In an effort to gain a real-world understanding of the skills students need to be successful in the STEM careers of the future, employers and educators are working together to align theory and application. This summer, 25 middle school teachers from Rutherford County Schools will enter the doors of county businesses in high-demand industries as…
Central Magnet School has maintained its ranking as the best high school in Tennessee, while moving up the national rankings to fifth place, according to the latest study released by U.S. News & World Report. It’s been the talk of the school today among teachers, students and several alumni who have contacted the school about…
Following a retirement and a promotion, Director of Schools Bill Spurlock has named two new principals — one for Rocky Fork Middle School in Smyrna and one for Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School in the Buchanan community. April Sneed has been selected as the new principal of Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School. Current principal Avy Seymore is retiring at…
Murfreesboro City Schools will host Kindergarten Registration May 2-3 for students entering kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. Early registration allows future students as well as parents to visit the school, ask questions, meet staff members and find additional details about what to expect in kindergarten. “We look forward to meeting our newest students next…
Doug Bodary has been named the next assistant superintendent for budget and finance with Rutherford County Schools. Director of Schools Bill Spurlock made the announcement today. Bodary succeeds Jeff Sandvig, who has held the position for the past 21 years. Sandvig plans to retire in July and will be working with Bodary to ensure a…
Almost a century of service in educating generations of students produces a lot of cherished memories for those with connections to Homer Pittard Campus School, the K-5 teaching laboratory school owned by MTSU and operated by Rutherford County Schools. Dozens of former students, parents, teachers, staff and community supporters returned for the annual open house…
The Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated (a TVA retiree organization), and Murfreesboro Electric awarded Bradley Academy and Mitchell-Neilson Elementary almost $10,000 for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education projects. “We are thrilled to bring this new STEM project to our students,” said Jenny Ortiz, Bradley Academy Principal. “It’s crucial for…
Dr. James “Jimmy” Sullivan will serve as the next assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for Rutherford County Schools beginning July 1. Director of Schools Bill Spurlock made the announcement today. “He’s a strong instructional leader with a strong work ethic,” Director Spurlock said. “He will provide some innovative programs and assist with what already…
Nineteen teachers from Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) received their Tennessee Employment Standard for Gifted Teaching on Saturday, March 16. The Middle Tennessee State University/Murfreesboro City Schools Gifted Academy, sponsored by The Jennings and Rebecca Jones Foundation, aims to expand the MCS Gifted Education program by equipping teachers with tools to identify and engage gifted students….
Rockvale Elementary School students just don’t understand why someone would steal their archery targets. School Resource Officer Greg King said someone stole a trailer containing the used targets about 3 a.m. Thursday when parked at the school on New Salem Highway. “They are just wondering why someone would steal something from the school,” King said….