CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has announced they will be closing schools through March 27. The decision was made in response to the rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Based on CDC guidance, CMCSS is following recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by closing schools the week of March 16-20.

If needed, parents and guardians whose children have medications at school can pick them up at their child’s school on Monday, March 16 between 7 and 11 a.m.

As a reminder, Spring Break will be March 23-27.

CMCSS employees will receive specific information about their work schedules.

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