The High School Leadership Conference (HSLC) is a conference sponsored by the Student Activities Office at WKU for high school students in Kentucky and the surrounding region. The goal is to develop young leaders and prepare them for their futures. High schools across the region invite a select group of students to attend this conference. See below for more information and QR code to register.
August 28th, 2025
The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2024-2025 TVAAS scores this week, and for the second consecutive year, CMCSS achieved an impressive system-wide composite student growth score of 5, the highest score possible. This marks the first time in nearly a decade that CMCSS has achieved the highest score two years in a row. Additionally, from the 2023-2024 school year, CMCSS has raised its literacy and numeracy growth scores by two levels. See below for additional highlights from this data:
“Reaching our highest scores in nearly a decade is a powerful testament to the perseverance of our students, the passion of our educators, and the strong partnerships across our community,” stated Director of Schools Dr. Jean Luna-Vedder. “This success inspires us to continue raising the bar and striving for excellence so that every student has the opportunity to succeed at the highest level.”
Congratulations to the following 17 schools that earned the highest possible composite score of 5:
Glenellen Elementary
Hazelwood Elementary
Kenwood Elementary
Kirkwood Elementary
Oakland Elementary
Pisgah Elementary
Ringgold Elementary
Sango Elementary
Kenwood Middle
Kirkwood Middle
Rossview Middle
West Creek Middle
Kirkwood High
Middle College at APSU
Northwest High
Rossview High
West Creek High
As the state continues to release data over the coming months, CMCSS will keep families updated.
The following students, faculty, and staff earned Point of Pride awards from the CMCSS School Board.
Erika Gaines, Bus Driver – 2025 NSTA School Bus Driver International Safety Competition – Third Place
In June, after winning at the regional and state competitions, Mrs. Gaines earned international acclaim at the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) Safety Competition in Austin, TX. Competing against drivers across the United States and Canada, Erika secured the 3rd place award in the Class A buses category. Congratulations, Mrs. Gaines!
Jillian Smart, Rossview High School – Perfect ACT Score
Jillian is a Rossview High School student who made a perfect score on the ACT exam. The perfect composite score is 36. This score is an average of the four section scores for English, Math, Reading, and Science. Getting a perfect score on the ACT is very rare. Out of the nearly 2 million students who take the ACT across America, only around 0.3% of students earn a perfect ACT score. Congratulations, Jillian!
Rossview High School Baseball – 2025 TSSAA 4A District, Region Runner Up, Section Champions, State Tournament
Head Coach: Parker Holman (11th Year)
Asst. Coaches: Caleb Slaughter, J.R. Montjoy, Sam Fagerness, Gino Avros, and Jackson Izatt
Rossview High School Softball – 2025 TSSAA 4A District, Region Runner Up, Section Champions, State Tournament
Head Coach: Travis Gillette
Assistant Coaches: Amber Dowlen, Shane Waller
August 25th, 2025
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.
August 18th, 2025
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
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.
2026-27 dates will be announced soon
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 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.
August 15th, 2025
The CMCSS Special Populations Department will continue its Family Engagement Sessions for the 2025-26 school year, beginning with an overview of services. On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the department will host the first event at the William O. Beach Civic Hall (350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville) from Noon to 1:15 p.m. and again from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to any family with questions regarding unique learning needs within CMCSS. Families can choose to attend three of the five topics of interest below.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT – USE THIS GOOGLE FORM
Session One: Understanding Special Education
Session Two: Supporting Learning at Home
Session Three: Social-Emotional Development
Session Four: Developmental Growth
Session Five: English Learners (EL)
SAVE THE DATE
Two additional sessions will be held later in the year at Central Services South (1312 Highway 48, Clarksville). More information will be available soon.
The CMCSS Special Populations Department will continue its Family Engagement Sessions for the 2025-26 school year, beginning with an overview of services. On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the department will host the first event at the William O. Beach Civic Hall (350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville) from Noon to 1:15 p.m. and again from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to any family with questions regarding unique learning needs within CMCSS. Families can choose to attend three of the five topics of interest below.
Session One: Understanding Special Education
Session Two: Supporting Learning at Home
Session Three: Social-Emotional Development
Session Four: Developmental Growth
Session Five: English Learners (EL)
SAVE THE DATE
Two additional sessions will be held later in the year at Central Services South (1312 Highway 48, Clarksville). More information will be available soon.
August 7th, 2025
You should have received information regarding the required beginning-of-the-year forms related to your student. If you have not yet submitted these forms online, please complete them as soon as possible. In addition to updating important contact and medical information for school, these annual forms are required for students to receive a laptop.
The forms are available in PowerSchool, CMCSS’ student information system. Please log in to https://powerschool.cmcss.net/ and select the “Forms” menu option. Each form must be completed. Once completed, the form will display “Submitted” with a green check on the main Forms page. If you have the PowerSchool mobile app, you can click on “More” and then choose “Forms” to access your child’s forms.
If you need assistance with your username or password, please click the “Forgot Username or Password?” link on the PowerSchool login page. If you are still unable to access PowerSchool or need additional assistance with completing the forms, you can contact the school front office during regular school hours or email [email protected].
The Technology Department transitioned electronic forms to PowerSchool so that families can complete the forms all in one secure place. We apologize for some of the challenges with this launch, and the Technology Department has worked diligently to make improvements. Thank you, and we look forward to a great school year!
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