RCS high school students

RCS High School Students Earn More Than 500 Credits During Summer Program

RCS high school students were awarded more than 500 credits this summer by completing credit recovery programs. For the past two summers, Rutherford County Schools’ credit recovery program has offered students an opportunity to earn credits they failed to earn previously — which keeps scholars on track for graduation. Dr. Kay Martin, secondary education coordinator,…

RCS ‘Teach Now’ Program Aims to Attract New Educators

RCS ‘Teach Now’ Program Aims to Attract New Educators

Rutherford County Schools’ newly branded “Teach Now” program hopes to remove obstacles for those who wish to become classroom teachers — immediately — but who don’t yet hold a teaching license. The school district is hosting two upcoming open houses — one on June 30 and another on July 11 — to attract and enroll…

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Approximately 3,000 Students Participate in RCS Summer Learning Camps

Rutherford County Schools is once again offering free Accelerated Learning Camps for students in grades K-8 to address any learning loss associated with the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 3,000 students are taking advantage of the summer program, which is being held at multiple elementary and middle schools throughout the county. The…

Tennessee Sheriffs' Association Scholarships

Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association Scholarships Awarded

Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh presented Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association $500 scholarships to children of three deputies. Students receiving the checks were Brianna King, daughter of Capt. Joey King, Taylor Rodgers, daughter of Sgt. Michael Rodgers and Grace Towle, daughter of SRO Andrew Towle. Brianna is a student at Cumberland University, Taylor is a student at Tennessee Tech…

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RCS ‘Teach Now’ Program Aims to Attract New Educators

Rutherford County Schools’ newly branded “Teach Now” program hopes to remove obstacles for those who wish to become classroom teachers — immediately — but who don’t yet hold a teaching license. The school district is hosting two upcoming open houses — one on June 30 and another on July 11 — to attract and enroll…

Director James Sullivan Names Two Assistant Superintendents

Director James Sullivan Names Two Assistant Superintendents

Dr. Kelly Chastain will be the next assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Brian Runion will be the next assistant superintendent for Budget and Finance, incoming Director of Schools Dr. James Sullivan announced today. There are four assistant superintendent positions — each overseeing a different area of operations — who report to the Director…