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...

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...

McClanahan has diverse background as School Resource Officer, classroom teacher July 9, 2026 By JAMES EVANS Rutherford County Schools Veteran law enforcement offi...

June 17, 2026 By JAMES EVANS Rutherford County Schools Longtime coach and school-level athletic director Greg Wyant will become the new athletic director for Rutherford Cou...

LaVergne High School students wrapped up a partnership with Northern Tool on Saturday, June 4, seeing their custom-built Harley-Davidson dirt track bike unveiled at Tennessee Nati...

June 2, 2026 By JAMES EVANS Rutherford County Schools Ashley Toombs, a longtime member of the RCS ESL department, has been named the new ESL coordinator. The ESL coordina...

May 29, 2026 By JAMES EVANS Rutherford County Schools Buchanan Elementary School Principal Ashley Witt has been named a semifinalist in the Tennessee Department of Ed...

Former principal Tim Pedigo appointed to role at Central Office May 28, 2026 By JAMES EVANS Rutherford County Schools Jason Brown, a longtime assistant principal at Eagl...

District marks eighth consecutive year of Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation May 28, 2026 Rutherford County Schools For the eighth consecu...

During the summer months, the Rutherford County Schools Central Office and individual campuses operate on a modified schedule. The 2026 schedule is as follows: Central Office: ...

Rockvale High School’s Principal Luker to retire after 35 years in education After 35 years in education, 25 serving Rutherford County Schools, Principal Luker announced he will...

Principal Paige Johnson to retire at end of school year Every morning LaVergne Lake Elementary Principal Paige Johnson can be found in the halls giving hugs and singing to students...

Oakland High School sophomore Rogina Shaker publishes first novel, which she began writing OMS student May 13, 2026 By MEALAND RAGLAND-HUDGINS Rutherford County Sch...

Congratulations to the Siegel Middle School boys’ soccer team on capturing the 2026 county championship! ⚽️🏆️ Siegel was the No. 2 seed and defeated fifth-seeded Central Magnet Sc...

Rutherford County Schools and 32 of its individual schools have attained Level 5 status for student performance during the 2024-2025 school year, according to information released...