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MCS Hosts African American Cultural Celebration

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 »


MCS News Update

Winter Weather

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 »


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Inclement Weather Meal Sites Announced

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 »


MCS News Update

Black Fox Elementary addition approved by Council

The Murfreesboro City Council approved a request by Murfreesboro City Schools for a $2.26 million toward the construction of a 10-classroom expansion of Black Fox Elementary School located at 1753 South Rutherford Blvd. in Murfreesboro. Funding for the expansion will be from bond proceeds shared by Rutherford County. The 14,400… Read More »


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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