Overall Creek Hosts STEM Collaborative
Overall Creek Elementary will serve as the host school for the Tennessee Rural STEM Collaborative on Friday, December 7. The program will introduce cohort members to resource-based thinking and help facilitate solutions development for regional STEM education challenges in West, Middle, and East Tennessee. Overall Creek was one of only 15 schools to receive the…
The Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro to Begin “Reading Buddies Project” with MFRD
The Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro is partnering with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) to start the Reading Buddies Project. The Reading Buddies Project, according to club member Rebecca Cross, “places children’s books in the hands of first responders who encounter children under the most stressful circumstances.” Aside from the obvious benefits, Cross adds that, “the…
Rutherford County Schools remains Level 5 district
Rutherford County Schools continues to rank among the best in Tennessee, based on the results of a redesigned annual report card released today by the Tennessee Department of Education. The report ranks Rutherford County Schools as a Level 5 district overall, the highest score possible. “We are generally pleased with our district’s performance and plan…
Fly completes national jail leadership class
Capt. Chris Fly of the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center graduated from the 29th National Jail Leadership Command Academy. Jail administrators learn to develop leadership skills to use within jails during the week class. “One of the most interesting things I learned was working with the various generations who make up the current work force,”…
Scott Bolden named principal of Rocky Fork Elementary School
Scott Bolden has been named the principal of Rocky Fork Elementary School, Director of Schools Bill Spurlock announced today. Rocky Fork Elementary will open in August 2019. Bolden currently serves as the principal of David Youree Elementary School, a position he has held the past four years. “Mr. Bolden has been very effective at David…
Siegel High Students Prepare 100+ Shoeboxes
Siegel High School’s classes, led by Joy Colston, worked for the past two months on wrapping and packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Last year they finished 88 boxes. This year they set a goal of 100. These shoeboxes will be delivered to impoverished children all over the world through Samaritan’s Purse. Each box included…
Dr. Theowauna Hatchett named principal of Smyrna Middle School
Dr. Theowauna Hatchett has been named principal of Smyrna Middle School, Director of Schools Bill Spurlock announced today. Hatchett succeeds Steve Luker, who has been named the principal of Rockvale High School, which will open in August 2019. “Dr. Hatchett has an impressive background with experience at both the middle and high school levels,” Director…
Principal of New Murfreesboro Elementary School Named
Trey Duke has been named Principal of Murfreesboro City Schools’ newest elementary school, scheduled to open in August 2019. Duke will assume his new role in January and will oversee the opening and hiring for the school. “Mr. Duke’s experience and leadership are ideal for the role of Principal of our newest school,” says Dr….