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 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. 

Want to honor a grandparent with a library book?

We are excited to welcome grandparents and special adults to MSE in September. There is an opportunity to place a book honoring your grandchild in the library. Books are $20 each and can be purchased using cash, check, or school cash online.

All checks should be made payable to McFadden School of Excellence. A donation form is available on the page linked below. Forms need to be completed and returned to the library along with the payment. There is no electronic donation form this year.

Thank you for your support!
https://rutherfordcountystn.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mes/page/grandparents-day

Rooms is now live in the MyRCS app! 🎉
Rooms is a secure two-way messaging tool for school and teacher communication, replacing apps like Class Dojo, GroupMe, and Remind.
Learn more here: www.rcschools.net/rooms

McFadden named National Blue Ribbon School for Tennessee

Congratulations to McFadden School Of Excellence for being named a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School for Tennessee. The announcement was made in late May by the Tennessee Department of Education and the State Board of Education.