Picture retake proofs will be available to pick up from the school starting Monday, November 23rd. The hours for pick-up will be 7am-2:30pm. You will just come by the school, park outside of the door with the picture proof pick-up sign, and follow the directions on the sign. Contact Mrs. Holliday at [email protected] with any questions.
Due to staffing concerns caused by COVID-19 related leave, tomorrow, Wed., Nov. 18 through the remainder of this week West Creek High traditional students will transition to remote learning. If the conditions improve, we look forward to returning to in-person learning for traditional students on Monday, Nov. 30 after the pre-planned remote days and Thanksgiving holiday. Faculty and staff will be in the building until Thanksgiving break, November 26th and 27th.
Col. (retired) Vernon F. Lightner has been named CMCSS’ Director of Army Instruction, replacing Col. (retired) Michael J. Taliento, Jr. who is retiring. Previously, he served as the Senior Army Instructor at Montgomery Central High School. Before teaching JROTC, he served in the U.S. Army for 27 years, retiring as a Colonel.
Col. (retired) Lightner has served in a variety of leadership positions from Platoon Leader to Battalion Commander. He has participated in several operational deployments including Operation Intrinsic Action, Kuwait; Operation Restore Hope, Somalia; and two tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the Joint Staff and Army Staff Badge, and various other campaign medals.
He earned his M.S. in National Security and Resource Strategy from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School at National Defense University in Washington, D.C., an M.S. in Public Administration from Central Michigan University, and a B.S. in Business Administration from Livingstone College in Salisbury, N.C. Additionally, he completed the Military Police Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Combined Arms Services Staff School, and the Command and General Staff College.
Colonel (retired) Lightner is married to Colonel (retired) Cynthia Lightner, and they have three adult children.
Did you know the public library has a number of great electronic resources that your student could access for free with a public library card? If your student needs a public library card, but you can not make it over there, the public library is offering CMCSS students an electronic resources library card. There was a form that was sent home with your student from their English teacher last week to be able to sign up for this card. The form needs to be filled out and sent back to Mrs. Tabb in the WCHS library. The form can also be found online at https://www.cmcss.net/blog/2018/11/07/technology-library-card/. You can contact her at (931)503-1788, ext. 2008 or email her at [email protected].
Senior tribute ads are on sale at www.jostens.com. Tribute ads are a full color ad that can include home pictures of your senior and/or a personal message from loved ones. Contact Mrs. Holliday at [email protected] with any questions.
Yearbook are on sale at www.jostensyearbooks.com. They are currently $80, and you can include personalization for the low cost of 8 additional dollars. Payment plans are available online. Contact Mrs. Holliday at [email protected] with any questions.
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