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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.

Last day to purchase a yearbook is March 15, 2024 to ensure delivery to the school;   after that date a $5.99 shipping charge will be included.

ONLINE only purchase. Directions and QR code for purchase are included on the flyer attached.

Parents have until Feb. 24^th to submit customized pages.

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.

CMCSS offers several non-traditional schools and programs of choice for students. These innovative programs are designed to provide families the opportunity to choose schools and programs that will help their children reach their potential. In January 2024, the open enrollment period will begin for schools and programs of choice for the 2024-25 school year. Please click here to learn more about CMCSS’ schools and programs of choice, upcoming interest meetings, and application information.

Schools of Choice: CMCSS K-12 Virtual, Spanish Immersion at Barksdale Elementary, Moore Magnet STEM Elementary, Early Technical College at TCAT, and Middle College at APSU

Programs of Choice: Academy of Business and Marketing (Clarksville High School), STEM Academy (Kenwood High School), Supply Chain Management Academy (Kirkwood High School), Academy of Plant and Animal Systems (Montgomery Central High School), Computer Information Technology Academy (Northeast High School), Health Science Academy (Northwest High School), Academy of Media Arts and Technology (Rossview High School), Academy of Law and Criminal Justice (West Creek High School), and Academy of Teaching and Learning (West Creek High School)

For open enrollment in traditional schools, due to elementary rezoning, the district will not be able to post available seats in the December-February timeline. Families will receive notification of open seats and an opportunity for open enrollment upon completion of the rezoning and analysis of capacities, tentatively around March 2024.

Earlier this week, it started to feel like Jack Frost might be nipping at our noses! Winter is coming, and if you are new to Middle Tennessee, hold on tight for an adventurous season of ups and downs. From ice storms and snow to tornadoes and flooding, winter can come with many surprises, and we want to ensure all families know how to receive accurate information about school closings.

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) always errs on the side of caution to ensure the safety of students. To make the best recommendation, the COO looks at weather data and has transportation and operations staff checking the road conditions across Montgomery County. He also studies the radar, attends National Weather Service briefings, and calls forecasters. Sometimes the decision is easy. The more difficult decisions come when there is uncertainty about the timing or the significance of the event.

For school closing decisions, the CMCSS Communications Department will use ParentSquare to notify families. Depending on account settings, you may not always receive a phone call if your phone successfully receives text messages and push notifications via the ParentSquare app. The district will also share inclement weather closure updates on official CMCSS social media accounts, cmcss.net, and local media. Please ensure that you check your sources when viewing school closure information on social media. For official CMCSS social media, follow us @cmcssinfo on Facebook and Instagram.

2023-2024 Inclement Weather Make-Up Plan

The first five days missed by students will not be made up and will come from stockpiled student days.

The sixth day missed and subsequent days will be made up as available:

• January 3, 2024 (staff development day)
• February 7, 2024 (staff development day)
• February 19, 2024 (Presidents Day)
• Thirty minutes added to thirteen days not to infringe upon the state testing window to account for one make-up day

Days missed beyond this plan will be determined as circumstances require.

We are collecting food items and hygiene products for those in need! We are welcoming donations from all faculty and staff as well as our students and their families! Donations will be collected in the front office or by teachers until Nov 20^th ! Thank you all for your generosity during this holiday season! 😊