Six Rutherford County Schools’ seniors earn $750 SRO scholarships. Six Rutherford County High School seniors earned scholarships from the Sheriff’s School Resource Officers Division. Recipients were: SRO Kayte Cherry, who coordinated the scholarships, said the awards were based on a written essay on “Ways to Improve School Safety,” grade point average, ACT test scores and…
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network(TSIN) have announced that Discovery School has once again received the prestigious STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) designation. By earning this distinction for the second time, Discovery School continues to serve as a model for schools across the state. The redesignation reflects…
Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools, has been named the Mid-Cumberland Superintendent of the Year by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS). The prestigious recognition is awarded annually to one superintendent from each of Tennessee’s eight regions. Dr. Duke was selected by his fellow superintendents in the Mid-Cumberland Region for his outstanding…
Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) will host a “Kickoff to Kindergarten” registration assistance day for the 2025–2026 school year on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Families can receive help with registration at two convenient times on Thursday, May 15: To register, families should bring the child’s official birth certificate, immunization records, proof of a recent physical or…
Tennessee School Board of Association provides award to School Boards for meeting requirements in planning, policy, promotion and board development The Rutherford County Board of Education has once again earned the highest award offered by the Tennessee School Boards Association. The School Board has been named a “Board of Distinction” by TSBA. This honor lasts…
Rocketship Public Schools Tennessee, a network of nonprofit public charter schools, is looking to expand to Rutherford County with the opening of a new K-5 elementary school. Rocketship has submitted a charter school application to the Rutherford County School Board. The Board will vote on the application at their meeting on Thursday, April 24. If…
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…