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…
Oakland Varsity Cheerleaders volunteered their time at the Special Olympics 2022. The teachers, parents, and all volunteers that work with these precious kids were so wonderful! A big thank you to all who came out to help!
Rutherford County Schools will provide various venues for the free summer food program, which is open to any Rutherford County child aged 18 and younger. Each week, summer food locations will be open Monday through Friday only. There will be additional food venues offered in June since the school district is offering learning camps during…
Oakland Middle School students showcased their Service-Learning Projects today. The theme of the showcase is ‘Create Change,’ which promotes the idea that, even as eight-graders, students can make a difference in their community. Students picked an issue or organization in the local community they wanted to help, improve or promote awareness for. The showcase is…