Dr. James Sullivan will be the next Director of Schools for Rutherford County pending final contract negotiations, after a 5-2 vote by the School Board at a special-called meeting Monday. “I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to serve Rutherford County Schools in this next capacity,” Dr. Sullivan said. “We have a strong platform…
Six students from Smyrna High School have graduated from Bethel University with their associate degree. On May 7, the students received their degrees from Bethel President Dr. Walter Butler, who conferred the successful graduates their associate degree before Smyrna High School graduation had even commenced. The received their high school diplomas from Smyrna nine days…
Murfreesboro City Schools and the MTSU Assessment, Learning, and Student Success (ALSS) Ed.D. Program announces a new collaboration to leverage expertise and resources through a research-practice partnership agreement. After months of planning, this formal collaboration will become a reality for MCS and MTSU doctoral students this fall enabling research and planning for MCS initiatives. “The…
PREVIOUSLY RELEASED: 17-year-old identified as shooter arrested in graduation shooting The 17-year-old shooter in the Riverdale High School after-graduation shooting at MTSU will remain in juvenile detention. A probable cause/detention hearing was held for the teen in Rutherford County Juvenile Court on Friday, May 20. The teen will remain at the facility. The 17-year-old will…
Siegel Elementary 4th grade students have been researching historical figures. On Friday they presented their living wax museum to visitors. Great job students!!!
Rutherford County Summer School begins June 2 for grades 9-12. First semester courses take place from June 2 – June 24, and second semester courses begin June 27 – July 22. Classes are Monday – Friday. Both semesters of summer school will be offered at Blackman High School, which includes a morning session and afternoon…
Three candidates for the Director of Schools position — Dr. Andrea Anthony, Dr. John Ash and Dr. James Sullivan — will interview Thursday at the Rutherford County Board of Education. Candidates will be provided a list of potential questions in advance of the interviews, which are scheduled for Thursday starting at 8 a.m. Board members…
Athletics are about so much more than their physical benefits. This is especially so when sports activities are incorporated into a young person’s life. Studies have shown a direct correlation between physical activity and academic performance. A University of Kansas study looking at the performance of students in grades 9 to 12 showed that more…
Two Rutherford County high school students each received $1,000 scholarships from the school resource officers. Madysson Tibbs of Eagleville School and Grace Towle of Riverdale High School accepted the scholarships from the SROs during a presentation at their schools. SRO Jason Urban, who coordinates the scholarships, said the SROs contributed to the funds individually. Additional…
Andrew Lynn, band director at Stewarts Creek Middle School, has been selected as one of 30 recipients of the 2022 CMA Music Teachers of Excellence Award. The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, announced 10 award recipients from Nashville, 10 from the state of Tennessee, and 10 nationally. Lynn is one…