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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – In response to a continued high number of cases of COVID-19 locally, the mask order for Montgomery County has been extended for another month to near the end of February.
What the mask order says
The Montgomery County order requires cloth or other face coverings that cover the nose and mouth of a person to impede the spread of the virus during speaking, coughing, sneezing or other action.
Face coverings have to be worn within all publicly accessible areas of commercial business establishments; persons present in the public areas of all Montgomery County and City of Clarksville government facilities, including Clarksville-Montgomery County School System; public outdoor areas where social distancing of at least six feet cannot be maintained and within publicly-accessible areas of business offices where there is direct interaction with the public and social distancing of at least six feet cannot be maintained.
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – For the 11th consecutive year, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and the CMC Education Foundation have partnered to sponsor the City Saver Education Funding Campaign that will run from Feb. 3-26. Last year’s campaign raised over $150,000 for local schools and the CMC Education Foundation, with a total of $1.7 million raised over the past 10 years.
During this year’s campaign, many students will sell the new 2021 Clarksville City Saver coupon book, which contains thousands of dollars in savings at over 150 local restaurants, attractions and retail stores. The 288-page book sells for $25 and includes dozens of buy-one, get-one free, and 50% off discounts that do not expire until Feb. 1, 2022. This book is different from any other fundraiser because of the return on investment for all who purchase and use City Saver coupons.
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Contributed commentary from Rep. Mark Green, R-Clarksville:
The data shows that children are not at risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19. So why is the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System continuing with a remote learning plan for children grades 7-12? The numbers tell us in-person learning can be done safely for our students and teachers. It’s time to listen.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), most cases of COVID-19 in those under 18 are mild or asymptomatic. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the mortality rate for children is only 0.01%. The hospitalization rate for children with COVID-19 in America is 8 per 100,000. And several studies over the past year demonstrate
Montgomery County students pre-K through 6th grade to return to in-person learning January 25
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and last updated 2021-01-16 13:37:43-05
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â Students of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) who are pre-K through sixth grade will return to in-person learning January 25.
This transition is part of the CMCSS plan for a prioritized return to in-person school for the district s youngest students.
Seventh- through twelfth-grade students will continue remote schooling for the time being. Schools will be reaching out next week to parents of seventh- through twelfth-grade students who are in special populations classrooms to notify them about a phased return to in-person learning.
Clarksville-Montgomery County to use county clinics for teacher COVID-19 vaccinations
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is one of a few districts in Tennessee that will be allowed to vaccinate their own teachers.
and last updated 2021-01-14 21:36:37-05
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is one of a few districts in Tennessee that will be allowed to vaccinate their own teachers. We believe that we can get on top of this and be a major part of the solution, said CMCSS Director of Schools Millard House.
The state has given them permission because Montgomery County has multiple clinics around the area, designated for county employees, which includes teachers. We have 5 clinics that we run that is a huge, huge advantage for our employees. I use the clinic myself, said House.