After more than a year of study and analysis, Rutherford County Schools has developed concepts for county-wide rezoning that would likely begin in August 2025. The school district is hosting three parent input sessions at schools next week to gather important feedback. “These input sessions are a vital part of this process,” Director of Schools…
In-person meetups an opportunity for students to explore, give back to community Wendell Porterfield spent the first part of his career traveling the globe as a musician, but when the economy turned in 2007, a friend encouraged him to go into education. “I’d never thought about education (as a career) until then, but I knew…
Jacoby Stevens, LSU alumni, giving back to alma mater Jacoby Stevens, Oakland Patriot alumni class of 2017 and former Sixth Round NFL Draft Pick, is eager to learn from LSU Head Football Coach Brian Kelly and others on the coaching staff. Stevens recently accepted a role with the LSU Football Team. Stevens has high praise…
At the school level, more than half of schools also earn Level 5 from Tennessee Department of Education Rutherford County Schools has earned a “Level 5” ranking for its composite score and in every subject for student academic growth, the Tennessee Department of Education announced this week. The ranking is based on student performance from…
Oakland teacher excited about continuing to help students and teachers succeed Gina Stewart is in her ninth year of teaching, currently at Oakland High School. Due to her incredible work inside and outside the classroom, Stewart was awarded the opportunity to be a part of the National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy. “Anytime you are in…
Riverdale student athlete aims for state’s top awards Jaylen Thompson, Riverdale senior, has very high expectations for himself going into his final season. “I want to be [Tennessee Titans] Mr. Football in Tennessee,” Thompson said when asked about the expectations and goals he has set for himself this season. The Mr. Football trophy goes to…
A Hendersonville man has been arrested and charged with threats of mass violence after making a threat to shoot up an unnamed school to his co-workers at a Murfreesboro business this week. Landon Brassfield, 23, was arrested by Hendersonville Police on Thursday, July 27 after receiving a request from Murfreesboro Police Department detectives to go…
Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to recognize the 2023-2024 class of Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning, a year-long program that prepares students from across Middle Tennessee for exciting careers in healthcare. 30 high school seniors from Blackman High School, Cane Ridge High School, Franklin High School, Green Hill High School, Hickman County High School, Independence…
Rutherford county’s two-day high school summer summit wrapped up today at Siegel High School. Principals and teachers returned from summer break eager to develop professionally and connect professionally before the new school year begins. A group of people sitting at tables in a classroom. Description automatically generated“This is an opportunity for our high school teachers…
Holloway High School will be hosting its annual open house on July 27 from 3-6 p.m. Prospective students will be able to take a tour of the school and complete interviews on-site the same day. Administrators will be doing the equivalent of a “speed dating” type interview with students being admitted on the spot, said…