Rutherford County Schools

Rocky Fork Elementary rendering

What's going to happen at Thurman Francis when Rocky Fork Elementary opens?

Nov 15, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

In August 2019, Rutherford County Schools plans to open not one, but two new schools. The new schools, Rockvale High School and Rocky Fork Elementary School, mean many studen.... Read More
Talking Planets: The Night Problem

Fifth grader publishes book about space, planets

Nov 06, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Ten-year-old Jada Scott knows exactly what she wants to do for a career. "A space rocket engineer," said Jada, quickly pointing out that she does not want to be an astronaut..... Read More
Holocaust survivors at MTSU

Too long; Didn't read: Holocaust survivors at MTSU, A Donald Trump rally in Chattanooga and the microchip

Nov 01, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

In this week's edition of "Too long; Didn't read," MTSU, Rutherford County Schools and the City of Murfreesboro blew up my inbox with press releases about Holocaust sur.... Read More
Rutherford County Schools

Beyond the Classroom Podcast with guest Beth Duffield

Oct 24, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Most parents may not have heard of Beth Duffield, but her work with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has been vital the past few years to connect RCS students with lo.... Read More

Rutherford robotics teams are Music City's BEST

Oct 23, 2018 at 02:32 pm by Voice Wire

Three teams of students from Rutherford County took top honors at the BEST Robotics competition held at David Lipscomb University this weekend.  The competition is known.... Read More
National FFA Convention

9 local students to represent Rutherford County at National FFA Convention

Oct 23, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Nine Rutherford County High School students, representing two area high schools have been recognized and will represent Tennessee at the National FFA Convention in Indianapoli.... Read More
Breakfast in the Classroom

Amazon visits LaVergne Lake Elementary to celebrate free breakfast program with students

Oct 17, 2018 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

La Vergne Lake Elementary Principal Paige Johnson has noticed a change in her students this school year. Students have been more focused, on-task and have had fewer disciplin.... Read More
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Rutherford County SROs

Q&A: School Resource Officers discuss program’s origins on its 25th anniverary

Oct 16, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The future of school safety has been on the front pages of newspapers and magazines and leading the nightly news and dinner table discussions since the tragedy that took place.... Read More
School Resource Officers

New signs let community know about armed SROs protecting schools

Oct 10, 2018 at 09:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Each of Rutherford County’s 47 schools has protection from highly trained, armed and experienced school resource officers. Now, there’s a sign at the entrances to.... Read More
Tennessee Boaters Safety course

18 RCS students complete boater safety course through Sheriff's office

Oct 02, 2018 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Eighth-grade student Cole Adams spends every weekend boating.  That’s why the Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School student spent several hours with 18 other students S.... Read More
Eagleville FFA member Lane Hulshof

Eagleville student selected to compete at FFA national convention

Oct 01, 2018 at 10:32 am by Voice Wire

Eagleville FFA member, Lane Hulshof, was recently selected to compete for national recognition in a career development event at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in.... Read More
Rutherford County School

14 Rutherford seniors named National Merit semifinalists

Sep 27, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Fourteen Rutherford County Schools’ seniors spanning four high schools have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. Students were named from Bl.... Read More