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Monica Wilkerson from David Youree Elementary

Monica Wilkerson is set to lead new era at David Youree Elementary

Aug 01, 2019 at 08:30 am by Voice Wire

There is no coursework or professional development training that will fully prepare Monica Wilkerson, her assistant principal Tammi Shaffer, teachers and staff along.... Read More

Rutherford Works in Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford Works program pairs 22 RCS teachers with local industry partners

Jul 30, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

In addition to having 34 years of experience as an educator in Rutherford County Schools, all three of Lisa Ezell's daughters attended and graduated from the same district. S.... Read More

New principals are readying for students, school year. Are you?

Jul 15, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

With the upcoming opening of two new schools and because of retirements and promotions, there are eight principal changes in place for the 2019-2020 school year. Those.... Read More

Dustin Brannon named state history teacher of the year

Jul 12, 2019 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Dustin Brannon always knew he was going to be a teacher. He just did not always know he was going to teach history. More specifically, the Murfreesboro native didn't kn.... Read More

Vanessa Ritter named principal of Smyrna Elementary

Jul 09, 2019 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

After spending several years as assistant principal at a nearby school, Vanessa Ritter has been promoted to principal of Smyrna Elementary School, Director of Schools Bill Spu.... Read More

How McFadden's cafeteria manager offers free food to area children and families

Jun 26, 2019 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools has eight sites participating in the federally funded Summer Food Program this summer. McFadden School of Excellence is one of those sites, se.... Read More

Rutherford County offers open gym opportunities throughout summer break

Jun 21, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

There are lots of options for kids during the summer break from school. One of those opportunities is open gym hours offered at various schools. Although the program takes p.... Read More

James Evans, the voice of Rutherford County Schools

Who is James Evans?

Jun 06, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

"Hello parents, this is James Evans with Rutherford County Schools and—" Students, parents and even employees of the school district often wait with bated breath.... Read More

Blackman Elementary fifth-grader Erica Searcy won the national Junior American Citizenship Award

Blackman Elementary fifth-grader wins national citizenship award

May 30, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Blackman Elementary fifth-grader Erica Searcy won the national Junior American Citizenship Award. Searcy finished first in the nation. Members of the Daughters of the.... Read More

Stewarts Creek Middle band director is only one in Tenn. to receive scholarship to Conn-Selmer Institute

May 29, 2019 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Stewarts Creek Middle School Band Director, Brittany Jerrell, was recently selected by the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity to receive a full scholarship for t.... Read More

Opinion: Hitler Youth should not be allowed in local schools

May 20, 2019 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard 5

In October 2017, we came together as a community to show white supremacists that they are not welcome in our community only for the school system to show that they are welcome.... Read More

Free summer food locations available from Rutherford County Schools

May 13, 2019 at 03:04 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools has announced locations and times for this year’s federally funded Summer Food Program. School zones do not apply and the program provides fre.... Read More

Summer with STEM: Teacher Externship Provides Real-World Learning for Rutherford County Educators

May 06, 2019 at 07:00 am by ebrisco

Rutherford County Chamber and Schools Work to Future-Proof Students for Career Readiness In an effort to gain a real-world understanding of the skills students need to be suc.... Read More

Rutherford Schools selected for new arts education grant for $124K

May 03, 2019 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools was among eight school districts selected to receive grant funding as part of Tennessee’s "State of the Arts" music grants in partnership with.... Read More

Central Magnet School is now fifth best in nation

May 02, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Central Magnet School has maintained its ranking as the best high school in Tennessee, while moving up the national rankings to fifth place, according to the latest study rele.... Read More