
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.

🚨 NEW THIS YEAR! Students can shop during the school day at their scheduled library time, but they MUST have a Scholastic eWallet to make purchases!
📬 Check your child's backpack! A Book Fair flyer was sent home today with more information!
Setting up an eWallet is easy!
1. 📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer.
2. Click Get Started.
3. Sign in or create a free Scholastic account.
4. Select Create an eWallet and choose I'm a Parent.
5. Enter your child's name, grade, and teacher.
6. Add money to your child's eWallet.
✅ Have more than one child? You can set up an eWallet for each child using the same parent account!
Please skip the “Share the Fair” option during setup.
🎉 Family Shopping Opportunities:
📚 October 19 – Shop after the 2nd & 3rd Grade Showcase!
📚 October 20 – Family Night!
We can't wait to see our Blue Devils shopping for books! 💙📚

Don't forget! **Tomorrow, Friday, October 16, is our SECOND turn-in date for Blue Devil Run money!** Please send any money collected so far to school with your child.
Thank you for supporting Kittrell Elementary! We appreciate our Blue Devil families! 💙

📣 Calling all kindergarten–second grade families!
Join our digital parent workshop, Understanding Your Child’s Report Card: A Parent-Friendly Field Guide to Standards-Based Learning and the MOAB Scale.
Explore infographics, podcasts, and easy-to-follow information to help you:
🔎 Understand standards-based learning and the MOAB scale.
🌱 Use report card codes to better understand your child’s growth and progress.
💬 Prepare helpful questions for parent–teacher conferences and get the answers you need.
📅 Available October 12–31
📱 Explore at your own pace, whenever it works for your family!
Click the link below to get started:
MOAB
CLICK the LINK
Bottom Lefthand corner find the red dot to turn on sound
In the Right hand corner CLICK the THREE DOTS then click AUTOPLAY
Listen and Enjoy your learning path
At the end Please FILL OUT the FORM
Let’s work together to understand and support your child’s learning! 💙

Students can earn individual prizes, classes can compete for weekly rewards, AND every dollar raised helps unlock some pretty hilarious challenges for Team Mrs. Campbell vs. Team Dr. Boyd! 😂
Karaoke, silly outfits, buckets of water, pies in the face…and maybe even a HUMAN SUNDAE! 🍨😳
And if we reach our $40,000 school-wide goal, we’ll celebrate with a Fun Day of non-academic work! 🎉
So… Team Campbell or Team Boyd — who will come out on top? 👑 Every dollar counts! 💙

We’re looking for local businesses and community partners to help support Kittrell Elementary through our annual Blue Devil Run Fundraiser! Sponsorship opportunities are available, and every dollar raised helps provide enrichment resources, instructional technology, and opportunities for our students.
📅 Sponsorship deadline: October 9
🏃 Blue Devil Run: October 30
Thank you for helping us run toward a brighter tomorrow! 💙

T-shirts are coming home today for those who ordered them at the Back to School Bash. Be sure to check your child's backpack!

https://rucoschools.my.canva.site/rcs-community-resources

With gratitude and admiration, RCS honors our newest retirees. With nearly 730 years of combined service to Rutherford County Schools, they will be missed.
Thank you for your service to our community!
See more photos: https://www.rcschools.net/apps/news/article/2177060?categoryId=6409

Our Teachers of the Year represent the best of education. With 582 years of service to Rutherford County Schools (and even more in education), their commitment to student success and love of learning truly set the standard for excellence. Thank you for inspiring greatness in our students and making a difference every single day.
Full photo gallery here: https://www.rcschools.net/apps/news/article/2177060?categoryId=6409
