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Excellence in Education – Feb. 3, 2017

The City Schools Foundations announces the 10th Annual Excellence in Education event to be held Friday, February 3, 2017. “This year’s event will highlight Cason Lane Academy,” says Board Chair Ben Parsley. “At this 10th year celebration, we are also thrilled to honor one of the charter members of The… Read More »


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School Cafe Now Available

MCS is proud to offer SchoolCafé to our parents.  School Cafe is a great way to access your account balance and know what’s on the menu. Check out what’s available each day and view the nutritional and allergen information to help you make healthy decisions. Use “Make a Tray” to build… Read More »


Discovery School Applications

The Discovery School 2017-2018 application process is now open. Please visit discoveryschoolexplorers.net for the full application. The application deadline is January 6, 2017. A parent information meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2016.   discovery-school-application-2017-18


2016 Foundation Grant Winners

Foundation Awards $52,000 in Grants

The City Schools Foundation is proud to announce $52,774.76 in grant funding has been awarded to teachers for the 2016-17 foundation grant cycle. 27 grants were awarded to far-reaching and engaging grants focused in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Funded grants ranged from $99.95 to $9,999.00. This… Read More »


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Why a Student-Led Conference

Thursday, October 27 is set aside for student-led parent-teacher conferences. Here’s what researchers and MCS teachers say about a student-led conference: · Actively engages students in their learning process · Opens up communication between school and home · Teaches self-reflection, self-evaluation skills · Practices real life skills—communication, organization, leadership, etc.… Read More »


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Newell is Principal of the Year State Finalist

Newell named Middle Tennessee Grand Division’s Principal of the Year!

Middle Tennessee Grand Division includes school districts from Cheatham, Metro Nashville, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys,(Read More)


Build the Habit of Good Attendance

Attendance Awareness Month is a nationwide event recognizing the connection between school attendance and academic achievement. Throughout September, Murfreesboro City Schools will work with teachers, students and families to ensure everyone knows they have a role to play in ensuring children attend school regularly. “We are using this month to… Read More »


ESP Participates in Global Cardboard Challenge

Students enrolled in the MCS Extended School Program (ESP) came together at Overall Creek Elementary on October 7 from 10 am – 1 pm to complete work on a 9 week Global Cardboard Challenge project. “For our challenge, we decided to build a cardboard city,” said Kathleen Hunsicker, Overall Creek… Read More »


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