Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced that Murfreesboro City Schools has six schools recognized as Tennessee Reward Schools. Reward status is the top state distinction a public school can earn in Tennessee. Murfreesboro City Reward Schools include Black Fox, Erma Siegel, Reeves-Rogers, Bradley Academy, Overall Creek and Northfield Elementary. The annual Reward School designation…
Khyrstyne Dunaway and Casey Comer both work in special education at John Coleman Elementary School. Until this school year, they had a friendly relationship like most co-workers do. They had consulted on various students and greeted each other in the hallways. But their paths changed drastically in September. You see, that’s when Dunaway’s child, Lex…
In the spring of 2020, Jimmy Sullivan got a call from his wife, Kaycee, telling him to get to Vanderbilt as fast as possible about an alarming diagnosis for their son, Declan. Kaycee had taken Declan to the doctor for an ear infection that didn’t seem to be getting better. He was lethargic, and they…
Oakland Middle School recently took 43 students to the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta. The students performed a 15 minute excerpt from the musical Shrek, Jr. The students were adjudicated by Broadway professionals where they earned the Dance in Excellence award. Students Evelyn James and Gavin Pearson were chosen as All Stars by the adjudicators…
Rutherford County Schools invites students, families, staff, and the broader Rutherford County community to be part of the district’s rebranding process, by participating in the Community Brand Perceptions Survey, which opens on Monday, February 12. This survey is a pivotal part of RCS’s efforts to engage representative parties directly in the rebranding process, which district…
Redeemer Classical Academy is a school where students embark on a journey of discovery, guided by passionate educators dedicated to nurturing both the mind and the soul. Powered by a classical educational curriculum rooted in the timeless principles of truth, beauty, and goodness, students engage in the rich tapestry of Western civilization, developing a deep…
Congratulations to the Erma Siegel Elementary Robotics Team on their strong finish at their competition this weekend. They had one team finish in the top 10 out of 60 teams! Coach Staggs & Coach Baughman and all of ESE are so proud of their hard work. Great job everyone!
Rutherford County Schools was recently recognized for bringing teachers, parents, school board members and community leaders together to save a beloved music festival. Music for All – a national music education advocacy group – awarded its Advocacy in Action award for Community Involvement to the school district. The organization’s awards are “designed to collect, recognize,…
Over the past two academic years, 45 Rutherford County schools have earned a “Level 5” ranking for student academic growth, which is the highest ranking available by the Tennessee Department of Education. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan presented banners to those school principals during the School Board meeting on Jan. 25. “The Tennessee Department…
This is one of our most asked for podcasts yet! Lisa Trail from Murfreesboro City Schools and James Evans from Rutherford County Schools answer some of the most asked questions from parents about our local school systems. Not to mention, these two are hilarious. Thanks for the great episode, Lisa and James. Can’t wait to…