05/26/2026
2025-2026 is in the books! We are excited for summer and hope all our students relax, stay safe, and READ!
Clarke Middle is an urban middle school serving roughly 800 students in grades 6-8 in the Athens Com
05/26/2026
2025-2026 is in the books! We are excited for summer and hope all our students relax, stay safe, and READ!
05/19/2026
Welcome to the new CMS LSGT members!
In the spirit of Election Day, please join us in congratulating our 2026 local school governance team (LSGT) election winners! These parents/guardians, teachers, and staff members have been elected to serve two-year terms on their school's LSGT, beginning July 1, 2026. Thank you to all of these individuals for your willingness to serve and make a difference in your school community!
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Emily Mouilso, parent/guardian
Tiffany Davis, teacher/staff
Barrow Elementary School
Annie Chittick, parent/guardian
Bettye H. Holston Elementary School
Takelia Sewell, parent/guardian
Gaines Elementary School
Denise Johnson Allen, parent/guardian
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Rannaesha Harris, parent/guardian
Marissa Newkirk, parent/guardian
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Jaleesa Gurley, teacher/staff
Katie Al-Haroun, parent/guardian
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Nikki Hunter, teacher/staff
Timothy Road Elementary School
Taelor Threadgill, parent/guardian
Whit Davis Elementary School
Lorena Cobb, parent/guardian
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Charlisa Coleman, parent/guardian
Winterville Elementary School
Carolina Davis, parent/guardian
Clarke Middle School
Ramsey Nix, parent/guardian
Amber Lahm, teacher/staff
Coile Middle School
Deborah Capps, teacher/staff
Hilsman Middle School
Jennifer Flores, parent/guardian
Cedar Shoals High School
Dr. Gary T. Green, parent/guardian
Clarke Central High School
LaShonda L. Eaddy, parent/guardian
Classic City High School
TuWanna Gilham, parent/guardian
05/19/2026
We love our SLP, Ms. Wilson!! Thanks for all you do for Owl Nation!
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, and May 18 is National Speech-Language Pathologist Day!
The Clarke County School District has a dynamic team of Speech-Language Pathologists, or SLPs, that support student communication needs. Please take a moment to show appreciation to the Speech-Language Pathologist(s) who work in your schools!
05/18/2026
Celebrate your 8th grader with flowers for the Moving On Ceremony!
Clarke Middle School Agricultural Education students are offering handmade bouquets for purchase to help celebrate this special milestone while supporting our agricultural education program.
Bouquet options:
Small Bouquet — $5
Medium Bouquet — $10
Large Bouquet — $15
Bouquets will be available for pickup before the ceremony begins.
Preorders must be submitted by the end of the day on 5/19 to guarantee your bouquet. Limited extra bouquets will be available the day of the ceremony on a first come, first served basis.
Order at bit.ly/CMS8flowers
If you have any questions, contact Dr. Milligan at [email protected]
05/15/2026
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Lehmann to CMS!
05/12/2026
05/08/2026
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week!
We continue our teacher messages this week with a message to Alex McCaffrey, family and consumer sciences teacher at Clarke Middle School, sent by Emily Menke.
“Chef Alex! I always hear about how you are the GOAT. Thank you for making such a fun and delicious classroom environment!”
Stay tuned for more messages to our incredible teachers across CCSD!
05/06/2026
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week!
We continue our teacher messages this week with a message to Ms. Dana Nunnally, special education/adaptive curriculum teacher at Clarke Middle School, sent by Ms. Dana Clark!
“Dana Nunnally is the one of best special education teachers I know. She is so patient and loving. My child is a huge handful but she’s so patient with him. I am truly appreciative of her kindness, support, and patience.”
Stay tuned for more messages to our incredible teachers across CCSD this week!
To send a message to your favorite CCSD teacher, head to bit.ly/ccsdteachermessages26!
05/06/2026
Congratulations to the Clarke Middle School SEAT Team!! They are once again State and National Champions!
05/04/2026
Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week to our Amazing CMS Teachers!
We cannot thank each one of you for all of your hard work throughout the year with the students!
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 3:45pm |
| Friday | 8am - 3:45pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 3:45pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 5pm |