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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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A Taste of Latin America

The Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra will perform at Bradley Academy during the Taste of Latin America festival on Saturday, October 22. The orchestra will be conducted by Dr. Robert Gregg, Director of Orchestras for the School of Music at Belmont University. The orchestra will be performing a variety of famous classical… Read More »


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National Farm to School Month

Murfreesboro City Schools is joining schools, preschools, colleges and individuals across Tennessee in celebrating National Farm to School Month by crunching into a locally grown apple at NOON on Friday, October 21. Tennessee along with the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, and Florida will celebrate National Farm… Read More »


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MCS Chef Academy

The Department of Coordinated School Health is beginning the second session of the MCS Chef Academy. Overall Creek, Scales and Erma Siegel Elementary students are invited to complete the Chef Academy application found on Peachjar or electronically here. Printed applications should be returned to your child’s teacher. Each school will… Read More »


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MTSU Baseball Clinic for MCS Students – Oct. 22

MTSU Blue Raider Baseball will host a free beginners baseball clinic for MCS students on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Students must register in advance for the clinic. Registration deadline is October 19. Registration forms are available online or on Peachjar. Printed forms should be returned to the student’s teacher. Equipment… Read More »


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