Welcome to CHS!
Students will have early release on Thursday, February 11, 2010
Early release times will be as follows:
Cheatham Middle School 12:30 p.m.
Elementary students who 12:30 p.m.
will be picked up by parents
Elementary students who ride 12:45 pm
the bus
High School 12:45 p.m.
New Documents Available:
2009-2010 CHS Cell Phone Policy
2009-2010 CHS Parent Compact
2009-2010 Parent Involvement Policy
These documents can be found in the 'Forms and Documents' section under 'School Resources' on the left side of our website.
Please take time to read this important information.
Clarksville ISD Vision Statement: Be all YOU can be at CISD!Clarksville ISD Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Clarksville Independent School district in partnership with the community to develop life long learners that become productive citizens in an ever changing global society.
45th Electric Cooperative Government-in-Action Youth Tour
Lamar Electric is offering a free 10-day trip to Washington D.C. for two area students. Selection of students will be based on a short essay written by the student. They encourage high school students to learn more about the political process while providing a select group of student leaders with a chance to visit our nation's capitol and other historic sites in Washington, D.C.
45th Electric Cooperative Government-in-Action Youth Tour of Washington, D.C. LEC will sponsor two students on a week-long, all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. During the week in the nation's capitol, the Texas students will meet with their respective U.S. Representatives and Congressmen, tour historic sites, and meet students from many other states.
Eligible students must be between the ages of 17 and 19 and parents or legal guardians reside full time in Lamar Electric Cooperative's service territory.
Applications may be picked up in the high school office. Deadline to apply is February 26, 2010.
The Clarksville High School Interact Club has purchased and decorated a DUI tree in the high school foyer to remind students, staff, and visitors of the danger of drinking and driving. The white Christmas tree is strung with white lights, green lights, which represent DUI injuries, and red lights, which represent DUI fatalities. Interact Club officers, KayLona Long (left), James Black (right), and Johnathan Owens (back) are pictured with the tree.
The message of the DUI tree is to associate drunk driving with holiday festivities, since this is a peak time for DUI-related incidents. The Interact Club wants everyone to be aware of this dangerous behavior and avoid drinking and driving, not only during the holiday season but all year long.
CHS Students support Food Drive!
Assistant principal and counselor Tonya Nelson challenged the students to help give back to the community by donating canned food items to the Clarksville Food Pantry to give to less fortunate families in Red River County.
Clarksville High School donated 830 cans total. Jane Oliva’s second period Algebra II class donated the most items with 180 cans and received pizza for their effort. The donated food was presented to Patsy Jones, Director of the Clarksville Food Pantry. Pictured are Tonya Nelson, Daraion Washington, freshman class president; Morgan Rozell, junior class president; Betty Harris, sophomore class president; Pam Bryant, superintendent; Patsy Jones, Chris Vaughn, Clarksville High School principal; Dewaski Davis, athletic director; Charlie Martin, assistant superintendent; Devin Penny, student council president and Kaylonaray Long, Clarksville Interact Club president and senior class president.
Students Recognized for Community Service
CISD School Board recognized Radente Edwards, Stephen McPeters, and Kevin Reed for their volunteer service. They helped clean the downtown square after the October Fall Bazaar.
Attention Juniors and Seniors!
Student Leaders of Tomorrow Conference is a weekend event at Texas A&M University for high school
juniors and seniors. This years conference theme will be "It's Your Move" and will be held February 12-14, 2010. During the conference, students stay on campus in residence halls with current Texas A&M students. They will experience college life and build relationships with their hosts as well as have fun and enjoy what the college community has to offer. Students will have to opportunity to network with fellow leaders across the state and region and listen to extraordinary speakers.
Registration begins Monday, November 2. Forms are available on their website (
http://slot.tamut.edu) Space is limited and applicants are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Cost is $90 (Price includes: an excellent leadership experience, meals, room and board, and a t-shirt)
Barbara Jordon Historical Essay Competition
Open to students in Grades 9-12
The Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition is sponsored by The University of Texas at Austin. The focus of this historical essay project is to research and write about the rich and diverse contributions of African Americans in Texas, a historically underrepresented area of documentation. Conducted as a statewide competition, high school students research and write history about the influence and contributions of African Americans in their own communities.
Essays are judged in ten geographical regions, resulting in 30 essays selected for the State competition. Top three essay prizes: 1st place - $2,500, 2nd place - $1,500, 3rd place - $1,000.
Competition is opened to all Texas high school students, grades 9-12. All essays must be postmarked by February 1, 2010.
Information may also be obtained from Ms. Parris in the high school office.
First Freedom Student Competition for grades 9-12
The First Freedom Student Competition is a national essay contest offering 9th-12th grade students the opportunity to compete for awards, as they examine religious freedom, its history, current importance, and relevance in their lives. Awards range from $750-$3,000.
Essay Topic Information:
INTRODUCTION: On December 10, 1948, the fledgling United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). It was the first international document to define the inalienable rights of all human beings. Article 18 of that document named the right to religious freedom as one such fundamental right. Eleanor Roosevelt, the chairperson of the documents drafting committee, presented the Declaration to the UN.
In 1958, on the tenth anniversary of the Universal Declaration, Eleanor Roosevelt presented a booklet to the Commissioners of the United Nations entitled, In Your Hands: A Guide for Community Action for the Tenth Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In the booklets introduction she wrote: Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home -- so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any map of the world.
In 1998, 50 years after the passage of UDHR, the United States made religious freedom a part of its own foreign policy through the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA). IRFA requires the State Department to monitor and promote religious freedom worldwide.
TOPIC: Why should international religious freedom matter to you as a young American? Is the United States commitment to monitor and advance religious freedom consistent with American legal and political history? Why should it be United States policy to advance this international human right? How does this responsibility lie in your hands for you both as an individual and as a member of a community?
Congratulations to
Shakeitha Doolittle
2009 CHS Homecoming Queen!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it . . . Check out Tiger Talk - the CHS campus newspaper!
The Clarksville High School online newspaper is here. Click the link below for the latest edition!
Parent Relationship with Teens
If you are parenting teens or soon-to-be-teens you might be interested in this article from CADCA's online newsletter: "Good relationship with parents may prevent teen drinking problems."
This article link is provided by CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coaltions of America) Director Susan Erwin.
Experts Offer New Advice for Keeping Kids Safe Online
It's every parent's concern about the internet: Your child tells you that they're being bullied or harassed online -- or worse. Sometimes the perpetrator may be a stranger, but more often than not, it's someone they know. Even someone from their school. What do you do? Click on this link to read the entire article: http://www.kristv.com/global/story.asp?s=9434979
Students, Parents, and Teachers! - The Department of Education has launched a new resource for students to learn about college, college prep, and financial aid. This resource will benefit all students in grades 9-12. It is designed by students and features first person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers. Visit this new website at: www.college.gov.
Check out the NEW "Lunch Money Now" program available this school year. You can access this new program under the Lunch Room/Menus tab on the district's website (www.clarksvilleisd.net).