Rattler Cross-Country ran their last regular season invitational this week! Next week, they will run at Acorn for conference titles as well as the chance to qualify for 2A State at Oaklawn.
This season has been a season of consistent growth for both extremely young senior and junior teams. Each meet has been challenging, but they continue to surpass expectations.
9th graders, Luke Agudio & Gunner Cooley, PR'd with sub 22min 5k's (3.1mi) in the Senior High Division.
7th grader, Nathan Sweeden, PR'd with a sub 10min 1.55mi in the Junior High Division.
Other JR High (1.55mi) PR's include: Jaicee Wilkinson 14:26, Kora Stone 14:47, Emily Mooneyhan 16:26, and Gage Gibbons 13.33.










Coach Shanks's Physical Science class put their knowledge of force, acceleration, and momentum to the test!
They constructed patient safety systems and made vehicle modifications on miniature ambulances to ensure patient (a raw egg) safety in the event of a head on collision.







They constructed patient safety systems and made vehicle modifications on miniature ambulances to ensure patient (a raw egg) safety in the event of a head on collision.
See part 2 for the crash testing!










#GoRattlers!


REMINDER:
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, October 20th from 3:30 to 7:30. Students will be dismissed at 2:30. No school for students on Wednesday, October 21st for Teacher Professional Development.
It's a Great Day to Be a Rattler!

6TH GRADE WORLD HISTORY NEWSLETTER
Discovering the Neolithic Age!
October 2026
Dear Families,
Our 6th-grade World History students are traveling back in time to explore the Neolithic Age, also known as the New Stone Age! During this important period in human history, people began changing the way they lived, worked, and interacted with the world around them.
🌾 What Are We Learning?
The Neolithic Age was a time of major change. Instead of relying only on hunting animals and gathering wild plants, many people began farming crops and domesticating animals. These changes helped people establish permanent settlements and build the foundations of early civilizations.
Students will explore several important developments of the Neolithic Age.
🏡 Farming and Settlements
Students will learn how people began growing crops, raising animals, and living in permanent villages instead of moving from place to place to find food.
🌱 The Agricultural Revolution
We will examine how the development of farming changed human life. A more reliable food supply allowed communities to grow and eventually supported specialized jobs.
🐐 Domestication of Animals
Students will discover how people began raising animals for food, clothing, transportation, and other needs.
🏺 Tools and Technology
We will investigate how people made polished stone tools, pottery, and other useful objects to help with farming, cooking, storing food, and everyday tasks.
🏘️ The Rise of Villages
Students will learn how permanent settlements encouraged people to work together, trade goods, and develop new skills and responsibilities.
📚 Important Vocabulary
Neolithic Age: The New Stone Age, when farming and permanent settlements became important in many societies.
Agriculture: The growing of crops and raising of animals.
Domestication: The process of adapting plants and animals for human use.
Settlement: A place where people establish a community.
Surplus: More of something than is needed immediately, such as extra food.
Specialization: When people focus on particular jobs or skills.
✏️ What Will Students Do?
In our classroom, students will:
Compare the lives of Paleolithic and Neolithic people.
Identify the causes and effects of the Agricultural Revolution.
Examine how farming changed communities.
Practice using historical vocabulary.
Discuss how early farming helped lead to the development of civilizations.
🏡 History at Home
Ask your student: “How would your life be different if your family had to grow all its own food instead of buying it at a store?”
Discuss how farming, food storage, and permanent homes changed people's daily lives and helped communities grow.
⭐ Why Is the Neolithic Age Important?
The Neolithic Age was a turning point in human history. The development of farming and permanent settlements helped create conditions that eventually led to larger communities, social organization, trade, and the first civilizations.
Understanding this period helps us see how early human choices shaped the world we live in today!
Thank you for supporting our young historians!
Coach Martin's 6th grade World History class!🏺









https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/murfreesboro/organization/2298/murfreesboro-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0NDYzOTUyNQ%3D%3D
#GoRattlers
It's a Great Day to Be a Rattler!

Meet your Rattler Royalty tomorrow, October 16th, at the Murfreesboro High School Homecoming Ceremony.








MHS FCA members participated in Fields of Faith on Wednesday. It was a great opportunity for students to come together for an evening of faith, fellowship, and encouragement.
It's a Great Day to Be a Rattler!







Please follow the diagram and information posted regarding what time and location that you are to lineup for the parade. You may begin parking your vehicles or floats to decorate starting at 10AM on Friday 10-16.
Please be mindful that students will be parked in their designated area. Please be careful not to block them in! For any questions or concerns, please contact Coach Shanks!

