Thirty-two Rutherford County schools — or two-thirds of the 48 tested schools — have earned the highest score possible for student academic growth, according to information released today by the Tennessee Department of Education. The school district as a whole, along with the 32 schools, have attained Level 5 status for student performance during the…
Discovery School at Bellwood will be accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year from December 1 through January 31. Prospective families interested in learning more about the admissions process are invited to attend one of three informational meetings: Monday, November 18 at 6 p.m. – This session includes an open house with an opportunity to…
Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan has announced two key principal appointments, naming Jason Eaton the founding principal of Poplar Hill Elementary School and Dr. Amy Perry as the principal of Smyrna Primary School. Both leaders will begin their new assignments in February. Poplar Hill Elementary School Poplar Hill Elementary School — which is under…
The City Schools Foundation has awarded over $72,000 in grants to educators in the Murfreesboro City Schools. These grants are designed to support teachers in acquiring classroom resources not typically provided by taxpayer dollars. Educators were invited to submit proposals, which were reviewed and scored anonymously based on merit. “Reading and scoring the grant proposals…
The Murfreesboro City Schools Board of Directors has been recognized with the prestigious Tennessee School Board Association’s (TSBA) Board of Distinction Award for their exceptional work in the areas of planning, policy, promotion, and board development. This two-year designation highlights the board’s commitment to effective governance and leadership in the advancement of student success. The…
The City Schools Foundation will serve up a Doubles Tennis Tournament on November 8, 9 and 10 at Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro. Players can compete in Men’s, Women’s, or High School level-based doubles divisions. This tournament is open all levels of experience with two guaranteed matches. Tournament registration is hosted through Universal Tennis (UTR)…
Murfreesboro City Schools proudly announces the launch of Parent University – a unique series of learning experiences designed to equip parents with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to actively participate in their child’s education. Parent University will offer a variety of workshops and interactive sessions led by expert educators, business leaders, and child development specialists….
Republic Services is partnering with the Miss Katie Woodie Foundation to jumpstart STEAM learning at Walter Hill Elementary School in Rutherford County in memory of a beloved schoolteacher who passed away in 2020. Last year, Republic Services announced a $120,000 National Neighborhood Promise® grant through the company’s Charitable Foundation to be gifted to the Miss…
Walter Hill School will hold a special event Saturday, Aug. 10 to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The event will take place at the school, 6309 Lebanon Pike in Murfreesboro, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Principal Laura Heath said the celebration, which has been in the works for several months, has generated…
Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan and his family will host a Celebration of Life event for their son, Asher Sullivan, on Friday, July 26, at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. Asher, at the age of 10, passed away from injuries he sustained during a flash flood in his neighborhood on May 8. The…