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Family Guide to the Start of the 2026-27 School Year

Are you excited to begin the 2026-27 school year? Here is what you need to know! Before School Begins How do I register my child? How do I stay connected with communications from my child’s school and the district? What school supplies will my child need? When is Tennessee Tax-Free Weekend? How will we learn about school bus information? When are Open Houses at the school? What information do kindergarten families need to know? When is freshmen orientation? What are the state requirements on immunizations? What school safety and security protocols does CMCSS have in place? What is the Student Code of Conduct? During the School Year When does school start? How can I find out what my child is being taught throughout the school year? What are the school meal prices, and how do I apply for free or reduced meals? When and where are the 2027 graduations? How can I access social and emotional support for my child? What is the attendance policy? Before School Begins How do I register my child? If your kindergarten through 12th-grade student is new to Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools or transferring between schools, enroll online at https://parents.cmcss.net. The Enrollment Center serves as a centralized location for parents and guardians to register their children and gather documents, resources, and support for the enrollment process. The CMCSS Enrollment Center, located at 430 Greenwood Ave., is open throughout the calendar year when district offices are open. During the summer, the Enrollment Center is open by appointment only on Fridays. Parents and guardians can begin the registration process at the Enrollment Center, including submitting important registration documents. Parents and guardians can still complete the enrollment process at their child’s zoned school when buildings are open and staff are available. School offices reopen on July 27, 2026. Visit […]



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June 2026 Administrative Appointments

CMCSS made the following administrative appointments. District Programs and Activities Coordinator Michael Cumberledge has been selected as the District Programs and Activities Coordinator, replacing John Miller, who is retiring after 26 years of service in CMCSS. Cumberledge currently serves as assistant principal and Athletic Director at New Providence Middle School. He previously served as an assistant principal at Jo Byrns High School in Robertson County Schools and as a Student Support Coordinator and Assistant Athletic Director at Kenwood High School. Since beginning his career in education in 2009, he has served as a physical education teacher, athletic administrator, and school leader. Cumberledge is a Registered Athletic Administrator through the NIAAA/TIAAA and has completed McREL Balanced Leadership training. Cumberledge earned his Ed.S. in Accountability and Instructional Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University, M.S. in Sports Management from California University of Pennsylvania, and B.S. in Physical Education and Health Education from West Virginia University. New Providence Middle School Assistant Principal Barrett Younghans has been selected as an assistant principal at New Providence Middle School. Younghans currently serves as a seventh-grade world history teacher at Northeast Middle School. Prior to joining CMCSS, he taught at the middle and high school levels in Maryland, Virginia, and Indiana, serving in a variety of leadership roles, including Professional Learning Community Leader, National Honor Society sponsor, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program leader. He has extensive experience teaching Advanced Placement, honors, and International Baccalaureate courses, and he has served as a varsity head coach for baseball and swim. Younghans earned his M.A. in Educational Leadership and Administration from George Washington University and his B.A. in History and Secondary Education from Valparaiso University. Norman Smith Elementary School Assistant Principal Julie Walker has been selected as an assistant principal at Norman Smith Elementary School. Walker currently serves as […]



2026-2027 Family Guide to Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI²)

A Family Guide to Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI²)   What is RTI²? Response to instruction and intervention is the way CMCSS intervenes with students who are struggling academically by focusing on quality core instruction and intervention of specific skill deficits. The purpose of RTI² is to intervene with students quickly in the area of need so skill deficit gaps do not develop as they progress through school.   What does the RTI² Framework look like? The RTI² Framework has three tiers; each tier provides intensifying levels of support. In Tier l, all students receive evidence-based, high-quality, general education standards-based instruction that incorporates ongoing universal screening and assessments to inform instruction. Tier I is another name for the core instruction all students receive every year.  In Tier ll, students identified with significant skill deficits receive intervention targeted to the specific area of need. Student progress is consistently monitored during intervention, and decisions about tier movement are based on progress monitoring data. In Tier III, more intensive interventions are provided to students who have yet to make significant progress in Tier II or demonstrate a deficit significant enough to warrant immediate Tier III intervention. Students are monitored closely to determine if the intervention is effective. Movement from Tier III is dependent upon intervention success. Tier II and III intervention occur in addition to regular classroom instruction. Schools will communicate with parents in writing when students move into and out of intervention, and update progress during intervention.   What are the key components of RTI²? RTI² has been around for many years and is proven to improve instruction for all students by identifying areas for improvement in core instruction.   Schools assess all students in the fall, winter, and spring using a Universal Screener. This is a skills-based measure that students are […]



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Point of Pride Awards for May 2026

Students, faculty, and staff were recognized by the CMCSS School Board.



CMCSS Foundational Literacy Skills Plan

The Tennessee Literacy Success Act requires each district and public charter school to submit a Foundational Literacy Skills Plan. School districts and public charter schools must create a local Foundational Literacy Skills Plan for students in kindergarten through fifth grade and submit the final approved plan to the department for approval. The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System’s Foundational Literacy Skills Plan has been approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. Click here to view the approved Foundational Literacy Skills Plan. Click here to view the approval rubric for the plan.  



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Dash to Benefit 5k & Fun Run and Living Well Healthy Living Event Held May 2

The community is invited to attend the Dash to Benefit race and Living Well wellness event at Rossview High School.



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Point of Pride Awards in April 2026

Point of Pride awards were recognized for students, faculty, and staff.



CMCSS Will Host Nationally Recognized Tall Cop Drug Abuse and Prevention Workshop

Officer Jermaine Galloway, will lead attendees through “High in Plain Sight” on Monday, June 1, at 6:00 p.m. at West Creek High School.



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Administrative appointments announced in April 2026

CMCSS made the following administrative announcements in April for the 2026-27 school year.



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2026 CMCSS Summer Camps

Students 2nd – 9th grade can find a camp that meets their interests!