Education
10 months ago
State report card shows 90% of CMCSS schools get A, B or C, much better than last year

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System reviewed their 2023-24 state report card Tuesday night and that saw 90% of local schools received a letter grade of A, B or C.

Education
12 months ago
List of almost 400 banned books sent out as ‘resource’ to CMCSS school libraries, but not mandated

After some recent changes to state law, a neighboring school district drafted a list of almost 400 banned books that CMCSS is using as resource, not a mandate.

Education
12 months ago
School bus delays cause student tardies, CMCSS pushing to fix problems, hire drivers

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has been dealing with “growing pains” as they navigate their transportation staffing shortage, while students are missing classroom time.

Education
1 year ago
CMCSS School Board reviews and compares current board model during retreat

As talks of the current governance model for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board kicked off earlier this month, all seven board members convened for their annual retreat and discussed the model in depth.

Education
1 year ago
20 years later, CMCSS School Board reviews whether it gave away too much authority

The CMCSS school board revisits their policy governance model that delegates much of their authority to the director of school in a move that may restore that authority to them.

Shop Simply
1 year ago
Must-have school essentials every mom needs to know about

School essentials to help you feel more organized and your kids will love to take to school.

Education
1 year ago
3-legged bearded dragon gets prosthetic limb thanks to STEM students at Kirkwood Middle School

Earlier this year, groups of Clarksville area elementary students and middle schoolers came together for the 2024 S.T.E.M Exhibit held at Austin Peay State University. This included a group of students at Kirkwood Middle School, who transformed the life of Cruella, the three-legged bearded dragon, for the better.

Education
1 year ago
Recess in schools: Following push from parents, CMCSS elementaries create longer recess times

Clarksville-Montgomery County elementary schools provide 15-20 minutes of recess for students. For the upcoming school year, that time has been extended to 30 minutes.