October 2020 News

The CMCSS Child Nutrition department will alter its curbside food distribution days the week of Election Day and the week of Thanksgiving. Please see the alternate pick-up dates below. All curbside food distribution will take place at the elementary schools.

Friday, October 30: Distribution from 1 – 2 pm will include eight meals for include Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday meals. (Virtual and Traditional students)

Monday, November 2: No meal distribution. Traditional students will be in a remote learning model and not report to in-person school. 

Wednesday, November 4: Distribution from 1 – 2 pm will include six meals for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. (Virtual students)

Friday, November 6: Distribution from 1 – 2 pm will include four meals for Saturday and Sunday. (Virtual and Traditional students)

The week of November 9 – 13 will operate as normal with Monday and Friday distribution.

The week of November 16 – 20 will operate as normal with Monday and Friday distribution.

Monday, November 23: Distribution from 1 – 2 pm will include fourteen meals to cover Monday – Sunday. (Virtual and Traditional students)

The week of November 30 – December 4 will operate as normal with Monday and Friday distribution.

Yearbook information

How can I order a yearbook?

You can purchase the yearbook on www.jostensyearbooks.com.

How much is the yearbook?

The yearbook is currently $80.  I would encourage you to personalize the book for an additional $8, but the name would be in the cover of the book so no one could just “find” it and claim it as theirs. Jostens does have a 3 month payment plan available online.

How do I pay for the yearbook?

You can pay for the yearbook on www.jostensyearbooks.com.  (You actually can purchase a senior tribute ad and the yearbook at the same time on this website.  They do have payment plans available.)

When is the deadline to purchase the yearbook?

The short answer is until they run out.  However, the yearbook does increase in price as time gets closer for school to end.

Any more questions? 

Call Mrs. Holliday at (931) 503-1788 option 3 for the library or email Mrs. Holliday at [email protected]

Senior Tribute Ad information

What can go on a senior tribute ad? 

Senior tribute ads are a great way for parents to celebrate your successes and milestones.  They are able to reflect on the adult you are becoming and show their pride in who you are.  They can place childhood and baby pictures, family photos, etc. as long as they are appropriate.  They can also place a personal message to you, as long as it abides by copyright laws.  In other words, we can’t print full lyrics to a song, poem, or any other copywritten materials.

How much are ads and what sizes are available? 

Ads come in full color in the following size options:

Full Page for $250

Half Page for $150

Quarter Page for $90

How do I pay?

You can pay online at www.jostensadservice.com.  They have payment plans available.

When do I need to order ad?

All ads must be completed and paid for by Friday, January 29, 2021.

How can I send images or messages?

You can easily upload your pictures and type your message on the Jostens

Any more questions? 

Call Mrs. Holliday at (931) 503-1788 option 3 for the library or email Mrs. Holliday at [email protected]

Seniors  who have not selected the 2 pictures for the yearbook have been emailed.  The deadline to select your pictures is Friday, Oct. 30^th by 5pm.  Any pictures that have not been selected will have to be selected by Mrs. Holliday.  Please contact Mrs. Holliday in the library with any questions.

Here is the link to purchase tickets for Friday’s home game vs. CHS.

https://gofan.co/app/events/98216?schoolid=TN67474

Attention Senior Class Students and Parents- All Seniors were mailed a packet containing information about Cap & Gown for Graduation. For more information please see the video from Jostens below as well as the link to place orders for Cap and Gowns.

A Jostens representative will be at West Creek High on Wednesday, November 4th to collect orders and down payments from traditional juniors and seniors during their lunch. The Jostens rep will be available after school to collect orders and down payments from junior and senior virtual students from 2:30 to 5:00pm at the Activities Entrance. You can place orders and make payments directly to Jostens online.

JostensSrFlyer

Attention Junior Class Students and Parents- All Juniors were mailed a packet containing information about class rings. For more information please see the video from Jostens below as well as the link to place orders for Class Rings. A Jostens representative will be at West Creek High on Wednesday, November 4th to collect orders and down payments from traditional juniors and seniors during their lunch. The Jostens rep will be available after school to collect orders and down payments from junior and senior virtual students from 2:30 to 5:00pm at the Activities Entrance. You can place orders and make payments directly to Jostens online.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1888317/West-Creek-High-School/JostensJrFlyer

We have just received these informational YouTube videos form TSAC regarding TN Promise and FAFSA! These videos may serve as a valuable resource for you as you complete the 2020-2021 TN Promise application and the 2020-2021 FAFSA.

As a reminder, the deadline for the TN Promise application is November 2, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

What is TN Promise? – https://youtu.be/dJtF-kcxxS8

Remember, all college going students must complete the FAFSA. Students utilizing the TN Promise must have completed their FAFSA by January 15, 2021. Don’t forget that it is important to apply for the FAFSA sooner rather than later to ensure that you receive all funding available to you.

FAFSA Line by Line Webinar – https://youtu.be/q5kG003xXZA

The following five How to Complete the FAFSA videos have been uploaded to YouTube.  They along with the How to Create an FSA ID produced by Federal Student Aid are also being uploaded to CollegeforTN.org later today…

How to Create an FSA ID: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj1Pn-shze8

How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 1 – Student Demographics: https://youtu.be/ww4m-mncwuM

How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 2 – School Selection & Dependency Status: https://youtu.be/uJRl3f6ScGw

How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 3 – Parent Demographics: https://youtu.be/Tk5FCfe3LTc

How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 4 – Parent Financials: https://youtu.be/2FNedAlJ-YA

How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 5 – Student Financials & Signature Status: https://youtu.be/E7Sx5txr1FY

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (October 7, 2020) – tnAchieves, the local partnering organization for TN Promise, which provides two years of tuition-free attendance at a community or technical college in Tennessee, is looking for both high school applicants and mentors to assist seniors in pursuing higher education. In Clarksville-Montgomery County, both the number of students who have applied for the scholarship and the adult mentors has seen a significant drop in 2020. 

TNPromise Applicants

The deadline for high school seniors submitting a TN Promise application is November 2, 2020. Due to disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, most Tennessee high schools are significantly behind last year’s TN Promise application rate. High school seniors who are interested should complete the TN Promise application, submit a FAFSA, and apply to a college.

Tennessee high school seniors can submit a TN Promise application by visiting www.TNPromise.gov and applying online.

As indicated, the scholarship will provide two years of tuition-free attendance at a community or technical college in Tennessee. Tennessee Promise is a last-dollar scholarship, meaning it will cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees not met by Pell, Hope, or the Tennessee Student Assistance Award. As part of the program, students will be paired with a partnering organization, provided with a mentor who will support them during the college application process and complete the community service requirement. 

Mentor a High School Senior

tnAchieves, the local partnering organization for TN Promise, needs volunteers to serve as mentors for the Class of 2021. tnAchieves mentors will serve their community virtually, working with local students to offer support throughout the college-going process.

TN Promise allows any graduating high school senior the opportunity to attend a community or technical college tuition and mandatory fee-free. Many of the students will be the first in their family to attend college and may also need some additional, non-financial support. tnAchieves provides this support by pairing each scholarship applicant with a volunteer mentor. The program needs more than 9,000 mentors across the state!

tnAchieves mentors spend about one hour per month working with a group of students to help them achieve their college-going goals. In 2021, mentors will serve their students using tnAchieves CONNECT. tnAchieves CONNECT is a new virtual mentoring tool that allows mentors to remain connected to their students in a safe, online environment. It will also enable mentors to serve from their home and on their schedule!

Mentors remind students of important deadlines, serve as a trusted college resource and, most importantly, encourage students to reach their full potential. While the time commitment is small, the impact on the students can be life-changing. To learn more and apply, you can visit www.tnachieves.org/mentors/apply or contact Tyler Ford at [email protected] or (309) 945-3446