Nearly three-fourths of tested schools in Rutherford County scored either an A or B on a new letter grade ranking system, which was released by the Tennessee Department of Education today. The Tennessee legislature passed a new law prior to the Covid-19 pandemic which requires the state education department to rank all schools using an…
Don Bartch has been named as 2023-24 Principal of the Year Middle Grand Division winner by the Tennessee Department of Education. The Tennessee Principal of the Year awards are given annually to 3 school leaders, one in each of Tennessee’s three grand divisions. Recipients are selected for their outstanding service in education and exceptional leadership…
Oakland High School Health Occupations Student Association students participated recently in a regional competition. 17 students will advance to state competitions later this year. HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to…
In the Oakland High School library, you will find five wooden tables covered in hundreds of pictures dating back to the 1970’s. George Moisant — senior at Oakland — recently earned his Eagle Scout award by creating these “Toot’s-inspired” tables. Moisant, along with a group of volunteers, cut out more than 500 photographs to place…
U.S. News and World Report recently released its annual rankings of K-12 schools, both nationally and by state. Three Rutherford County Schools — McFadden School of Excellence, Thurman Francis Arts Academy and Central Magnet School — all earned ratings in the top five in their designated grade bands for Tennessee schools. For K-5 schools, McFadden…
Students at Homer Pittard Campus School, their families and staff contributed about 550 food items to the SRO food drive. SRO Kerry Nelson, who coordinated the drive, said the food was donated to the Rutherford County Schools’ ATLAS program geared for students from preschool through high school whose families double up and live with another…
High school principals have one of the toughest jobs in education, Dawn Poole says, and as Rutherford County Schools’ new secondary coordinator, she is eager to work alongside them to benefit student outcomes. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kelly Chastain made the announcement of Poole’s appointment today. “Dr. Poole…
Discovery School at Bellwood will be accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year on December 1st through January 31st. Three school informational meetings and open houses are scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, Tuesday, December 12 and Thursday, January 11 at 6:00 pm. for prospective families interested in learning more about the admission process. Open house…
The Georgia Career Institute in Murfreesboro is definitely a hidden gem. Not only is it a school for people to come and learn the trades of the health and beauty industry, but you can also get the services offered to the public at a discounted price. Massages, hair services, manicures, pedicures, facials and more all…
The City Schools Foundation distributed a record setting $106,000 in grants to Murfreesboro City School teachers. The Foundation asks educators to submit proposals for funding that will help acquire resources for classrooms not ordinarily provided by taxpayer dollars. Grants are submitted anonymously and are judged solely on their merit by a committee. Over 120 grants…