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All CMCSS Schools Closed Wednesday, February 4th in Clarksville-Montgomery County
Schools to reopen Thursday with 2-hour delay after significant progress clearing ice from campuses
Published on Feb. 3, 2026
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All Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) schools will be closed for students and visitors on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, but school-based and district-level employees will report to work on a 2-hour delay. Significant progress has been made clearing thick ice from 87 acres and 22 miles of sidewalks across nearly 50 campuses, and schools are expected to resume classes on Thursday, February 5th, also with a 2-hour delay.
Why it matters
The extended school closures due to the severe winter weather have been disruptive for students, families, and staff, but the school district has worked closely with local government departments to make substantial progress in clearing the ice and preparing to safely reopen schools.
The details
CMCSS schools have been closed since last week due to the thick ice covering their campuses, which is equivalent to clearing around 66 football fields and a full marathon route. With the support of the Montgomery County Highway Department, Montgomery County Facilities Department, and Clarksville Street Department, significant progress has been made in breaking up the ice, although the weather has not been as cooperative as hoped. The school district has also received a waiver from the Tennessee Commissioner of Education to not have to implement their weather make-up plan, allowing them to convert Wednesday's closure to a Professional Development Day.
- All CMCSS schools will be closed for students and visitors on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026.
- All school-based and district-level employees will report to work on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 on a 2-hour delay.
- CMCSS plans to resume classes on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, likely with a 2-hour delay.
The players
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS)
The public school district serving Clarksville and Montgomery County, Tennessee.
Montgomery County Highway Department
The local government department responsible for maintaining roads and highways in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
Montgomery County Facilities Department
The local government department responsible for maintaining public facilities in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
Clarksville Street Department
The local government department responsible for maintaining streets and sidewalks in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Tennessee Commissioner of Education
The state-level official responsible for overseeing the Tennessee Department of Education and approving waivers for school districts.
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