Rutherford County Schools

Victoria Oserei drew actor Chadwick Boseman.

Nine RCS students earn Middle Tennessee art awards

Feb 04, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The assignment was to draw a portrait of someone meaningful. Victoria Oserei chose actor Chadwick Boseman, whose death last August shocked costars and filmmakers like Spike L.... Read More
Rutherford County Schools announces 2020-2021 Teachers of the Year

Rutherford County Schools announces 2020-2021 Teachers of the Year

Feb 01, 2021 at 10:30 am by Voice Wire

Their paths to Rutherford County Schools are as diverse as their personalities and interests, yet Wendy Walker captured the common attraction of this year’s three distri.... Read More

Stewarts Creek Middle STEM class Semi-finalist for Samsung engineering competition

Jan 29, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Kevin Welch had no idea when to expect the email. He only knew the email from the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition would be coming any day. When it finally arrived.... Read More
Eden Hummel

Smyrna 3rd grader publishes book about experiences with COVID-19

Jan 28, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Her dad, Dan Hummel, was diagnosed with COVID-19 and, a short time later, so was she. Eden Hummel was only eight years old. She’s a third-grader at Rock Springs Elemen.... Read More

Rutherford County instructional coach is second-time finalist for Presidential Awards in teaching

Jan 15, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

As everyone positioned themselves on the floor for the meditation portion of a local barre class, the instructor shared a quote from John Assaraf. “A comfort zone is a.... Read More
Smyrna ESL instructor Meghan Vigil

Smyrna ESL instructor honored by state teachers' organization

Jan 11, 2021 at 09:40 am by Voice Wire

Despite the encouragement from colleagues, Meghan Vigil wasn't sure she wanted to attend a virtual business meeting being held during an annual conference hosted by the Tennes.... Read More

Why can't Tennessee students read? Bill Lee calls for a Special Legislative Session to address education concerns

Jan 01, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire 4

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee recently announced a call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene for a special legislative session on Jan. 19, 2021, to address urgent issu.... Read More

Should Rutherford County Schools start 2021 with a hybrid model?

Dec 21, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

  Rutherford County Schools is considering an option to begin the second semester using a hybrid model to reduce the number of students in school buildings at the sa.... Read More
Rutherford County Schools

Lascassas Elementary selected as bronze level RTI2-B Model of Demonstration School

Dec 18, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee Behavior Supports Project at Vanderbilt University announced Lascassas Elementary School has been selected as a 2020-2021 bronze level RTI2-B Model of Demonstration.... Read More
Coronavirus

Rutherford County Schools to participate in COVID-19 Rapid Test pilot program

Dec 14, 2020 at 09:25 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools has agreed to participate in a pilot program offered by the Tennessee Department of Health to offer rapid testing for COVID-19. Several other school.... Read More
A donation from Nashville-based nonprofit Soles4Souls

600 local homeless students will get new shoes thanks to Soles4Souls

Dec 10, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

It had been years since he had been to a shoe store. So long in fact, when the boy was offered a brand-new pair of running shoes, he was certain he wore size eight. Two hours.... Read More

Lascassas Elementary collects more than 13,000 items for food drive

Nov 11, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Two years ago, Dustin Harden was doing what any other third-grader would be doing after school — he was watching television — when he was struck by the message of.... Read More