
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.

Halloween Spirit Week Dress Up Days!
Monday - Ghoulish Genres - Wear the color of your favorite genre. Romance - Pink, Fantasy/ Dystopian - Blue or Green, Horror/ Thriller - Red or Black, Graphic Novels - Yellow, Realistic Fiction -Purple.
Tuesday - Sorting Ceremony - Take the Hogwart's Quiz and wear your Hogwart's House Colors!
Wednesday - Team Edward or Team Jacob? Twilight Theme - Wear flannels, beanies, and glitter!
Thursday - Frightful Fairy Tales - Dress as your favorite book character from your childhood.
Friday - Trick or Treat! Dress up with friends as a group of characters from the same book!

Student Council is hosting a Book Drive toward the last three weeks of October!
Students will bring books to donate and give them to any teacher. We will give all teachers a sign to put in their room to indicate their collection area.
The top 3 teachers will get a gift card, while the teacher donates the most books will get a plaque as an award. The winning teacher will also get donuts for all of their class periods as a prize.
The books will be resold to community members, while the rest of the unsold books will be donated to McKay's.
All profits will go to St. Baldricks!

Riverdale High School is proud to recognize Mr. Nate Paris as the 2026 - 2027 Teacher of the Year!
We’re thrilled to honor our Teacher of the Year - Mr. Nate Paris! Mr. Paris works diligently in many capacities for our students and school. He has a passion for teaching his students and strives to make Riverdale better everyday. We are so proud of him and congratulate him on this achievement!

Cruising to a 36
Riverdale High School ACT Initiative
Meeting of Junior Goal - Exclusive Ice Cream Treat
Scores of 21+ - Name on the 21+ Banner
Seniors Scoring 21+ - Cracker Barrel Breakfast before Thanksgiving Break
Scores of 30+ - Portrait & Name on the ACT Wall of Fame

The competition featured 11 bands from Middle Tennessee and ended with an exhibition by host Siegel.
Participating bands were:
LaVergne High School (Division A)
Band directors: Blake Reynolds and Logan Harr
Show name: Mirage
Riverdale High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Michael Aymett and Nicholas Efstathiou
Show title: ReNew
Smyrna High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Ben Reagh, Juliet Lang-Torrent and Michael Simek
Show title: Go West
Oakland High School (Division AAAA)
Band directors: Ty Jessup and Andrew Oblak
Show title: Hi-Score
Siegel High School (Exhibition)
Band directors: Katie Reed and Nathan Mohnke
Show title: The Strings That Bind Us
Results: https://recaps.competitionsuite.com/284b1a10-dfc8-4edd-96c2-1a88f7da1ff8.htm










Riverdale High School Class of 2027
Mark your calendars for the graduation date. We are so excited to celebrate this accomplishment with the graduating class of 2027!
When: Saturday, May 15, 2027
Time: 7pm
Where: MTSU Murphy Center

Riverdale held a pep rally Friday before its first home game of the season. The Warriors host LaVergne tonight.
Full schedule here: https://www.rcschools.net/live_feeds/13012368










Blackman plays host to Riverdale tonight in the Friday Night Titans Game of the Week presented by Whataburger.
From the hallways to the cafeteria, the school marketplace to the football field — it all leads to Friday night.
📍 Bart Smith Field at the Inferno ⏰ Kickoff: 7 p.m. 🎟️ Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6744694?schoolId=TN8683
Full list of all RCS games available here: https://www.rcschools.net/live_feeds/12942929
Yearbooks are on Sale NOW!
Price is $100 through October 31st.
Scan the QR code or click the link below to order yours now. See Ms. Peck in Room 308 or send her an email at peckc@rcschools.net with questions.

Senior Ads are available NOW!
Prices increase after September 7th!
Scan the QR code or click on the link below to design & order your ad.
See Ms. Peck in Room 308 or send her an email at peckc@rcschools.net with questions.

Riverdale Honors College Peer Tutoring Lab
7:45am - 8:20am in the Library
Tuesdays: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, English 1, English 2, Writing
Thursdays: Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, World History, U.S. History.
Get Help for Homework, Make- Up Work, and Test Prep.

Student Parking Pass Application
Application: 2026 - 2027 Student Parking Pass Application
Parking Passes can be picked up in the MAIN Spear Gear Location. Passes are $10.
To obtain a RHS parking pass, you must:
1) Have a driver’s license, NOT a permit
(upload to form AND bring in person)
2) Provide current, non expired, proof of insurance,
(upload to form AND bring in person)
3) Provide current, non expired, proof of car registration,
(upload to form AND bring in person)
4) Complete the information on the application.
**NEW FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR: All STUDENT PARKING SPACES will be on a first come, first served basis BASED ON WHEN YOU GET TO SCHOOL. Your tag number will be assigned to YOU, however you will not have an actual assigned spot to park in.**

Guide to Synergy!
Synergy is the new student information platform!
Existing RCS Parents:
Look for email from Synergy/ ParentVue
Set up parent account to verify student information and add new students
Register your student(s) through Synergy
Upload Two (2) Proofs of Residence (see list below)
Upload students’ birth certificates
New to RCS Parents:
Enroll today! www.rcschools.net/enroll
Register your student(s) through Synergy
Upload Two (2) Proofs of Residence (see list below)
Upload students’ birth certificates
Upload students’ immunization record
Upload custodial parenting plans (if applicable)
Acceptable Forms of Proof of Residency:
Current bank statement (dated within the last 30 days)
Current paycheck/paystub (dated within the last 30 days)
Unexpired Tennessee Driver’s License or ID
Unexpired TN Motor Vehicle registration or tile (may only use one, not both
Mortgage statement (dated within 60 days)
Signed rental lease agreement
Receipt for real estate taxes paid within the last 12 months
Current utility statement for service address (electric, water, or gas) (Dated within 60 days)
Need Help?
Call: 615-890-6450
Email: Angela Murphy murphya@rcschools.net
Lilly Phillips phillipsEl@rcschools.net
In person assistance
Open House on August 6 from 5:30-7 in the Main Cafe

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