Tennessee grants $4 million bonus to school district because majority of Rutherford’s schools earn A’s on state report card On this Saint Patrick’s Day, it’s only fitting that Rutherford County Schools is rewarded with a four-million-dollar “pot of gold” from the State of Tennessee, recognizing the district’s outstanding performance. The state has established a financial…
The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is excited to announce the return of its Teen Fire Academy, providing an engaging, hands-on firefighting experience for teens ages 13-17. The three-day academy will take place from June 25 – 27, 2025, providing students with hands-on training in essential fire service skills. Participants will learn essential firefighting skills…
With a Goal to Raise $20,000, Riverdale Faculty, Students, and Friends Will Go Bald or Chop Their Locks Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, TN, will host a St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature head-shaving event to raise funds for lifesaving childhood cancer research on Friday, March 21st, 2025. With a goal of raising $20,000, participants will register to shave their head or chop…
Tennessee School Public Relations Association presents award at annual conference Rutherford County Schools’ Chief Communications Officer James Evans has been named Communicator of the Year by the Tennessee School Public Relations Association. Presented Feb. 28 at TNSPRA’s annual conference in Franklin, the award is given to a school communication professional who has demonstrated excellence in…
Three teachers selected as district level winners representing elementary, middle and high school levels Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year. Three teachers were chosen as district level winners and will be submitted for recognition at the regional and potentially state level. All award-winners will be honored at a public…
Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) will host a district-wide job fair on Saturday, February 8, 2025,from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Black Fox Elementary School, located at 1753 South RutherfordBoulevard, Murfreesboro. The event is designed to connect candidates with upcoming teachingand support staff opportunities. The job fair will feature teaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year…
The City Schools Foundation is proud to honor Dr. Andy Brown, a community leader and lifelong advocate for children, at the 18th Annual Excellence in Education Celebration. The event will take place on April 11, 2025, at Copper Ridge and will highlight Dr. Brown’s profound contributions to education, healthcare, and the children of Murfreesboro. Dr. Brown, a…
#RCSStrongSchools: 160 band members invited to perform in 60th Inaugural Presidential Parade Stewarts Creek High School marching band was recently selected to perform in the 60th Inaugural Presidential Parade of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance on January 20, 2025. The high school band is the only one representing Tennessee but must cover…
Stewarts Creek High School Band is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee to perform in the 60th Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C., on January 20. This prestigious honor highlights the band’s commitment to musical excellence. In representing the Town of Smyrna, Rutherford County Schools, and the State…
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is usually the one on the receiving end of touchdown passes, but today he is handing out Christmas gifts to students at Simon Springs Community School. Westbrook-Ikhine received wish lists from each student at the school and personally purchased all the gifts. “It seemed like the right thing to do,” Westbrook-Ikhine said. “We…