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Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) is a Pre-K through 6th grade district serving students primarily within the city of Murfreesboro. The district is committed to high-quality education, emphasizing academic excellence, innovative instruction, and strong community partnerships. With 13 schools across 15 campuses, MCS ranks 20th in enrollment in Tennessee. Through dedicated educators and staff, MCS focuses on the whole child, fostering a culture of growth, engagement, and continuous improvement.
News & Announcements
![Amy Jackson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779306167/cityschoolsnet/qummy8ufz2sxmbhat6ql/amy-jackson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779306167/cityschoolsnet/qummy8ufz2sxmbhat6ql/amy-jackson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779306167/cityschoolsnet/qummy8ufz2sxmbhat6ql/amy-jackson.jpg","width":800}])
Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce that Ms. Amy Jackson has been named a Mid-Cumberland CORE Regional Teacher of the Year, earning recognition as a semi-finalist for the 2026–27 Tennessee Teacher of the Year awards.
![MCS Summer Feeding Sites]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779306438/cityschoolsnet/c8bnvdazmak4zd7cwgiv/SummerFeedingSites.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779306438/cityschoolsnet/c8bnvdazmak4zd7cwgiv/SummerFeedingSites.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779306438/cityschoolsnet/c8bnvdazmak4zd7cwgiv/SummerFeedingSites.jpg","width":800}])
MCS Feeding Sites begin Monday, June 1, offering free food for all children 18 and under. Please note: school-based locations will be closed June 29–July 3.
![Erma Siegel Elementary STEAM Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778081688/cityschoolsnet/ppx8uywijuutl0lrxrca/erma-siegel-steam-designation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778081688/cityschoolsnet/ppx8uywijuutl0lrxrca/erma-siegel-steam-designation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778081688/cityschoolsnet/ppx8uywijuutl0lrxrca/erma-siegel-steam-designation.jpg","width":800}])
At its annual awards ceremony, the Tennessee Department of Education proudly recognized Erma Siegel Elementary School with STEAM Designation for the second time, honoring the school’s continued excellence in delivering high‑quality, integrated STEAM education.
![MCS Names Kimberly Hix Principal of Cason Lane Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775830639/cityschoolsnet/ly1yjo4zbb9ph6smtcsm/kimberly-hix.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775830639/cityschoolsnet/ly1yjo4zbb9ph6smtcsm/kimberly-hix.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775830639/cityschoolsnet/ly1yjo4zbb9ph6smtcsm/kimberly-hix.png","width":742}])
Murfreesboro City Schools is pleased to announce Ms. Kimberly Hix as the new principal of Cason Lane Academy, effective for the 2026–27 school year.
![Pittard Students Receive Top Honors at STARS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775830640/cityschoolsnet/j38cvhxme0r1bjeuxtz7/2026-STARS-Exhibition.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775830640/cityschoolsnet/j38cvhxme0r1bjeuxtz7/2026-STARS-Exhibition.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775830640/cityschoolsnet/j38cvhxme0r1bjeuxtz7/2026-STARS-Exhibition.png","width":742}])
John Pittard students received top honors in the 2026 STARS (State of Tennessee Art Review and Showcase) Exhibition, a statewide art show celebrating exceptional elementary artwork from across Tennessee.
![Waldecker Named TMEA Outstanding Music Educator]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775830639/cityschoolsnet/ue6q54bdtrc0lnmf4amt/Kathy-Waldecker-TMEA.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775830639/cityschoolsnet/ue6q54bdtrc0lnmf4amt/Kathy-Waldecker-TMEA.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775830639/cityschoolsnet/ue6q54bdtrc0lnmf4amt/Kathy-Waldecker-TMEA.png","width":742}])
Tennessee Music Education Association has named Kathy Waldecker as an Outstanding Music Educator, honoring her exceptional leadership and lasting impact on young musicians.
![Kids posing on a play set during recess.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779392361/cityschoolsnet/fu7j1wbvez9wekqfo1ki/kids-on-playset.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779392361/cityschoolsnet/fu7j1wbvez9wekqfo1ki/kids-on-playset.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779392361/cityschoolsnet/fu7j1wbvez9wekqfo1ki/kids-on-playset.jpg","width":800}])
![MCS receives a food donation for their backpack food program.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779392034/cityschoolsnet/vck8yuzlzgdojcfpza0c/food-donation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779392034/cityschoolsnet/vck8yuzlzgdojcfpza0c/food-donation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779392034/cityschoolsnet/vck8yuzlzgdojcfpza0c/food-donation.jpg","width":800}])
![Bus driver poses for photo before leaving on her route.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779205854/cityschoolsnet/f18bdv7tw1smegzwrozf/school-bus-driver.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779205854/cityschoolsnet/f18bdv7tw1smegzwrozf/school-bus-driver.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779205854/cityschoolsnet/f18bdv7tw1smegzwrozf/school-bus-driver.jpg","width":800}])
![Scales faculty poses at their table during the job fair.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779392790/cityschoolsnet/rjqbwn67hazsezmiwb6o/job-fair.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779392790/cityschoolsnet/rjqbwn67hazsezmiwb6o/job-fair.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779392790/cityschoolsnet/rjqbwn67hazsezmiwb6o/job-fair.jpg","width":800}])
![Two students with their arms around each other on the playground at their school.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779391344/cityschoolsnet/dqweqp4teqdtmtu8vjsg/kids-on-playground.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779391344/cityschoolsnet/dqweqp4teqdtmtu8vjsg/kids-on-playground.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779391344/cityschoolsnet/dqweqp4teqdtmtu8vjsg/kids-on-playground.jpg","width":800}])
![Kids posing at kindergarten registration.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779460683/cityschoolsnet/f1lzzjmwxbld4gtsxirb/kindergarten-registration.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779460683/cityschoolsnet/f1lzzjmwxbld4gtsxirb/kindergarten-registration.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779460683/cityschoolsnet/f1lzzjmwxbld4gtsxirb/kindergarten-registration.jpg","width":800}])