‘WE HAVE TO READ’
5 Questions with Elementary Coordinator Ann Haley, who’s on a mission this year to get students to spend less time on devices and more time reading to ensure their success

As newcomers to U.S., students treated to first Thanksgiving event
135 students from four high schools participate in games and fellowship

Stewarts Creek’s video production class broadcast Smyrna Christmas parade
Students handled all elements, from script writing, graphic design and technical preparation

Speech language pathologist by day, Titans cheerleader by night
5 Questions with Rutherford County Schools’ Emilee Ketron

SERVING COUNTRY, SERVING SCHOOLS
Matt Parker once gathered intelligence from electronic devices for the U.S. Army, now he serves as a member of the technology department for Rutherford County Schools

Middle school students get hands-on
As part of STEM summit, students at four middle schools visit TCAT in Smyrna

SRO, nurse recognized as ‘Heroes’ for saving LaVergne High teacher’s life
Both cite emergency training, teamwork for positive outcome

Rockvale science students to study DNA
Opportunity made possible through first-time grant from Emil and Lily Hassan Teachers’ Fund

TENNESSEE TITAN A.J. BROWN VISITS STEWARTS CREEK ELEMENTARY
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth-grade class selected for News 2 ‘Take a Titan 2 School’ event

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