McFadden School of Excellence named National Blue Ribbon School

McFadden School of Excellence named National Blue Ribbon School

For a second time, McFadden School of Excellence has earned a national award placing it among the best schools in the country. The U.S. Department of Education today announced McFadden as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2019. “We recognize and honor your important work in preparing students for successful careers and meaningful lives” said…

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Rocky Fork’s Dustin Brannon named state history teacher of the year

Dustin Brannon always knew he was going to be a teacher. He just did not always know he was going to teach history. More specifically, the Murfreesboro native didn’t know he was going to teach eighth-grade history, but he had two younger sisters and he always liked helping them with their homework. When it came…

Discovery School Wins at Beta Convention

Discovery School Wins at Beta Convention

Murfreesboro City Schools’ Discovery School team is the National Champion in the Elementary School Division of the Beta Club Quiz Bowl! Discovery School students competed against 20,000 students from across the country and came home with impressive wins. Quiz Bowl -1st – Jack Gray, Alicia Moreno, Grayson Lin, John Thomas Parkerson Engineering – 7th –…

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MCS Announces New Administrator Hires

Dr. Linda Gilbert, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools, is proud to announce the appointment of key individuals for the upcoming school year. Raeshon Torres has been named principal at Bradley Academy. Mr. Torres served as Assistant Principal at Overall Creek Elementary from 2016-2019. He was also assistant principal at Reeves-Rogers Elementary from 2014-2016. Additionally, Mr….

Central Magnet School scholarships

SROs award scholarships

Two students from Central Magnet School each received a $1,000 college scholarship from the Rutherford County School Resource Officers. Central Magnet SRO Scott Culp presented the checks to students Sally Smith and Max Larsen Wednesday during an SRO meeting. SRO Jason Urban said the students were chosen based on their academics, an essay and their…

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Dr. Larissa Westerfield named principal of Stewartsboro Elementary

Dr. Larissa Westerfield will serve as the next leader of Stewartsboro Elementary School, Director of Schools Bill Spurlock announced today. Westerfield succeeds Gary Seymore, who recently announced his retirement. “Dr. Westerfield has a proven record as an administrator and has the necessary skills and vision to serve the Stewartsboro community,” Director Spurlock said. “I have…