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.
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
Jason Crutchfield named principal of Rockvale Elementary School
A veteran educator and leader of 18 years, Crutchfield wants to continue building on community pride, school’s success
April 17, 2026
By JAMES EVANS
Rutherford County Schools
Jason Crutchfield will become the next principal of Rockvale Elementary School, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today.
Crutchfield, one of the founding assistant principals at Rockvale High School, succeeds current Rockvale Elementary Principal Dayna Nichols, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
“Mr. Crutchfield’s enthusiasm is contagious, and I look forward to the positive impacts he will make in continuing in the strong foundation that Mrs. Nichols has laid over the past decade,” Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan said.
“He is an active member in the Rockvale community as one of the founding assistant principals at the current Rockvale High School,” Sullivan continued. “He understands the importance of community, which is essential to lead a community-based school like Rockvale. Additionally, his experience in being at a large comprehensive high school will help in leading what is one of the largest elementary schools in the state. “
Crutchfield was raised in Rutherford County in the One Mile Lane area of Smyrna. He is a veteran educator of 18 years, and has spent most of that time in leadership positions. He was first promoted to an assistant principal position at Smyrna Middle School, after spending three years as a classroom teacher.
“Starting Rockvale High School in 2019, getting to know that community, it's been an amazing experience,” Crutchfield said. “The cluster schools, having them all through right there, the tradition of what was out there with the old high school, now with the reestablishment of the new one — it’s just a great opportunity and it’s amazing.”
Crutchfield added: “When the opportunity opened for Rockvale Elementary, I was like, ‘This is great stuff. That's an opportunity to continue what we're doing and keep building in this community.’ It is a great environment to be a part of, and Ms. Nichols and her team have done an amazing job at moving that school and building a foundation and being successful, and I look forward to continuing it.”
Crutchfield originally completed a Bachelor of Arts in Bible Studies from Lipscomb University and a post-baccalaureate program for a teaching license at Middle Tennessee State University. He earned a master of education degree from MTSU in administration and supervision, and an education specialist degree in curriculum and instruction from Lincoln Memorial University.
“I’d like to thank Dr. Sullivan for this opportunity,” Crutchfield said. “Vision-wise, I want to just keep building. I want to keep investing in these students, investing in the school, getting to know the school, getting to know the staff that's there, and just keep pushing and moving that needle.”
A veteran educator and leader of 18 years, Crutchfield wants to continue building on community pride, school’s success
April 17, 2026
By JAMES EVANS
Rutherford County Schools
Jason Crutchfield will become the next principal of Rockvale Elementary School, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today.
Crutchfield, one of the founding assistant principals at Rockvale High School, succeeds current Rockvale Elementary Principal Dayna Nichols, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
“Mr. Crutchfield’s enthusiasm is contagious, and I look forward to the positive impacts he will make in continuing in the strong foundation that Mrs. Nichols has laid over the past decade,” Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan said.
“He is an active member in the Rockvale community as one of the founding assistant principals at the current Rockvale High School,” Sullivan continued. “He understands the importance of community, which is essential to lead a community-based school like Rockvale. Additionally, his experience in being at a large comprehensive high school will help in leading what is one of the largest elementary schools in the state. “
Crutchfield was raised in Rutherford County in the One Mile Lane area of Smyrna. He is a veteran educator of 18 years, and has spent most of that time in leadership positions. He was first promoted to an assistant principal position at Smyrna Middle School, after spending three years as a classroom teacher.
“Starting Rockvale High School in 2019, getting to know that community, it's been an amazing experience,” Crutchfield said. “The cluster schools, having them all through right there, the tradition of what was out there with the old high school, now with the reestablishment of the new one — it’s just a great opportunity and it’s amazing.”
Crutchfield added: “When the opportunity opened for Rockvale Elementary, I was like, ‘This is great stuff. That's an opportunity to continue what we're doing and keep building in this community.’ It is a great environment to be a part of, and Ms. Nichols and her team have done an amazing job at moving that school and building a foundation and being successful, and I look forward to continuing it.”
Crutchfield originally completed a Bachelor of Arts in Bible Studies from Lipscomb University and a post-baccalaureate program for a teaching license at Middle Tennessee State University. He earned a master of education degree from MTSU in administration and supervision, and an education specialist degree in curriculum and instruction from Lincoln Memorial University.
“I’d like to thank Dr. Sullivan for this opportunity,” Crutchfield said. “Vision-wise, I want to just keep building. I want to keep investing in these students, investing in the school, getting to know the school, getting to know the staff that's there, and just keep pushing and moving that needle.”
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!
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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
