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. 

🏠✨ HOUSE SELECTION DAY! ✨🏠

Our newest Ramily members officially found their Houses today, and the excitement was RAM-pant! 🐏💙💛

Students were welcomed into their new Houses with big hugs, high fives, cheers, and plenty of House pride! 💙💛 It was such a fun way to begin building new friendships, traditions, and a sense of belonging at TFAA.

And don’t worry, Kindergarten friends and anyone who wasn’t sorted into a House today - you’re not being left out! 👀 Your House reveal is coming next week! ✨🐘🐴🦓🦁✨

Welcome to the Ramily, friends! We can’t wait to see your #HeARTofExcellence shine in your new Houses! 🐏💙💛

#TFAA #theHeARTofExcellence #WelcomeToTheRamily #HouseSelectionDay #HousePride #RamilyStrong #RamPride

Thurman Francis Arts Academy Named National Beta School of Merit

Smyrna, TN 7/26/2026 -Rutherford County Schools is proud to announce that Thurman Francis Arts Academy is a 2025-2026 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campus.

The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This year 6,103 clubs across the country received this award.

In a congratulatory letter to the school, Bobby Hart, CEO said “Thank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders!”

"This recognition is an exciting celebration of what makes Thurman Francis Arts Academy so special. Our students strive for excellence both inside and outside the classroom, and National Beta provides them with incredible opportunities to lead, serve, and achieve at the highest levels. We are grateful for the exceptional leadership of Ms. Stephens and Ms. Martin, whose dedication to our Beta Club has helped our students flourish. Being named a National Beta School of Merit is another reminder that when we work together as ONE RAMily, there is no limit to what our students can accomplish. Congratulations to every Beta member for representing TFAA with excellence!"
— Dr. Mark J. Gonyea, Principal, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Orientation Dates are Here!
Kindergarten: August 5th, 5pm
1st Grade: August 12th, 5pm
2nd Grade: August 13, 5:30pm

#theHeARTofExcellence