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 get 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. 

We are so excited to announce our first Parent Volunteer Meeting of the year! Please join us on Thursday, August 20th from 4:30-5:30 in the BCE Library for a brief meeting where we will discuss ways to be involved and support BCE! We look forward to seeing you there!

We are excited for the 2026-2027 school year! Parent Meetings are a great time to learn the expectations for each grade level. Look for your student's grade level, time, and date.

Pre-Kindergarten : August 6th 9:00 and 4:30*
Kindergarten: August 7th: 9:00 and 4:30*
1st Grade: August 11th 4:30-5:00
2nd Grade: August 11th 5:30-6:00
3rd Grade: August 7th 5:00 - 5:30
4th Grade: August 11th 5:00-5:30
5th Grade: August 11th 6:00-6:30
*Choose the time that works best for your family. You do not need to attend both times.

Pop Over for Popsicles!

We are excited to invite families to our Open House! Join us on Tuesday, August 4 from 5:00–6:30 PM.

During this event, your family will have the opportunity to meet the staff, ask questions, and explore the school.

Mrs. Penny and Dr. Dodd will host a brief welcome presentation in the gym at 5:30 PM for our new BCE families. Following the presentation, families are invited to enjoy popsicles on the back porch.

We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off a great year together!

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

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