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Gov. Haslam Visits Kenwood
Please note: This article was originally published on 10/18/2011. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. Gov. Bill Haslam heard from students, teachers and administrators on the successes of STEM integration in the district.
First Director of CMCSS Passes Away
Please note: This article was originally published on 10/18/2011. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. William Howard Sanford, age 87, of Clarksville, died Monday at his home.Mr. Sanford became the first director of the consolidated Clarksville-Montgomery County School System in 1964 and led the school system through desegregation. He previously had served as principal of Roosevelt Elementary School.
Schools Director Announces Retirement
Please note: This article was originally published on 9/28/2011. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools Director Mike Harris announced his plans to retire at the end of this school year. Mr. Harris has contributed 36 years of service to public education, including five years in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. He also has experience from Williamson County and as superintendent in Iowa and as Deputy Superintendent in Guilford County, North Carolina. The School Board will develop plans to appoint a new director for a smooth transition in July.
If the Weather Turns Frightful
Please note: This article was originally published on 9/27/2011. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. Just as lovely fall weather begins to arrive in Clarksville, Montgomery County, the School System begins preparations for the possibility of inclement weather. After all, those from the area know that Middle Tennessee weather is extremely fickle and can change at the drop of a hat.
College and Career Fair Slated
Please note: This article was originally published on 9/23/2011. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. The CMCSS Annual College and Career Fair is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Foy Fitness Center at Austin Peay State University.
Rezoning Plan Approved for 2012-13
Please note: This article was originally published on 9/22/2011. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. The School Board has approved a rezoning plan for the 2012-13 school year, affecting a total of 1,241 middle and high school students and 705 elementary students. To open Carmel Elementary in August 2012, students will be shifted from East Montgomery, Barksdale and Sango Elementary schools.
CMCSS CAO Named Tennessee Supervisor of the Year
Please note: This article was originally published on 9/20/2011. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. CMCSS Chief Academic Officer Dr. B.J. Worthington was named Tennessee Supervisor of the Year Monday night during the state Department of Education’s annual Leadership Conference in Nashville.
Zaxby’s Chosen as Partner of the Year
Please note: This article was originally published on 9/20/2011. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. The first Sarah Ditmore Cooper Award was presented 11 years ago in recognition of outstanding and multi-faceted support of students, teacher and staff in our school System. Named in memory
Smith Lauded for Volunteer Effort
Please note: This article was originally published on 9/9/2011. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. The Tennessee School Boards Association has selected David B. Smith as its 2011 Volunteer for his leadership and work in the CMCSS 100% Graduation is Clarksville’s Business project.
Legends Bank Collects Most Supplies
Please note: This article was originally published on 8/25/2011. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. CMC Education Foundation President Terry Strange presents Legends Bank Vice President of Marketing Brittney Campbell with the top collector award in the Apples for Education Challenge. Legends Bank branches and Cumberland Bank and Trust collected school supplies for the CMC Teachers Warehouse in July and August. Legends collected $400 and more than 500 school supplies.