Happy Father’s Day to all our PHE Coyote Dads! Thank you for leading, supporting, encouraging, and showing up for your children every day. Today we celebrate you!
Poplar Hill Elementary is looking for a 4th Grade Math and Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
Join a team committed to Every Student. Every Day. Growing, Achieving, and Thriving.
Interested candidates may email their resume to:
EatonJ@rcschools.net
Join a team committed to Every Student. Every Day. Growing, Achieving, and Thriving.
Interested candidates may email their resume to:
EatonJ@rcschools.net
Have you checked out the 2026-2027 Student Handbook on our all new website?
The Student Handbook is an important resource for all Poplar Hill families and includes information about school expectations, attendance, communication, dress code, procedures, and much more.
We encourage every family to take a few minutes to review it before the start of the school year so we can begin another incredible year together.
Visit: https://phe.rcschools.net/ and find the link under the PARENT tab.
#StrongerTogetherFamilyForever
The Student Handbook is an important resource for all Poplar Hill families and includes information about school expectations, attendance, communication, dress code, procedures, and much more.
We encourage every family to take a few minutes to review it before the start of the school year so we can begin another incredible year together.
Visit: https://phe.rcschools.net/ and find the link under the PARENT tab.
#StrongerTogetherFamilyForever
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Kaylee Alford, 2nd Grade Teacher, to the Poplar Hill Elementary family!
A Murfreesboro native and MTSU graduate, Ms. Alford grew up dancing and now enjoys coaching others. In her free time, she loves painting, reading, and spending time with dogs.
We are excited to have her as part of our Coyote family! 🐾#Strongertogetherfamilyforever
A Murfreesboro native and MTSU graduate, Ms. Alford grew up dancing and now enjoys coaching others. In her free time, she loves painting, reading, and spending time with dogs.
We are excited to have her as part of our Coyote family! 🐾#Strongertogetherfamilyforever
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Isabella Phillips, Kindergarten Teacher, to the Poplar Hill Elementary family!
Ms. Phillips recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Elementary Education (K–5). She also had the incredible opportunity to live in Ireland for two months and complete part of her student teaching in Kenmare, Ireland.
This will be her first year teaching, and we are excited for her to begin her journey in Kindergarten at PHE.
Ms. Phillips loves reading, traveling, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, staying active, and caring for her three cats and dog.
We are excited to have her join the Coyote family!
#strongertogetherfamilyforever
We’re planning for Year Two at Poplar Hill Elementary, and we want as many voices at the table as possible!
Whether you’re an incoming kindergarten parent, a returning PHE parent, new to our school community, or a staff member, we invite you to join us as we share ideas, plan events, and help shape another amazing year at PHE.
Together, we can make Year Two even stronger. We hope to see you there!
#PHECoyotes #StrongerTogetherFamilyForever #EveryStudentEveryDay #GrowingAchievingThriving
Welcome, Mrs. Leah Coleman, to the PHE Family! #stongertogetherfamilyforever
Welcome, Mrs. Espinal, to the PHE Family! #Strongertogetherfamilyforever
Join us in welcoming Mrs. Hildebrandt to our PHE Family as an Intervention EA! She has served over 20 years as a highly effective classroom teacher and is ready to make a change to Educational Assistant. #strongertogetherfamilyforever
Join us in welcoming Mr. Benjamin Smith to the PHE Family! #Strongertogetherfamilyforever
School is Out!
As we close the doors on our inaugural year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our students, families, staff, and community for making this year so special.
Together, we opened a brand-new school, built meaningful relationships, created traditions that will last for years to come, and laid the foundation for something truly amazing. From our first day as Coyotes to the countless memories made throughout the year, every success has been possible because of the partnership and support of our incredible community.
We are so proud of what we accomplished together and even more excited about what lies ahead in Year Two. The future is bright at Poplar Hill Elementary!
For now, we encourage everyone to enjoy a well-deserved summer break. Spend time with family, make memories, rest, recharge, and refresh. We cannot wait to welcome everyone back soon, ready to continue growing, achieving, and thriving together.
☀️ Summer Office Hours
📅 June 1–11 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 8:00–11:00 AM
📅 July 20–30 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 8:00–11:00 AM
Thank you for an unforgettable first year. We are proud to be your Poplar Hill Coyotes!
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Every Student. Every Day. Growing, Achieving, and Thriving!
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
The 2026 RCS Summer Meal program starts June 2 and any child under 18 can participate. Breakfast and lunch will be available June 2-July 24 with curbside and dine-in options available. For ages 18 and up, breakfast is $2.50 and lunch is $4.25 (exact change only).
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
