motivation
September 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 100% Graduation is Clarksville’s Business committee and presenting business sponsors announce the first ever Get Motivated…2016 assembly for all Clarksville-Montgomery County freshmen.
This assembly will be held at the Dunn Center on the campus of Austin Peay State University with all high schools on Thursday, September 27th from 10:00am–11:00am. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Ninth Graders to get a Reality Check
September 13, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – For the second year, ninth graders in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System are going to get a reality check.
The Reality Check Program, which was underwritten by a grant from Bank of America, is a real life simulation activity designed to give students the opportunity to experience the responsibilities of a 25-year-old and providing sole or primary support of their household.
Reality Check Program
Riverfest partners with F.U.E.L to help collect food for children in Clarksville
August 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest is excited to partner with F.U.E.L., a food subsidization program, by serving as a collection site for food donations, September 7th and 8th, 2012 at McGregor Park.
F.U.E.L (Full of Emmaus Love), is designed to feed children whose only food source may be the food they are receiving at school by collecting donations, bagging them and distributing to schools to place in children’s back packs each Friday. The program currently services 1800 children in the Clarksville Montgomery School System. [Read more]
Northwest High School renovation project moving forward
August 14, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education will vote on the $15.4 million construction resolution for the proposed renovation of Northwest High School at its 7:00pm meeting tonight.
The high school opened in the fall of 1970 and the project will include significant upgrades, with a focus on safety and security.
Artist drawing of the renovated Northwest High School
