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April 21st, 2026

CMCSS Will Host Nationally Recognized Tall Cop Drug Abuse and Prevention Workshop

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) is inviting parents and community members to a free information session focused on understanding the warning signs of drug use and abuse. Nationally recognized public speaker and advocate, Officer Jermaine Galloway, will lead attendees through “High in Plain Sight”. The session will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Reserve your seats today.

This workshop will provide attendees with the ability, knowledge, and confidence to help prevent and identify individuals who are abusing drugs and/or alcohol.  Attendees will also be taught the strategies and different terms that are consistent with alcohol and drug abuse. There are several identifiers, logos, and terms that are commonly related to drug (illegal and over-the-counter) and alcohol abuse, marijuana abuse, and drug concealment on school, home, and work property. These items, along with much more, will be discussed.

Due to the nature of the topic and the material covered, adults are welcome, but children are not permitted. The workshop will be held at West Creek High School, 1210 West Creek Coyote Trail, Clarksville. This information is beneficial to parents and family members of middle and high school students, as well as community members, business leaders, and organizations who work closely with adolescents. Limited seating is available. Use this link to reserve your seats https://tinyurl.com/tallcop26.

March 29th, 2026

Resources for Families Addressing Grief and Loss

The following resources have been collected for students and families in need of support following the Kenwood Middle School tragedy.

CMCSS has a partnership with Care Solace to make accessing mental health care even easier for families. Care Solace navigates the mental health care system to find available providers matched to specific needs – so you don’t have to. For an anonymous pathway to care, the community can utilize Care Match, a self-service tool, to find verified providers on their own. Click here to access CMCSS’ Care Match self-service tool.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has a resource for understanding age-related reactions to traumatic events. Click here to read the PDF.

The Center for Resilience and Well-Being in Schools has a resource for talking to children when scary things happen. Click here to read the PDF.

The TN Department of Education has provided a list of strategies for families and teachers when addressing grief and loss.

For Families: This link will take you to the TN Dept of Education website.

For Teachers: This link will take you to the TN Dept of Education website. 

 

A Message from CMCSS Director of Schools

A group of eighth-grade students and educators from Kenwood Middle School were so excited to be on the bus heading to Jackson yesterday to join other students from across the region for a weekend competition. In a moment, their lives and their families’ lives were upended. As a mother and a lifelong educator, I cannot begin to imagine the fear and pain they continue to endure. I ask that everyone pray and wrap their arms around these students, employees, their families, and the entire Kenwood community.

As I visited hospitals last night to check on students and families, I was overwhelmed by the selfless and compassionate moments I observed. I have continued to reflect on the first questions I would get from each person – is his teacher okay, how is her friend doing, is there anything we can do for someone else? Even amid an unimaginable tragedy and the profound distress each person was experiencing, the love and compassion everyone has shown for one another have been a breathtaking reminder of the power of community and humanity.

The Kenwood family has received an outpouring of support from across the Volunteer State. I cannot thank everyone enough for the kindness and support for our families.

In unity and strength with the Kenwood Knights, I ask that everyone wear black and gold on Monday, March 30. I am asking each school in CMCSS to determine an appropriate time and place for reflection and hope, and I invite everyone to join us in lifting up these families and the entire Kenwood community.

With unity and hope,

Dr. Jean Luna-Vedder

August 18th, 2025

Dyslexia Screening Events 2025-2026 School Year

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.

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