Families of students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities are invited to an important informational session on conservatorship and alternative decision-making options. Join us Oct. 14 in Smyrna to learn about resources and planning for the future.
Smyrna Primary School hosted its inaugural Ion Showcase of Learning this term, offering students an opportunity to display their efforts across the first nine weeks.
Held at the close of each grading period, the showcase spans all subjects. Students present their progress to parents, peers in other grades, and community partners.
Held at the close of each grading period, the showcase spans all subjects. Students present their progress to parents, peers in other grades, and community partners.
Have a great break! 🍂✌️
Smyrna Primary School hosted its inaugural Ion Showcase of Learning this term, offering students an opportunity to display their efforts across the first nine weeks.
Held at the close of each grading period, the showcase spans all subjects. Students present their progress to parents, peers in other grades, and community partners.
Held at the close of each grading period, the showcase spans all subjects. Students present their progress to parents, peers in other grades, and community partners.
Congratulations to the RCS Middle School Student-Athletes of the Month for September!
This initiative recognizes student-athletes who exemplify excellence not only in athletics, but also in the classroom and through their character and leadership. Each month, schools have the opportunity to nominate a student-athlete who serves as a positive representative of their team, school, and Rutherford County Schools.
Selected student-athletes will be featured on the Rutherford County Schools - Athletics webpage under their middle school sport, providing an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments with our community.
We look forward to highlighting the outstanding accomplishments of our student-athletes throughout the school year. Thank you for helping us celebrate the students who make a positive impact both on and off the field.
Girls’ Cross County
Harper McDougal – Eagleville – 8th grade
Shae Rich - Oakland – 8th grade
Saylor Myers – Rockvale – 6th grade
Boys’ Cross County
Max Robitaille - Blackman – 7th grade
Noah Najera – Christiana – 6th grade
Piper Radice - Poplar Hill – 8th grade
Football
Christiana – Gavin Bouthavong – 8th grade
Finn Williams – Eagleville – 8th grade
Eli Harris- LaVergne – 8th grade
Ulysses Martinez - Poplar Hill – 8th grade
Girls’ Soccer
Daphne Guerrero Hernandez – Smyrna – 8th grade
Daiany Hernandez - Stewarts Creek – 8th grade
Sylvia Yarnell - Thurman Francis – 8th grade
Girls’ Tennis
Elizabeth La – Blackman – 8th grade
Addie Pring - Thurman Francis – 8th grade
Boys’ Tennis
Grant Colley – Blackman – 7th grade
Everette Howson - Stewarts Creek – 8th grade
Volleyball
Emma Brown - Central Magnet – 7th grade
Hanna Pina- Rock Springs – 8th grade
Emma Avalos - Rocky Fork – 7th grade
Rylee Clark – Siegel – 7th grade
From LaVergne to the WNBA court 💃
The LaVergne Middle School Dance Team took the floor before an Atlanta Dream game, giving students the opportunity to perform on a professional stage and represent Rutherford County Schools in front of a new audience.
Congratulations to these outstanding dancers on an unforgettable experience!
The LaVergne Middle School Dance Team took the floor before an Atlanta Dream game, giving students the opportunity to perform on a professional stage and represent Rutherford County Schools in front of a new audience.
Congratulations to these outstanding dancers on an unforgettable experience!
For Thursday's Big G TV RCS High School Football Game of the Week, Rockvale hosts Oakland. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. and kickoff is 7 p.m.
Join Bryan Barrett, Jon Dinkins, Rod Edwards, and the WGNS Sports team for live play-by-play coverage and Rutherford County sports action.
This broadcast is brought to you through a partnership led by Stewarts Creek Television, alongside television production programs across Rutherford County Schools, working together with WGNS Sports.
Talented CTE students from across the district are behind the scenes getting hands-on, real-world experience to bring you live action each week. This districtwide initiative brings together RCS Athletics, Career & Technical Education leadership, the Board of Education, and WGNS to showcase our student-athletes while training the next generation of sports broadcasters.
WATCH THE GAME: https://www.youtube.com/live/t-1qtqEsCsg
RCS Week 7 schedule: https://www.rcschools.net/live-feed
State bound! ⛳️
Several Rutherford County Schools golfers have punched their ticket to the TSSAA Golf State Championships in Sevierville next week. Join us in wishing these student-athletes the best as they compete against the state's top golfers!
Several Rutherford County Schools golfers have punched their ticket to the TSSAA Golf State Championships in Sevierville next week. Join us in wishing these student-athletes the best as they compete against the state's top golfers!
Several RCS high school marching bands participated in the 10th annual Stones River Championship hosted by Siegel High School on Sept. 26.
The competition featured 11 bands from Middle Tennessee and ended with an exhibition by host Siegel.
Participating bands were:
LaVergne High School (Division A)
Band directors: Blake Reynolds and Logan Harr
Show name: Mirage
Riverdale High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Michael Aymett and Nicholas Efstathiou
Show title: ReNew
Smyrna High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Ben Reagh, Juliet Lang-Torrent and Michael Simek
Show title: Go West
Oakland High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Ty Jessup and Andrew Oblak
Show title: Hi-Score
Siegel High School (Exhibition)
Band directors: Katie Reed and Nathan Mohnke
Show title: The Strings That Bind Us
Results: https://recaps.competitionsuite.com/284b1a10-dfc8-4edd-96c2-1a88f7da1ff8.htm
The competition featured 11 bands from Middle Tennessee and ended with an exhibition by host Siegel.
Participating bands were:
LaVergne High School (Division A)
Band directors: Blake Reynolds and Logan Harr
Show name: Mirage
Riverdale High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Michael Aymett and Nicholas Efstathiou
Show title: ReNew
Smyrna High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Ben Reagh, Juliet Lang-Torrent and Michael Simek
Show title: Go West
Oakland High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Ty Jessup and Andrew Oblak
Show title: Hi-Score
Siegel High School (Exhibition)
Band directors: Katie Reed and Nathan Mohnke
Show title: The Strings That Bind Us
Results: https://recaps.competitionsuite.com/284b1a10-dfc8-4edd-96c2-1a88f7da1ff8.htm
Nominations being accepted now for The RCS Difference — Employee Awards
We want everyone to know that Rutherford County Schools is the premier provider of quality PreK–12 education. Part of that effort is recognizing the servant-leaders in our schools who give their best every day to help children reach their goals.
Our annual employee awards will continue this year. The program is known as The RCS Difference — Employee Awards, and twice each semester we will honor five employees, one from each of five employee categories.
We know there are many different types of employees who make our schools successful. We will recognize:
Transportation staff, such as bus aides, crossing guards, drivers or contractors;
School support staff, such as teacher aides, office workers, custodians and cafeteria workers;
Assistant principals or principals;
One teacher, which includes certified employees such as counselors or instructional coaches; and
One central office employee from any department, including maintenance.
Nominations will be accepted from parents, students and RCS employees. Our leadership team will then review the nominations and select honorees based on those submissions. We are looking for specific details in the nominations. For example, please don't say someone goes "above and beyond." Give us specific stories, examples or reasons.
We’d also like to thank the Sonic restaurant locations throughout Rutherford County for sponsoring these awards for the third year and providing gift cards to the winners.
NOMINATE AN EMPLOYEE: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j8uWO0wXZUuC61zDi54GbBRJIiZthSFMqwxBn5teKzxUMjZBSFVRSlZQSlpJWUFENDJZN1IzUVVTRi4u
High school students dominated the lanes on the second day of Rutherford County Area 16 Special Olympics Bowling competition, which was held at Smyrna Bowling Center. Elementary and middle school students competed on the first day.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy hosted its first Artists in Action performances of the school year on Wednesday.
The showcase featured students sharing what they’ve learned in class during the first nine weeks of school through dance, guitar and ukulele, percussion, strings, choirs, dance ensembles and even shadow puppets.
The showcase featured students sharing what they’ve learned in class during the first nine weeks of school through dance, guitar and ukulele, percussion, strings, choirs, dance ensembles and even shadow puppets.
Elementary and middle school students take to the lanes on day one of Rutherford County Area 16 Special Olympics 🎳
On Wednesday, high school students will participate in the event, which is being held at the Smyrna Bowling Center.
High school volleyball and girls soccer are closing out the regular season, while football enters Week 7 for middle and high school.
Check out this week's schedules.
Check out this week's schedules.
It's Championship Week for RCS middle school girls soccer and volleyball!
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER: Winners of Monday’s semifinal match ups will play for the District 6 championship Tuesday.
Siegel faces Oakland at 4:30 p.m. followed by Stewarts Creek vs Central at 6:30 p.m. The final match begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday. All games will be played at the Siegel Soccer Complex.
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Semifinal matches begin at 5 p.m. Monday at Rocky Fork Middle School. Blackman takes on Oakland at 5 p.m., followed by Rockvale vs Siegel.
Winners will play in the championship match beginning at 7 p.m.
For tonight's Big G TV RCS High School Football Game of the Week, Oakland hosts Blackman. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. and kickoff is 7 p.m.
Join Bryan Barrett, Jon Dinkins, Rod Edwards, and the WGNS Sports team for live play-by-play coverage and Rutherford County sports action.
This broadcast is brought to you through an exciting partnership led by Stewarts Creek Television, alongside television production programs across Rutherford County Schools, working together with WGNS Sports.
Talented CTE students from across the district are behind the scenes getting hands-on, real-world experience to bring you live action. This district-wide initiative brings together RCS Athletics, CTE leadership, the Board of Education, and WGNS to showcase our local student-athletes while training the next generation of sports broadcasters.
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/live/cj1fyVaSIkY
Join Bryan Barrett, Jon Dinkins, Rod Edwards, and the WGNS Sports team for live play-by-play coverage and Rutherford County sports action.
This broadcast is brought to you through an exciting partnership led by Stewarts Creek Television, alongside television production programs across Rutherford County Schools, working together with WGNS Sports.
Talented CTE students from across the district are behind the scenes getting hands-on, real-world experience to bring you live action. This district-wide initiative brings together RCS Athletics, CTE leadership, the Board of Education, and WGNS to showcase our local student-athletes while training the next generation of sports broadcasters.
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/live/cj1fyVaSIkY
LaVergne student earns prestigious state award
TSBA award recognizes high academic performance
September 25, 2026
By CORY ANN MCCORMACK
Rutherford County Schools
LaVergne High School senior, Chinedu Obi, has earned the 2026 Tennessee School Boards Association Mid Cumberland Student Achievement Award.
Each year the TSBA names a student in each of its nine regional districts in Tennessee to receive the award. To be eligible for the nomination, students must demonstrate high academic performance and leadership within their school and community. Students are first nominated by their school district, which is then reviewed by the TSBA Board.
Obi was nominated by his Beta club sponsors, and teachers, Mary Adolfson and Mara Greenberg.
“He consistently exemplifies exceptional leadership, integrity, and dedication to others; he is a respected and positive role model among his peers, particularly for underclassmen whom he generously mentors and encourage,” Adolfson said. “I nominated Chinedu in recognition of his outstanding academic achievements, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and unwavering commitment to serving his school and community.”
As an aspiring neurosurgeon who plans to attend Vanderbilt University, Obi is involved in many of LaVergne’s clubs. He serves as president of Health Occupation Students of America, senior class representative for BETA club and is also part of Interact club where he serves both his school and the community.
Obi also runs track and field in the spring.
“I have to mention my track coaches, Chris Johnson and Jackson Fleming,” Obi said. “They’ve always motivated me and pushed me to try harder, try my best, and to leave everything out on the table. Then, even if I don’t make the time or qualify with what I need, at least I gave it my all. There’s a bit of comfort in that.”
Having started his schooling at LaVergne Lake Elementary as a kindergartener, Obi cites the positive impact support from staff that truly care about students has had on him, as well as the opportunities LaVergne offers. Obi also credits the disciplines of showing up, being responsible, and respectful as keys to his success.
Obi was presented the award on Thursday at the awards ceremony held at the regional district meeting in Lebanon. There will be another award ceremony held in November where he will be eligible to receive a $2,000 scholarship should he be announced as the statewide winner. He has already completed that last step to be eligible for this award, by writing an essay on how to improve public schools and by completing an interview.
TSBA award recognizes high academic performance
September 25, 2026
By CORY ANN MCCORMACK
Rutherford County Schools
LaVergne High School senior, Chinedu Obi, has earned the 2026 Tennessee School Boards Association Mid Cumberland Student Achievement Award.
Each year the TSBA names a student in each of its nine regional districts in Tennessee to receive the award. To be eligible for the nomination, students must demonstrate high academic performance and leadership within their school and community. Students are first nominated by their school district, which is then reviewed by the TSBA Board.
Obi was nominated by his Beta club sponsors, and teachers, Mary Adolfson and Mara Greenberg.
“He consistently exemplifies exceptional leadership, integrity, and dedication to others; he is a respected and positive role model among his peers, particularly for underclassmen whom he generously mentors and encourage,” Adolfson said. “I nominated Chinedu in recognition of his outstanding academic achievements, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and unwavering commitment to serving his school and community.”
As an aspiring neurosurgeon who plans to attend Vanderbilt University, Obi is involved in many of LaVergne’s clubs. He serves as president of Health Occupation Students of America, senior class representative for BETA club and is also part of Interact club where he serves both his school and the community.
Obi also runs track and field in the spring.
“I have to mention my track coaches, Chris Johnson and Jackson Fleming,” Obi said. “They’ve always motivated me and pushed me to try harder, try my best, and to leave everything out on the table. Then, even if I don’t make the time or qualify with what I need, at least I gave it my all. There’s a bit of comfort in that.”
Having started his schooling at LaVergne Lake Elementary as a kindergartener, Obi cites the positive impact support from staff that truly care about students has had on him, as well as the opportunities LaVergne offers. Obi also credits the disciplines of showing up, being responsible, and respectful as keys to his success.
Obi was presented the award on Thursday at the awards ceremony held at the regional district meeting in Lebanon. There will be another award ceremony held in November where he will be eligible to receive a $2,000 scholarship should he be announced as the statewide winner. He has already completed that last step to be eligible for this award, by writing an essay on how to improve public schools and by completing an interview.
Congratulations to Delaina Kinnison on being named the 2026 Beverly Diane Taylor School Social Worker of the Year at the Tennessee School Social Work Conference.
After being nominated for this prestigious recognition, Kennison was selected for her dedication and unwavering commitment to supporting families, staff and students in the Stewarts Creek community.
Smyrna Primary teacher and students recognized through award-winning music project
A unique collaboration between a Smyrna Primary School teacher and students recently earned national recognition while providing students with a memorable, real-world learning experience.
Robert Abernathy, a physical education teacher at Smyrna Primary School and longtime country recording artist and songwriter, brought together his passions for education and music through his original song, "When We Love One Another." The song was written to promote kindness, grace, understanding and finding common ground in schools, communities and beyond.
Read more and watch the music video here: https://www.rcschools.net/article/3149924
A unique collaboration between a Smyrna Primary School teacher and students recently earned national recognition while providing students with a memorable, real-world learning experience.
Robert Abernathy, a physical education teacher at Smyrna Primary School and longtime country recording artist and songwriter, brought together his passions for education and music through his original song, "When We Love One Another." The song was written to promote kindness, grace, understanding and finding common ground in schools, communities and beyond.
Read more and watch the music video here: https://www.rcschools.net/article/3149924
Rutherford County Middle School Cross Country results:
The Rutherford County Middle School Cross Country Championships were held Saturday at the Veteran Affairs golf course in Murfreesboro. Below are the results.
https://www.rcschools.net/article/3146473
The Rutherford County Middle School Cross Country Championships were held Saturday at the Veteran Affairs golf course in Murfreesboro. Below are the results.
https://www.rcschools.net/article/3146473
