Dr. Cathy Pressnell, coordinator of reading for grades 3-6 in Murfreesboro City Schools, was selected as the 2024-25 Tennessee Supervisor of the Year. Dr. Pressnell has created literacy plans that have directly improved classroom work and positively impacted student learning. She is a dedicated leader who encourages teacher development to… Read More »
Dr. Caitlin Bullard has been named Principal of the Year for Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS). Dr. Bullard serves as principal of the Discovery School, an academic magnet school recognized for its rigorous curriculum and dedication to student success. Dr. Bullard originally joined MCS in 2019 as the principal of Cason… Read More »
Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Ashley Mushamba, a 6th-grade teacher at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary, and Hannah Bowe, a Comprehensive Development teacher at Black Fox Elementary, have been selected as District Teachers of the Year. Additionally, Helen Belcher, a Comprehensive Development teacher at Cason Lane Academy, has been… Read More »
MTSU Lady Raiders Fueled by 3,400-plus Murfreesboro City Schools’ Students in Education Day Game MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Making it loud quite often, more than 3,400 Murfreesboro City Schools’ youngsters helped the Middle Tennessee State University Lady Raiders defeat visiting Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 85-41 Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the annual Education… Read More »
Discovery School will be accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year from December 1 through January 31. Founded in 2005, Discovery School is an academically accelerated institution for high-achieving and gifted children residing within Murfreesboro city limits. Prospective families interested in learning more about the admissions process are invited to… Read More »
The City Schools Foundation has awarded over $72,000 in grants to educators in the Murfreesboro City Schools. These grants are designed to support teachers in acquiring classroom resources not typically provided by taxpayer dollars. Educators were invited to submit proposals, which were reviewed and scored anonymously based on merit. “Reading… Read More »
The Murfreesboro City Schools Board of Directors has been recognized with the prestigious Tennessee School Board Association’s (TSBA) Board of Distinction Award for their exceptional work in the areas of planning, policy, promotion, and board development. This two-year designation highlights the board’s commitment to effective governance and leadership in the advancement… Read More »
The City Schools Foundation will serve up a Doubles Tennis Tournament on November 8, 9 and 10 at Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro. Players can compete in Men’s, Women’s, or High School level-based doubles divisions. This tournament is open all levels of experience with two guaranteed matches. Tournament registration is… Read More »