Rutherford County Schools

Smyrna West, an RCS alternative school, helps students find their inner strength

Dec 13, 2022 at 12:45 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) You won’t find murals or mascots or bright colors adorning the hallways at Smyrna West. There are no pep-rallies, busy hallways or throngs of socializing st.... Read More

Smyrna's Carter Selected as Mr. Football

Dec 07, 2022 at 02:47 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2022 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards luncheon hosted by the Tennessee Titans. Smyrna senio.... Read More

More Teachers Needed in Rutherford County and Throughout Tennessee

Dec 07, 2022 at 11:19 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The teaching profession is lacking enough educators state-wide, which is equaling problems locally at the college level and within our Rutherford Count.... Read More

Jenni Smith named Smyrna West principal

Dec 06, 2022 at 07:25 pm by WGNS News

Jenni Smith has been named as the next principal of Smyrna West Alternative School, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today. “Ms. Smith’s various t.... Read More

Today's Topic was Education in Tennessee with Guest JC Bowman

Dec 06, 2022 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

Today on the Action Line we focused on education. WGNS’ Scott Walker talked to JC Bowman, Executive Director of the Professional Educator’s of Tennessee. Some of t.... Read More

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Rutherford County Schools' Oakland High School Beta Club Members Attend State Competition

Dec 02, 2022 at 11:59 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) National Beta members from Oakland High School are celebrating their recent participation in the Tennessee Senior Beta State Conven.... Read More

Topic: Rutherford County Schools and the Choice School Program

Nov 28, 2022 at 12:53 pm by WGNS News

WGNS' Scott Walker talks with the new Rutherford County School’s Choice School Coordinator Dr. Caitlin Bullard and Communications Director James Evans about the expanded.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's School Resource Officers on the air with WGNS, Talking about teens, cyber-bulling and more!

Nov 16, 2022 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

Today, WGNS host Scott Walker spoke with School Resource Officers from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. Sargent’s Scott Culp and Dustin Cox talked about the.... Read More

UPDATE: Riverdale High School Student Accused of Bringing BB-Gun to School on Monday

Nov 15, 2022 at 01:56 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - WGNS has more details on a Riverdale High School student who was believed to be in possession of a BB-gun at school on Monday. Rutherford Co.... Read More

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Fire Department Called to Local High School after Smoke Filled Classroom on Tuesday Morning

Nov 15, 2022 at 10:13 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN) A classroom filled with smoke, which led to Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue being called to Riverdale High School on Tuesday morning. The good news….... Read More

Upcoming magnet school enrollment information nights

Nov 14, 2022 at 09:50 am by WGNS

There will be a parent information night hosted at each of the schools below. Parents who are interested in applying to the schools for the 2023-2024 school year should attend.... Read More

Roy Waldron Elementary focuses on community, putting students first

Nov 10, 2022 at 02:14 pm by WGNS

By GRAYSON LEE MAXWELLRutherford County Schools Dr. Alexandria Jackson may have begun working at Roy Waldron Elementary just five months ago, but her previous experie.... Read More

5 Rutherford Co. Players 2022 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists

Nov 03, 2022 at 05:36 pm by WGNS

Five Rutherford County football players have been named semifinalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards. That includes four of the five semifinalists in.... Read More

Christa Campbell, 6th Grade Teacher at Discovery School

Nov 02, 2022 at 12:41 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Families of Crash Victims to Honor Loved Ones at Rock Springs Middle School

Oct 26, 2022 at 02:22 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) This Sunday (10/30/22) at 2:00 p.m., families and friends of traffic crash victims, Rutherford County elected officials, Families for Safe Streets a.... Read More

Threats of a School Shooting in Rutherford County Not Credible, According to Rutherford Co. Sheriff's Office and Schools

Oct 20, 2022 at 04:31 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) False threats of a school shooting in Rutherford County spread on social media and from student-to-student on Wednesday night. Reports indicate the threats.... Read More

Storage Space Turned into Classrooms as Rutherford County Schools Continue to Grow

Oct 14, 2022 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

As Rutherford County continues to grow, the county schools continue to the feel growing pains. Storage space and workrooms within some of the existing schools have had to be t.... Read More

COVID Numbers Continue Downward Trend - Rutherford Co. Schools are Back to Field Trips and More

Oct 11, 2022 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

Local schools are in the midst of their 3rd month of classes for the 2022-2023 school year and fall break is in the rearview mirror. More importantly, it appears that the past.... Read More

Protecting Rutherford County Schools and Child Custody Issues

Oct 03, 2022 at 02:39 pm by WGNS News

Individual schools within the Rutherford County School System continue to protect students from outsiders who should not be paying a visit to a local school…That was co.... Read More

Thurman Francis Arts Academy earns National Blue Ribbon award

Sep 28, 2022 at 10:18 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) When you walk into Thurman Francis Arts Academy, you will be greeted not only by the Principal, Jeff McCann, but by the sounds of stringed instruments,.... Read More