Rutherford County Schools

Today we focused on the Rutherford County Schools and our Guest was Director Jimmy Sullivan

May 02, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

The Director for the Rutherford County Schools talked about the number of students, the need for new schools and the security of our current schools.

Meagan Turnbow named next coordinator of English as a Second Language

Apr 25, 2023 at 06:24 pm by WGNS News

When Meagan Turnbow — who currently serves as an assistant principal at Riverdale High School — was a student in college, she dreamed of teaching English over.... Read More

Holloway High School Students Remind Peers to Put the Phone Down While Driving

Apr 24, 2023 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - WGNS headed to Holloway High School in Murfreesboro to learn about a class that’s focused on curbing distracted driving among their peers. Teache.... Read More

Education Starts at Home - Encouraging Parents and Helping to Support Teachers through Local Initiatives

Apr 18, 2023 at 12:26 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Teachers are in demand right now and school systems in not only Rutherford County, but throughout the country recognize the shortage of educators. The.... Read More

50th Anniversary for Oakland and Riverdale High Schools - Class Reunion Scheduled to take place in June

Apr 10, 2023 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - This year marks the 50th anniversary for Oakland and Riverdale High School's in Murfreesboro. Gwen Green, who started her freshman year at Cent.... Read More

RCS "Teachers Of The Year"

Apr 06, 2023 at 03:24 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2022-2023 Teachers of the Year. Three teachers were chosen as district level winners and will submitted for rec.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Schools CLOSED Monday for Students (School Safety Day)

Apr 01, 2023 at 12:50 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools will be closed on Monday. Director of Schools Jimmy Sullivan Saturday said students will not report Monday as all schools review safety procedures fo.... Read More

50-Rutherford County Schools Practiced School Safety Drills Prior to Spring Break

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:21 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Just before the Rutherford County Schools closed for spring break, schools across the county practiced a variety of school safety drills. Barfield El.... Read More

Senator Reeves of Murfreesboro Proposes Bill to Require ALL Public Schools to have an SRO

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - While the recent school shooting that occurred in Nashville was at a private school, it doesn't diminish the need to take a closer look at scho.... Read More

Gretta McRee, 4th Grade Teacher at Cason Lane Academy

Mar 28, 2023 at 04:26 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

Oakland High FFA Students find Leadership in Pathway

Mar 24, 2023 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Oakland High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently attended the 97th Tennessee FFA State convention in Gatlinburg, TN and came away with.... Read More

‘Tutor Time’ named best in show at Rutherford County Schools STEM Expo

Mar 22, 2023 at 10:10 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - MTSU hosted the fifth annual RCS STEM Expo on Monday, where Rutherford County Schools’ students showcased their projects designed to solve real-w.... Read More

Rutherford County School students featured at Frist Museum

Mar 21, 2023 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County,  TN - The 2023 Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Art Show at the Frist Museum will feature some of the finest work created by students throughout the dis.... Read More

UPDATE: Former John Colemon Elementary Teacher that is Facing Multiple Sex Crimes Against a Minor Chagres Scheduled for Status Hearing in Court Soon

Mar 20, 2023 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

(SMYRNA, TN) A former fifth-grade teacher at John Colemon Elementary School in Smyrna remains free on bond as she awaits her next court date. 24-Year-old Taylor Cruze was indi.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools STEM Expo on Monday, March 20

Mar 16, 2023 at 08:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - More than 300 students representing 17 schools and 168 projects will convene Monday for the Fifth Annual Rutherford County Schools’ STEM Expo. Th.... Read More

Riverdale High School Receives Delta Dental Water Bottle Filling Station Grant

Mar 16, 2023 at 07:41 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Delta Dental of Tennessee recently announced the 30 schools from across the state that were selected to receive “Water’s Cool @ School.... Read More

Oakland High School Nurse earns National Certification

Mar 15, 2023 at 06:08 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Oakland High School, a Rutherford County operated school, first opened in 1972. While the faces have changed over the decades, the overall mission to edu.... Read More

New Bills in Education Could Further Help with School Safety and Also School Funding in Rutherford County

Mar 14, 2023 at 04:20 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A lot of changes are being proposed for schools throughout the state.  Bills dealing with the 3rd Grade Retention rate, School Readiness, and.... Read More

3-Students from Riverdale High School Recently Performed at Carnegie Hall

Mar 08, 2023 at 11:11 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Three students from Riverdale High School, Tawni Phakousonh, Madison Raney, and Elexis Thepthongsay, recently had an honor that most will never experience i.... Read More

A Newly Proposed Bill Could Help Fund Growth in the Rutherford County Schools

Mar 02, 2023 at 10:21 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Newly proposed bills in the Tennessee General Assembly would help fund some of the school growth that Rutherford County is experiencing. JC Bowman, Exe.... Read More