Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford County Teachers Receive FIRST Mentor Teacher of Excellence Award

May 06, 2022 at 06:29 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. - Two Rutherford County Schools teachers have been honored for mentorship of student teachers.Both teachers — David Bonilla of Whitworth-Bu.... Read More

MTSU, Siegel High School celebrate inaugural semester of humanities academy

Apr 27, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro high school provided evidence Tuesday of how a connection with higher education can make its students far more prepared for col.... Read More

Siegel Chamber Choir Performs with Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra

Apr 26, 2022 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - In Murfreesboro, the Siegel High School Chamber Choir, led by Mrs. Brenda Gregory and Dr. Gerald Patton, were the featured guest performers at the Spring.... Read More

Central Magnet School receives state volunteer award for sixth consecutive year

Apr 22, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

Central Magnet School senior Will Starling has already completed more than 150 community service hours this year. That nearly doubles what he’s done most other year.... Read More

Blackman High self-reports TSSAA violation

Apr 21, 2022 at 07:01 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - After the school administration self-reported a violation, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has found Blackman High School football team.... Read More

Rutherford County’s music education program receives national recognition

Apr 21, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.... Read More

TCAP Testing Throughout Tennessee is Taking Place Now

Apr 21, 2022 at 09:11 am by WGNS

With one of the longest running summative assessment programs in the country, Tennessee’s 2021-22 Spring Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) testing window.... Read More

Alex Carter, La Vergne Middle School 8th Grade English Teacher

Apr 19, 2022 at 04:01 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

Rutherford County Schools announces 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:05 am by WGNS

When Jessica Pinson was told she would be the high school choice for district-level Teacher of the Year, she was surprised.She also felt undeserving.“Simply because if I.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Virtual School ‘breaking down barriers’

Apr 13, 2022 at 12:48 pm by WGNS

“I am a trailblazer … always pushing myself further and breaking down barriers.”That is the motto of the Rutherford County Virtual School, which is now in i.... Read More

Students compete in Rutherford County Schools Math Competition

Apr 06, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Winners of the recent Desmos Art Competition and In-Person Math Contest have been decided. The math-centric competition was opened to all students, as well as teachers fo.... Read More

Riverdale High School Hosts St. Baldrick’s Foundation “Brave the Shave” to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research

Apr 05, 2022 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, TN, will host a St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature head-shaving event to raise funds for lifesaving childhood ca.... Read More

Politics: Tim Holden announces campaign for the Rutherford County School Board, Zone 3

Mar 29, 2022 at 10:03 am by WGNS

Local resident Tim Holden has announced his campaign for re-election to the Rutherford County School Board in Zone 3.Holden stated, “I am a lifelong resident of Rutherfo.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Director to End Career Early - School Board to renegotiate his contract to shorten it by a year

Mar 28, 2022 at 11:16 am by WGNS

The specially called Rutherford County School Board meeting to discuss the contract of the County Schools Director got off to a rocky start, with residents expecting to watch.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools talk about growth, student population and more on WGNS

Mar 28, 2022 at 09:06 am by Producer

This morning on WGNS, host Scott Walker was joined by Schools Spokesperson / Public Information Officer James Evans and media relations employee Grayson Maxwell. The guests ta.... Read More

Central Magnet student named best in show at STEM Expo

Mar 23, 2022 at 05:26 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools (RCS) middle and high school students presented STEM projects at the 4th annual countywide RCS STEM Expo Tuesday.  Projects were devel.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools’ STEM Expo set for Tuesday evening

Mar 21, 2022 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

After being forced to cancel in 2020 because of the pandemic, Rutherford County Schools is excited to once again hold the RCS STEM Expo. The event takes place tomorrow, Tuesda.... Read More

Stewarts Creek, Smyrna High Schools to install artificial turf football fields

Mar 18, 2022 at 01:36 pm by WGNS

Stewarts Creek High School and Smyrna High School will soon install new artificial turf for their respective football fields. Smyrna High School’s installation of t.... Read More

Candidate Announcement: Caleb Tidwell for Rutherford County School Board Zone 3

Mar 18, 2022 at 10:27 am by WGNS

Caleb Tidwell, a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, has announced his candidacy for the Rutherford County School Board, Zone 3 seat.A conservative and strong supporter of.... Read More

Rice leaving Rockvale for Summertown job

Mar 16, 2022 at 07:04 pm by WGNS

BY MONTE HALE JR.Rockvale football coach Rick Rice is leaving the Rockets program after three seasons to take over the same position at Summertown High School.Rice, whose team.... Read More