Over 40 members of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) from across the country traveled to Murfreesboro to tour Black Fox and Hobgood Elementary to see teachers and students using curriculum-based instruction with integrity as part of a national conference in Nashville. Murfreesboro City Schools was the only district selected to be visited…
Siegel High School shined a spotlight on its Humanities Academy program this past week as it celebrated the arts all week long. The MTSU/Siegel collaboration hosted the “Wonders of Van Gogh,” a Teacher’s Discovery Traveling Exhibit featuring the fascinating paintings of Vincent van Gogh, including a giant reproduction of Starry Night. Art teacher Brian Pounders…
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center hosted middle school STEM students from Rutherford County on January 24, 2023 for “Name the Robots,” an event aimed at showcasing state-of-the-art surgical technologies and inspiring students to pursue STEM careers. Board-certified, robotically trained surgeons demonstrated advanced techniques and allowed students to test drive the surgical robots. The students also had…
Rutherford County Schools will host an in-person Career Fair on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stewarts Creek High School. This event provides an opportunity for job candidates to explore and discover exciting teaching opportunities within the Rutherford County Schools for the 2023-2024 school year. With a wide range of positions…
Sherri Southerland has been in education for 25 years, and this is her fifth year as principal of Smyrna High School. When asked what she enjoys day-to-day, the answer is simple: “The kids. Like what you just watched. You know we have a thousand kids in the gym right now, and you can just feel…
Three students from Riverdale High School, Tawni Phakousonh, Madison Raney, and Elexis Thepthongsay, have been chosen to perform at Carnegie Hall’s High School Honors Performance Series in New York City. On February 4, 2023, they will perform alongside the Honors Treble Ensemble. “Being selected to the Honors Performance Series is something each Finalist should be…
At Wilson Elementary, students are hitting the bullseye more often than not. Only a fourth- and fifth-grade program, Wilson students are competing in and winning at national level events — and the sport is growing in popularity. Ashleigh Cathcart is the head archery coach at Wilson Elementary. “Archery is unique because it is something available…
Sometimes called professional or soft skills, interpersonal skills go by many names to different generations. Still, one thing most agree on is that today’s students should have a firm grasp on manners, problem-solving and communication skills. Students from Rutherford County Schools have practiced these skills for months and will face off in a gauntlet-style competition…
Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce that Stephanie Fontaine, fifth grade teacher at Erma Siegel Elementary and Catrynia Gannon, kindergarten teacher at Overall Creek have been selected as District Teachers of the Year. Teachers were chosen for this honor based on their commitment to teaching excellence. The 2022-2023 School Level Honorees include: Black Fox Elementary…
Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) welcomes three transitional coaches to assist in responding to growing mental health needs for students. Ashley Adams, Derica Cole and Emma Collins will serve as transitional coaches at Bradley Academy, Reeves-Rogers Elementary and Mitchell-Neilson Schools respectively. These mental health professionals will be joining the MCS Mental Wellness Team including Stephanie Stavinoga…