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September 20th, 2023

Middle College at APSU Earns Prestigious 2023 National Blue Ribbon School!

Middle College at Austin Peay State University has been recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School! The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Every year, the U. S. Department of Education seeks out and celebrates great American schools, schools demonstrating that all students can achieve to high levels. For context, out of approximately 1,700 public schools in the state of Tennessee, this year only 6 schools received this honor: 4 elementaries, 1 middle school, and Middle College at APSU was the only high school awarded. Nationally, 313 schools out of approximately 90,000 public schools were recognized, which is approximately 0.35% of schools both statewide and nationally.

The coveted National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. The National Blue Ribbon School flag gracing an entry or flying overhead is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning.

Congratulations to the students, faculty, staff, and administration at Middle College at APSU on this outstanding achievement, and we appreciate Austin Peay State University for our strong partnership!!


September 12th, 2023

Information for students interested in applying!

We are currently accepting applications for CMCSS juniors who want to join in January 2024. Our application will close on November 1st but we encourage interested applicants to apply now so that we can begin reviewing applications! Click here for the application.

The 2024-2025 application will open in December. All CMCSS sophomores will attend informational sessions about Middle College in Dec/Jan at their current high schools. Additionally, a parent interest meeting will be held in January.

Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions for answers to many questions you may have about Middle College. Frequently Asked Questions https://middlecollege.cmcss.net/parent-info

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August 22nd, 2023

Middle College Celebrations for the Class of 2023

We want to take a minute to celebrate our seniors from the class of 2023!

50 seniors in the class of 2023

5.5 million dollars received in scholarships by the class of 2023 ($111,674 per student)

26.4 Average ACT for the class of 2023 (state ave-18.4)

72% met all 4 ACT benchmarks (state ave-14.5%)

3.74 Average GPA for the class of 2023

100% graduation for 15 years

100% of graduates Ready Grad

100% of graduates Graduating with Distinction

17 students earned an Associate’s Degree


August 4th, 2023

1st Day of School!

Welcome back! All (new and returning) Middle College students have a required meeting to attend on Monday, August 7th in the Music and Mass Communication (MMC) Building. Students should arrive to the MMC no later than 8:45am. After our meeting, new students will meet their orientation leader, have a campus tour, and learn lots more about Middle College. Plan to wear comfortable shoes and bring umbrella/rain jacket if rain is expected. This meeting is just for the students attending Middle College. Family or friends should plan to meet up at the end of the day. New students should be finished around 11:30am. Please check your email for more information!


May 15th, 2023

Middle College students receive research experience with APSU professors!

https://www.apsu.edu/news/may-2023-peer-program-0501.php


May 10th, 2023

New student registration

New students who have been accepted to Middle College will have registration on Thursday, May 25. Please refer to your email for more information.


May 5th, 2023

LIVE STREAM: Watch the 2023 CMCSS High School Graduations Here

All CMCSS graduations will be live-streamed via the links below. Streams will not be active until the scheduled graduation time indicated. A recorded version of the graduation will be available following the ceremonies on the CMCSS YouTube page.

May 24, 2023
12:00 p.m.

May 24, 2023
4:00 p.m.

May 27, 2023
9:00 a.m.

May 24, 2023
10:00 a.m.

May 26, 2023
4:00 p.m.

May 25, 2023
7:00 p.m.

May 27, 2023
3:00 p.m.

May 27, 2023
12:00 p.m.


April 29th, 2023

Middle College Celebrations!

We want to take a minute to celebrate our seniors from the class of 2022!

58 seniors in the class of 2022

3.6 million dollars received in scholarships by the class of 2022 ($63,079 per student)

26.9 Average ACT for the class of 2022 (state ave-18.6)

78% met all 4 ACT benchmarks (state ave-15%)

3.7 Average GPA for the class of 2022

100% graduation for 14 years

100% of graduates Ready Grad

100% of graduates Graduating with Distinction

18 students earned an Associate’s Degree


April 21st, 2023

Parent meeting

On May 4, 2023, the Middle College Parent Meeting will be held at 5:00 PM, at 621 Gracey Avenue. (Central Office). This meeting is for parents of students who have been accepted to attend the Middle College in the 2023-2024 school year.

Due to capacity limitations, please limit guests to two per student. The student may attend with their parent but it not required.

We know this is a busy time of the year for families so we want to assure you that this meeting is an optional event!


March 22nd, 2023

Information for Families on TCAP Assessments in April

The Tennessee TCAP assessments (state standardized tests) will be administered in CMCSS beginning April 17, 2023.

  • Students in grades 3-5 will be completing the paper-pencil version of TCAP Achievement for English Language Arts, Math, and Science.
  • Students in grades 6-8 will be completing the computer-based version of the TCAP Achievement for English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
  • Students in high school who are currently enrolled in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, US History, and/or Biology will be completing the computer-based version of the TCAP EOC.

State law (T.C.A. § 49-1-617) establishes that the state assessments shall comprise a percentage, between 15% and 25%, of a student’s final grade for the spring semester. In CMCSS (policy INS-A023), it is 15%. Students absent on the day of testing receive a zero, following the attendance policy for excused and unexcused absences. Makeup opportunities are provided within the testing window.

NEW this year: Tennessee state law provides all students the opportunity to request additional time for completing TCAP assessments if needed. Teachers will provide students a reminder during each subtest of the TCAP to simply raise their hand if they feel they need a few extra moments to finish. The additional time available is equal to 20% of the time allotted for the test section being completed, which is approximately 5 to 17 minutes depending on the content area and subtest. Parents may also make the request for the additional time for their student by submitting a letter of request to the principal at their child’s school by Thursday, April 6. Students who are finished with the assessment or have submitted the computer-based assessment have acknowledged they do not need the additional time.

All students have the right to meaningful access and opportunities for participation in instruction. The strategies, accessibility, and accommodations used during instruction need to also be available to the greatest extent possible for assessments. Federal and state law require all public-school students in Tennessee, regardless of background, to be included in annual summative assessments. There are no opt-out options provided for state assessments in Tennessee. Students absent on the day of testing receive a zero, following the attendance policy for excused and unexcused absences. Makeup opportunities are provided within the testing window.

For more information on the TCAP testing schedule in CMCSS, click here.