Call it a dream come true for Michael Hicks. Well, sort of. As a young boy, the Smyrna native dreamt of playing basketball. However, in his wildest imagination, he could have never envisioned he would do so in a three-on-three Olympic competition, much less representing Poland. However, Hicks is one of two Rutherford County natives…
For the third time, Rutherford County Schools has held Camp Wonder, a free weeklong event for special needs high school students. The event was staffed totally by volunteers and spearheaded by School Board member Claire Maxwell, a former special education EA.
“People.” It was a simple yet very meaningful reply when Randall D. Uptain was asked what he is looking forward to most in his return to Lascassas. “The people from the community to the teachers to the students, that’s what makes Lascassas great,” Uptain added. Director of Schools Bill Spurlock today named Uptain the new…
For the second consecutive school year, all students enrolled in Rutherford County Schools will be served breakfast and lunch at no cost to their families. The continuation of the seamless summer option was announced by Eric Smith, school nutrition coordinator for Rutherford County, who added, “Although SSO has been extended, we will no longer serve…
Rutherford County Schools is partnering with Graduation Alliance to make enrolling in its adult high school program more convenient for a greater number of potential students from throughout the community. Graduation Alliance provides an online platform with open course offerings to meet Tennessee state standards and provide more pathway options for students enrolled in the…
In upwards of 200 first year and new-to-Rutherford County educators gathered at Siegel High School on Monday for a series of sessions welcoming, introducing and preparing them to teach in one of the most progressive public-school districts in Tennessee. Teachers were divided by grade bands and participated in sessions led by district-level administrators ranging from…
Bruce Haley will be first to admit his handkerchief gets wet from time to time. No. He’s not wiping the sweat from his brow. It’s from drying the tears that fall when he stops to think about the impact he’s had in the classroom. In two weeks, Haley will begin his 39th year as an…
The scoreboard at McFadden School of Excellence had rather limited capabilities. Installed in the early 1990s, the scoreboard hung on the backwall behind the coaches and players, who had to actually step out onto the basketball court and turn around in order to see the score or the time remaining. After nearly 30 years, it…
Holloway High School will be holding its annual open house for prospective students and their parents on July 29 from 5-7 p.m. Prospective students and their parents will have an opportunity to meet with Principal Sumatra Drayton, other administrators and faculty members. All students must interview with Drayton, who will be available throughout the open…
Kim Marable, who most recently served as the principal of Lascassas Elementary School, has been named the district’s new accountability and assessment specialist. In the new role, Marable will work alongside Assessment Coordinator Kevin Whittington. “Ms. Marable brings 17 years of educational experience to the department,” Whittington said. “She has leadership roles as an instructional…