Grayson Maxwell

Grayson Maxwell joins RCS as communications specialist

At a young age, Grayson Maxwell knew he wanted to be a writer. Through various twists and turns — including teaching in Japan and serving as a writing instructor in Nashville schools for the past five years — Grayson has joined the Rutherford County Schools’ Communications Department as a communications specialist. “Since I’ve worked as…

Wanda Barnett

Wanda Barnett, first Assistant Director of Transportation for RCS

As the first assistant director of transportation, Wanda Barnett plans to use her extensive experience to serve students to ensure they get to and from school daily. “I’m here to support the staff in our office, the students, the schools and Mr. Everett,” Barnett said. A new role, the assistant director provides direct support to…

Rutherford County Sheriff

Oakland High School Student Threatens Others on Social Media

A 15-year-old Oakland High School student who wanted to get out of class allegedly threatened other students on an Instagram account Tuesday, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. The male student was charged with making a false report and taken to the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center, said Detective Will Pinson. Data from the social…

Rockvale High, Eagleville School celebrate 50th anniversary of ‘Battle of 99’ basketball games

Rockvale High, Eagleville School celebrate 50th anniversary of ‘Battle of 99’ basketball games

The last time Rockvale High School and Eagleville School faced each other in basketball it was 1972. The original Rockvale High School closed after that school year. The matchup was dubbed “The Battle of 99,” referencing the state highway both schools share. The new Rockvale High School opened in 2019, which paved the way to…

Rutherford County Schools

Blackman High wins ‘No Trash November’ donation

Blackman High School’s creative PSA-style videos have won the school a “beautification donation” from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Of 55 entries received statewide, Blackman students contributed the most videos to the competition. “While most children and young adults know that littering is wrong, we aim to educate them on the full extent of litter’s…

Patty Oeser

Patty Oeser takes reins as next RCS Safe Schools Director

After 23 years in law enforcement, safety remains Patty Oeser’s top priority. Oeser is the new Safe Schools Director, taking the reins after the forthcoming departure David Crim, who is retiring after four years in the role. Working directly with Director of Schools Bill Spurlock and all 50 RCS principals, Oeser’s goal is simple —…

Ashley Dumat

Rutherford County Schools hires Ashley Dumat as first assistant general counsel

Ashley Dumat has spent a significant part of her legal experience helping children, which is why she was eager to join Rutherford County Schools. As the new assistant general counsel — a position created to assist RCS General Counsel Monika Ridley — Dumat will put her extensive experience to good use. A native of Murfreesboro…