As announced this summer, Rutherford County Schools has launched two new technology tools that will simplify how parents receive information and how they interact with their teachers and coaches to learn about their student’s academics, school announcements, and extra-curricular activities.

The first one is ParentVue by Synergy, and this will be used to see your student’s academic information, including report cards, daily grades, missing assignments, class schedules, etc. It is similar to Skyward that we used last year, but it is much more mobile and user friendly. The companion is called StudentVue and contain similar information for students. 

The second app, and perhaps the most important, is MyRCS. Search for “Rutherford County Schools” in your app store, and download it for free.

The MyRCS app will be used by parents to receive messages and interact with your school, teachers, coaches, or band directors depending on the activities students are involved in. This is the sole communication platform we are using for this type of communication this year. It replaces platforms such as ClassDojo, Remind, Band or any others as parents have asked for a one-stop source for school information. 

Once downloaded, you can select which schools your children attend to receive a live feed of news items from those schools. By adjusting your preferences, written messages families receive are translated automatically into your preferred language. You can also interact directly teachers and coaches using a featured called “Rooms,” which is a secure two-way communication tool. 

Rooms launches Monday and Parents will receive an email or text message inviting them to join their teacher’s or coach’s Room. If you don’t get the email or text, that’s ok. Beginning Monday evening you can visit the Rooms section of the app, or use the login button on your school’s website.

For your login, all you need to enter is the cell phone number you have on file with your school or your email address. You should then receive an access code, and you will be logged in. 

For a quick overview of how the platform works, watch this short video introduction. If you have questions or need assistance, visit our Rooms Resources webpage. Links to download the apps are available here.

Rutherford County Schools is excited to offer these communication tools for parents and students. We want to ensure everyone stays informed about their students and schools. Thanks again for your patience and cooperation as we settle in to a new school year. 

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There will be no school for all RCS students next Tuesday, November 3, in observance of Election Day.
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Smyrna Middle School students took advantage of Friday's beautiful weather for its annual fall carnival. Students spent the day enjoying food, inflatable games and even a chess tournament to bond as a school community.
1 day ago, Rutherford County Schools
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Congratulations to Eagleville’s Campbell Leathers on being named a finalist for the Tennessee Volleyball Coaches Association’s Division I A Miss Volleyball Award! 🏐

Leathers helped lead the Lady Eagles to their second consecutive state championship Friday.

Winners in each classification will be announced during a ceremony at 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 2026, in Brentwood, Tennessee.
1 day ago, Rutherford County Schools
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Riverdale High School honored Coach Rickey Field, renaming the track, “Coach Rickey Field Track.” The dedication took place on Friday October 23, during halftime of the varsity football game. Field was joined by school administration and his family. Congratulations Coach Fields!

1 day ago, Rutherford County Schools
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Rickey Field standing next to a sign that reads "Welcome to Coach Rickey Field Track". The sign includes the text "Home of the Warriors".

Congratulations to Siegel High School baseball coach Craig Reavis on his selection into the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame!

A former Middle Tennessee State University player, Reavis began his coaching career at La Vergne High in 1997, leading the Wolverines to a state title in 2002. Since taking the helm at Siegel in 2003, he’s continued to build a winning tradition, including the Stars’ 2016 TSSAA Class AAA state championship.

TBCA officials surprised Reavis with the announcement as his parents, current and former players, fellow coaches and administrators looked on.

With 549 career wins, seven region championships, seven state tournament appearances and two state titles, Coach Reavis has made a lasting impact on baseball in Rutherford County and the student-athletes he’s coached along the way.

With Reavis’ selection, he and his father Jackie became the second father-son duo to be named to the hall. The enshrinement ceremony Is scheduled to take place Jan. 16 in Franklin.

⚾ Help us congratulate Coach Reavis on this well-deserved honor!

2 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
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Rutherford County Schools recently hosted the Mid-Cumberland region’s monthly meeting of the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS). The meetings give education leaders an opportunity to discuss trends, policies and programs in education and highlight what’s working well in their districts.

During the October meeting, Dr. Kay Martin, RCS deputy superintendent, and Dr. Mark Gullion, the district’s director of special populations and federal programs, led a presentation titled "Growth By Design: What Our Most Successful Schools Are Doing To Grow.” Their discussion focused on professional learning communities for educators, tutoring programs for students, master scheduling and expanding Career & Technical Education opportunities for high school students.

Guests also learned about the district’s fleet of Mobile Learning Labs for middle school students. Led by specialist Brandon Stewart, the three mobile labs rotate among 15 RCS middle schools throughout the year, spending a week at each school to help students explore careers and develop the skills needed for life after high school. The labs also visit Rutherford County Virtual School, two alternative schools and community events throughout the year.

Sponsored by Energy Systems Group, the meeting featured breakfast prepared by Blackman High School’s dedicated Culinary Arts students and Chef Frank Pinnix, who began preparing the meal at 3:30 a.m.
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Congratulations to the Stewarts Creek and Oakland girls soccer teams on making the TSSAA state tournament!

Oakland faces Houston at 11 am Eastern while Stewarts Creek goes up against Franklin at 4 pm Eastern. Both games take place at The Howard School in Chattanooga.
3 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
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It's the final week of the regular season for our high school teams. All games kickoff at 7 p.m.
3 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
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BACK TO BACK 🏆🦅

Eagleville volleyball wins its second consecutive TSSAA Division I Class A Volleyball State Championship!

The Lady Eagles finish 43-6 on the season.

Eagleville’s Campbell Leathers was named Most Valuable Player.

Congratulations Eagleville!
6 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
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Dr. Wally Luckeydoo, a personal finance teacher at Smyrna High School, was recently named the 2026 National Business Education Association (NBEA) Southern Region’s Middle/Secondary Teacher of the Year at a ceremony in Franklin.

Luckeydoo was recognized for his use of “creative teaching with a thoughtful approach to technology, helping students use artificial intelligence responsibly and apply sound judgement” while encouraging meaningful classroom conversations about finances, according to NBEA.

Congratulations!
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Dads at the Door ✋👊

A group of dads from Poplar Hill Elementary School lined up early Friday morning, eager to greet students with high fives and fist bumps as they arrived for the day.

Thank you for investing your time to bring a smile to our students faces!
7 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
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As we wrap up Digital Citizenship Week, one message rises above the rest: in an AI world, being human matters. Technology can support learning, but curiosity, creativity, empathy, judgment, and collaboration will always be essential skills for our students.

Learn more: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/ai-chatbots-and-your-child-age-and-stage-guidance
7 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
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Gaylord Opryland Resort and Middle Tennessee State University partnered to bring a live holiday cirque production to the students of Homer Pittard Campus School on Thursday.

Students, staff and parents filled the gymnasium to watch the book “POMP, SNOW, and CIRQUEumstance” by author Neil Godlberg, come to life. Inspired by Goldberg’s book, the cirque production’s partnership with MTSU was designed to encourage students to use their imagination and experience reading beyond the pages of a book.

Students in attendance watched a mini performance of the production and met the cast members and author. They were also each given a complimentary copy of the book.

“At Campus School, we cherish our ability to provide unique and memorable learning experiences for our students.,” said Principal Dr. Sherry King. “We want our students to see reading as more than something they do at school. We want them to discover the joy, imagination, and possibilities that come from a great book.”

The live production will return to Gaylord Opryland Resort for its second Nashville Residency November 24 through December 31.
7 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
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A group of children in blue shirts watch a person in a green clown costume at a school event.
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Congratulations to the Oakland Chargers, your 2026 Rutherford County Schools Middle School Football Champions!
Oakland battled to a 14-6 victory over Rockvale Tuesday night.
Congratulations to both Oakland and Rockvale on an outstanding season and an exciting championship game!

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Meet the employees making The RCS Difference! 👏

Following 417 nominations, Rutherford County Schools honored five employees at the October 15 School Board meeting:

⭐ Tana Jenkins — School Support Staff, Walter Hill Elementary
⭐ Dr. Jessica Supakhan — Administration, Holloway High and Rutherford County Virtual School
⭐ Ashley Harvey — Teacher, Christiana Middle
⭐ Jason Smith — Transportation, Smyrna Middle and Thurman Francis Arts Academy
⭐ Kristina Danko — Central Office, ESL Department

The RCS Difference Employee Awards are presented quarterly, with the next recipients to be recognized in December.

Thank you to SONIC of Rutherford County for supporting the awards and to everyone who submitted a nomination!

Full details and nominations form: https://www.rcschools.net/article/3207890

#theRCSdifference #RutherfordCountySchools

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RCS Difference award winners were honored at the School Board meeting on Oct. 15
AI can be a great tool for brainstorming, learning, and exploring new ideas, but it's important that it supports learning rather than replaces thinking. This Digital Citizenship Week, encourage your child to ask: “Is AI helping me think, or doing the thinking for me?”

Learn more: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/using-ai-wisely-for-school-success
8 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
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DAVID YOUREE’S KITTY MCCLELLAN NAMED RCS NURSE OF THE YEAR

October 21, 2026

By BARTON HENLEY
Rutherford County Schools

David Youree Elementary School Nurse Kitty McClellan has been named Rutherford County Schools' Nurse of the Year.

McClellan started with Rutherford County Schools in 2016 as a substitute nurse. During her time with the district, she earned a master’s degree in nursing and became a nationally certified school nurse.

READ MORE: https://www.rcschools.net/article/3205484

8 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
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Allie Pennington has been recognized as the National School Bus Safety Week Safe Driver.

Allie Pennington, serving bus route 98, earned this honor for Rutherford County Schools. She has driven for the district since 2013 and has contracted since 2018.

RCS Routing Supervisor Tammy Gilliland noted that Allie is known for genuine kindness, a positive attitude, and a willingness to go beyond expectations. She added that the district is grateful for Allie’s long service and the lasting influence she has on students, families, and the entire Rutherford County Schools community.

Thank you to Allie and all RCS bus drivers for your daily work in keeping our community and students safe.
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The Oakland volleyball team fell to Science Hill 3-2 in Wednesday’s semifinal round of the TSSAA Division I-AAA volleyball tournament.

This marks the first state appearance for Oakland volleyball in school history. The Lady Patriots will play in a consolation game at noon Thursday at Siegel High.
8 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
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