Fifth graders from Erma Siegel Elementary School recently visited Middle Point Landfill where they learned about recycling, environmental safety, waste treatment and more. The tour consisted of three different stations, including a waste-collection truck the students could explore and even get behind the wheel. Each stop was designed to teach the children something new about…
Melissa Powell is the physical education teacher at Walter Hill Elementary, and she is retiring this year after a 31-year career with Rutherford County Schools. Powell is an avid Pickleball player and coach, lover of sports and passionate about educating students to get outside and move. In this Q&A, Powell talks about her passion for…
Fifth grade students at Rockvale Elementary participate in a Legacy Walk around the school before being promoted to sixth grade. As a final reflection of their time at Rockvale Elementary, students write messages to teachers and reflect on their growth and their future. Principal Dayna Nichols continues the tradition yearly, reminding students who are transitioning…
Though not quite overgrown pumpkins and glass slippers, Rockvale Middle Debutante Club’s Cotillion Ball was a night of magic for students who attended. “The debutante club is a club for young ladies to promote academic excellence, building relationships, and maintaining positive relationships among the other girls in the school,” said Jasmine Bethea, club sponsor and…
Oakland High School is proud to announce our 2023 Spotlight Award winner, Catherine Phillips. She won Outstanding Comedic Performance. OHS Theatre also won a Special Recognition award for Costume Classes and Design. The TPAC Spotlight Awards are dedicated to supporting the talents, educational endeavors, and friendships of high school theatre students in Tennessee to build…
Stewarts Creek Elementary School has been recognized as a “Common Sense School,” one of the first in Rutherford County. Common Sense is a national non-profit with a mission to help kids and families navigate media and technology while keeping themselves safe. “We applaud the faculty and staff of Stewarts Creek Elementary for embracing digital citizenship…
Jen McCrery is a special education interventionist at Smyrna Middle School, and even just reading this interview, it’s obvious just how much she cares about her students. McCrery also didn’t have a traditional start to education. She previously worked in nursing and even edited copy for a radio station. In this Q&A, McCrery explains how…
Jenny Ortiz will assume the role of Principal at Overall Creek Elementary in the 2023-24 school year. Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools, announced Thursday the appointment of Ortiz as Principal replacing Don Bartch who will be assuming the role of Assistant Superintendent of Support Services at MCS. “Jenny has the respect of…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties will host its Stop the Summer Slide event, which provides new and gently used books to students in the local community. Research shows that children in low-income households fall behind by an average of two to three months in reading during the summer, which is known as…
Alicia Nickens is the lead custodian at Rocky Fork Elementary. While her day-to-day involves keeping the school in top shape, Nickens always finds time to connect with students. In this Q&A, Nickens talks about her job as lead custodian, her home-away-from-home and how she engages with kids on a daily basis. Q: Tell me about…