Don Bartch News Today

(MURFREESBORO)  Don Bartch has been named as 2023-24 Principal of the Year Middle Grand Division winner by the Tennessee Department of Education. The Tennessee Principal of the Year awards are given annually to 3 school leaders, one in each of Tennessee’s three grand divisions. Recipients are selected for their outstanding service in education and exceptional leadership that drives overall improvements in his or her school.  “I am thrilled that Mr. ...

MURFREESBORO, TN – If you drive past Overall Creek Elementary School this week and see a large presence of emergency responders, don't be alarmed. First of all, schools have not yet reopened and secondly, there is no emergency at the school... only training exercises. The Murfreesboro Police Department, Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue and the Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency, along with other agencies will be conducting training on the campus of Overall C...

April Meyers, principal of Clinton Middle School in the Anderson County Schools system, is one of nine finalists for state Principal of the Year.

(MURFREESBORO)Murfreesboro City Schools recently conducted an extensive search and interview process for two new principals to join our team as the leaders of Overall Creek and Bradley Academy. In July, 2023 Jenny Ortiz will become the Overall Creek principal and Dr. Jeremy Lewis takes over as principal at Bradley Academy.  Jenny Ortiz: Overall Creek Elementary School Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools, announced the appointment of Ortiz as Principal replacing...

(Murfreesboro, TN) - Dr. Trey Duke announced the addition of Ken Rocha & Don Bartch as members of the Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) Senior Leadership Team, serving as Assistant Superintendents beginning in July of 2023. These appointments follow the retirement announcements of Mr. Joe Marlin and Mr. Ralph Ringstaff.   “I am honored to have served with Joe and Ralph for the past two years as Director,” says Duke. “Both individuals have a k...

The school district has about 200 buckets filled with all the necessities that will be sent over the millions of families that had to flee their homes.