The City Schools Foundation distributed over $53,000 in grants to teachers in Fall 2017. Twenty-six grants were selected for funding out of 53 grant applications. “The grant committee is extremely pleased with the quality of grants submitted. The range of requests from math and science to the arts were outstanding,” says… Read More »
Murfreesboro City Schools has embarked on an early reading initiative funded through a grant titled Ready, Set, Grow! The grant helps fund two programs targeted at children from birth to age 5. Ready! for Kindergarten includes parent workshops and toolkits. Ready! for Kindergarten workshops assist families in learning how to nurture their child’s development from birth… Read More »
Murfreesboro City Schools received the designation of an “Exemplary” school district by the State of Tennessee. This designation is given annually by the Department of Education. Education Commissioner Candice McQueen also announced the 2016-17 Reward Schools including two Murfreesboro City Schools. Scales Elementary and Discovery School were honored for scores… Read More »
On Wednesday, October 18, over 75 MCS students competed in The Area 16 Special Olympics at The Smyrna Bowling Alley. Each student was able to bowl 2 games, and were placed in teams based off of their practice scores. This event is made possible in part by grants from the… Read More »
Too many absences–excused or unexcused–can keep students from succeeding in school and in life. When we reduce chronic absence we improve graduation rates, increase academic achievement and give young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Make a difference during Attendance Awareness Month. Attend today, achieve tomorrow
Parents and the community are invited to participate in the MCS strategic planning sessions.
August 15 – 6:30-7:30 at Overall Creek Elementary
September 19 – 6:30-7:30 at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary
October 17 – 6:30-7:30 at Hobgood Elementary
Dr. Linda Gilbert is proud to announce the appointment of Adam Bryson as Principal for John Pittard Elementary. Bryson has served over ten years as a teacher and assistant principal with Metro Nashville Public Schools and has most recently served as principal of Middle Tennessee Christian School in Murfreesboro. “Adam… Read More »
The Extended School Program (ESP) has planned a summer filled with fun and learning including science, art and technology camps. These programs enable students to continue their learning adventures as they work with certified teachers to conduct science experiments, create art projects and experience a variety of technology tasks. KinderCamp, which is open… Read More »