Challenging students to think critically and solve problems through real-world scenarios.
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Mar 25
The 8th Annual RCS STEM Expo was an incredible night where 440 of Rutherford County’s best & brightest—future scientists, doctors, architects, & engineers—showcased original research. Thank you to @MTSU for their partnership & to all our other sponsors! @rucoschools
Hundreds of 5th-12th grade Rutherford County School students presented STEM Research, Engineering, Technology, and Agricultural STEM projects during Monday night's 8th Annual RCS STEM Expo, held in the MTSU Student Union Ballroom. #MTSU @rucoschools
ALT MTSU's Dr. Hanna Terletska visiting with a student during the RCS Stem Expo
ALT MTSU's Carlos Coronel listening to students present their project at the RCS STEM Expo
ALT Students posing on stage with their awards and teachers at the 8th Annual RCS STEM Expo Awards
ALT Students presenting their projects at the 8th Annual RCS STEM Expo
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Stephanie Finley retweeted
14 Dec 2025
The public has a distorted view of science, because children are taught in school that science is a collection of firmly established truths. In fact, science is not a collection of truths. It is a continuing exploration of mysteries.
- Freeman Dyson
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Stephanie Finley retweeted
5 Dec 2025
Amazing STEAM night at TFAA! #theHeARTofExcellence was beating strong tonight! Our students are amazing. @mrsjgehrke @rucoschools @RCS_STEM @RCElemSci_SS @RCSArts
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24 Nov 2025
Agreed! Congratulations @marianfleener 🥳🥳🥳
23 Nov 2025
SO deserved! So blessed to call you friend, @marianfleener!
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Stephanie Finley retweeted
6 Nov 2025
At MC BEST, we won:
1st in Robot Competition
Best Engineering Notebook
Best Spirit and Sportsmanship
Best Team Exhibit and Interview
Best Marketing Presentation
Best Team Costume
Best Team Website
Best Team Video
Most Photogenic Robot
Best Team Exhibit Design & Construction
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21 Aug 2025
Go, Sienna! So thankful to have you as a science teacher in our district❤️ @rucoschools @tennalum
20 Aug 2025
"Little me didn’t expect to make it this far."
From a first grader in Murfreesboro to a UT graduate and teacher, Sienna Reid (’25) is living the dream she once thought was out of reach, paving the way for future first-generation students.
giving.utk.edu/first-gen-to-…
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3 Jul 2025
Shout out to our 8th grade science teachers for an amazing 4day Summer Institute last week! Teachers experienced contact forces & sound waves as learners and debriefed as educators to improve science teaching and learning in their classrooms 🤩 Up next…6th grade! @rucoschools
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17 Jun 2025
What a phenomenal experience w 7th grade science teachers last week at our 4-day Summer Institute! Teachers immersed in content deepening about chemical reactions and matter/energy to improve science teaching and learning in their classrooms 🤩 Up next…8th grade! @rucoschools
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26 Apr 2025
Thank you @Welch_STEM for the opportunity to be a judge at the @kilobots tournament! I had a blast! Very impressed with the organization and student performance—nice work! @rucoschools
Behind the scenes at Kilobots!
The energy is electric as teams battle it out and experience it here!
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18 Apr 2025
Registration is now open!
Grade 6: Section #41942 [July 8-11]
Grade 7: Section #41940 [June 10-13]
Grade 8: Section #41941 [June 24-27]
14 Apr 2025
Middle School Science Summer Institutes sneak peek! Check out the promo video📽️👇Registration opens this Friday, April 18...let's goooooo!!! For all details, visit: bit.ly/25SUMMERPL @rucoschools
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17 Apr 2025
Registration opens tomorrow!!!
14 Apr 2025
Middle School Science Summer Institutes sneak peek! Check out the promo video📽️👇Registration opens this Friday, April 18...let's goooooo!!! For all details, visit: bit.ly/25SUMMERPL @rucoschools
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14 Apr 2025
Middle School Science Summer Institutes sneak peek! Check out the promo video📽️👇Registration opens this Friday, April 18...let's goooooo!!! For all details, visit: bit.ly/25SUMMERPL @rucoschools
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28 Mar 2025
What an amazing few days in Philly at the @NSTA National Conference learning alongside the BEST leaders in TN (@TNSELA_Leads), nerding out with one of my new heroes in science education (William ‘Bill’ Penuel), & having a proud moment with a rockstar colleague (@Welch_STEM)!
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