Riverdale Wrestling

Riverdale Promotes Wrestling With Special In-School Event

This week, the Warriors of Riverdale faced off against the Raiders of Spring Hill during a special in-school match. “Our goal of the in-school match is to raise awareness of the sport to our student body,” Riverdale girls wrestling coach Dario Rudas said. By hosting the event during school hours, more students were able to…

Buchanan Elementary House System 4

Buchanan Elementary Embraces ‘House’ System to Build Core Values, Culture Across All Grade Levels in the School

It can be tough for a new student to enter school and feel like they are part of the larger community. Principal Ashley Witt and her team at Buchanan Elementary School are using a culture-building strategy that groups students from all grades into “houses” where they can learn from each other Buchanan School spotlightand interact…

Judy Sides Smyrna West Principal

Smyrna West, an RCS Alternative School, Helps Students Find Their Inner Strength

You won’t find murals or mascots or bright colors adorning the hallways at Smyrna West. There are no pep-rallies, busy hallways or throngs of socializing students. Instead, the hallways are quiet and muted. The walls are colored a soft blue. The school’s design is intentional. “You’ll notice that our colors in the school are calming….

Discovery School Application Deadline Approaches

Discovery School Application Deadline Approaches

Discovery School at Bellwood is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. A school information meeting and tour is scheduled for Friday, December 9th at 9:00 am, and Monday, December 12th at 6:00 pm. for parents interested in learning more about the admission process. Application deadline is Friday, January 6, 2023 and can be…

Ann Stewart, Stewarts Creek High School

Meet Ann Stewart, Gifted Facilitator at Stewarts Creek High School

In this Q&A, Stewart talks about her recent economics award, her relationship with students, and how Stewarts Creek’s teamwork helps keep school moving forward. Q: What is your position and how long have you been with RCS? A: I am the gifted ed facilitator at Stewarts Creek High School. I have been here since the…

Rutherford County Schools Fine Arts

November and December are Big Months for Theater Productions in RCS

It’s high drama time in Rutherford County as several schools will kick off productions in the next few weeks. The following productions are scheduled to open in late November and December: Riverdale High School – Romeo and Juliet (November 17-20) Blackman High School – Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook! (November 18-20) Eagleville School…

Rock Springs Elementary School Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Rock Springs Elementary School Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Rock Springs Elementary Principal Stephen Lewis speaks highly of former teacher Holly Pearson, who passed away a few days ago. It’s not simply sentiment for a former co-worker. Lewis says Pearson was the “epitome” of what a Rock Springs teacher is. “She loved the challenge of kids who came and couldn’t yet speak the language,…

Rutherford County Schools

Upcoming Magnet School Enrollment Information Nights

There will be a parent information night hosted at each of the schools below. Parents who are interested in applying to the schools for the 2023-2024 school year should attend the meeting if they are seeking more information or wish to apply. Thurman Francis Arts Academy – Nov. 28 6 p.m. McFadden School of Excellence…

Mr. Football Award Nominations

Five RCS Students Score Mr. Football Award Nomination

Five RCS football players have been nominated as semifinalists for the Mr. Football Award – a TSSAA award sponsored by the Tennessee Titans which recognizes Tennessee’s best high school football players. Division I Class 6A semifinalists are: Justin Brown – Blackman High School Arion Carter – Smyrna High School Jack Risner – Blackman High School…