Rutherford County Schools held its second annual STEM Expo Night on Friday evening at Stewarts Creek High School. The countywide event was highlighted by nearly 100 student projects representing grades 6-12. Students presented original research developed from a complex question, problem or challenge. Projects were categorized as STEM Research, Engineering I, Technology or Agricultural STEM….
Blackman High School juniors received a firsthand look at the MTSU textile merchandising and interior design program, biology, chemistry and careers in agriculture, geosciences and more during the Blackman Collegiate Academy Day April 5 on campus. The 60 students spent the entire day on campus — from learning about the admissions process to spending time in the James E. Walker Library. The MTSU-Blackman partnership is one of several arranged each semester…
Although MTSU senior Katherine Witcher hasn’t experienced sexual assault, the issue has hit close to home a few times. “People who are really close to me have gone through sexual assault, so seeing the displays out there is really reassuring that the university cares,” Witcher said. Witcher was referring to MTSU’s campus exhibit dubbed “What…
Murfreesboro City Schools will host Kindergarten Preview Days in April for students and their families entering kindergarten for the 2018-19 school year. Preview days allow future students as well as parents to tour the school, meet teachers and find additional details about what to expect in kindergarten. Black Fox, April 16 & 17, 10 a.m….
Northfield Elementary students and their families engaged in an interactive afternoon hosted by Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) and Nissan. Families toured the TCAT training center, learned the uses and functions of robots in the automotive industry and discovered job opportunities in industrial electrical maintenance. Students and parents operated robotic arms and learned new…
MTSU entrepreneurship majors bossed up during the 2018 Business Plan Competition’s Trade Show. The public exhibition event, which was held recently in the Student Union Atrium, gave the public a chance to learn about all the creative business plans students showcased as they seek to be among the top finishers to snag startup cash in the…
March is Art in Our Schools month and many artsy events have taken place across Rutherford County Schools. The school district kicked off the festivities with a recognition ceremony at the Board of Education meeting on March 7 for students whose artwork will be displayed throughout the Central Office for the next year. Sixty-four students…
The annual Oakland High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) plant sale will begin Thursday April 5 at 3:15 in the OHS greenhouse. The public is welcome and invited to come to campus and purchase plants. These plants are started by our very own OHS students and all the money raised goes directly back to…
The Oakland High School Future Farmers of America recently attended the state convention. OHS students participated in many events and competitions. The results are below. For more information about FFA at OHS, please contact sponsor Emily Pate ([email protected]). State Runner-Up in Prepared Speaking, Kaitlin Taylor (pictured on left above) Top 3 for State Swine Placement…
Oakland High School The Key Club (sponsored by Alice Brank) and the Red Cross Club performed an incredible job of recruitment and organization that resulted in 106 good units on a goal of 100 during their most recent blood drive. This drive will help save over 300 lives and was outstanding. The next OHS blood…