Get Involved at Poplar Hill Middle School!

At Poplar Hill Middle School, we believe student involvement is key to growth, connection, and success. Our Athletics, Fine Arts, and Clubs flyers showcases the many opportunities available for students to participate in extracurricular activities that match their interests and talents.

From competitive sports and creative fine arts to a variety of student clubs, there is truly something for every Bobcat.
📄 View the flyers to explore all opportunities and get involved! Check back often as we add to our coaching staff and tryout information.

💚💛 We look forward to meeting you at our Poplar Hill Preview Nights!
Come meet your administrators, teachers, coaches, club sponsors, order your school spirit wear, and more!


💚💛 Go Bobcats!

4 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
An athletics program schedule for a school year includes fall, winter, and spring sports. Sports include cross-country, football, girls soccer, volleyball, archery, tennis, dance, wrestling, and more.
Document with "PHMS Athletics 2020-2021" and "PHMS Fine Arts 2020-2021" headers. Includes reminders for eligibility, updates, and details about band and choir programs.
White page with a list of clubs and activities including Student Council, Beta, STEM, and more.
Gold and green design with "Poplar Hill Middle Preview" heading. Event details include May 12 for 6th graders at 5:30-6:30 and May 21 for 7th-8th graders at 5:30-6:30.
A Big Bobcat welcome to Mrs. Rebecca Larson! 🐾🎉 She’s excited to join the PHMS 7th‑grade team and brings a passion for making math fun, meaningful, and connected to everyday life! Welcome to Poplar Hill Middle, Mrs. Larson!✨
4 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
A green-themed poster introduces Rebecca Larson, a 7th-grade math teacher. Photo shows her smiling. Text highlights her background, including teaching experience.
Join us in welcoming Dr. Laura Patterson to the Poplar Hill Middle team!🐾🎉📚 With 21 years of experience, she joins PHMS as our Academic Reading Interventionist, bringing passion, expertise, and a love for helping students grow into confident readers!
4 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
A poster featuring Dr. Laura Patterson, a reading interventionist, with a photograph and details about her background and experience.
A Big Bobcat welcome to Mr. Jay McGee! 🐾🎉 With 26 years as an educator and coach, he brings passion, experience, and a commitment to helping students grow academically and athletically. We’re excited to have him at PHMS!
4 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
A colorful poster with text and a man's photo. The man wears glasses, a light blue shirt. The poster reads, "Welcome to PHMS!"
Welcome Ms. Crystal Hutchins to Poplar Hill MS! 🐾 With 17 years of experience and a passion for math, she’s excited to join our founding Bobcat team and make math meaningful and engaging for all learners. Welcome to PHMS!
4 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
Poster with green and white background and a smiling woman named Crystal Hutchins. Text reads, "Welcome to PHMS!" and "Crystal Hutchins, 6th Grade Math."

We are excited to welcome Mr. Scott Miller to the Poplar Hill Middle School team for the 2026–2027 school year! 🐾 Mr. Miller looks forward to working collaboratively to create a welcoming environment, build strong community connections, and support all learners as they grow and succeed. Welcome to the Bobcat family, Mr. Miller!

4 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
Scott Miller, 6th-grade math teacher, has 27 years of experience. Background includes teaching in Tennessee and North Carolina. Interests: biking, nature, family.
📣 Welcome to PHMS, Ms. Alisha Elmore, 6th Grade Math teacher! ✨With over 22 years of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping students feel confident and supported. Ms. Elmore is dedicated to creating an engaging classroom where every student can succeed. We’re thrilled to have her join the Bobcat family! 🐾
4 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
Green poster with Alisha Elmore, 6th-grade math teacher, smiling. A lion logo is below the text "Popular Hill Middle School" and "Est. 2018".
📣 Welcome to PHMS, Ms. Harlee Stark! We’re excited to have Ms. Stark join us as a 6th grade science teacher!
She’s passionate about supporting students, challenging them, and creating meaningful, engaging learning experiences.
Welcome to the Bobcat family, Ms. Stark! 🐾
4 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
A poster shows Harlee Stark, a sixth-grade science teacher. She is smiling, wearing a necklace. Text highlights her background and passion for teaching.

📣 Welcome to PHMS, Ms. Laura Palkoner, 8th grade science teacher! ✨ We’re excited to have Ms. Palkoner join our Bobcat family! She brings a passion for science and robotics and can’t wait to inspire students to explore and create. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Palkoner to the PHMS Community! 🐾

4 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
Laura Palkoner, 8th-grade science teacher, poses with a photo of herself. The poster highlights her background in science teaching and interest in robotics.
📣 Welcome, Ms. Candice Adams! ✨
We’re excited to have Ms. Adams join our school community! She brings a passion for teaching, a heart for students, and a commitment to creating a positive and encouraging classroom. Help us give her a big Bobcat welcome! 🐾
4 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
Poster introduces Candice Adams, 6th-grade English Language Arts teacher at Poplar Hill Middle School. Photo shows woman with long hair, smiling. Text highlights her education and experience.
📣 Welcome to the Bobcat Family, Ms. Laurie Grant! We’re excited to introduce Ms. Laurie Grant, 6th Grade ELA teacher! With 24 years of teaching experience and a passion for helping students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers, Ms. Grant is an amazing addition to our Poplar Hill Middle community. 📚✨
4 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
A poster with a photo of Laurie Grant, a teacher, and text. The poster reads "Welcome to PHMS!"
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Lisa Hayworth, School Nurse, to Poplar Hill Middle School! Nurse Hayworth is passionate about supporting students’ health and well-being so they can learn, grow, and thrive every day. She will be an asset to PHMS, and we are excited to have her join our school community!
5 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
Poster with green background. An image of a woman is shown. Text reads: "Welcome to PHMS!" Lisa Hayworth is a School Nurse.

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

5 months ago, Rutherford County Schools
A group of smiling teachers and principals

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

5 months ago, Rutherford County Schools
Smiling teachers holding awards

What a great turnout for the PHMS football interest meeting! We can’t wait to see the Bobcats take the field for our inaugural season. Team 1 starts here! If you couldn't attend and are interested in trying out, please reach out to Coach Hillis at hillisb@rcschools.net 🏈💚🐾

5 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
A man speaks at a podium in a classroom, facing a screen with "Season Goals" displayed. Audience members sit in rows.
🏈 Reminder, Bobcat Family!
Our Poplar Hill Middle Football Interest Meeting is TOMORROW — Thursday, March 12 from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Blackman Middle School Auditorium. Let’s get ready to build something great together. 💚💛Go Bobcats!
5 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
A poster advertises a Poplar Hill Middle football interest meeting. It features a football, stars, and event details including date, time, and location.

📣 Poplar Hill Middle School Preview Nights Are Coming! 💚💛🐾
We can’t wait to welcome our future Bobcats and their families! Join us for a special PHMS Preview designed to help students get excited, get informed, and get connected.🐾💚💛

5 months ago, Poplar Hill Middle School
Green and gold banner reads "Poplar Hill Middle Preview". Details for upcoming students are shown.
Join us in welcoming Ms. Lauren Roland to the PHMS Athletic Program as our Assistant Football/Competition Cheer Coach! Coach Roland has a wealth of cheer experience and knowledge and is excited to bring energy, dedication, and school spirit to our cheer program. She and Mrs. Camp will be a dynamic cheer duo! Welcome to PHMS Athletics, Ms. Roland!
5 months ago, Barton Henley
Green banner with white text. Image of a woman. Text: Welcome to PHMS! Ms. Lauren Roland Football/Competition Cheer Assistant Coach.
Bobcats, are you ready for some football??? If you are interested in trying out for the PHMS football team, there will be a parent and athlete interest meeting on March 12th from 6-7:00 in the Blackman Middle School auditorium. We hope to see you there!
5 months ago, Barton Henley
Green banner with a football and stars. "Poplar Hill Middle Football Interest Meeting" on Thursday, March 12, 6:08-7:08pm at Blackman Middle Auditorium.
Welcome Mrs. Samantha Joyner, ESL Teacher, to Poplar Hill Middle! Mrs. Joyner is looking forward to joining a community of teachers focused on meeting the needs of all students and supporting our multilingual learners. She will make a great addition to PHMS! Welcome to the Bobcat Family, Mrs. Joyner!
5 months ago, Barton Henley
Poster for teacher Mrs. Samantha Joyner at Poplar Hill Middle School. It includes a picture of her, a welcome message, and a brief description of her teaching history.