John Pittard Elementary and Discovery School have been selected as Silver Level RTI2-B Model of Demonstration Schools by the Tennessee Behavior Supports Project (TBSP) at Vanderbilt University. Of the 1800 schools across Tennessee, only 25 schools are Model of Demonstration Schools. Response to Instruction and Intervention-Behavior (RTI2-B) is an evidence-based… Read More »
Students at John Pittard Elementary were outside mapping house plans last week after spending weeks focusing on ratio and proportional relationships in real-life form. This hands-on project is part of the 6th grade curriculum standards for mathematical practice and brings engineering to life. During this project, JPE students focus on… Read More »
The newest greenhouse in Murfreesboro City School’s grant-funded Farm to School program is now at Discovery School. The greenhouse provides students a protected and secure environment to learn about the growing process. Murfreesboro City School’s Farm to School program began in 2015. MCS students have gained access to healthy, local… Read More »
MCS is proud to recognize our 2016-2017 Teachers of the Year. The Teacher of the Year program recognizes and honors outstanding teachers in Tennessee and across the nation. District Teachers of the Year are Tony Hartman from Scales Elementary and Rebecca Sublett from Overall Creek Elementary.
2016-2017 Teachers of the Year are as follows: (Read More)
Black Fox Elementary recently broke ground with a $2.2 million expansion project which includes ten additional classrooms, storage and parking. The project is estimated to be completed this fall and will add capacity for up to 1,000 students. This is the first major addition for Black Fox Elementary since it… Read More »
African American art, cuisine, dance and more will be featured Thursday, Jan. 26, at 4 p.m., as Murfreesboro City Schools and Patterson Park Community Center celebrate The African American Cultural Celebration. The event will be held at Patterson Park Community Center located at 521 Mercury Blvd. “We invite the community… Read More »
Parents: For school closing information, please be sure phone numbers and information in parent portal is correct. The initial information regarding inclement weather closings will appear on Twitter @MCScommunicates and Facebook @MurfreesboroCitySchools, followed by WGNS, City TV, Nashville media and an all-call to parents. ESP will follow the inclement weather… Read More »
MCS is happy to announce the opening of Inclement Weather Meal Sites on snow days. When school is out for snow or other inclement weather, several cafeterias will be open to children age 18 and under for free lunch or snack. Cafeterias will be open at: Black Fox Elementary –… Read More »