August 2025 News

TN Dept. of Education announces 17 CMCSS school achieve Level 5 status.

Students, faculty, and staff were given Point of Pride awards during the September formal meeting.

Students 6th – 12th grade can participate in the annual Kiwanis essay contest.

Families and schools must partner together to prevent school threats.

Dyslexia Screening Events for the 2025-2026 school year have been announced.

The Special Populations Department will continue its popular family engagement sessions.

Please log in to https://powerschool.cmcss.net/ and select the “Forms” menu option. Each form must be completed.

TN Promise CMCSS Seniors may be eligible to apply for the TN Promise. As explained by the TN Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation, “Tennessee resident/U.S. citizen/eligible non-citizen/students who graduate from an eligible high school, homeschool, or earn a GED/HISET (prior to 19th birthday) can receive an award at an eligible postsecondary institution toward tuition and mandatory fees after all other gift aid has been first applied.” Several eligibility requirements apply, including: Students must attend mandatory meetings and participate in a mentoring program. College students must attend full-time and continue participating in the mentoring program. Students must perform 8 hours of community service prior to each term the award is received. Learn more about eligibility requirements here. To access the TN Promise application, click here. The deadline for seniors to apply for the TN Promise is November 3, 2025. Resources for parents and guardians. Student Portal   STOP. DROP. FAFSA Event – January 20-23, 2026 All CMCSS high schools will host a Stop, Drop, FAFSA event January 20-23, 2026. School leaders will help students understand the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process, answer questions regarding the application, and assist with the next steps. Confusion surrounding the FAFSA application process is one of the most common reasons students do not fill out the forms. School leaders encourage all CMCSS Seniors to complete the application to know of any available aid. Many colleges, universities, and technical schools require completion of the FAFSA as part of the admission process, whether students qualify or not. The TN Promise requires completion of the application by April 1, 2026. For families who may have questions or need additional assistance understanding the application process, CMCSS has several helpful resources. Families can find information from studentaid.gov concerning the 2026-2027 FAFSA.   FAFSA Night – March […]

Administrative appointments were made for Glenellen Elementary and Rossview Middle.

Over 1,100 students were eligible to win a new car for passing their Advanced Placement (AP) exams.