Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary

07/23/2025

07/09/2025

🔍 Transparency Tuesday | School Closure Transition Update
At Rutherford County Schools, we’re committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed every step of the way.

This week, we’re continuing key transition activities following recent school closures — and we’re proud to report that everything is moving on schedule:

📞 Principals will begin contacting families of students reassigned from Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School.
📬 Reassignment notices will be mailed to families of students transitioning from Rutherford Opportunity Center.
👥 Employee reassignments are in progress.
🎓 Alternative learning plans for middle and high school students needing academic and behavioral supports will be finalized this week.

✅ For the latest updates and details, check the School Closure Transition Timeline here:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/document/d/15R-DnZ34T8QqD7-_oGkwv_xtVcz_FUAzsPCzEdzD9qA/edit?usp=sharing

At RCS, Education Matters — and so does transparency. We’re working hard to ensure that every transition is thoughtful, student-centered, and well-communicated.

07/01/2025

🔍 Transparency Tuesday 🔍
We’re committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed every step of the way. As we prepare for the closures of Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary and the Rutherford Opportunity Center, we’ve developed a detailed transition timeline to guide and support this process.

📅 Check out the full timeline to see key dates, planning phases, and next steps: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15R-DnZ34T8QqD7-_oGkwv_xtVcz_FUAzsPCzEdzD9qA/edit?usp=sharing

06/30/2025

💬 Myth Buster Monday – RCS Education Matters
Difficult Decisions, Thoughtful Leadership

In Rutherford County Schools, we don’t make major decisions lightly- especially when they affect our students, families, and communities.

Behind every decision is a long history of effort, innovation, and persistence. Our leadership has explored every possible option to protect the quality of education our students deserve- and every step taken has been grounded in responsibility, not reaction.

We know these conversations aren’t easy. But our commitment remains the same: to be transparent, thoughtful, and unwavering in doing what’s best for the long-term success of our schools and our students.

06/27/2025

🌞 To Our New Families from Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary 🌞

Our hearts are with you as you process the difficult news of Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary’s closing. We know this is more than a change of buildings—it’s the loss of a school home filled with memories, relationships, and a strong sense of community. Please know that at Sunshine Elementary, we see you, we honor what you’re leaving behind, and—most importantly—we welcome you with open arms.

While this season may bring uncertainty and big emotions, we want you to know: you are not alone, and you are already loved. You’re not just joining a school—you’re joining a family.

At Sunshine, we’re committed to walking alongside you every step of the way, making sure you and your children feel safe, seen, and celebrated. Our staff and families are ready to come together, support one another, and build something strong and new—together.

As more details become available in the coming days and weeks, we’ll continue to share updates and provide support throughout this transition.

💛 We are here. We are ready. And we’re so glad you’re coming.

With ALL OUR HEARTS, welcome to Sunshine.

06/24/2025

📊 Transparency Tuesday – RCS Education Matters
RCS Outperforms Charter School Averages

We believe in being transparent about student performance — and the data speaks for itself.

📈 During the most recent reporting cycle, Rutherford County Schools earned favorable School Performance Grades significantly more often than charter schools attended by our local students.

At RCS, we're not just committed to education that matters — we're delivering results that reflect it.

06/24/2025

The Rutherford County Board of Education will hold a specially-called work session and business meeting on Thursday, June 26 @ 6:30 pm, to (1) provide for a public hearing regarding the proposed closure of Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School, (2) provide for a public hearing regarding the proposed closure of Rutherford Early College High School, and (3) otherwise discuss and/or take action regarding the FY 2025-2026 budget.