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….
February 15th is No One Eats Alone Day. Folks from the Murfreesboro City School Board, Central Office, Fire and Police Departments came out to join students for lunch and engage in friendship and conversations. On National No One Eats Alone Day, students are reminded of the importance of creating an inclusive community where everyone can participate…
Two MCS Competition Cheer Teams have won their bid to the National High School Cheerleading Championship at Disney this weekend. Thirty-three students from across the district have trained, fundraised and cheered their way to the national championship scheduled for February 8-10. The MCS teams will perform in the Junior and Youth Club Finalist Division. This…
Murfreesboro City Schools in conjunction with Middle Tennessee State University will host its first Club Marvel event of 2019 this Saturday. Participating fourth-sixth grade students will attend experiential learning sessions to explore possible careers and gain new knowledge. The January event will focus on Horse Science and will be held at Miller Coliseum from 9…
Oakland High School and the Oakland High School Basketball programs are proud to announce the 2018-2019 Oakland Basketball Hall of Fame. The inductees are: Lady Patriots: Kim Francis (1991), Celeste Peacock (1982), Lynda Martin (1977) and Ronnie Eakes (assistant coach). Patriots: Gerald King (1996), Nod Carter (1992), and Benny Smith (1979). The Hall of Fame…
Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce the 2019 Teachers of the Year. Teachers from each school were nominated for the prestigious education award supported by the Tennessee Department of Education. Twenty-four teachers were chosen for the honor based on their commitment to teaching excellence both in and outside of the classroom. From those 24…
The City Schools Foundation will honor the late Doug Young at the Excellence in Education Gala to be held on Friday, January 25. Young was on the inaugural board of directors for the Foundation established in 2005 and continued serving on the board or a board committee until his passing in 2017. The event will…
OKAS Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the youth in the community, will hold a Back 2 School Fair for students grades K-12 with free school supplies, haircuts, dental screenings, and more!!! Date/Time January 5th, 2019 12:00pm- 3:00pm Location Murfreesboro Patterson Park 521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro Tennessee 37130 Maps/Directions