Young geniuses interested in all things science will experience pasta mobiles, pentathlons and more during the 11th annual Elementary Science Olympiad. A total of 17 teams from 14 different elementary schools will be putting their thinking caps on Saturday, April 28, at host John Pittard Elementary School, located at… Read More »
Twenty-nine teachers and staff members recently graduated the MCS Spring 2018 Leadership Academy. Leadership Academy is held in the Fall and Spring and is part of MCS’s commitment to supporting leadership development and growth opportunities. Graduates included: Amy Baltimore, Beth Hurst, Kenecia Sullivan, Mary Beth Young, Macari Harrison, Tiara Vance, Amy Sanders,… Read More »
Eighty-six 4th through 6th grade students explored careers in horse science, concrete management, athletics, science and biology as part of Club MARVEL. “Being on a college campus is exciting for our students and allows them to see far beyond high school,” says Greg Lyles, MCS Outreach Coordinator. In its sixth year, Club… Read More »
Thirty-three teachers from Murfreesboro City Schools received their Tennessee Employment Standard for Gifted Teaching after completing the MTSU/MCS Gifted Academy. The Gifted Academy, sponsored by The Jennings and Rebecca Jones Foundation, aims to expand Murfreesboro City Schools Gifted Education program by equipping teachers with tools to identify and engage gifted… Read More »
MCS students from Black Fox, Cason Lane, Erma Siegel, Northfield, Reeves-Rogers, and Scales joined nearly 500 student athletes from across Rutherford County to compete in a day of running, jumping, throwing and overall good spirited competition. This year marks the 30th year for the local games, which are held at Middle… Read More »
Bradley students and families participated in an interactive drum circle finale led by Giving Tree Music. The drum circle was an interactive circle of children and parents, drumming together and holding a common pulse. Bradley students participated in drum circles throughout the week learning to focus on tasks while weaving rhythms into a cohesive, musical… Read More »
Northfield Elementary students and their families engaged in an interactive afternoon hosted by Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) and Nissan. Families toured the TCAT training center, learned the uses and functions of robots in the automotive industry and discovered job opportunities in industrial electrical maintenance. Students and parents operated… Read More »
Murfreesboro City Schools Preschool Program is now accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year. Applications will be accepted through April 13, 2018 at any Murfreesboro City School between 9:00 and 2:00 or at our Oakland Court Preschool location, 318 East Lokey, 37130. Only children who live within the city limits… Read More »