August 2026 News

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

Kirkwood High Junior Wins a Brand New Car at the 18th Annual Pass and Go

More than 1,000 students and family members gathered at Wyatt Johnson Toyota on Saturday, August 1, for the 18th annual Pass & Go celebration hosted by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation.

The event honored CMCSS sophomores, juniors, and seniors who earned qualifying scores of 3, 4, or 5 on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. CMCSS saw a record number of students pass their Advanced Placement (AP) exams. For six straight years, the number of proficient exams has increased. In the history of Pass & Go, we also saw the highest percentage of proficient exams. The AP pass rate has improved from 55% in 2022 to over 70% in the 2025-2026 school year.

More than 30 students won prizes, including gas cards, AirPods, iPads, laptops, and a brand-new 2026 Toyota Corolla. The grand prize was awarded to Kirkwood High School junior Lilah Sullivan, courtesy of Wyatt Johnson Toyota.

“I am proud to celebrate with our students and families,” said Dr. Jean Luna-Vedder, Director of Schools. “Their focus, determination, and perseverance are evident as they continue to break records each year.”

Pass & Go is made possible through the generous support of community partners, including Wyatt Johnson Toyota, Zaxby’s, Beach Oil, and Google, whose contributions help recognize and reward academic excellence.