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The following Point of Pride awards were presented by the CMCSS School Board during the August 2026 formal meeting.

2026 Middle School Track State Championship

At the 2026 Middle School Track State Championship, district athletes earned 2nd Place in the 4x200m relay. The team included:

Christina Webb, Coach
Morgan Chapman, Kenwood Middle School
Sadie Pegram, Montgomery Central Middle School
Acquese Marshall, New Providence Middle School
Jazaniya Price, Northeast Middle School

2026 High School Track State Championship

At the 2026 High School Track State Championship, district athletes earned top honors in several categories. The team included:

Marie Jones, TSSAA Class AAA State Track, 4th Place in Discus, Kenwood High School
Avery Young, TSSAA Class AA State Track, 2nd Place in Boys 3200 Meter, Montgomery Central High School
Gabrielle Taylor, TSSAA Class AAA State Track, 4th Place in Girls Triple Jump, Northwest High School

2026 High School Girls’ Flag Football State Championship

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West Creek High School was named a State Finalist and Region 7 Champions during the 2026 High School Girls’ Flag Football State Championship. The team includes:

Brooklynn Adams
MJ Anthony
Nahliyani Beasley
Mariana Bowen
Abby Card
Lynnda Cassady
Savannah Clark
Nicole Cushionberry
Deja Franklin
Samantha Franklin
Aaliyah Godfrey
Di’Anna Hudson
Marlie LaFrenier
Bella Laurin
Irelynn Laurin
E’rion Little
Aubrey McRae
Caitlyn Mercado
Lewiana Merriweather
Alexis Mock
Charlene Nunn
Kori Redding
Alyssandra Rodriguez
Lyssandra Rodriguez
Jayla Simpson
Ke’Aanna Wysinger
Savannah Yacopino
Aaron King, Coach

2026 National Junior Classical League Convention

In July, Kirkwood High School students attended the National Junior Classical League Convention at Indiana University and placed in several categories.

David Lee
1st Place – Latin Literature
2nd Place – Classical Art
3rd Place – Greek Life and Literature

Ekaterina Oelgoetz
1st Place – Pottery

Free Community Event

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Competition starts at 8:00 a.m.
Held at Kenwood High School (241 E. Pine Mountain Road)

Hosted by the Kenwood High School Black Knights Battalion, the JROTC Red River Brigade Championships will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Events will occur inside and outside of Kenwood High School, 241 E. Pine Mountain Road. This event is free and open to the public. The community is invited to watch and cheer for the cadets from all eight traditional CMCSS high schools. Cadets from Tennessee, Kentucky, and the surrounding area will be competing.

Teams will participate in Drill and Air Rifle competitions. We expect representatives from college ROTC programs will be on-site to discuss post secondary opportunities for students. An awards ceremony will be held when all events are complete. Students interested in participating in JROTC are welcome to speak with school leaders to learn more about the programs offered within CMCSS.

Cadets will participate in either Drill or Air Rifle competitions. Drill is a marching unit that performs routines based on military drills. Cadets can perform either armed or unarmed drills during competitive drill competitions. Air Rifle teams compete at varying distances in marksmanship competitions.
Students do not have to participate in JROTC to be eligible for ROTC in college. Students interested in learning more about the benefits of ROTC college programs can speak with college representatives at the event, including the University of Tennessee system, Murray State ROTC, Austin Peay State University ROTC, and more.

The annual Kiwanis Club of Clarksville Interview-a-Veteran Essay Contest is now open to CMCSS students. Students in 6th through 12th grade have the opportunity to submit an essay based on an interview with a military veteran. Submissions are due by September 26, 2025.

All essays will be reviewed and judged based on a rubric, first by CMCSS and then by the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville judges. School winners will receive a plaque and $100 cash. The Grand Division Winners will receive another $100 and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Grand Winner, Runner-up, and Most Inspiring and Heroic winners will read a two to three-minute excerpt of their essays at the Kiwanis Awards Luncheon.

Full rules are available here for the middle school submissions. 

Full rules are available here for the high school submissions. 

The middle school prompt is, “How did (Veteran’s name) service and sacrifice inspire me?”

High school students can choose one of two prompts: “How learning from (Veteran’s name) story has shaped my perspective on leadership, service, or resilience” and “Based on interviewing (Veteran’s name) and research, how important is military preparedness in today’s modern world?”

Interested families can fill out the application form here. Be sure to include your grade and ELA or English teacher’s name on your application. Families are encouraged to work with their students to learn about the history, courage, and sacrifice of military veterans.

The district has hosted a series of successful dyslexia screening events during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years for families in the Montgomery County community. All events are held at the CMCSS Learning Center, 343 Pageant Lane, Clarksville. Dates for the 2026-27 school year will be announced in the summer of 2026.

About the Participants

• During the 2025-26 school year, 98 families participated in evening screening events while 62 families participated in daytime screening events.
• Of the 160 families served:
  • All school levels (elementary, middle, and high) were screened
  • Several out-of-district students were screened, including private, Fort Campbell, out-of-state, and homeschool students

To participate in the screening, children must be at least four years old and up to 12th grade. Students do not have to be enrolled in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. A parent or guardian must remain on-site during the screening. If the child is a CMCSS student, the screener’s results will be shared with the child’s school.

If a student has been previously screened for characteristics of dyslexia, please bring or share the information using the registration link.

Event Dates and Times

2026-27 dates will be announced soon

Additional Resources

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that affects reading and spelling skills at the word level. Individuals with dyslexia manifest along a spectrum, with some impacted in minor ways and others experiencing significant difficulty acquiring the ability to recognize and spell words and read with automaticity and fluency.

Click here to read the Signs of Dyslexia by Age from the National Center on Improving Literacy. 

Click here to read about understanding the definition of Dyslexia from the National Center on Improving Literacy.

Click this link to read the Dyslexia Resource Guide

Click this link to see the Screening for Characteristics of Dyslexia – Companion Guide

Why is Screening Important?

By screening for early warning indicators of characteristics of dyslexia, teachers and instructors can better pinpoint areas of concern and design support. If your child’s profile reflects characteristics of dyslexia, parents or guardians will be provided information about dyslexia, and the school will be notified of the screening data. A student does not need to be formally diagnosed with dyslexia to receive appropriate intervention. The survey-level assessments used in screening are sufficient to identify your child’s needs and plan for dyslexia-specific intervention.

How to Participate

Screenings will be held on the dates above. Families must sign up for an appointment time via the Google Form above. No walk-ins will be available. There will also be an option on the form to discuss your child’s reading data and answer questions. This will not include a screener, and the student does not have to be in attendance.

Noah Thompson was shaking after learning he won a new car at the 17th annual Wyatt Johnson Automotive Pass and Go event. Thompson, a Montgomery Central High senior, threw his arms up in victory after his key started the Toyota Corolla on Sat., Aug. 2. “I’m shaking,” he said. “I don’t even know what to do.”

Over 1,124 CMCSS high school students, who passed 1,590 Advanced Placement (AP) exams, qualified for the event hosted by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation. Thompson was randomly selected as the ultimate winner.

Thompson said consistency and focus were essential to his success, and he was fortunate to have teachers like Ms. Lindsey, his AP Language teacher, who supported him every step of the way. Last year, he passed three AP exams, which made him eligible to participate in the annual Pass & Go event.

“I started crying, I was so excited for him,” said Jennifer Thompson, Noah’s mom. “He worked really hard.” When asked how she supports his academics at home, Jennifer said, “We talk about his future a lot. What he needs to do, and stay focused on, so he can get to where he needs to be. We all want our kids to do better than we did. And he’s doing it.”

Each year, CMCSS sophomore, junior, and senior students who have passed their AP exams with a 3, 4, or 5 are invited to participate in Pass & Go. Students receive numbered tickets and are eligible for prizes ranging from gas cards to a brand new car.

This year’s grand prize was a 2025 Toyota Corolla, courtesy of Wyatt Johnson Toyota. “To see the expression on Noah’s face was exciting; it was priceless,” said Brian Burkeen, Wyatt Johnson General Manager. “We had no idea when we started this 17 years ago that we’d still be in this program. We are proud to be a part of this event annually; it is one of our favorite events.”

Over 25 students walked away with prizes, including Zaxby’s gift cards, gas cards from Beach Oil, a Google Chromebook, an iPad, and Apple AirPods.

“I am so proud of the hard work of our students,” said Dr. Jean Luna-Vedder, CMCSS Director of Schools. “They see the positive results of setting goals and staying focused. We continue to see growth across the district as well. Last year, 894 students passed an AP exam with a 3, 4, or 5. This year, we had 1,124 students pass their AP exams. I am excited to see the number continue to increase.”

On December 19, the Tennessee Department of Education released the 2023-24 State Report Card with additional data, including school letter grades. The A-F school letter grades for Tennessee schools were implemented in 2023. School letter grades are calculated using several pieces of data, including student achievement and growth on standardized assessments, subgroup performance, and college and career readiness at the high school level. Since implementation, CMCSS has not had any schools rated at the lowest level, an F. CMCSS has continued this trend in 2023-24 and made significant improvements from 2022-23.

In CMCSS, 90% of schools received an average or better letter grade of an A, B, or C, an increase from 73% in 2022-2023. Nearly half of CMCSS schools performed in the top categories, earning an A or B, and the number of schools earning a D decreased by 64%. There were no F grades in CMCSS.

Over 30% of schools improved their letter grades from last year, including a significant 3-grade improvement at Northeast Elementary School from a D to an A, and 2-grade improvements at Montgomery Central Middle School (C to A) and Moore Magnet Elementary School (D to B).

Click here to review the Tennessee Department of Education’s School Letter Grade Dashboard. The TCAP Family Portal can be found here, and additional online education tools can be found here.

On the afternoon of Monday, April 8, we will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse in Clarksville-Montgomery County. This will be a different experience than the total solar eclipse in August 2017, when our community was a prime location in the path of totality. However, this will still be a great learning experience for students. CMCSS has purchased ISO-certified solar eclipse safety glasses for students and employees. Weather and schedules permitting, schools may plan educational activities and provide opportunities for students to view the eclipse at school.

If you would prefer to pick up your student early from school, students will be counted present for an entire day if you pick them up after they have been in school for a total of 3 hours and 30 minutes.

If you do not want your child to view the eclipse at school, please send a written note to your child’s school by Friday, April 5 to exempt them from participation in any viewing activities.

CMCSS is offering Open Enrollment in specific schools and grade levels with available capacity for the 2024-2025 school year. Space for Open Enrollment is limited to only the specific schools and grades listed below.

Each grade listed has a limited number of available seats. If more requests are received than available seats, a lottery drawing will be held. Open Enrollment is only open to residents of Montgomery County. Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be accepted from Monday, March 25 through Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Please see below for the application. Completed applications should be delivered in person or mailed to the CMCSS Enrollment Center, 430 Greenwood Ave. Clarksville, TN 37040, ATTN: Director of Student Services.  This Open Enrollment process is separate from the application period for schools and programs of choice that took place January – February 2024.

2024-2025 Open Enrollment Application (STS-F023)

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CMCSS Open Enrollment Policy (STS-A004)

Due to the comprehensive rezoning that changed capacities at some schools, the District had to delay the determination of open seats for Open Enrollment until spring 2024.