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.
Oakland High School Bowling Tryouts 🎳
Interested in joining the OHS Bowling Team? Come show your skills at tryouts!
📅 Tuesday, September 1
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Strike & Spare
For more information, contact Coach Crim
Interested in joining the OHS Bowling Team? Come show your skills at tryouts!
📅 Tuesday, September 1
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Strike & Spare
For more information, contact Coach Crim
Save the date and get involved!
Oakland High School Swim Team Final Tryouts
📅 Friday, August 14
🕞 3:45 p.m.
Before participating, all athletes must:
Complete FinalForms
Have a current physical dated after April 15, 2026
For questions or additional information, please contact Coach Brewer at brewera@rcschools.net
📅 Friday, August 14
🕞 3:45 p.m.
Before participating, all athletes must:
Complete FinalForms
Have a current physical dated after April 15, 2026
For questions or additional information, please contact Coach Brewer at brewera@rcschools.net
Back-to-School Basics are Here!
The first day of school is TOMORROW, and we've put together everything you need to know in one place!
On our Back-to-School Basics page, you'll find:
✅ Traffic maps for student drop-off and pick-up
🚌 Bus routes and pick-up/drop-off times
⏰ Bell schedule
🚪 Student entry procedures
🛡️ Weapons detection information
📱 Synergy updates and schedule information
👕 Dress code and electronic device expectations
📖 Links to important resources and policies
Take a few minutes to review this information before the first day to help your Patriot have a smooth start to the school year.
🔗 Visit the Back-to-School Basics page here: https://ohs.rcschools.net/o/ohs/page/back-to-school-basics-2026
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Oakland High School!
The first day of school is TOMORROW, and we've put together everything you need to know in one place!
On our Back-to-School Basics page, you'll find:
✅ Traffic maps for student drop-off and pick-up
🚌 Bus routes and pick-up/drop-off times
⏰ Bell schedule
🚪 Student entry procedures
🛡️ Weapons detection information
📱 Synergy updates and schedule information
👕 Dress code and electronic device expectations
📖 Links to important resources and policies
Take a few minutes to review this information before the first day to help your Patriot have a smooth start to the school year.
🔗 Visit the Back-to-School Basics page here: https://ohs.rcschools.net/o/ohs/page/back-to-school-basics-2026
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Oakland High School!
Synergy is here, Patriots! We've switched from Skyward to Synergy, and online registration is now open!
Patriot Parents:
-Activate your ParentVUE account (check your email invite)
-Log in via app, browser, or phone
-Complete registration
-Upload proof of residency
No activation email? Check your spam folder before logging in.
Need the residency document list? See our previous post.
Need further support? Contact us!
Parking Pass Information for 2026–2027
Student parking pass distribution is almost here! Be sure to review the schedule and come prepared with all required documents to make the process quick and easy.
💲 Parking Pass Cost: $20 (Cash, Check, or Card)
🎉 Students with an ACT Composite Score of 21 or higher may receive a parking pass at no cost with proof of their score.
Students must bring:
✅ Completed Parking Permit Application (Application in English) (Application in Spanish)
✅ Copy of a valid U.S. Driver's License (Permits are not accepted)
✅ Copy of current insurance information
✅ Payment or proof of qualifying ACT score
⚠️ Students must bring all required paperwork to receive a parking pass.
We look forward to seeing everyone soon. Go Patriots!
Save the Date: New Student Open House – August 6
Join us for Oakland High School's New Student Open House on Thursday, August 6, from 5:00–7:00 PM! This is a great opportunity for new students and their families to get familiar with Oakland before the first day of school.
During Open House, you'll have the chance to:
-Meet teachers, administrators, counselors, and coaches
-Walk your 2026–2027 class schedule
-Explore clubs, organizations, athletics, and extracurricular opportunities
-Learn about the many academic programs and resources available at OHS
Student schedules will be available in Synergy prior to the event, so be sure to log in and review your schedule before you arrive.
We can't wait to welcome our newest Patriots to Oakland High School.
Once a Patriot, Always a Patriot!
Join us for Oakland High School's New Student Open House on Thursday, August 6, from 5:00–7:00 PM! This is a great opportunity for new students and their families to get familiar with Oakland before the first day of school.
During Open House, you'll have the chance to:
-Meet teachers, administrators, counselors, and coaches
-Walk your 2026–2027 class schedule
-Explore clubs, organizations, athletics, and extracurricular opportunities
-Learn about the many academic programs and resources available at OHS
Student schedules will be available in Synergy prior to the event, so be sure to log in and review your schedule before you arrive.
We can't wait to welcome our newest Patriots to Oakland High School.
Once a Patriot, Always a Patriot!
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
OHS Receives Letter Grade 'A' from TN Department of Education.
The calculation to generate A-F letter grades for schools includes four separate indicators—student achievement, student academic growth, growth of the highest need students and college and career readiness. For the second year in a row, Oakland High School earned the highest grade of an 'A'!
The calculation to generate A-F letter grades for schools includes four separate indicators—student achievement, student academic growth, growth of the highest need students and college and career readiness. For the second year in a row, Oakland High School earned the highest grade of an 'A'!
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
