The Rutherford High School Marching Band "The Pride"

08/24/2026

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Rutherford's band energizes crowd with Panama City performance during the football game against Union County at Tommy Oliver Stadium on Aug. 21.

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

07/15/2026

New Year. New Season. New Halftime Show! We are wishing The Pride of 2026-2027 all the best for this year’s marching season and beyond! Go Rams! 🐏 🖤💛

06/17/2026

Welcome to the Ram Family and The Pride Band Family, Mr. Fleischmann!

Rutherford High School is proud to welcome Mr. Wesley Fleischmann as our new Director of Bands. Mr. Fleischmann brings a wealth of experience as a music educator, conductor, and private instructor, along with a passion for helping students grow as musicians, leaders, and individuals. His commitment to excellence, teamwork, and student success makes him a wonderful addition to The Pride family.
Mr. Fleischmann is excited to build upon Rutherford’s strong band tradition while creating new opportunities for students both on and off the field and stage. We look forward to the energy, leadership, and vision he will bring to our program. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Fleischmann to The Pride of Rutherford! 🐏🎶💛🖤

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Rutherford Graduating Class of 2026! 🐏 🖤💛

05/18/2026

The Pride Weekend Recap: Spring Concert and EOY Banquet!

04/28/2026

We are looking for a great candidate to continue the work Mr. B began as he stepped into the role this year. We are so grateful to Mr. B for all that he poured into the program! I know there’s an amazing candidate ready to carry the torch!

Rutherford School (6–12) is seeking a passionate and visionary High School Band Director to lead The Pride for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing music program with enthusiastic students, strong community support, and the chance to shape the future of band at Rutherford. The position includes 7.5 hours per day (10-month contract) with summer responsibilities, and requires Florida Music K–12 certification or a Statement of Eligibility. Salary starts at $50,500, with a 16% supplement. If you’re ready to build, inspire, and lead a program with pride, we encourage you to apply by May 4, 2026 at bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/careers.

04/15/2026

Welcome (back) to the Ram Family!

Rutherford High School is gaining a familiar face in leadership!

Mr. Jonathan McQuagge has been named principal of Rutherford High School for the 2026-2027 school year. Most recently serving as principal of Rosenwald High School, he led the development of innovative programs that increased graduation rates and expanded opportunities for students.

With prior leadership experience at Rutherford High and New Horizons Learning Center, Mr. McQuagge brings a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, high-quality instruction, and student success. We’re excited to welcome him into this role as we continue putting the “A” back in Bay!