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 get 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.
Locker requests are now open!
Please remember that students must provide their own lock, and a locker will not be assigned until the student has a lock ready to put on it.
Request a locker for your student here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QJmZsiz0dd
Please remember that students must provide their own lock, and a locker will not be assigned until the student has a lock ready to put on it.
Request a locker for your student here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QJmZsiz0dd
BLACKOUT AT THE O!
Get ready for a fun afternoon and night of food, games, face paint, friends, and OMS FOOTBALL!
September 29
3:15 PM – End of Game (approx. 8:00 PM)
*Event will start in the Main Cafeteria
Cost: $20 through School Cash Online
Participants are encouraged to WEAR BLACK and help us BLACKOUT THE O!
Your $20 includes dinner (2 slices of pizza, chips, cookie, and a drink), games and activities after school, face painting, and admission to the football game.
Around 4:30 PM, everyone participating in the event will be escorted across the street to the football game.
PICK UP: OHS Stadium at the end of the game
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: SEPTEMBER 24 AT 11:59 PM
Grab your black, bring your Charger spirit, and get ready for BLACKOUT AT THE O!
Get ready for a fun afternoon and night of food, games, face paint, friends, and OMS FOOTBALL!
September 29
3:15 PM – End of Game (approx. 8:00 PM)
*Event will start in the Main Cafeteria
Cost: $20 through School Cash Online
Participants are encouraged to WEAR BLACK and help us BLACKOUT THE O!
Your $20 includes dinner (2 slices of pizza, chips, cookie, and a drink), games and activities after school, face painting, and admission to the football game.
Around 4:30 PM, everyone participating in the event will be escorted across the street to the football game.
PICK UP: OHS Stadium at the end of the game
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: SEPTEMBER 24 AT 11:59 PM
Grab your black, bring your Charger spirit, and get ready for BLACKOUT AT THE O!
OMS is headed to Washington, D.C.!
Get ready for 4 days of discovery and innovation as students explore how science, technology, engineering, and math connect with history, government, and real-world careers!
Students will have opportunities to tour a working STEM lab, explore forensic science, visit incredible Washington, D.C. museums, and put their STEM skills to work during a mock humanitarian mission.
Interested in learning more?
Join us for our Parent Interest Meeting!
August 27
6:00 PM
OMS Auditorium
👉 RSVP for the Parent Meeting:
https://bit.ly/4fZkZjL
Please note: RSVPing only lets us know you plan to attend the parent meeting. It does NOT register your student for the trip.
Grub Hub – September 3rd
Our very first Grub Hub of the year is coming September 3rd! Grub Hub happens during lunch
Grub Hub is a fun activity we offer our students several times a year. Food items such as pizza, burgers, walking tacos, and more will be available for purchase.
Please note: Grub Hub is CASH ONLY. Cash cannot be dropped off at school on the day of the event.
Regular school lunch will still be served.
Calling All 6th Graders!
There’s still time to JOIN OMS CHOIR! No auditions and no experience needed—just come ready to make music, make friends, and have FUN!
Space is limited and filling up FAST, so don’t wait!
Fill out this form to sign up and become part of the OMS Choir family!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aWXDQJPBnV
There’s still time to JOIN OMS CHOIR! No auditions and no experience needed—just come ready to make music, make friends, and have FUN!
Space is limited and filling up FAST, so don’t wait!
Fill out this form to sign up and become part of the OMS Choir family!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aWXDQJPBnV
OMS IS HEADING TO ITALY & GREECE!
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! In Summer 2028, OMS students will have the opportunity to explore the history, culture, food, and incredible sights of Italy and Greece!
This trip is open to students who will be:
• Incoming 6th graders — current 5th graders
• Current OMS students
• Outgoing 8th graders — future freshmen
Want to learn more? Join us for an informational Parent Meeting!
📅 August 20
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 OMS Library
We’ll share trip details, answer questions, and explain how your student can be part of this incredible experience.
Please RSVP for the Parent Meeting:
https://bit.ly/3ROc2R9
IMPORTANT: This RSVP is ONLY for the Parent Meeting and does not register your student for the 2028 trip.
If you have any questions please email Dr. Heather Egan
EganH@rcschools.net
Italy. Greece. Summer 2028. An adventure they’ll never forget!
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! In Summer 2028, OMS students will have the opportunity to explore the history, culture, food, and incredible sights of Italy and Greece!
This trip is open to students who will be:
• Incoming 6th graders — current 5th graders
• Current OMS students
• Outgoing 8th graders — future freshmen
Want to learn more? Join us for an informational Parent Meeting!
📅 August 20
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 OMS Library
We’ll share trip details, answer questions, and explain how your student can be part of this incredible experience.
Please RSVP for the Parent Meeting:
https://bit.ly/3ROc2R9
IMPORTANT: This RSVP is ONLY for the Parent Meeting and does not register your student for the 2028 trip.
If you have any questions please email Dr. Heather Egan
EganH@rcschools.net
Italy. Greece. Summer 2028. An adventure they’ll never forget!
Bus Riders: Be Ready for the First Day
Please make sure your student knows their assigned bus number before school starts. Students must ride only the bus assigned to their home address.
If you are unsure of your student's bus assignment, use the QR code on the graphic or visit https://webquery-rutherford-tn.etstack.io/#/home to look up your address and bus information.
Please also make sure your student knows their home address and how to get home from their bus stop. Working together helps ensure every Charger gets home safely
Please make sure your student knows their assigned bus number before school starts. Students must ride only the bus assigned to their home address.
If you are unsure of your student's bus assignment, use the QR code on the graphic or visit https://webquery-rutherford-tn.etstack.io/#/home to look up your address and bus information.
Please also make sure your student knows their home address and how to get home from their bus stop. Working together helps ensure every Charger gets home safely
OMS Parents... We Need YOU!
There are so many ways to make a difference at Oakland Middle School, and we'd love for you to be part of the Charger family!
If you'd like to partner with us this school year, please take a moment to fill out our volunteer interest form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3fgyn2wc65
Whether you can donate snacks, provide teacher treats, help with faculty meals, contribute gift cards, collect company coupons, donate school supplies, support our Charger Tree, or lend a hand in other ways, every act of kindness helps make OMS an even better place for our students and staff.
It truly takes a village, and we're so thankful for our amazing OMS families. We can't wait to work alongside you this year!
There are so many ways to make a difference at Oakland Middle School, and we'd love for you to be part of the Charger family!
If you'd like to partner with us this school year, please take a moment to fill out our volunteer interest form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3fgyn2wc65
Whether you can donate snacks, provide teacher treats, help with faculty meals, contribute gift cards, collect company coupons, donate school supplies, support our Charger Tree, or lend a hand in other ways, every act of kindness helps make OMS an even better place for our students and staff.
It truly takes a village, and we're so thankful for our amazing OMS families. We can't wait to work alongside you this year!
As we gear up for another exciting school year at Oakland Middle School, we know there are lots of questions as everyone prepares for the first day. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing helpful reminders, important dates, and everything you need to know to make the start of the school year as smooth as possible.
Be sure to check back often—we’re here to help make back-to-school season easy for every Charger family!
Stay up to Date on all official Oakland Middle School Announcements Follow the official Oakland Middle School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590896843075
Follow the official Oakland Middle Insta: @oms_boro
Download the brand-new Rutherford County Schools App and choose to follow Oakland Middle School
Check our website often: oms.rcschools.net
Follow the official Oakland Middle Insta: @oms_boro
Download the brand-new Rutherford County Schools App and choose to follow Oakland Middle School
Check our website often: oms.rcschools.net
Stay connected with Oakland Middle School!
Don’t miss important announcements, event updates, schedule changes, and school news. Download the Rutherford County Schools app from your App Store or Google Play Store today. After downloading, select and subscribe to Oakland Middle School to receive notifications right on your phone.
Everything you need to know—right at your fingertips!
Rutherford County School is committed the well-being of our students and their families. The list of organizations and services below is provided for informational purpose and may offer support to students and families in need.
https://rucoschools.my.canva.site/rcs-community-resources
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
