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Pizza and Possibilities.pdf
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville has developed The Next Chapter Program to help 8th - 12th graders discover and plan what their “Next Chapter” after high school will be. If students complete the program they qualify to receive a 4 year scholarship equal to $6000.00. One Full 4 year scholarship will be given to one student in the state that completes the program. The other great thing about this program is students can complete this program online on their own time!
Please see the links below and important dates:
https://4h.tennessee.edu/state-regional-and-national-4-h-programs-and-events/4-h-next-chapter/ general information
https://utia.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com/browse/4-h/courses/next-chapter-mastery-level-i-2026 “Next Chapter Mastery Level 1”
https://onestop.utk.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/scholarships/next-chapter-scholarship-next-chapter-scholar-of-the-year-award/#apply “Next Chapter Awards”
Enrollment opens August 1, 2026.
Students must register by September 15, 2026 using the enrollment link - https://utia.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com/browse/4-h/courses/next-chapter-mastery-level-i-2026
For Juniors or Seniors working on an accelerated track to finish:
Mastery Level 2 enrollment opens October 15, 2026
Mastery Level 3 enrollment opens January 15, 2027
Mastery Level 4 enrollment opens March 1, 2027
Seniors must finish all four Mastery Levels by May 30, 2027 to be eligible for the Next Chapter Scholarship.
Debutante Scholarship Program
Education Fair
Tutors wanted.pdfFlight Night
Thank you to all parents of the future class of 2029 for attending our 8th grade Flight Night presentation! If you missed out please see the link below to view.
S.P.A.R.K. Program (Financial Assistance)
S.P.A.R.K. Program (Financial Assistance)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation wants everyone to have access to positive experiences that inspire learning, activity, and connection. They are now offering the S.P.A.R.K. Financial Assistance Program—designed to help families with limited income participate in the programs and activities offered. If you live within the Clarksville city limits and meet the income qualifications, this program provides financial support to help your family enjoy sports, play, art, recreation, and so much more. Please see the link for more information.
https://www.clarksvilletn.gov/1165/SPARK-Program-Financial-Assistance
Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction
Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction
The Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction honors students who pursue a career in a high-need, high-skill industry while still in high school. To earn the distinction, students will be required to complete 9 courses in aligned dual enrollment and/or work-based learning (WBL) placements during their junior and senior year. They will also have access to a career coach with whom they will meet with monthly. Students who pursue this distinction may have options for fourth year course substitutions.
For more information please see the link: https://rise.articulate.com/share/ZN820_KOGYxXlXGPRE_s_sFcpjq2JOmq#/
Tutors Wanted
Tutors wanted.pdfNational SAT/ACT Prep Project
TSSAA continues its support of the National SAT/ACT Prep Project through the NFHS and eKnowledge which allows any Tennessee student to receive a 95% discount on SAT or ACT prep courses. This is a community-service, non-profit project and all student fees are reinvested to improve the program and reach more families. The project has more than 45,000 five-star reviews and has already assisted nearly 300,000 families. Learn more at https://eknowledge.com/TSSAA.
Flight Night Presentation
If you were unable to attend our Flight Night presentation, please see the presentations below as both the Spanish (1st below) and English versions are available. If you have any questions please reach out to the NEHS counseling department!
Eagle Flight Night - Spanish.mp4Eagle Flight Night.mp4Utility Assistance
Utility Assistance
CAA Utilities Help.pdfWIOA Program
WIOA Program
(For more information please contact NEHS counselor Ms. White - denisha.taylor@cmcss.net)
YOUTH WIOA PROGRAM
WHO QUALIFIES FOR YOUTH WIOA?
A High School Dropout
Individual with a disability
A youth who is within compulsory attendance, but has not attended school for at least most recent complete school year calendar quarter.
An individual who is subject to the juvenile or adult justice system
A homeless individual, a homeless child or youth, a runaway, in foster care or who has aged out of the foster care system, a child eligible for assistance under the Chaffee Act, or in an out-of-home placement.
An individual who is pregnant or parenting
A receipt of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Must be low-income and basic skills deficient or an English Language Learner
An individual who is low-income and needs additional assistance to enter or complete an education program or secure/hold employment
ISY (In School Youth) 16-21: Must be low-income and meet at least one other barrier
OSY (Out of School Youth) 16-24: Must hit at least one barrier
HOW CAN YOUTH WIOA HELP?
Current situations don’t have to be destinations. WIOA YOUTH works with community partners to help young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 achieve their academic and employment goals. We help YOU build a better YOU.
YOUTH WIOA provides financial help, as well as valuable educational, training and paid work experience opportunities through various resources and support services- all designed to help us build a better future.
Our trained and qualified staff will help young adults:
Plan their career strategy.
Achieve their high school diploma, HiSET or other credential
Work toward practical job skills, independence and personal responsibility.
Prepare for long-term success.
YOUTH WIOA CAN GET YOU CONNECTED
We know that achieving goals can be a challenge without a strong support system! That’s why YOUTH WIOA was created – to meet young adults where they are and give them an extra boost to get them where they want to go!
YOUTH WIOA CAN HELP
Workshops- Offer year-round career and personal development workshops
Paid Work Experience- Provide opportunities to earn money while working
Financial Assistance- We are able to pay incentives for meeting milestones in training and employment, Tuition/Supportive Services for Post-Secondary Training (College/Tech School).
Work Start-up cost- (Gas, Boots, Shoes, Clothes, etc)
Career Mentoring- Provide practical advice on careers and how to pursue them.
PLEASE VIEW THE 2ND PAGE FOR A LIST OF
I INCENTIVES AVAILABLE THROUGH WIOA YOUTH PROGRAM
INCENTIVES AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUTH WIOA
High School Diploma ($250.00) – Participants enrolled in education when entering WIOA YOUTH or at any point during the program and earn a high school diploma are eligible to receive an incentive award.
Educational Functional Level Gains ($50-$100) – Participants, who initial TABE results demonstrate basic skills deficiency, as defined as an Educational Functional Level (EFL) of 4.0 or lower (<9.0 grade level equivalency) in one or more of the three functional areas (math, reading or language), upon entering WIOA YOUTH or at any point during the program are eligible to receive an incentive for increasing one or more EFL in any deficient area.
Participants are eligible to receive a $50 incentive for each attainment of a full one point increase in an EFL previously determined basic skill deficient.
Those participants who achieve an EFL of 5.0 or higher (9.0 or higher grade level equivalency) in one of the three functional areas, previously determined basic skill deficient, will be eligible for a one time incentive of $100 in that area in lieu of the $50 incentive.
HiSET Voucher ($100.00) – Participants enrolled in Adult Education classes upon entering WIOA YOUTH or at any point during the program and earn a full voucher for the HiSET after entering WIOA YOUTH are eligible to receive an incentive award.
HiSET Diploma ($250.00) – Participants enrolled in Adult Education upon entering WIOA YOUTH or at any point during the program are eligible to receive an incentive award.
Post-Secondary (COLLEGE/TECH SCHOOL) GPA ($25-$40) – Participants, enrolled in college/tech school at the date of participation or at any point during the program, are eligible to receive an incentive award for GPA earnings, in each subject, at the end of each formal grading period. This award shall be given no more than once per school quarter, trimester or semester if on a quarter, trimester or semester system.
Post-Secondary (COLLEGE/TECH SCHOOL) Training Completion ($100) – Participants, enrolled in college/tech school are eligible to receive a $100 incentive for completing a post-secondary (college/tech school) program.
Post-Secondary Credential Attainment ($200) – Participants who completed training (college/tech school) and obtain one of the recognized credentials listed below eligible to receive an incentive award.
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Occupational Certificate, including Registered Apprenticeships and Career and Technical Education educational certificates
Occupational License (e.g. EMT, LPN, Registered Dental Assistant, etc)
Industry Certification (e.g. ASE certification, NIMS certification, Microsoft Certified IT Professional, etc.)
Obtaining Employment ($100) – Participants who obtain employment during participation in the WIOA YOUTH program are eligible to receive a onetime placement incentive award.
Retaining Employment ($100) – Participants who retain employment AFTER (During Follow-Up) program participation are eligible to receive an incentive award during each phase of follow-up (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th). Follow-Ups will be done once per quarter for a total of 1 year after exit/closure.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AMERICAN JOB CENTER
YOUTH WIOA PROGRAM
WHO QUALIFIES FOR YOUTH WIOA?
A High School Dropout
Individual with a disability
A youth who is within compulsory attendance, but has not attended school for at least most recent complete school year calendar quarter.
An individual who is subject to the juvenile or adult justice system
A homeless individual, a homeless child or youth, a runaway, in foster care or who has aged out of the foster care system, a child eligible for assistance under the Chaffee Act, or in an out-of-home placement.
An individual who is pregnant or parenting
A receipt of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Must be low-income and basic skills deficient or an English Language Learner
An individual who is low-income and needs additional assistance to enter or complete an education program or secure/hold employment
ISY (In School Youth) 16-21: Must be low-income and meet at least one other barrier
OSY (Out of School Youth) 16-24: Must hit at least one barrier
HOW CAN YOUTH WIOA HELP?
Current situations don’t have to be destinations. WIOA YOUTH works with community partners to help young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 achieve their academic and employment goals. We help YOU build a better YOU.
YOUTH WIOA provides financial help, as well as valuable educational, training and paid work experience opportunities through various resources and support services- all designed to help us build a better future.
Our trained and qualified staff will help young adults:
Plan their career strategy.
Achieve their high school diploma, HiSET or other credential
Work toward practical job skills, independence and personal responsibility.
Prepare for long-term success.
YOUTH WIOA CAN GET YOU CONNECTED
We know that achieving goals can be a challenge without a strong support system! That’s why YOUTH WIOA was created – to meet young adults where they are and give them an extra boost to get them where they want to go!
YOUTH WIOA CAN HELP
Workshops- Offer year-round career and personal development workshops
Paid Work Experience- Provide opportunities to earn money while working
Financial Assistance- We are able to pay incentives for meeting milestones in training and employment, Tuition/Supportive Services for Post-Secondary Training (College/Tech School).
Work Start-up cost- (Gas, Boots, Shoes, Clothes, etc)
Career Mentoring- Provide practical advice on careers and how to pursue them.
INCENTIVES AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUTH WIOA
High School Diploma ($250.00) – Participants enrolled in education when entering WIOA YOUTH or at any point during the program and earn a high school diploma are eligible to receive an incentive award.
Educational Functional Level Gains ($50-$100) – Participants, who initial TABE results demonstrate basic skills deficiency, as defined as an Educational Functional Level (EFL) of 4.0 or lower (<9.0 grade level equivalency) in one or more of the three functional areas (math, reading or language), upon entering WIOA YOUTH or at any point during the program are eligible to receive an incentive for increasing one or more EFL in any deficient area.
Participants are eligible to receive a $50 incentive for each attainment of a full one point increase in an EFL previously determined basic skill deficient.
Those participants who achieve an EFL of 5.0 or higher (9.0 or higher grade level equivalency) in one of the three functional areas, previously determined basic skill deficient, will be eligible for a one time incentive of $100 in that area in lieu of the $50 incentive.
HiSET Voucher ($100.00) – Participants enrolled in Adult Education classes upon entering WIOA YOUTH or at any point during the program and earn a full voucher for the HiSET after entering WIOA YOUTH are eligible to receive an incentive award.
HiSET Diploma ($250.00) – Participants enrolled in Adult Education upon entering WIOA YOUTH or at any point during the program are eligible to receive an incentive award.
Post-Secondary (COLLEGE/TECH SCHOOL) GPA ($25-$40) – Participants, enrolled in college/tech school at the date of participation or at any point during the program, are eligible to receive an incentive award for GPA earnings, in each subject, at the end of each formal grading period. This award shall be given no more than once per school quarter, trimester or semester if on a quarter, trimester or semester system.
Post-Secondary (COLLEGE/TECH SCHOOL) Training Completion ($100) – Participants, enrolled in college/tech school are eligible to receive a $100 incentive for completing a post-secondary (college/tech school) program.
Post-Secondary Credential Attainment ($200) – Participants who completed training (college/tech school) and obtain one of the recognized credentials listed below eligible to receive an incentive award.
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Occupational Certificate, including Registered Apprenticeships and Career and Technical Education educational certificates
Occupational License (e.g. EMT, LPN, Registered Dental Assistant, etc)
Industry Certification (e.g. ASE certification, NIMS certification, Microsoft Certified IT Professional, etc.)
Obtaining Employment ($100) – Participants who obtain employment during participation in the WIOA YOUTH program are eligible to receive a onetime placement incentive award.
Retaining Employment ($100) – Participants who retain employment AFTER (During Follow-Up) program participation are eligible to receive an incentive award during each phase of follow-up (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th). Follow-Ups will be done once per quarter for a total of 1 year after exit/closure.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AMERICAN JOB CENTER
Community Resources
Food
Grace Assistance (United Methodist Urban Ministries)
931-648-9090
217 S. 3rd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
Food pantry open every day from 8:00am-12:00pm. Families may get a food box every 30 days.
Loaves and Fishes
931-645-9020
825 Crossland Ave.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Meals served daily to anyone that is hungry Monday through Saturday.
Manna Café Ministries
Food Distribution Mondays, Wednesday’s, & Fridays 10:00am to 4:00pm
605 Providence Blvd.
Clarksville, TN 37042
Mobile café
Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at The Refuge (At the Manna Village)
Thursdays from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Veterans Plaza (350 Pageant Lane)
Saturdays from 8:30am to 10:00am
Liberty Church, 615 E St., Clarksville, TN 37042
Christ the Healer Church, 1295 Paradise Hill Rd, Clarksville, TN 37042
Community Action Agency
931-896-1800
150 Lafayette Rd.
Clarksville, TN 37042
Federal commodities and food box distribution
Department of Human Services (DHS)
931-648-5500
350 Pageant Ln. Suite 301
Clarksville, TN 37040
Food Stamps, AFDC, Families First
DHS-WIC Program
931-551-8777
300 Pageant Ln
Clarksville, TN 37040
Women, infants, and children supplemental food program
Clothing, Personal Care, & Household Items
Goodwill—Clothing, Furniture, & Household Items
1945 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37043, 931-920-5490
2001 Needmore Rd., Clarksville, TN 37042, 931-241-4599
Salvation Army Thrift Store
931-553-8494
210 Kraft St
Clarksville, TN 37040
Clothing, household items, and personal care items available Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 3:00pm
Counseling & Treatment
Buffalo Valley
931-645-9038
717 Cumberland Dr.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Centerstone
931-920-7200
511 8th St.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Clinical mental health counseling and social work services
Literacy, Education, & Job Training
Adult Education Services
931-542-5040
430 Greenwood Ave.
Adult basic education, GED, literacy
Tennessee Career Center at Clarksville Workforce Essentials
931-648-5530
523 Madison Street
Career and job training, GED program, drug & paternity testing services
Medical Care & Prescriptions
Grace Assistance (Urban Ministries)
931-648-9090
217 3rd St.
Clarksville, TN 30740
Limited prescription assistance vouchers
Montgomery County Health Department
931-648-5747
330 Pageant Ln
Clarksville, TN 37040
Full range of health services including child health, primary care, immunizations, nutrition, health education, STD testing and treatment
Shelter and Housing
Grace Assistance (Urban Ministries)
931-648-9090
217 3rd St.
Clarksville, TN 30740
Emergency shelter, motel vouchers, Safe Place Transitional Center
Clarksville Housing Authority
931-647-2303
721 Richardson St.
Clarksville, TN 37043
Low-income housing
Buffalo Valley, Inc.
931-645-9038
717 Cumberland Dr.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Transitional and permanent housing for disabled, including drug and alcohol abuse
SafeHouse
931-552-6900
Emergency shelter for domestic violence victims
The Salvation Army
931-552-5350
208 Kraft St
Clarksville, TN 37042
Emergency Shelter, food, clothing vouchers Monday-Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Transportation
Clarksville Transit System
200 Legion St.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Transfer center, hub for routes that serve the City of Clarksville
Grace Assistance (Urban Ministries)
931-648-9090
217 3rd St.
Clarksville, TN 30740
Limited emergency vouchers for Greyhound bus tickets
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