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Rutherford County Schools (RCS) consistently ranks among the top school districts in Tennessee, outperforming national benchmarks in several key areas. As one of the fastest-growing districts in the state, RCS is now the fourth largest, following Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville. Since the 2002-2003 school year, RCS has expanded by more than 20,000 students, bringing total enrollment to over 52,000. Despite rapid growth, the district has remained a model for academic excellence, strategic planning, and safety initiatives.

Riverdale High School officially cut the ribbon on its 100,000+ square foot building addition!

This $56 million addition will provide the school with new classrooms, a new auditorium and a skybridge that connects the main building to the annex. This addition provides a way for all students to travel to any class without stepping foot outside the building.

Dana Lester, an ESL instructional coach at Roy Waldron Elementary, has been selected to serve on the Tennessee Department of Education’s English Learner Educator Working Group. Lester was selected from a competitive pool of applicants across the state. A 23-year educator, she is in her fourth year at Roy Waldron. Read more...

On Aug. 23, 2025, the American Legion Americanism Division honored retired Col. Jeffrey L. Gaylord with its 2025 National Education Award, recognizing his long-standing commitment to advancing educational excellence through JROTC programs. Read more...

Several leaders of the Siegel High School marching band were granted the opportunity to spend their summer break touring with prestigious drum corps units.

Drum corps tours are intensive and competitive, consisting of highly trained professional musicians and marchers under 21 and younger.

“They are away from home all summer for this rare opportunity, especially for high school students. We are extremely proud of them,” said Siegel band director Katie Nicholson.

Two recent graduates, Emma Major and Cannon Murphree, toured as students, as did Nicholson, assistant band director Nathan Mohnke, and several staff members.

“Drum Corps is a big deal at Siegel,” Nicholson said. Read More....