Yet again, the robotics team from Stewarts Creek Middle School has maintained its stature as one of the most dominate programs in the state of Tennessee. They took home a trio of first place awards — Best Award, Robotics and Best Booth Team and Booth Presentation — recently after competing in the Music City BEST…
It was originally an idea born out of showcasing the success of his students. Now, 15 years and more than 14,000 meals later, Dr. Cary Holman and LaVergne Middle School will host one last Project Feed on Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 3:45 – 6 p.m. For the second year in a row, the project has…
Rutherford County Schools was one of 11 districts statewide to be recognized by EVERFI for its exemplary commitment to whole-child education. The 2021 Empowered District seal recognizes RCS for providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the real world, according to information from EVERFI, which read in part, “The thoughtful…
It is often referred to as lucky number 13 and that is precisely how 13 Rutherford County seniors felt about having been notified they will receive scholarships from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The foundation is a charitable organization working to improve the quality of life in 40 Middle Tennessee and three Kentucky counties,…
A trio of players from Rutherford County have been named semifinalists for this year’s Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards. Jordan James (Oakland) and Alex Mitchell (Riverdale) are among the Class 6A semifinalists for the Mr. Football trophy, while Upton Bellenfant (Stewarts Creek) is a semifinalist for Kicker of the Year. They are among five semifinalists…
The past couple school years have been unlike any other for everyone involved in public education. Administrators, teachers and staff throughout Rutherford County Schools — this includes full- and part-time employees in schools and at the Central Office — have all been tasked with additional duties related to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic….
Two Rutherford County Schools alumni are set to perform with the Nashville Symphony in an upcoming concert titled, “Next Generation of Classical Musicians.” Aalia Hanif (Central Magnet School, Class of 2019) will perform Borne’s Fantaisie Brillante from Bizet’s Carmen on Flute, and Bernard Ekwuazi (Blackman High School, Class of 2020) will perform Larsson’s Concertino for…
Discovery School is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. Applications as well as additional information is now available on the school website. Applications are available on our website; or printed copies can be obtained at the Discovery School office and the MCS Central Office. The documents required for each grade level are listed…
MTSU’s School of Music was pleased to resume the nation’s longest-running marching band competition after its hiatus a year ago because of the coronavirus pandemic. The 58th Contest of Champions was held Saturday, Oct. 23, on Jones Field inside Floyd Stadium featuring 19 high school bands from four states throughout the region. Taking the grand…
Nine Rutherford County celebrities will compete in the 15th annual Read To Succeed Celebrity Spelling Bee on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. live on the organization’s Facebook page. Read To Succeed Executive Director Jolene Radnoti said, “It’s a wonderful thing to have local celebs come out and show their support for a local nonprofit while…