RCS Summer Summits

Summer Summits Prep Teachers for New School Year

Rutherford County Schools’ Summer Summits, a professional development opportunity and meeting place for new and veteran teachers, kicked off yesterday at Rocky Fork Middle with an event aimed at middle school teachers and administrators. The summits will continue next week with similar events for elementary and high school educators. With a new school year right…

Rutherford County Schools

RCS Shows Continued Growth in TCAP Scores

Rutherford County Schools saw increased performance in both English Language Arts and mathematics, based on initial data from TCAP assessments that were released today by the Tennessee Department of Education. School district leaders will use today’s data to inform improvement initiatives as the schools prepare for the upcoming school year, new Director of Schools James…

Murfreesboro City Schools

MCS Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations

Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) seeks nominations for the inaugural MCS Hall of Fame. The MCS Hall of Fame will recognize and honor exceptional career individuals (teachers and non-teachers) that have made significant contributions to Murfreesboro City Schools and its students. “This Hall of Fame will help preserve the history and impact of Murfreesboro City Schools,”…

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…