There will be no 7th grade football game on Thursday and the Jr. High game time has been up to 6:00 PM.
#GoRattlers!
#GoRattlers!
This week’s pep rally theme is Color Wars! Show your Rattler spirit this Friday by wearing your grades color as we cheer on the football team. This week we will be playing Junction City so let’s show up and show out! Go Rattlers! 🐍❤️
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!
The world in the 6th grade eyes:
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!🏺
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!🏺
Economics students in Mrs. Cooper's classes learned how to tie neckties to prepare for future professional opportunities.
MHS Homecoming Ceremonies will be livestreamed at the following link:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/murfreesboro/organization/2298/murfreesboro-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0NDYzOTUyNQ%3D%3D
#GoRattlers
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/murfreesboro/organization/2298/murfreesboro-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0NDYzOTUyNQ%3D%3D
#GoRattlers
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!
It's a Great Day to Be a Rattler!
Meet your Rattler Royalty tomorrow, October 16th, at the Murfreesboro High School Homecoming Ceremony.
World history student in Mrs. Cooper's classes wrote haiku poems during their Asia unit. Japanese samurai warriors lived very disciplined lives and often engaged in activities that required focus like poetry, flower arranging, and tea ceremonies.
Fields of Faith 2026!
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!
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!
Geography student in Mrs. Cooper's class made travel posters for places they want to visit one day. This was an introduction activity before getting to study about these places later this year.
Important HOCO Parade Lineup Information!!!
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!
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!
The start time for the Junior High Rattlers at Mt. Pine Thursday is 6:30.
Everyone come out and support our boys!
#GoRattlers!
Everyone come out and support our boys!
#GoRattlers!
We have a State Champion! Jordyn Nance is the 2A Girls Tennis State Champion! The Lady Rattlers comprised of Jordyn Nance, Emma White and Natalie Bush are the State Team Runner-Up! We are so proud of these girls!
It's a Great Day to Be a Rattler!!
We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the Homecoming Parade immediately following our ceremony on Friday!
More information for parade participants will be posted throughout the week. Stay informed by checking the live feed or any SPCSD social media platforms.
As always, it's a great day to be a rattler!
More information for parade participants will be posted throughout the week. Stay informed by checking the live feed or any SPCSD social media platforms.
As always, it's a great day to be a rattler!
Don't forget to get your tickets!
Here is this week's MHS Homecoming schedule. We hope to see everyone there!
#GoRattlers
#GoRattlers
Monday is Columbus Day!
It's a Great Day to Be a Rattler!
It's a Great Day to Be a Rattler!
Geography students in Mrs. Cooper's class work together to practice what they've learned at centers including: digital games, books, puzzles, a card game, geography monopoly, and an interactive poster.
It's Game Day!
#GoRattlers!
#GoRattlers!
