We want everyone to know that Rutherford County Schools is the premier provider of quality PreK–12 education. Part of that effort is recognizing the servant-leaders ...

By MEALAND RAGLAND-HUDGINS Before hosting its final home football game of the season Tuesday, Siegel Middle School held a USA-themed pep rally in honor of head Coach Martaveon ...

A unique collaboration between a Smyrna Primary School teacher and students recently earned national recognition while providing students with a memorable, real-world learnin...

September 22, 2026 Rutherford County Schools The Rutherford County Middle School Cross Country Championships were held Saturday at the Veteran Affairs' golf course in Murf...

Great news for families looking to help their students explore future career paths: Rutherford Works is hosting two "Inside the Industry" events this fall, giving students a first...

September 11, 2026 By CORY ANN MCCORMACK Rutherford County Schools For the past three years, Rockvale High School has honored the firefighters and other first responders...

New program recognizes student-athletes in, out of the classroom Rutherford County Schools is excited to introduce its new Student-Athlete of the Month program for RCS middle ...

Mary Howell, a longtime staple of Rutherford County Schools, reflects on 51-year career helping others, and now after retirement, how much she misses serving the school communit...

Sanders has 20 years experience in law enforcement, has served as a School Resource Officer since 2012 September 1, 2026 By JAMES EVANS Rutherford County Schools Rosco...

U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on state assessment performance and college-readiness; Eight RCS high schools rank in top 25% in Tennessee August 19, 20...

Smyrna Elementary School teacher wins 2026 contest, to appear in Reader’s Digest By MEALAND RAGLAND-HUDGINS One semester after stepping into her own classroom, Ivy Miller w...

Siegel High School hosted the first Rutherford County Media Day of the 2026-2027 school year, spotlighting football and girls soccer teams throughout Rutherford County Schools. A...

To kick off the new school year, RCS Career & Technical Education Department held its inaugural Excellence Awards celebration Wednesday at Oakland High school. Awards recognize e...

The Rutherford County School Psychologists kicked off the new school year by collecting clothing and nonperishable food items for the RCS Clothes Closet organized by the RCS Schoo...

The annual Summer School graduation was held on July 24, and 46 students earned their high school diplomas. Of those, seven were early graduates, 22 were on-time graduates, and...

Parents, we are looking forward to another successful school year. Here are a few reminders and updates for you: TAX FREE WEEKEND BEGINS JULY 31 Tennessee's 2026 sales tax hol...

July 28, 2026 By BARTON HENLEY & CORY ANN MICHEL Rutherford County Schools Students in the Rockvale High School’s Fire Management and Science program just got a major up...

Rutherford County Schools is preparing to open its 53rd campus with the addition of Poplar Hill Middle School. Scheduled to open in August, the new middle school will serve appro...

Back-to-school is almost here. Important information regarding student enrollment is below. 📅 Aug. 7: Two-hour orientation day 📅 Aug. 10: First full day of school This...