Rutherford County Schools

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Courtney Stevens

Young adult book fest will be held virtually in March

This year’s SEYA will be its first virtual event; will feature three days of sessions with 44 bestselling authors, two including from Europe

‘I’ve been set up for success’

Smyrna ESL instructor Meghan Vigil named regional and statewide Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Free meals available for pickup for all students and children 18 and under

Parents can pick up a week’s worth of meals — including breakfast and lunch. Free program applies to in-person students, distance-learners and any child 18 and under living Rutherford County. There are no income requirements, program funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

RCS opening two hours late Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021

All Rutherford County schools will open two hours late Tuesday morning to allow time for the sun to come up so our bus drivers and student drivers can better see the road conditions in case of ice. The temperature tonight is expected to drop in the low 20s, and there is a possibility of refreezing, especially on back roads.

Rutherford County Schools releasing one hour early today, Jan. 11

Early release will give bus drivers additional time to complete routes before dark

Leslie Trail (middle) with two of her English students

Eagleville teacher’s article published in education journal

Article features approach to classes with a blend of virtual and in-person students

Rutherford School Board declines hybrid calendar proposal; all in-person students will resume school on Monday, Jan. 11.

Distance-learning remains an option for all families and parents can still sign up by notifying their school

RCS Hybrid Plan video

Rutherford County Schools considering hybrid schedule to start second semester (WITH VIDEO)

UPDATED DEC. 31:
District’s goal is to reduce the number of students in buildings on a daily basis to improve ability to social distance and lessen the number of school closings; District also adding three ‘Flex Days’ to begin second semester

Tiffany Johnson

A HUNGER TO LEARN AND SERVE

School Board Vice Chair Tiffany Johnson completes master’s degree public administration driven by desire to continue learning

RCS participating in COVID-19 Rapid Test pilot program; link to sign up now available

Program will only be used voluntarily for employees in certain circumstances; students will not be tested

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