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Murfreesboro City Schools is a district of thirteen schools serving over 9,300 students.

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10/30/2026

We're wrapping up our Principal Spotlights with two more incredible MCS leaders!

Meet Quinena Bell of Hobgood Elementary and Adam Bryson of Mitchell-Neilson School!

Ms. Bell has spent 22 years in education, including 7 years as principal. Her journey at Hobgood has come full circle! She attended Hobgood as a student, returned as a teacher, served as assistant principal, and now leads the school as principal. What does she love most? Watching students and staff grow, achieve their goals, and change the trajectory of a family's life through education.

Mr. Bryson has spent 20 years in education, including 6 years as principal. His favorite part of the job? Greeting students each morning and helping start their day with a smile.

A few fun facts about our principals:
Ms. Bell's favorite school lunch is pizza!
Mr. Bryson's favorite school lunch is a burger and smiley fries.
and Mr. Bryson's favorite school supply? "Good pens for left handed folks!"

Thank you, Ms. Bell and Mr. Bryson for the leadership, care, and dedication you bring to your schools and the MCS community each day!

Help us celebrate these two outstanding principals!

10/30/2026

Taste of Latin America Night was a huge success. From crafts to art and performances, it was a remarkable experience. Bradley Academy

10/28/2026

As we continue our Principal spotlights, we’re celebrating two more incredible MCS leaders!

Andrea Oakley | Scales Elementary

With 15 years in education and 5 years as principal, Mrs. Oakley loves the culture, community and dedication to hard work for students at Scales.

Her favorite part of being a principal? “The best part of the job isn't managing a school. It's making a difference in the lives of the people inside it.”

A few fun facts about Mrs. Oakley:
Favorite school lunch: Square pizza
Grade she'd teach for a day: 6th grade
School theme song: “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons

Dr. Caitlin Bullard | Discovery School

In her 7th year as principal and with 16 years in education, Mrs. Bullard says her favorite part of her school is the community.

With 16 years in education and 7 years as principal, Mrs. Bullard says her favorite part of her school is the community.

Her favorite part of being a principal is getting to watch the growth of both students and staff every day.

A few fun facts about Mrs. Bullard:
Favorite school supply: Pens
Grade she'd teach for a day: 4th
Best part of car rider duty: "Seeing all of the smiling faces and students who are so happy to see each other."

Join us in celebrating these leaders and the many ways they make a difference across MCS!

10/28/2026

Discover Discovery School!

Are you interested in learning more about Discovery School for the 2027–2028 school year? Join us for a Preview Night and Information Meeting on Thursday, November 5!

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the school, explore what makes Discovery unique, and get answers to your questions.

Preview Night & Information Meeting: November 5
Applications Open: December 1

Planning to attend? Let us know you're coming and sign up for childcare at the link in the comments.

We hope to see you there!

10/27/2026

Join us for a Taste of Latin America Celebration this Thursday at Patterson Park!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening full of culture, creativity and fun! Families can enjoy student art, music, crafts, fashion and food while celebrating the rich traditions of Latin America.

Thursday, October 29 |5:00–6:30 p.m.
Patterson Park Community Center

Featuring student art and performances from Bradley Academy, John Pittard, Hobgood, Reeves-Rogers, Mitchell-Neilson and Scales Elementary's Steel de Boro!

Bring the family and come celebrate with us. We can't wait to see you there!

10/24/2026

Thank you, The City Schools Foundation, for all the incredible work you do to support our students, teachers, and schools!

10/22/2026

Pass It On | Stephanie Turner

After 36 years in education, Stephanie Turner has learned that some of the most important lessons are about the connections we make with students.

As an ESP Enrichment Specialist at MCS, Stephanie carries advice with her that she first learned from her third-grade teacher, Mrs. Cotton, at Baker Elementary: build relationships with students through kindness and respect.

When asked what she would pass on to the next generation of educators, Stephanie shared a quote from Maya Angelou that has guided her throughout her career:
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

We’re grateful for educators like Stephanie who remind us that the way we make students feel matters just as much as what we teach them.

Thank you for 36 years of making a difference!

10/21/2026

October is National Farm to School Month, and we’re celebrating our amazing MCS farmers!

From planting and growing to exploring new foods, our students get hands on experiences right in their school gardens. They’re connecting what they learn in the classroom to the world around them, building observation skills, and discovering something new along the way.

We’re thankful for the people who help our students learn and grow, one garden at a time!

10/20/2026

Discovery School is hosting their first preview night and informational meeting on Tuesday, November 5th. We can't wait to see you there!

Applications for Discovery School for the 27-28 school year will open December 1st.

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10/19/2026

We can't to see you tomorrow, Oct. 20th for another fun First Chapters story time at Reeves-Rogers and Overall Creek! First Chapters is designed for families with children ages 3-5 and not yet in kindergarten. Families can enjoy reading together, making something fun, and spending quality time together!

Registration is required and links are in the comments.

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2552 South Church Street
Murfreesboro, TN
37127

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+16158932313

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http://www.cityschools.net/

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