CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – For several years, 5 Star Media Group has held a big annual event to make sure that teachers have plenty of school supplies. In 2024, that event became a two-day radiothon on Q108 called Q-Up the Classroom, and it raised $27,000 for the CMC Teacher Warehouse.
Last year, the radiothon raised $36,000, and it’s time to make it happen again!
The third annual Q-Up the Classroom will be Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24, featuring teachers joining us on Q108 to share stories about the need for these supplies and the difference they make to the families of students in their classrooms.
Also joining us on-air this year will be Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden, CMCSS Director of High Schools Bryan Feldman, Chief Academic Officer Schanda Doughty, the Central High School Band, Cheer and Dance, Austin Peay Basketball Coach Corey Gipson, Austin Peay Football Coach Jeff Faris, Nashville Kats players, Social Media Influencer Nina Pool, Miss Clarksville and Miss Teen Clarksville, and the West Creek High School Band and many more guests.
Plus, nationally syndicated radio show hosts Erik Zachary and Jordan Foster with XYZ with Erik Zachary will be in town to help out in the studio.
How to help
The Teacher Warehouse, provided by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation, is a free supply store available to CMCSS teachers. Teachers have access to donated supplies for the benefit of student achievement. In the past 16 years, the store has saved local teachers more than $800,000 in out-of-pocket expenses.
By donating financially to the CMC Teacher Warehouse, the staff can purchase exactly what teachers need the most, including often-overlooked items like toiletries and personal care items. You can make a monetary donation of any size, but donating $50 will make you an honorary Backpack Filler. You can wait and become a Backpack Filler during the live radiothon on Q108, or you can go ahead and make your $50 donation online today.
Be sure to tune in to Q108 Thursday and Friday to hear more, and to call in at 931-648-7721 with your pledge! Anyone donating $50 or more will have their name mentioned on the air.
Q-Up the Classroom is presented by Grace Dental and Daniel Ingram at your Geico Local Office.
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