Crisis negotiators trained for school safety situations during recent exercises at Rockvale High School, said Lt. Derek Oeser of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Crisis Negotiations Team. “Our goal is always ‘a peaceful resolution’ in the interest everyone involved,” Oeser said. In the interest and focus of school safety, the 12-member team conducted hostage negotiation scenarios…
You won’t find a bigger fan of all things Rockvale High School than senior Sulav Rayamajhi. He’s lovingly known as the “Mayor of Rockvale” by his teachers, the administration and his fellow students. “He’s our public relations,” Principal Steve Luker said. “He’s talking to the students. He reaches out and invites people to the games….
You may have noticed a few new items at Christiana Middle School this year. On the light poles in the parking lot outside, for example, there are banners that read, “We Are Christiana,” “Go Cougars,” or simply, “Christiana Middle School.” On a wall in the cafeteria, there are large, black vinyl block letters — they…
Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the 6th annual Tennessee STEAM Festival, taking place Oct. 14-23. The Festival was founded by the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring and incorporates events hosted by a wide range of museums, schools, community centers and other…
Rutherford County Schools remains one of the top school districts in Tennessee, based on academic growth scores released by the Tennessee Department of Education. RCS earned the highest possible composite score on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System — more commonly known as TVAAS — which measures student growth from year to year on a 1-5…
Audra Mcleod is a third grade teacher at David Youree Elementary and was last year’s teacher of the year. In this week’s #RutherfordFaces, she sits down for a Q&A interview to talk about her inspiration for teaching and her purpose. Q: How did you start your teaching career? A: I’ve been teaching for over 20…
Roots at Barfield Elementary don’t just run deep, they are the cornerstone of a nurturing and successful school. With a combined 80+ years of experience, the custodial team has become a critical part of providing a clean and safe environment for all the children who call the school their home. “I started here 20 plus…
After serving as the interim during July and August, longtime transportation department member Wanda Barnett has been named the new director. Barnett previously served as assistant director and has worked as a member of the department for more than 16 years. “We do a great job but we can improve on some of the things…
Lisa Fitzcharles is an assistant principal at LaVergne High School. She has served with Rutherford County Schools for 12 years. In this week’s Rutherford Faces, she answers questions about her purpose and impact. Q: How did you get started in your career? A: As a senior in college, I wanted to spread my wings and…
Riverdale Principal Tamera Blair has a A group of people holding a sign “You can’t beat the person who never gives up,” reads the famous quote from Babe Ruth. It perfectly embodies the unwavering attitude of Blair, a 1987 graduate of Riverdale who is entering her third year as principal. The school opened in 1972…