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…
Siegel High School’s HOSA students, Future Health Professionals, excelled in regional competitions and qualify for HOSA’s April State Leadership Conference in Knoxville. Front Row (L to R): Annette Ashley (3rd Place, Dental Terminology) , Laney Marlatt (State Qualifier), Madalynn Sellars (1st Place, Epidemiology), Leah Trevett (5th Place, Veterinary Science), Jostina Moris (2nd Place, Pharmacy Science),…
When it comes to success, Central Magnet School has a lot to offer students in academics and extracurricular opportunities. But according to principal Dr. John Ash, that’s not what makes the school unique. “What makes us unique is our teachers and students,” Ash said. “They are extremely focused and have clear expectations about what success…
Congratulations to Ashton Reed, Hannah Harrell, Annabelle Alexis who competed in the Mid-State FFA Speaking Contest hosted by Oakland High School on Jan. 19, 2023. These students placed in the following categories: creed speaking, extemporaneous speaking, and employment skills speaking.
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…
Charlie Patel joins an elite group of civic leaders to be honored by The City Schools Foundation for their support of public education at the 16th Annual Excellence in Education Celebration on April 15, 2023. With a degree in electronics and telecommunications engineering, Charlie began his first business venture in Murfreesboro in 1996. Since that…
Congratulations April Zavisa on being selected as the Murfreesboro City Schools Supervisor of the Year. April oversees the technology department at MCS and is a vital part of the MCS team.