5 Questions: Riverdale junior starts care package program for less fortunate
A chance encounter with a homeless woman led the student, Denean Park, to want to help
School Board considers proposed rezoning of Wilson, Walter Hill elementary schools
Three meetings scheduled for Oct. 14, Nov. 7 and Nov. 25 to examine proposals, gather public feedback
McFadden School of Excellence named National Blue Ribbon School
Only 362 public and private schools in the nation earned award for 2019
‘She’s our biggest supporter’
Diana Kerner, a special education student at LaVergne High School, enjoys second year as a member of the cheer squad
5 QUESTIONS: ‘I CAN’T STAY AWAY’
Erin Alvarado has lifelong love affair with libraries and literature; after two-year absence, she is again engaging RCS students as a media specialist tasked with reimagining, revitalizing LaVergne High School library
Rockvale Strong, even at 94-years-old
As the oldest living alum, Frank Hayes cherishes past Rockvale experiences and plans for many more
Record number of RCS students named National Merit Semifinalists
17 students represent Blackman High, Central Magnet and Oakland High
5 Questions: Judy Goodwin reflects on 20 years as Barfield principal
A 48-year veteran educator, Goodwin loves approaching every day as a learning opportunity for herself
Teachers become ‘Externs’
Rutherford Works program pairs 22 RCS teachers with local industry partners to help teachers gain valuable insight into workforce needs to better advice students on career options
SUMMER INTERNS GAIN WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE
Rising seniors from Blackman High School among those participating in Rutherford Works High School Internship Program. Worked as lap, plant operations interns at Murfreesboro Water Resources Department.
Central Magnet School again named best high school in Tennessee; now fifth best in nation
Rankings released from U.S. News & World Report also lists six other Rutherford County high schools in the top 100
ATTENTION: OFFICER ON DUTY
New signs let community know about armed SROs protecting schools
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School Resource Officer, assistant principal highlight pro wrestling lineup Saturday at Rocky Fork Middle
School administrators square off against pro wrestlers Chris Michaels and Damien Wayne in the Championship Wrestling USA matches beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 at the school. Other matches include Matt Starr and Gunner Laine, Nathan Starr and Chris Styles, Jake Law and Brandon White, and Kid Wrestling and El Diablo. Tickets are $10 each with proceeds for Rocky Fork Cheer.
EIGHTH-GRADE PATHWAY FAIRS BEGIN OCT. 22
Through a partnership between Rutherford County Schools and the Chamber of Commerce, eighth-grade pathway fairs are designed to help students make a more informed choice on which Career & Technical Education Pathway they plan to study during high school
Next Town Hall meeting set for Oct. 28 at Rockvale High School
Director of Schools, industry partners hosting panel discussion with parents to talk about career preparation opportunities for students ranging from elementary through high school
RCS launches STOP IT! threat reporting app
Rutherford County Schools uses STOPit, an online and app-based system, to empower students, parents, teachers and others to anonymously report anything of concern to school officials - from cyber-bullying to threats of violence or self-harm.
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