Dinosaurs are aligning reading with science, art, math and engineering in Hobgood Elementary’s second grade classrooms. While studying the life of English fossil collector Mary Anning and reading the children’s book about her life, “Stone Girl, Bone Girl”, students were introduced to the study of paleontology. World-renowned paleoartist Julius Csotonyi… Read More »
Dr. Heather Knox, a former fifth-grade mathematics teacher at Northfield Elementary, now serving as a MCS Gifted Specialist, has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST award is the nation’s highest honor for K-12 mathematics and science teachers. The awards program is administered… Read More »
The City Schools Foundation will distribute over $73,000 in grants to Murfreesboro City School teachers in 2019. The Foundation asks educators to submit proposals for funding that will help acquire resources for classrooms not ordinarily provided by taxpayer dollars. “Reading and scoring the grants is one of the most rewarding… Read More »
Bradley Academy invites the community to A Taste of Latin America featuring Latin food, dances, art and activities for children and family. The community wide event will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Patterson Park. The celebration will be highlighted by a performance from the Murfreesboro… Read More »
Parent engagement days empower parents with information to help children reach their full potential and thrive at school. At Reeves-Rogers, parent workshops focus on grade level learning and give parents tools they can use at home to help their child be successful. “Success at Reeves-Rogers is achieved by our… Read More »
Over 250 people participated in The City Schools Foundation’s 4th Annual Back to School 5k/10k Dash. The 5k and 10k USATF Certified course conditions allowed for several personal best times by participants. The Dash is one of two major fundraisers for The City Schools Foundation. The Foundation, chartered in 2005,… Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Education has announced that Murfreesboro City Schools has received the designation of Exemplary District, the highest distinction school districts can earn in Tennessee. In addition, the Department announced that nine Murfreesboro City Schools have received the designation of Tennessee Reward Schools, the highest distinction schools can… Read More »
Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) is pleased to announce that they are one of only two school districts in Tennessee and one of 126 projects across the United States receiving support this year through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm to School Program. MCS received a $100,000, two-year implementation grant… Read More »