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MCS 2024-25 Reward Schools

MCS Schools Receive Reward School Status

The Tennessee Department of Education has named three Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) as Tennessee Reward Schools, the state’s highest honor for academic achievement and student growth. Discovery School, Bradley Academy, and Salem Elementary earned this distinction for their exceptional performance in improving overall student achievement and growth for all learners. “This… Read More »


Julie Seymour

Discovery School’s Julie Seymour Named State RISE Winner

Discovery School’s Julie Seymour has been named one of only two statewide recipients of the Tennessee Department of Education’s 2025 RISE Award. Seymour’s innovative STEAM program engages students in hands-on learning that connects classroom concepts to real-world applications. This recognition highlights the exceptional educators in Murfreesboro City Schools who inspire… Read More »


Foundation Board Presents Grant Check

Foundation Awards Over $63,000 to Educators

The City Schools Foundation has awarded $58,737 in grants to educators across Murfreesboro City Schools plus $5,000 for district robotic competitions. These grants help teachers secure school resources and innovative tools that are not typically funded through taxpayer dollars. Educators submitted proposals that were reviewed and scored anonymously based on… Read More »


MTSU Education Day Game

MCS Students Bring the Energy to MTSU’s Murphy Center for Education Day

Murphy Center was filled with excitement on Monday as thousands of Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) students in grades four through six attended the annual MTSU MCS Education Day. The students brought incredible energy to the arena, cheering the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders to a hard-fought win in a thrilling game.… Read More »


Discovery School Steam Logo

Discovery School Hosts Parent Informational Meetings

Discovery School will begin accepting applications for the 2026–27 school year on December 1, 2025, with the application window remaining open through January 31, 2026. Discovery School is an academically accelerated elementary school designed for high-achieving and gifted children residing within the Murfreesboro city limits. Prospective families are invited to… Read More »


Butch Campbell and Amanda Moore

MCS Honors Campbell’s Decade of Leadership, Welcomes Moore as New Board Chair

Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) proudly announces a leadership transition within the School Board as well as the recognition of several board members for their dedication to professional growth. After a decade of distinguished service as Board Chair, Butch Campbell is stepping down from his role while continuing to serve as… Read More »


Board Members Recognized.

Three MCS Board Members Recognized for Professional Growth

Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to recognize Barbara Long, Karen Dodd, David Settles and Jeanette Price for advancing their Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Boardsmanship Level at the Fall TSBA Conference. The TSBA Boardsmanship program honors school board members who dedicate time and effort to strengthening their leadership and knowledge.… Read More »


Discovery School Recognized as a National Beta School of Merit

Discovery School Named National Beta School of Merit

Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce that Discovery School has been named a 2024–2025 National Beta School of Merit. The award recognizes schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and leadership development. In addition to this honor, Discovery School students competed at the National Beta Convention this… Read More »


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