Russellville School District

📚 December Board of Education Meeting Recognition The following individuals were recognized at the December 10th Board of Education Meeting: 👏 RHS Girls Cross Country team for winning the 5A Girls State Championship title! 👏 Mrs. Lauren Youngblood, Teacher at Oakland Heights Elementary School for I Believe In RSD staff recognition! 👏 Mr. Kevin Williams, Custodian at Russellville Middle School for I Believe In RSD staff recognition! 👏 Mrs. Jennifer Lachowsky, Teacher at Russellville High School for I Believe In RSD staff recognition! 👏 Sequoyah Elementary student, Andrew Coffman for being a Responsible Citizen! 👏 Russellville High School student, Emma Morris for being an Empathetic leader! 👏 Russellville High School and Oakland Heights Elementary recently earned High Reliability Schools (HRS) Distinctions! 🎉 Congratulations to everyone!

📚 At the last meeting, RSD Staff Ambassadors gained an understanding about the District's financial systems and played an interactive Budget game designed to give them a broader perspective on how districtwide decisions are made. #OneRSD ♥️

Grayson Smith is a 6th Grader at Russellville Middle School. Recognized in 5th grade for being a responsible citizen, Grayson continues to lead by example through his kindness and willingness to help others. Grayson says, “You never know what someone is going through, so it’s important to show kindness and respect. You don’t know what impact you are making on someone’s life.” Great job, Grayson! Thank you for being a fantastic role model for your peers! #OneRSD

🏫 New Stopfinder App 🚍 If your student utilizes RSD Transportation, please see the attached message about the new Transportation App! ❓If you have any questions, please contact the RSD Transportation department at 479-890-8561. ➡️ Message to families: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R6t6TpHehtJ-qPdhTL7i1X0tjNf-88SM/view?usp=sharing ➡️ Stopfinder Landing Page: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/stopfinderapp

🌟 A Sweet Start with Future Cyclones! 🍬 Thank you to all the future Cyclones and their families who joined us at the Sweet Start with Future Cyclones event! We can't wait to kick off your journey to becoming part of the RSD family. 💙❤️ A special shout out to the famous Gingy for stopping by and making the night even more special! #OneRSD♥️

🎉Join RSD in celebrating RHS for achieving HRS Level 1 status and for OHE for being the 1st school in RSD to achieve RHS Level 2 status! RSD is now a HRS Level 1 District with every school in the District achieving Level 1 status!  #OneRSD ❤ ➡️Read more: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1912664

🎶The RHS Hispanic Heritage Club visited Central Office today to spread holiday cheer with beautiful Christmas carols. 🎄✨ Thank you for bringing so much joy and spirit to our office! #OneRSD❤

🎉 Congratulations to RHS Senior Athlete, Kercher Herring, who signed a letter of intent to be a part of the Arkansas State University Track and Field team!

Cooper Jones, a 6th grader at Russellville Middle School, was recognized in 5th grade for his natural ability as an empathetic leader. At RMS, Cooper is continuing to lead by example. "I try to set an example by being empathetic, following the rules, being responsible, and respectful to everyone around me." Great job, Cooper! Thank you for being a fantastic role model for your peers! #OneRSD

🍪Calling all incoming kindergarten students and families! 🍭 You're invited to RSD's "A Sweet Start with Future Cyclones" event to learn more about kindergarten readiness and the amazing opportunities for RSD students on the journey to becoming a Cyclone and beyond! Hosted at Crawford Elementary on December 3, 2024 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fill out the google form linked below or call (479) 968-5216 to RSVP! https://forms.gle/rTK4iyWLKqy5k1No9 See you there!

🏅 RSD proudly congratulates Crawford Elementary School Resource Officer Corporal Kevin Hobby for being named Pope County Officer of the Year by the Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin! Corporal Hobby has dedicated twenty-eight years to law enforcement—all with the Russellville Police Department and 20 years as a School Resource Officer —and has spent the last two years serving as the SRO at Crawford Elementary School. His favorite part of the role is mentoring students, engaging with them daily, and witnessing their personal growth throughout the year. “I get to work for a great police department and a wonderful school district. Every SRO in the Russellville School District gives 100 percent and loves their schools.” - Corporal Hobby ❤️ Congratulations, Corporal Hobby! 🎉

RSD Administration delivered fall treats to every department and school building as a way to say thank you and provide a little seasonal cheer!

♥️ The RSD Leadership Team handed out Grateful Gary Bears to staff members across the district once again this year. This yearly tradition has been a great way to express appreciation for the dedication, hard work, and positive impact staff bring RSD every day! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🎓

🗓️ All RSD schools and offices will be closed November 25-29, 2024 🏫 Schools and offices will resume on December 2, 2024 Have a great Thanksgiving Break! ♥️

🗓️ The school year calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years have been approved by the RSD Board of Education. ➡️ Find the calendars on the RSD website: https://www.rsdk12.net/documents/district-calendar/186805

Congratulations to the following RHS senior baseball players who signed letters of intent to play at the college level!🎉 ⚾️Cade Palmer - University of Arkansas | Little Rock ⚾️Russ Martin - University of Arkansas | Little Rock ⚾️Ty Watkins - Arkansas State University | Mountain Home ⚾️Drew Hill - Missouri State University | West Plains #OneRSD❤🌪🖤

🎉 Congratulations the RHS Girls Cross Country team for brining home the first Girls RHS State Championship Title earlier this month! 🏆 #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

♥️ Recently, RSD School Board members went to RJHS for a lunch visit! It was a great opportunity to connect with students and staff. #OneRSD❤️🌪️🎓

🎉 RSD is excited to welcome Hailey Shirley as the new Cyclone Health and Wellness Center Coordinator. In this role, Mrs. Shirley will oversee the Center's operations, ensuring that RSD students and the broader community receive expanded access to the support and care they need to thrive. A longtime resident of the area, Mrs. Shirley is deeply connected to the River Valley community and is passionate about building strong partnerships to further the health and wellness of students and families. ❤️ ➡️ Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1876566 #OneRSD♥️🌪️🎓

❤ Thank you to the Arkansas School Boards Association for an excellent presentation and to all who attended the ASBA School Board Member Interest Session last week! Interested in learning more about running for school board? Find the ASBA presentation and School Board Candidate guide here: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/board-of-education-russellville