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BATTLE CREEK, Mich.  –  A Clarksville, Tennessee school recently saved significant dollars by acquiring a free excess relocatable building made available through Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services. The building, originally valued at $2 million, was previously used as a temporary Fort Campbell classroom at the nearby Army installation. The structure now belongs to Clarksville’s Power and Grace Preparatory Academy, according to Kristie Davis, an agency disposal service representative at DLA’s Fort Campbell property disposal site. To read the full article, follow the link below! Tennessee school saves big with excess relocatable building

We are taking a detour from the usual Gala this year! We are going to have a celebration of Building Extravaganza instead! “The Building for the Future Extravaganza” will still take place on April 25th from 5-7 pm at First Missionary Baptist Church. Instead of a selling dinner tickets we will have a Brick online sale prior to the extravaganza. We are asking each family to sell 8+ bricks and we are asking each board member to do the same. When we sell 1,000 bricks we will profit $100,000.00. Everyone will be able to attend the function for free. We [...]

Power and Grace Academy takes different approach to student learning Our very own Katobwa Stallworth was recently interviewed by Main Street Clarksville. She not only reacted to a report that up to 60% of Tennessee third graders could face retention, but also explained what makes Power and Grace Academy special. “If we could all remember, regardless of the type of day we are having, to be kind and to treat people the way that we, in turn, would want to be treated, we would help to make the world a better place.” To [...]

Power and Grace Represented at the 4-H District Speech Competition! We are proud to announce three first place winners Micah 4th, Maudi 7th, and Iyanna 6th grade, who moved on to regional competition. Khloe placed second and Maximus rounded out the competition for 6th grade in third place and Emmirra received an honorable mention ribbon! I am so proud of each student! Dr. Leverett headed up the speech team and I thank her for her hard work and belief in our students! Not one of our students used notes but rather they spoke from memory! Ms. Simms our 4th grade [...]

Strengthening Your Child's Skills Homework is a great benefit and opportunity for children. It is not for new concepts, it is to strengthen and reinforce classroom skills that have been introduced on the road to mastery. Homework is essential for establishing study skills, routines, and time management skills. Students who complete homework at home each night have been proven to be more successful in the classroom. Please check your child's homework for accuracy and sign the homework sheet each night. Check Folders Daily Daily behavior sheets Homework assignments Weekly newsletters Age-Appropriate Homework Chart After School Allow for [...]