Rutherford County Schools honored the 53 educators, administrators and support staff who retired during the school year or who will retire at the end of the school year at the annual Retiree Banquet. The 53 retirees served a total of 1,273 years at Rutherford County Schools.
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Earlier this afternoon, law enforcement and school officials were made aware of a social media message circulated through Twitter threatening students and school personnel at a school described as "East Rutherford High School." This message has been broadly recirculated through our school community and through the community at large. School officials and law enforcement personnel appreciate all the calls, texts, and tip line calls alerting us to this message and the potential threat it expresses.
Through the coordinated efforts of federal and local law enforcement personnel and school officials, the individual who posted the threat was promptly identified, and the threat has been confirmed to be a hoax.
Tonight, and at all times, the safety of our students is our top priority. We will continue to monitor social media activity, investigate real and potential threats, and take every step necessary to ensure a safe school environment.
Through the coordinated efforts of federal and local law enforcement personnel and school officials, the individual who posted the threat was promptly identified, and the threat has been confirmed to be a hoax.
Tonight, and at all times, the safety of our students is our top priority. We will continue to monitor social media activity, investigate real and potential threats, and take every step necessary to ensure a safe school environment.
Rutherford County Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch service for all children 18 and under
Please read for important changes to our school system’s COVID-19 response beginning Monday, February 21, 2022.
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for Rutherford County and surrounding areas advising that dense fog may freeze on bridges, overpasses, and other surfaces, creating the risk of hazardous travel conditions through sunrise this morning.
Given the possibility of dangerous travel conditions, Rutherford County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, February 8.
Given the possibility of dangerous travel conditions, Rutherford County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, February 8.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Rutherford County and surrounding areas. Light freezing rain may lead to some slick roads and bridges around the county during the early morning hours. Any icy road conditions that do develop are expected to improve by mid-morning.
Given the possibility of dangerous travel conditions, Rutherford County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Monday, February 7.
Given the possibility of dangerous travel conditions, Rutherford County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Monday, February 7.
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The National Weather Service is advising that temperatures across our region will fall below freezing late tonight, allowing black ice to develop on area roadways early tomorrow morning. Temperatures are not forecast to warm above freezing again until early Saturday afternoon.
Given the elevated risk of black ice and dangerous travel conditions on area roadways, Rutherford County Schools will observe a remote learning day for all students at all grade levels, and an Optional Teacher Workday for all school system employees, on Friday, January 21, 2022. Eligible employees facing hazardous travel conditions tomorrow morning are authorized to telework pursuant to policies 7503 and 7550. Eligible employees who do elect to telework tomorrow should promptly communicate with their immediate supervisors about those arrangements.
Given the elevated risk of black ice and dangerous travel conditions on area roadways, Rutherford County Schools will observe a remote learning day for all students at all grade levels, and an Optional Teacher Workday for all school system employees, on Friday, January 21, 2022. Eligible employees facing hazardous travel conditions tomorrow morning are authorized to telework pursuant to policies 7503 and 7550. Eligible employees who do elect to telework tomorrow should promptly communicate with their immediate supervisors about those arrangements.
Many roads across the county continued to improve with warmer temperatures and sunny skies today. However, many secondary roads remain partially or fully covered by packed snow and ice, leaving them unsafe for travel by school buses and other vehicles.
Rutherford County Schools will observe a remote learning day for all students at all grade levels, and an Optional Teacher Workday for all school system employees, on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Eligible employees facing hazardous travel conditions tomorrow morning are authorized to telework pursuant to policies 7503 and 7550. Eligible employees who do elect to telework tomorrow should promptly communicate with their immediate supervisors about those arrangements.
Rutherford County Schools will observe a remote learning day for all students at all grade levels, and an Optional Teacher Workday for all school system employees, on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Eligible employees facing hazardous travel conditions tomorrow morning are authorized to telework pursuant to policies 7503 and 7550. Eligible employees who do elect to telework tomorrow should promptly communicate with their immediate supervisors about those arrangements.
While today's warmer temperatures have improved road conditions in some areas, slush and snowpack still remain on many secondary roads throughout the county. Refreezing tonight will create dangerous travel conditions through tomorrow morning.
Rutherford County Schools will observe a remote learning day for all students at all grade levels, and an Optional Teacher Workday for all school system employees, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Eligible employees are authorized to telework pursuant to policies 7503 and 7550. Eligible employees who elect to telework tomorrow should promptly communicate with their immediate supervisors about those arrangements.
Rutherford County Schools will observe a remote learning day for all students at all grade levels, and an Optional Teacher Workday for all school system employees, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Eligible employees are authorized to telework pursuant to policies 7503 and 7550. Eligible employees who elect to telework tomorrow should promptly communicate with their immediate supervisors about those arrangements.