Riverdale High set to honor former principal; football program will name indoor facility ‘Hulon Watson Football Fieldhouse’

Aug 03, 2021 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

There was a time when you did not have to listen closely to hear the traffic behind Riverdale High School whisking by on I-24.When the school opened in Fall 1972, not much was.... Read More

FUN This Saturday on the Murfreesboro Square and a One-Room School House Exhibit

Aug 02, 2021 at 09:19 am by WGNS

Most people have never seen a one-room schoolhouse, but that was the reality in the 1800’s and into the 1900’s. This Saturday on August 7th, local residents will h.... Read More

Smyrna High School Alum competing at the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Jul 30, 2021 at 07:59 pm by WGNS

Call it a dream come true for Michael Hicks.Well, sort of.As a young boy, the Smyrna native dreamt of playing basketball. However, in his wildest imagination, he could have ne.... Read More

New Principal named at Lascassas Elementary

Jul 29, 2021 at 04:50 pm by WGNS

“People.” It was a simple yet very meaningful reply when Randall D. Uptain was asked what he is looking forward to most in his return to Lascassas. “The.... Read More

Free meals for Rutherford County students will continue this year

Jul 29, 2021 at 09:45 am by WGNS

For the second consecutive school year, all students enrolled in Rutherford County Schools will be served breakfast and lunch at no cost to their families.The continuation of.... Read More

“BACK IN TIME: BACK TO SCHOOL” The Story of the One-Room School House

Jul 29, 2021 at 08:51 am by WGNS

Saturday, August 7th from 9-12pm during the Main Street Market in Downtown Murfreesboro, there will be a “Back to School Party”. Shacklett’s Photography will.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: ‘Students helping students’

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:47 am by WGNS

Ashley Huerta was one of 440 high school students who participated in the traditional summer school program. The soon-to-be-junior at Smyrna High School was enrolled in h.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Prepare for Students to Return to the Classroom

Jul 27, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

The new school year is about to begin and schools around the state are making preparations to keep COVID-19 out of the classroom.WGNS NEWS was told the janitorial staff within.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: New online platform will assist adults wishing to complete diploma

Jul 21, 2021 at 04:41 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools is partnering with Graduation Alliance to make enrolling in its adult high school program more convenient for a greater number of potential students.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Create New Assessment Position

Jul 20, 2021 at 06:38 am by WGNS

Kim Marable, who most recently served as the principal of Lascassas Elementary School, has been named the district’s new accountability and assessment specialist.In the.... Read More

Annual open house for Holloway High set for July 29

Jul 19, 2021 at 04:37 pm by WGNS

Holloway High School will be holding its annual open house for prospective students and their parents on July 29 from 5-7 p.m.Prospective students and their parents will have.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Teacher Signing Day to be held on Tuesday, July 20

Jul 19, 2021 at 04:24 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro City Schools will hold their teacher signing day on Tuesday, July 20th between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  New teachers will be signing their cont.... Read More

MTSU’s Hoffman named ‘Outstanding Educator’; Horse Science students, alumni shine at virtual symposium

Jul 13, 2021 at 11:24 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Past and present Middle Tennessee State University Horse Science students continue to excel in their academic research.  The r.... Read More

Trio of Rutherford County high schools highlight state FFA convention

Jul 09, 2021 at 06:45 am by WGNS

Once again multiple chapters from Rutherford County stood out at the state FFA convention.Stewarts Creek High School highlighted the 2021 event with a laundry list of accompli.... Read More

LaVergne Educators to Participate in Emotional Poverty Workshop

Jul 07, 2021 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

Educators from LaVergne Lake Elementary will participate in an emotional poverty workshop when they return to school the first week of August.The workshop, which will be led b.... Read More

Imagine Learning pushes, challenges students to advance at their own pace

Jul 06, 2021 at 04:42 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools renewed its decade-long partnership with Imagine Learning for the 2021-2022 school year following a unanimous vote by the School Board.Imagine Learni.... Read More

Campus School in Murfreesboro updates admissions policy to better mirror other choice schools

Jul 01, 2021 at 12:15 pm by WGNS

A recent update to the admissions policy will offer all applicants an equitable opportunity to attend Homer Pittard Campus School regardless of birthday.Rutherford County Scho.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Create ‘Learning Loss Supervisor’ Position

Jun 30, 2021 at 09:34 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools will be using part of its Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund to hire the newly created position of Learning Loss Supervisor.This.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools receives $1 Million Innovative High School Grant

Jun 29, 2021 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools has been named a recipient of a new state-funded Innovative High School Grant that will result in additional opportunities for students.Valued at mor.... Read More

Five cheerleading squads representing four Rutherford County schools were recognized at recent School Board meeting after winning national championships

Jun 29, 2021 at 12:41 pm by WGNS

Winners of The Masters don green jackets. Inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame are fitted with gold jackets.Wearing their coveted white championship jackets, cheerlead.... Read More