Rutherford County Schools

Stewarts Creek Middle to create wildflower garden, honeybee hives with grant

Stewart’s Creek Middle will soon have an apiary, thanks to Kevin Welch who teaches STEM at the school. If you aren’t familiar, an apiary is a place where honeybees are maintained to harvest honey. The School Board recently approved the project, which will also include a wildflower garden. The space will function as an alternative…

Artificial Turf Football Field

Stewarts Creek, Smyrna high schools to install artificial turf football fields

Stewarts Creek High School and Smyrna High School will soon install new artificial turf for their respective football fields. Smyrna High School’s installation of the turf has been 100% funded by donations from Smyrna Ready Mix. The school plans to rename the field to “Smyrna Ready Mix field at Robert L. Raikes Stadium.” Stewarts Creek…

RCS Beyond the Classroom

RCS relaunches podcast “Beyond the Classroom”

The Rutherford County Schools’ Communications Department is relaunching its podcast today. Called “Beyond the Classroom,” the podcast aims to inform parents and community members about projects, news, educational topics and events happening throughout the school district. The podcast is hosted by James Evans and Grayson Maxwell, and features students, employees and local community members. Each…