Debbie Pulido Recognized as Best of MCS
Ms Debbie Pulido was honored as the Best of Murfreesboro City Schools. An amazing educational assistant recognized for her leadership and passion. Congratulations Ms Debbie!
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…
Oakland High School Announces New Assistant Principal
Everyone meet Mr. Shayne Martin. Mr Martin is the new assistant principal at Oakland High School. Looking forward to the new school year with Mr. Martin.
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…
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
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…
Siegel Stars Alum Plays at The Ryman
Siegel Stars alum Maddie Denton will be playing at The Ryman on June 30 with Dan Tyminski. She can play some mean bluegrass on that fiddle! We’re all so proud of you Maddie!
Dr. Trey Duke Awarded Extension as MCS Director of Schools
Dr. Trey Duke has been awarded a three-year contract extension as MCS Director of Schools. With an unanimous 7-0 vote, the board extended Dr. Duke’s contract through June 30, 2026. Congratulations Dr. Duke.
Siegel Middle School Welcomes New 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Siegel Middle School would like to welcome Allye Bradshaw as an 8th grade ELA teacher! She is from Murfreesboro, and this will be her 10th year teaching! Her goal for this year is to create a classroom environment in which her students feel safe, supported, and excited!
RCS Schools Outperform Surrounding Counties
Rutherford County Schools offer the top schools in elementary, middle and high in the Midstate area, according to the most recent rankings of schools released by Nashville Business Journal. Rankings were calculated based on standardized test performance, and schools were assigned a performance score relative to the overall raw score of the top performing school,…