As announced this summer, Rutherford County Schools has launched two new technology tools that will simplify how parents receive information and how they interact with their teachers and coaches to learn about their student’s academics, school announcements, and extra-curricular activities.

The first one is ParentVue by Synergy, and this will be used to see your student’s academic information, including report cards, daily grades, missing assignments, class schedules, etc. It is similar to Skyward that we used last year, but it is much more mobile and user friendly. The companion is called StudentVue and contain similar information for students. 

The second app, and perhaps the most important, is MyRCS. Search for “Rutherford County Schools” in your app store, and download it for free.

The MyRCS app will be used by parents to receive messages and interact with your school, teachers, coaches, or band directors depending on the activities students are involved in. This is the sole communication platform we are using for this type of communication this year. It replaces platforms such as ClassDojo, Remind, Band or any others as parents have asked for a one-stop source for school information. 

Once downloaded, you can select which schools your children attend to receive a live feed of news items from those schools. By adjusting your preferences, written messages families receive are translated automatically into your preferred language. You can also interact directly teachers and coaches using a featured called “Rooms,” which is a secure two-way communication tool. 

Rooms launches Monday and Parents will receive an email or text message inviting them to join their teacher’s or coach’s Room. If you don’t get the email or text, that’s ok. Beginning Monday evening you can visit the Rooms section of the app, or use the login button on your school’s website.

For your login, all you need to enter is the cell phone number you have on file with your school or your email address. You should then receive an access code, and you will be logged in. 

For a quick overview of how the platform works, watch this short video introduction. If you have questions or need assistance, visit our Rooms Resources webpage. Links to download the apps are available here.

Rutherford County Schools is excited to offer these communication tools for parents and students. We want to ensure everyone stays informed about their students and schools. Thanks again for your patience and cooperation as we settle in to a new school year. 

2 months ago, Rutherford County Schools
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Cambridge International Program Launches at Siegel High School

The Cambridge International Program is officially up and running at Siegel High School! This is a big step in our journey toward becoming a Cambridge International School, which means our curriculum will align with Cambridge International Education, a globally respected program known for its rigorous, skills-based approach and its recognition by universities worldwide.
Students can currently take Computer Science, Thinking Skills, and General Paper, and more courses are on the way, including Global Perspectives & Research and Spanish, with Psychology and Sports and Physical Education to follow soon after.
Walk into Mr. Raybon's freshman classroom on the right day, and you might catch a town hall meeting in full swing. Hands go up, students build on each other's ideas, ask genuine questions, and gently push back when something doesn't add up.
Down the hall, Mr. Cochran and Mrs. Dillard's students are diving into our new Computer Science course, one of the first Cambridge classes offered at Siegel. Students participate in problem-based learning and gaming strategies while preparing for the international exam.

Join us at Parent Academy on Thursday, November 12 , where we will share more about all things Siegel, including the Cambridge program, what to expect, and how to decide whether it's the right fit for your child. We hope to see you there!

16 days ago, Siegel High School
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State bound! ⛳️

Several Rutherford County Schools golfers have punched their ticket to the TSSAA Golf State Championships in Sevierville next week. Join us in wishing these student-athletes the best as they compete against the state's top golfers!
17 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
Golf course with lush green grass and trees in background. Text reads "RCS GOLF STATE QUALIFIERS".
Three girls in pink shirts and black skirts hold medals and a plaque. They stand on a grassy field with trees in the background.
Two women stand in a grassy field with trees. One holds a sign with the text "7894." Names appear below the image.
A young woman wearing a white cap smiles in a photo with a forest background. Her name, Jorie McDowell, and her school, Rockvale High School, are displayed.
A smiling boy with a white cap, blue shirt, and a lanyard stands on a golf course. Name reads Trey Joiner, Siegel High School.
A smiling person with a white cap reading 'Jitleist' poses for a photo. Behind them, a blurred grassy field with trees.
A smiling woman stands in a field, wearing a gray shirt and a cap. Text reads "Grace Feazel, Stewarts Creek High School".
A young man in a white polo shirt and a black baseball cap is smiling. Below is text reading "KADEN RUTZINSKI, STEWARTS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL." A golf logo is at the bottom.
Several RCS high school marching bands participated in the 10th annual Stones River Championship hosted by Siegel High School on Sept. 26.

The competition featured 11 bands from Middle Tennessee and ended with an exhibition by host Siegel.

Participating bands were:

LaVergne High School (Division A)
Band directors: Blake Reynolds and Logan Harr
Show name: Mirage

Riverdale High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Michael Aymett and Nicholas Efstathiou
Show title: ReNew

Smyrna High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Ben Reagh, Juliet Lang-Torrent and Michael Simek
Show title: Go West

Oakland High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Ty Jessup and Andrew Oblak
Show title: Hi-Score

Siegel High School (Exhibition)
Band directors: Katie Reed and Nathan Mohnke
Show title: The Strings That Bind Us

Results: https://recaps.competitionsuite.com/284b1a10-dfc8-4edd-96c2-1a88f7da1ff8.htm
17 days ago, Rutherford County Schools
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Four images show a band. A man adjusts a flute, a girl holds a drumstick, a flag waver, and a saxophonist.
Four people in a marching band. One wearing a black hat and uniform, another holding a drum, one playing a trombone, and a child in red and black.
Four images of a marching band, showcasing musicians playing trumpets, drums, and clarinets on a football field.
Four images of a school marching band performing on a football field. One image shows musicians playing trumpets.
Four photos of a marching band performing on a field. Instruments include saxophones, trumpets, and tubas.
Four images of a marching band: performers marching, a soloist, a player with a drum, and a crew member.
Four photos of a marching band on a field with blurred background; four musicians in purple and black, one waving, another with a drum.
Four images of a band. First, a person playing drums. Second, a person playing xylophone. Third, people playing instruments on field. Fourth, people with instruments.
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Siegel High School is providing a new opportunity for students to get involved — Club Pickleball!

The club held its first-ever meeting last week, with approximately 30 students participating. The club is sponsored by Carl Watts, a criminal justice teacher at Siegel High.
about 1 month ago, Rutherford County Schools
A group of people stands on a tennis court with blue and green surfaces. One person is positioned on the net.
An outdoor tennis court with several players. One player swings a racket to hit a ball.
Multiple tennis players on blue and green courts. One player in red holds a racket, preparing to hit the ball.
An outdoor tennis court with several people playing tennis. There are blue and white markings on the court and a net in the middle.
Two people play table tennis on a blue court with a fence and trees in the background.
Multiple people playing tennis on an outdoor court with blue and white markings. A player leaps to hit a ball.
Two players in red and white gear play on a blue and white outdoor tennis court. Two others stand on the sidelines.
Multiple individuals playing tennis on blue courts, with trees in the background and a fence surrounding the area.
Congratulations to Siegel High School’s Sapnesh Naran for being selected as TSSAA’s Boys Bowling Coach of the Year for the 2025-2026 season.

Earlier this year, Naran helped the Siegel Stars make history by capturing the bowling program’s first-ever state championship as a team with a 22-5 victory over Mt. Juliet in the final match.

Siegel defeated Bartlett (16-11) and Creek Wood (18-9) in the semifinals.
about 1 month ago, Rutherford County Schools
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Rutherford County School is committed the well-being of our students and their families. The list of organizations and services below is provided for informational purpose and may offer support to students and families in need.

https://rucoschools.my.canva.site/rcs-community-resources
5 months ago, Rutherford County Schools
Multi-colored Rutherford County Schools logo with words Community Resources

With gratitude and admiration, RCS honors our newest retirees. With nearly 730 years of combined service to Rutherford County Schools, they will be missed.

Thank you for your service to our community!

See more photos: https://www.rcschools.net/apps/news/article/2177060?categoryId=6409

7 months ago, Rutherford County Schools
A group of smiling teachers and principals

Our Teachers of the Year represent the best of education. With 582 years of service to Rutherford County Schools (and even more in education), their commitment to student success and love of learning truly set the standard for excellence. Thank you for inspiring greatness in our students and making a difference every single day.

Full photo gallery here: https://www.rcschools.net/apps/news/article/2177060?categoryId=6409

7 months ago, Rutherford County Schools
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