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The following Point of Pride awards were presented by the CMCSS School Board during the August 2026 formal meeting.

2026 Middle School Track State Championship

At the 2026 Middle School Track State Championship, district athletes earned 2nd Place in the 4x200m relay. The team included:

Christina Webb, Coach
Morgan Chapman, Kenwood Middle School
Sadie Pegram, Montgomery Central Middle School
Acquese Marshall, New Providence Middle School
Jazaniya Price, Northeast Middle School

2026 High School Track State Championship

At the 2026 High School Track State Championship, district athletes earned top honors in several categories. The team included:

Marie Jones, TSSAA Class AAA State Track, 4th Place in Discus, Kenwood High School
Avery Young, TSSAA Class AA State Track, 2nd Place in Boys 3200 Meter, Montgomery Central High School
Gabrielle Taylor, TSSAA Class AAA State Track, 4th Place in Girls Triple Jump, Northwest High School

2026 High School Girls’ Flag Football State Championship

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West Creek High School was named a State Finalist and Region 7 Champions during the 2026 High School Girls’ Flag Football State Championship. The team includes:

Brooklynn Adams
MJ Anthony
Nahliyani Beasley
Mariana Bowen
Abby Card
Lynnda Cassady
Savannah Clark
Nicole Cushionberry
Deja Franklin
Samantha Franklin
Aaliyah Godfrey
Di’Anna Hudson
Marlie LaFrenier
Bella Laurin
Irelynn Laurin
E’rion Little
Aubrey McRae
Caitlyn Mercado
Lewiana Merriweather
Alexis Mock
Charlene Nunn
Kori Redding
Alyssandra Rodriguez
Lyssandra Rodriguez
Jayla Simpson
Ke’Aanna Wysinger
Savannah Yacopino
Aaron King, Coach

2026 National Junior Classical League Convention

In July, Kirkwood High School students attended the National Junior Classical League Convention at Indiana University and placed in several categories.

David Lee
1st Place – Latin Literature
2nd Place – Classical Art
3rd Place – Greek Life and Literature

Ekaterina Oelgoetz
1st Place – Pottery

The CMCSS School Board announced the following Points of Pride for students, faculty, and staff during the March 2026 formal board meeting.

MONTGOMERY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Montgomery Central Middle School’s Cheerleading Team was a finalist at the 2026 UCA National Cheerleading Championship in the Large Junior High Intermediate Division.

Student-Athletes:
Olivia French
E’lajah Haley
Abagail Leo
Layla Lewis
Amber Neblett
Allyssa Jurecki
Ryleigh Hatmaker
Jenna Caudle
Ashlyn Chambers
Eliza Henley
Hayden Allen
Audrina Aull
Baylee Cilk
Paisleigh Hill
Cady Perry
Caroline Rasch
Sadie Shawver
Ava Walter

Coaches:
Leah Dillard
Carrie Britt

KENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

The Kenwood High School Robotics Team earned First Place at the 2026 7th Brigade Robotics Championship and Third Place overall at the State Robotics Championship.

Cadets:
Tianlee Zhao
Marlyne Petit
Saolong Zhao
Khyson Gray
Coach:
LTC (Ret) Hugo Jackson

WEST CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

The West Creek High School JROTC Marksmanship Team was the first-place champions at the 2026 Tennessee State High School Three-Position (3 Par) Air Rifle Championship.

Cadets:
Brentney Armstrong, 3rd Place
Gwenyth Barham, 5th Place
Ariel Gutierrez, 2nd Place
Neela Romero, 4th Place

Coach:
SFC (Ret) Joe Slate

The following Clarksville High, Kirkwood High, Montgomery Central High, Northwest, Rossview, and West Creek High schools student-athletes placed at the TSSAA Wrestling State Championship.

CLARKSVILLE HIGH
Boys Individuals:
Aiden Rowe – 3rd Place Boys 132

Girls Team:
2nd Place – 2026 TSSAA Girls Dual Wrestling State Championship
2nd Place – 2026 TSSAA Girls Individual Wrestling State Championship

Team Members:
Alaih’la Allen
Madylyn Carlyle
Macy Dallefeld
Jazzlyn Deghost
Amber Dufour
Kalei Durham
Alexandra Erb
Mya Erminelli
Millie Hoback
Ciara Hoye
Emma Husser
Ava Johnson
Sally Johnson
Chloe Kemmerlin
Alyssa Michalenko
Elisabeth Nelson
Elizabeth Nelson
Lacore Obermuller
Valeria Ortiz
Tatiana Pena-Corona
Shianne Phelan
Angel Robles
Allison Velasco
Evelin Velasco
Luvleigh Watkins
Saniya Whiteside
Ava Ziegler

Coaches:
Doug Badon
David Johnson
Shaun Manhollan
Cole McCartney
Colleen Powers
Santonya Ransom

Individuals:
Sally Johnson – 1st Place State Champion Girls 165
Alexandra Erb – 2nd Place Girls 100
Tatiana Pena-Corona – 2nd Place Girls 114
Ava Johnson – 2nd Place Girls 145
Emma Husser – 3rd Place Girls 152
Kalei Durham – 5th Place Girls 185
Chloe Kemmerlin – 6th Place Girls 107

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KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Boys Individuals:
Luke Louzensky – 2nd Place Boys 132

Girls Individuals:
Ella McKeown – 3rd Place Girls 100

(photo of Montgomery Central High School not available)

MONTGOMERY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Boys Individuals:
Wesley Sudderth – 3rd Place Boys 106
Tamarion Johnson – 2nd Place Boys 150

Girls Individuals:
Audrey Levendusky – 2nd Place Girls 152

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

Girls Individuals:
Anjolina Rosario – 3rd Place Girls 235

ROSSVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Girls Individuals:
Nevada Wildheart – 1st Place State Champion Girls 126

WEST CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

Girls Team:
3rd Place – 2026 TSSAA Girls Individual Wrestling State Championship

Team Members:
Darcy Aguilar
Kiara Amerson
Gabriela Barzola Rodriguez
Mariana Bowen
Emilia Contreras
Lexi Dean
Rosy Lagunas Rogel
Elizabella Laurin
Irelynn Laurin
Judy Liu
Xophie McGhee
Clarissa Miralles
Kori Redding
Mackenzi Simons
Aniyah Wakefield
Amya Everett

Coaches:
John Nikolao
Jen Binkley
Dominico Bowen
Beau Roberts
Roseanna Vaugh

Individuals:
Mariana Bowen – 1st Place State Champion Girls 138
Irelynn Laurin – 2nd Place Girls 165
Lexi Dean – 3rd Place Girls 132

Free Community Event

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Competition starts at 8:00 a.m.
Held at Kenwood High School (241 E. Pine Mountain Road)

Hosted by the Kenwood High School Black Knights Battalion, the JROTC Red River Brigade Championships will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Events will occur inside and outside of Kenwood High School, 241 E. Pine Mountain Road. This event is free and open to the public. The community is invited to watch and cheer for the cadets from all eight traditional CMCSS high schools. Cadets from Tennessee, Kentucky, and the surrounding area will be competing.

Teams will participate in Drill and Air Rifle competitions. We expect representatives from college ROTC programs will be on-site to discuss post secondary opportunities for students. An awards ceremony will be held when all events are complete. Students interested in participating in JROTC are welcome to speak with school leaders to learn more about the programs offered within CMCSS.

Cadets will participate in either Drill or Air Rifle competitions. Drill is a marching unit that performs routines based on military drills. Cadets can perform either armed or unarmed drills during competitive drill competitions. Air Rifle teams compete at varying distances in marksmanship competitions.
Students do not have to participate in JROTC to be eligible for ROTC in college. Students interested in learning more about the benefits of ROTC college programs can speak with college representatives at the event, including the University of Tennessee system, Murray State ROTC, Austin Peay State University ROTC, and more.

The annual Kiwanis Club of Clarksville Interview-a-Veteran Essay Contest is now open to CMCSS students. Students in 6th through 12th grade have the opportunity to submit an essay based on an interview with a military veteran. Submissions are due by September 26, 2025.

All essays will be reviewed and judged based on a rubric, first by CMCSS and then by the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville judges. School winners will receive a plaque and $100 cash. The Grand Division Winners will receive another $100 and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Grand Winner, Runner-up, and Most Inspiring and Heroic winners will read a two to three-minute excerpt of their essays at the Kiwanis Awards Luncheon.

Full rules are available here for the middle school submissions. 

Full rules are available here for the high school submissions. 

The middle school prompt is, “How did (Veteran’s name) service and sacrifice inspire me?”

High school students can choose one of two prompts: “How learning from (Veteran’s name) story has shaped my perspective on leadership, service, or resilience” and “Based on interviewing (Veteran’s name) and research, how important is military preparedness in today’s modern world?”

Interested families can fill out the application form here. Be sure to include your grade and ELA or English teacher’s name on your application. Families are encouraged to work with their students to learn about the history, courage, and sacrifice of military veterans.

The district has hosted a series of successful dyslexia screening events during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years for families in the Montgomery County community. All events are held at the CMCSS Learning Center, 343 Pageant Lane, Clarksville. Dates for the 2026-27 school year will be announced in the summer of 2026.

About the Participants

• During the 2025-26 school year, 98 families participated in evening screening events while 62 families participated in daytime screening events.
• Of the 160 families served:
  • All school levels (elementary, middle, and high) were screened
  • Several out-of-district students were screened, including private, Fort Campbell, out-of-state, and homeschool students

To participate in the screening, children must be at least four years old and up to 12th grade. Students do not have to be enrolled in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. A parent or guardian must remain on-site during the screening. If the child is a CMCSS student, the screener’s results will be shared with the child’s school.

If a student has been previously screened for characteristics of dyslexia, please bring or share the information using the registration link.

Event Dates and Times

2026-27 dates will be announced soon

Additional Resources

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that affects reading and spelling skills at the word level. Individuals with dyslexia manifest along a spectrum, with some impacted in minor ways and others experiencing significant difficulty acquiring the ability to recognize and spell words and read with automaticity and fluency.

Click here to read the Signs of Dyslexia by Age from the National Center on Improving Literacy. 

Click here to read about understanding the definition of Dyslexia from the National Center on Improving Literacy.

Click this link to read the Dyslexia Resource Guide

Click this link to see the Screening for Characteristics of Dyslexia – Companion Guide

Why is Screening Important?

By screening for early warning indicators of characteristics of dyslexia, teachers and instructors can better pinpoint areas of concern and design support. If your child’s profile reflects characteristics of dyslexia, parents or guardians will be provided information about dyslexia, and the school will be notified of the screening data. A student does not need to be formally diagnosed with dyslexia to receive appropriate intervention. The survey-level assessments used in screening are sufficient to identify your child’s needs and plan for dyslexia-specific intervention.

How to Participate

Screenings will be held on the dates above. Families must sign up for an appointment time via the Google Form above. No walk-ins will be available. There will also be an option on the form to discuss your child’s reading data and answer questions. This will not include a screener, and the student does not have to be in attendance.

The following administrative appointments were announced on June 5, 2025.

Building Maintenance Manager

Chris Jackson has been selected as the Building Maintenance Manager, replacing Kevin Scott, who will retire after 33 years of service in CMCSS. Jackson has been the Assistant Building Maintenance Manager since joining CMCSS in 2017. He has over 22 years of experience in the customer service and trade industry, serving most of that time as a residential, commercial, and industrial HVACR service technician. Jackson has nearly 15 years of leadership experience as a Lead Service Technician for a local HVAC contractor and as an Assistant Building Maintenance Manager for CMCSS. As a native of Clarksville, Jackson graduated from CMCSS and attended the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, where he earned his Mastery of HVACR Certification and EPA Universal Certification. He has also earned several other industry certifications and licenses. Jackson has completed CMCSS’ Introduction to Leadership Academy and Advanced Leadership Academy. Since 2021, Jackson has served as the Head Coach of the Montgomery Central High School Girls’ Softball Team.

Burt Innovation Center Administrator

Dr. Kim Hass has been selected as the Burt Innovation Center Administrator. This role provides leadership and strategic development in collaboration with higher education, business, and industry partners for current and future programs at the Burt Innovation Center, including the Middle College at APSU and the soon-to-be-launched Entrepreneurship Hub. Dr. Hass has nearly 15 years of experience in school administration, serving for the past nine years as the Executive Principal at White House Heritage High School in Robertson County. She began her career in public education in 1993 as the Director of Bands at Cordova High School in Shelby County, where she led the music ensembles to earn numerous state and national awards during her tenure. Dr. Hass has received several honors, including Who’s Who Among American Teachers, the Excellence in Teaching Award, the All-American Teacher Hall of Fame, and the National Honor Society of High School Scholars Educator of Distinction Award. She earned her Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee State University, Ed.S. and M.S. in Instructional Leadership from Jacksonville State University, and B.S. in Music Education from the University of North Alabama.

Kenwood High School Assistant Principal

Ashley Polk has been selected as an assistant principal at Kenwood High School. Polk joined CMCSS in 2020 as a Spanish Teacher at Kenwood High, her alma mater, where she has also served in numerous leadership roles, including High School 101 Lead Teacher, Site-Based Induction Specialist, and as a member of the Leadership Team. Additionally, she has served as the CMCSS Related Arts Spanish Lead Teacher since 2023. Polk began her career in public education in 2012 in Hamilton County, serving as a teacher, evening school program facilitator, department chair, and interpreter. She earned her M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University and B.S. in Foreign Languages and Literature from Middle Tennessee State University. Polk is a CMCSS Aspiring Administrator Academy graduate and was named a 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.

Rossview Elementary School Assistant Principal

Christina Rogers has been selected as an assistant principal at Rossview Elementary School, where she has served as the Academic Coach since 2023. Rogers began her career with CMCSS in 2009 as a teacher at Barksdale Elementary School. During her 14 years at Barksdale, she served in numerous leadership roles, including Team Leader, STEM Committee Chairperson, and as a member of the school’s Leadership Team. Rogers has also served in several district and state-level leadership roles, including Tennessee’s 2020 Intensive Transformation Cohort, CMCSS Math and Science Lead Teacher, STEM Trainer, and Camp Invention Director. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2019 and 2023, Distinguished Classroom Teacher in 2014, Green Apple Award winner in 2013, and earned the Life-Long Learning Gold Award in 2012. Rogers earned her M.A. in Education and Instructional Leadership Licensure from Bethel University and B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Austin Peay State University. She is a CMCSS Aspiring Administrator Academy and CMCSS Leadership Academy graduate.

On December 19, the Tennessee Department of Education released the 2023-24 State Report Card with additional data, including school letter grades. The A-F school letter grades for Tennessee schools were implemented in 2023. School letter grades are calculated using several pieces of data, including student achievement and growth on standardized assessments, subgroup performance, and college and career readiness at the high school level. Since implementation, CMCSS has not had any schools rated at the lowest level, an F. CMCSS has continued this trend in 2023-24 and made significant improvements from 2022-23.

In CMCSS, 90% of schools received an average or better letter grade of an A, B, or C, an increase from 73% in 2022-2023. Nearly half of CMCSS schools performed in the top categories, earning an A or B, and the number of schools earning a D decreased by 64%. There were no F grades in CMCSS.

Over 30% of schools improved their letter grades from last year, including a significant 3-grade improvement at Northeast Elementary School from a D to an A, and 2-grade improvements at Montgomery Central Middle School (C to A) and Moore Magnet Elementary School (D to B).

Click here to review the Tennessee Department of Education’s School Letter Grade Dashboard. The TCAP Family Portal can be found here, and additional online education tools can be found here.

CMCSS has announced the following administrator announcements.

June 28, 2024

Dr. Christopher J. Causey, Chief of Staff

Dr. Christopher J. Causey has been selected as the Chief of Staff for CMCSS, replacing Dr. Angela Huff who is stepping down to focus on her family after serving in CMCSS since 2018 as the Chief of Staff and Interim Director of Schools (2021-2022). Currently, Dr. Causey is the Supervisor of High Schools and K12 Accountability for Sumner County Schools. Previously, he served for six years as the Director of Schools for Robertson County Schools. Under his leadership, Robertson County Schools had its first five schools to ever achieve TN Reward School status, the district grew from “In Need of Improvement” to “Achieving” in two years, over half the schools reached the highest Level 5 status for TVAAS, and the district’s ACT Average Composite Score increased, among other improvements and innovations. Dr. Causey began his career in public education in 1996, and he has served as a teacher, basketball and baseball coach, assistant principal, principal, Supervisor of Accountability, and Supervisor of Middle Grades Education. Over his nearly 30-year career in education, Dr. Causey has been a member of numerous regional and state-level leadership committees and organizations and has earned several accolades, including the Tennessee Association of School Librarians Administrator of the Year Award. He is a graduate of Leadership Middle Tennessee and Leadership Robertson County, and he has served on the Stokes Brown Library Board of Directors and Robertson County Education Initiative. Dr. Causey is a McRel Balanced Leadership Trainer and has served as an adjunct professor and doctoral advisor at Trevecca Nazarene University. He earned his Ed.D. in Leadership and Professional Practice and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University and B.S. in Middle Grades Education from Western Kentucky University.

“As a former Director of Schools, I know the extremely challenging job that Dr. Luna-Vedder has,” stated Dr. Causey. “I consider it an honor to serve her and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System in this important role. I’ve spent almost my entire career “next door,” having the opportunity to work closely with many talented educators and leaders in CMCSS. My wife and I spend a lot of time in Clarksville-Montgomery County, especially with my son being a student at Austin Peay, and I look forward to building relationships with more people as I support the great work happening in CMCSS.”

“Dr. Causey has been a fantastic colleague, and I look forward to him joining us in CMCSS,” stated Dr. Luna-Vedder, Director of Schools. “He has existing relationships with several leaders in our community and across Tennessee, and his experience, knowledge, and focus on success for all students will serve us well as we continue to improve our services and programs.”

June 13, 2024

Erin Hedrick, Clarksville High School Principal

Erin Hedrick has been selected as the principal of Clarksville High School. Hedrick is the founding principal of CMCSS K-12 Virtual School. Before founding the school of choice in 2021, she served as the CMCSS K-12 Virtual Coordinator, leading efforts to ensure continuity of education for the nearly 15,000 students whose families chose virtual learning in the 2020-2021 school year. Hedrick has 16 years of school administration experience, serving eight years as a principal at all levels and eight years as an assistant principal at Sango Elementary School. Under her leadership, her schools have had strong academic achievement and growth, earning multiple Tennessee Reward School designations for being a top performer in the state. She began her career with CMCSS as a teacher in 2000, and she is a three-time winner of the Green Apple Award (2001, 2002, and 2004), was named a Teacher of the Year in 2006, and won the CMCEA Spotlight Award in 2011. Over her 24-year career in public education, she has served in numerous school and district-level leadership roles and has led numerous professional learning sessions. Hedrick graduated from Clarksville High School and earned her M.A.Ed. and B.S. from Austin Peay State University.

Dr. Nigel Anderson, Kenwood High School Principal

Dr. Nigel Anderson has been selected as the principal of Kenwood High School. Currently, Dr. Anderson serves as an assistant principal at Northwest High School. He joined CMCSS in 2021 as a Coordinator of Special Populations, guiding schools on behavioral support programs and support for students with disabilities. Before joining CMCSS, Dr. Anderson served in school administration in Illinois as a principal, Associate Principal of Operations, and Special Services Coordinator. He began his career in public education in 2011 as a School Psychologist. Over his career, he has served in several school and district-level leadership capacities, specializing in special education, student discipline, school operations, and safety and crisis management. Dr. Anderson earned his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Francis, Ed.S. in School Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, M.A. in Educational Administration from Governors State University, and B.A. in Political Science from National Louis University.

Dr. Brad Hutson, Northeast High School Principal

Dr. Brad Hutson has been selected as the principal of Northeast High School. Dr. Hutson has served at Northeast High School for the past 15 years since beginning his career with CMCSS in 2009. Since 2016, he has served as an assistant principal and athletic director. He served as a speech, theatre, TV Production, and fine arts teacher for seven years, leading the Eagle News Network, Speech and Debate Team, and Student Government. Dr. Hutson has served in several school, district, and state-level leadership roles, including serving five years on the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League (THSSDL) State Board and coordinating district and regional athletic events. He was named a Teacher of the Year in 2015, the state THSSDL Educator of the Year in 2011, and a Green Apple Award winner in 2010. Dr. Hutson earned his Ed.D. in Leadership and Professional Practices from Trevecca Nazarene and his M.S. in Health & Human Performance and B.S. in Mass Communications from Middle Tennessee State University. He also received certifications from Bethel University and Austin Peay State University.

2024 Finals Schedule

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Makeup Exams are May 22 from 7:30 – 10:50. ONLY Students taking Make-up Exams and Seniors should come to school on Wednesday, May 22.

It is a half-day of school for Makeup Exams and Graduation Practice ONLY.  There is bus service that day.