Kindergarten teachers maintain connections with students through daily lessons, night-time bed stories and cooking classes
Two months ago, no one could have imagined the impact COVID-19 would have on local schools and the prolonged shutdown of classes. That includes Homer Pittard Campus School teacher Jana Hawkins. “The 13th (of March), had I known, I would have hugged them a little longer when they were going out the door,” Hawkins said…
RCS launches expanded free meal program at 26 sites
Director of Schools Bill Spurlock arrived at 7 a.m. Monday morning at LaVergne Lake Elementary School to assist with the district’s free meal program. After receiving a health screening from school nurse Angie Dorris, Spurlock joined cafeteria manager Larry Bowls and five other members of his staff in sorting food into brown bags for breakfast…
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
“The number one child abuse reporters in this nation are our dedicated teachers, guidance counselors, school nurses, principals, and coaches,” stated Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. “They are on our front lines every day recognizing the signs and symptoms of child abuse, reacting responsibly, and reporting abuse. For a child abuse victim, the…
Murfreesboro City Schools CHOW Bus information
Murfreesboro City Schools’ Nutrition Department will sponsor the free Emergency Food Service Program at over 30 locations this week, March 16-27, 2020 Designated schools, Patterson Park, McFadden Center, and various other locations will serve as feeding sites for breakfast and lunch. The original Combating Hunger on Wheels Bus (CHOW Bus), CHOW Bus XL, CHOW Bus…
LFD, LifePoint Church providing free food to families, children
With schools being closed from COVID-19, we want to make sure our children who receive free/reduced breakfast and lunch still receive food. The La Vergne Fire Department has partnered with LifePoint Church to provide breakfast and lunch on Monday, March 16. Depending on needs, the day(s) may be expanded. If you need this assistance, please…
Roots Art Exhibit Showcases Rutherford County Youth Talent
In celebration of Youth Art Month, Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center staff invites the public to “The Roots Exhibit” featuring over 500 pieces of art created by students ages 5-18 in Rutherford County. The exhibit runs through March 31. These works of art showcase the heritage of the diverse community and represent the many…
The Rutherford County Safe Baby Court Program Kickoff
Please join us in a community-wide kickoff reception for the Safe Baby Court Program in Rutherford County. The Safe Baby Court Program connects families with a child age 0 to 3 years with the services needed to heal the family and to promote healthy child development during the most critical time in life for the…