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The CMCSS School Board presented Point of Pride awards to students, faculty, and staff during the April 23 formal meeting.

2024 Miss Basketball Award Winner

Imari Berry, from Clarksville High School, was recently named the 2024 Miss Basketball Award winner and the Tennessee Girls Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year. She is the first Miss Basketball Award winner in Clarksville’s history and has twice previously been named a finalist for the award. Imari has been one of the nation’s top recruits and recently committed to the University of Louisville. This past winter, she became the all-time leading scorer in Clarksville High School’s history. She is known as a leader on and off the court and was selected for the McDonald’s All-American Team in 2023. Congratulations, Imari, and we will all continue cheering you on.

Final 8 at the TSSAA State Basketball National Championships – Clarksville High School

The team is comprised of:

Players:
Imari Berry
Keira Garinger
Shakiah Vance
Ella Muiznieks
Olivia Loos
Avery Hawkins
Summer King
Ava Ahearn
Sierra Gregg
Campbell Boisseau
Ally Howard
Malon Smith
Emma Young
Ella Moore

Coaches:
Brian Rush
Tony Amero
Lucy Chilcutt
Sonja Chilcutt

Final 4 at the TSSAA State Basketball National Championships – Rossview High School

The Rossview High School team made school history by earning a spot in the Final 4 at the TSSAA State Basketball Championship. A moment of reflection was made to honor Cam Ward. Cam had a big list of accomplishments while playing basketball for Rossview High. He scored over 1,000 career points, helped lead the Hawks to the state tournament, and was named to the all-district and all-region team this past season. While he will be remembered for his accomplishments on the court, Cam will be remembered for the light he brought to so many lives as a loving son, brother, teammate, and friend.

As Coach Johnny Jackson and Dr. Sanders, Rossview Principal, shared their sentiments.

“Cam was full of light and joy and was such a positive presence in our classrooms, on the court and in our school community. He was and is an absolutely amazing young man who has a special place in so many hearts. He will be truly missed but will always be remembered – especially in the echoes of basketball games in our gymnasium and in the laughter of our hallways.”

“He taught me so much more than I ever taught him. I would switch places with him in a heartbeat. He lived life the way it was supposed to be lived. He was carefree, energetic and just smiled and spoke to everyone. … If the world had more Cams in it, it would be such a better place.”

The school board and audience took a moment of silence in remembrance of him.

The Rossview High School players and coaches include

Players:
Maksim Idzi
Jiyair Rose
Jay Yip
Cam Ward
Roland Morton
Quamond Linsey
Preston Russell
Landon Hankemeier
Evan Deal
Jacob Edwards
Cannon Prather
Christopher Johnson
Nicholas Blocker
Michael Lawton
Logan Piekielko

Coaches:
Johnny Jackson
Jacob Freeze
Jamil Jackson
Tariq Silver

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Best Prosecuting Attorney – Tennessee Mock Trial Competition

Ava Heuston, from Clarksville High School, was named the Best Prosecuting Attorney at the state Mock Trial Competition. This is out of 48 students in the highly-competitive category and first time a CMCSS student has ever won this award in nearly 50 years of this academic competition.

Purple Star Schools

The Tennessee Purple Star School Award was designed to highlight military-friendly schools that show a major commitment to serving students and families connected to our nation’s military. In CMCSS, over 25% of our students are military connected. A school must reapply every two years to maintain the recognition status, and awardees receive banners to display in their buildings. The criteria requires schools to have a point of contact who has completed a professional development component specific to the needs of military-connected students. The school website must contain a page that provides resources for military families. And, the school then chooses an additional activity that aligns with the school’s population and goals. When this award first started in Tennessee, CMCSS had 3 of the 6 schools in the state that earned the award. We are proud to share that at this time over 60% of CMCSS’ schools have earned this award, and we will continue striving for 100%. Six schools renewed their application and 11 schools were first-time applicants.

Renewing Applicant Schools
Barkers Mill Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
Northeast Elementary School
Ringgold Elementary School
Rossview High School
Rossview Middle School

First-Time Applicant Schools
East Montgomery Elementary School
Glenellen Elementary School
Kenwood High School
Kirkwood High School
Middle College at Austin Peay
Minglewood Elementary School
Montgomery Central High School
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Northeast High School
Rossview Elementary School
St Bethlehem Elementary School

CMCSS is offering Open Enrollment in specific schools and grade levels with available capacity for the 2024-2025 school year. Space for Open Enrollment is limited to only the specific schools and grades listed below.

Each grade listed has a limited number of available seats. If more requests are received than available seats, a lottery drawing will be held. Open Enrollment is only open to residents of Montgomery County. Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be accepted from Monday, March 25 through Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Please see below for the application. Completed applications should be delivered in person or mailed to the CMCSS Enrollment Center, 430 Greenwood Ave. Clarksville, TN 37040, ATTN: Director of Student Services.  This Open Enrollment process is separate from the application period for schools and programs of choice that took place January – February 2024.

2024-2025 Open Enrollment Application (STS-F023)

CMCSS Open Enrollment Policy (STS-A004)

Due to the comprehensive rezoning that changed capacities at some schools, the District had to delay the determination of open seats for Open Enrollment until spring 2024.

The Senior Class Dates to Remember list has been updated as of 2/23/2024! See the link below!

Please see the Senior Class Website for detailed information about Senior events and activities throughout the school year including prom, graduation, student parking, transcripts, etc.

Senior Parents and students should also sign on to the Senior Class of 2024 Google Classroom for all current events, college, scholarship, job information, etc.  This is a resource utilized by our Counselors, Senior Class Sponsor, and several other staff members to communicate quickly with all Seniors!  Seniors should see their teachers or Mrs. Smith, Senior Class Sponsor, in Room G-104 for the Senior Google Classroom code.

Mark your calendars now!

March 13 – Graduation Orders Delivery Day 10:30 AM – 1 PM KHS Activities Hall by Cafeteria

May 7 – KHS Senior Awards Night @ 5 PM

May 22 – Mandatory Graduation Practice @ KHS 7:20 AM – 10:30 AM. Half day for school – busses will be running. Grad tickets will be distributed. (10 per graduate)

May 25 – Graduation @ APSU Dunn Center – Seniors must arrive for lineup by 2 PM – Ceremony begins @ 3 PM (1 hour) – The ceremony will be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing.

Senior Class Website

Click Here for Senior Dates to Remember

The Junior Class of 2025 will be taking the mandatory ACT on the morning of March 12. ALL Juniors are required to take this test to meet part of their Graduation Requirements for CMCSS.  Absent students will be required to make up the test and will be pulled out of classes to do so. They will be responsible for the make-up work in those classes.

Parents – It very is important that you make sure your Junior student attends school on March 12 unless they are ill and have an excuse note signed by a parent.  We hope that you will encourage your Junior students to do their best on the test!

Join the CMCSS JROTC leadership and other representatives to discuss ROTC scholarships and how to attend a military college. Students will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions to a representative from the Army Nursing Program, a West Point graduate, and representatives from Junior Military Colleges who can provide detailed perspectives on the student experience.

Event Details:
April 2 – 3, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Central Services South (1312 Highway 48)

What is a Military College?

Senior Military Colleges

The Citadel, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, Virginia Military Institute, University of North Georgia, Norwich University

Six Senior Military Colleges (SMC) in the nation have Army ROTC programs which are part of a Corps of Cadets.

Why Choose a Senior Military College?

• Graduates of Senior Military Colleges are Cadets who will be assessed onto Active Duty upon recommendation from their Professor of Military Science, they do not have to compete nationally for Active Duty.
• Full tuition scholarships are available for those who qualify
• Paid a personal stipend of $420/month while attending class
• Paid a book allowance of $1,200 per year
• SMC’s are steeped in tradition and offer students an organized lifestyle, enhanced leadership training, and superb training facilities
• Cadets may choose to commission into the Army Reserves or the National Guard through the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty option
• Cadets quickly take on leadership roles and experience every level of leadership from top to bottom

Military Junior Colleges

Marion Military Institute, Valley Forge Military College, Georgia Military College, New Mexico Military Institute

Only four Military Junior Colleges (MJC) offer the unique opportunity to become an Army Officer in only two years.

Why Choose a Military Junior College?

• Cadets can become an Army Officer in only two years through the MJC Early Commissioning Program (ECP)
• Full tuition scholarships are available
• Paid a book allowance of $1,200 per year
• Paid a personal stipen of $420/month while attending class
• Paid as a Cadet/E-5 in the Army Reserve or National Guard if enrolled in Simultaneous Membership Program (over $300/month)
• MJC ECP Commissioned Officers qulaify for the Education Assistance Program, which pays full tuition and fees for the remaining two years at the follow on college and degree you choose OR elect to receive $10,000/year room and board
• MJC Commissionionees earn time in service during their Junior and Senior year of college for promotions and retirement purposes
• Values and character are emphasized from day one through graudation.
• Respect for others is a key to succeeding at a MJC
• MJCs instill pride and self-confidence through team-building, promotions, and leadership roles

For more information, including schools and locations, text MCINFO to 462769 (GOARMY) or visit this website.

Presenter’s Contact Information
Glen A. Johnson
Recruiting Operations Officer
1st BDE, USACC
Cell: 270.300.7522
Office: 502.624.1904
[email protected]

Kenwood GoFan Tickets:  Purchased tickets must be “live” on the attendee’s phone to be checked in. Pictures or screenshots of the ticket will not work. Tickets must be in the ticketholder’s name. Transferring of tickets must be done through the GOFAN app or website.  ALL DANCE TICKETS must be purchased by the posted deadline date. No tickets can be sold at the door or after the deadline.

https://gofan.co/app/school/TN8640

ALL CURRENT STUDENT DRIVERS MUST HAVE A 2023-24 PARKING PERMIT DISPLAYED FROM THEIR FRONT REARVIEW MIRROR. The Parking Patrol has now begun!

Parking Permits are sold throughout the school year for students who get their licenses later.

Students who plan to drive to school any time during the school year may purchase their KHS Parking Permit for 2023-2024 in Room G-104. Parking Permits are $10 for the school year.

Please remember that all applicants must have the completed application form signed by a parent or guardian (regardless of the student’s age) and provide their Driver’s License,  CURRENT proof of insurance, AND a CURRENT Vehicle Registration form for EACH vehicle the student intends to drive to school.

Please read the Student Parking Info document provided below. More details are provided on the KHS Parking Website

PARKING FORM 2023-24

Student Parking Info 2023-34

Please view the school system policies for all high school sports spectators.

The CMCSS Special Populations Department will continue its Family Engagement Series on Wednesday, February 7, with the session “What’s DIDD?” The District is joined by the TN Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and will share the programs offered at the state level. Services include early intervention, support for children with disabilities, services to transition to independence, and behavioral health support.

This free event is open to the public, and CMCSS families are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held at the William O. Beach Civic Hall at Veterans Plaza (350 Pageant Lane, Suite 201) from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Peacock, CMCSS Director of Special Populations, at [email protected].

The first session in the series, “Understanding IDEA and Section 504,” was held in November 2023.

Welcome to Kenwood High School.  Students should arrive at school between 7:05 AM and 7:25 AM.  Dismissal is at 2:25 PM as soon as the busses arrive.

All CMCSS students should come to school with money for lunch and breakfast unless a Free and Reduced Application has been approved. New applications must be made every school year.

You can find the Free and Reduced Application online on the CMCSS website under the Child Nutrition Department. Use this link!