Russellville School District

🏀 Last Friday was London Elementary Night!🌪️ The Cyclones and Lady Cyclones faced off against Harrison Goblins : ✨ Lady Cyclones Final Score: 33 - 49 ✨ Cyclones Final Score: 59 - 67 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🚍 RSD Transportation is rolling out the Stopfinder app in phases! If your student utilizes RSD Transportation and is zoned in the Center Valley Elementary area, you will receive a Stopfinder invitation at the primary email address on file this week. If your student utilizes RSD Transportation and is zoned in the London Elementary area, you should have received an invitation already. 📅 Find the full rollout timeline & instructions on accessing the app here: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/stopfinderapp Stay tuned for updates as we expand access across the district! 🚦

💡Mrs. Ply's kindergarteners at Sequoyah Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school this week by writing 100 words! These young writers put their skills to the test and showed just how much they’ve learned. What a fantastic way to mark this milestone! 🎉 #OneRSD❤️🌪️🎓

♥️Thank you to the Russellville Kiwanis Club for hosting Mrs. Hailey Shirley, the Cyclone Health and Wellness Center Coordinator, to share about the incoming health and wellness center! More updates about the Cyclone Health and Wellness Center will be shared soon! ➡️Landing page: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/health-wellness

🎉 Exciting news! RSD has been recognized as a High Reliability Schools (HRS) Level 1 District at the HRS Summit! 🎉 The HRS Level 1 certification signifies RSD has a strong foundation of a Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture! RSD is proud of our educators and leaders for their commitment and dedication! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🎓

🏀 Shoutout to Russellville Intermediate School for supporting our Cyclone basketball players Monday night! 🌪️ The Cyclones and Lady Cyclones faced off against the Mountain Home Bombers: ✨ Lady Cyclones Final Score: 54 - 72 ✨ Cyclones Final Score: 54 - 50 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🎉 Cyclone Cheer placed 3rd at NCA Cheer Nationals this weekend.🥉 They also received the Excellence in COED Award and Superior Showmanship Award! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

❤ 🎓If you're interested in #ChoosingRSD, school choice forms are open now! If you live outside the Russellville School District and are interested in having your child attend this semester or next school year, please submit your School Choice Application to the new RSD Administration Office at 3115 West 2nd Court, Russellville, AR. 🗓The deadline for school choice applications is May 1, 2025. Find the school choice application here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1939090 #IChooseRSD❤🎓

♥️Thank you to the Russellville Lions Club for hosting Mrs. Hailey Shirley, the Cyclone Health and Wellness Center Coordinator, to share about the incoming health and wellness center. More updates about the Cyclone Health and Wellness Center will be shared soon! ➡️Landing page: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/health-wellness

🏅Congratulations to Center Valley Elementary School and Sequoyah Elementary School for being recognized by the Arkansas Department of Education for achieving student performance levels that place them among the top 6-10% of schools in the state! Center Valley Elementary and Sequoyah Elementary are two schools out of only 53 schools in the entire state to qualify for this recognition! 🎉 #OneRSD🎓🌪️♥️ ➡️ Read more: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1986690

🏅 I Believe in RSD Award: Mrs. Lauren Youngblood, Oakland Heights Elementary Teacher Mrs. Lauren Youngblood was awarded an I Believe in RSD Award in December. "At a recent professional development that I attended, we were asked what percentage of learning was knowledge, skills, and disposition of the learner. I ranked disposition much higher than either of the other two because if a student wants to learn and believe they can learn, they are going to work and work and work to achieve that knowledge or skill. As an educator here in RSD, how powerful it is for each student in our district to be surrounded by teachers who are passionate about teaching and truly believe that all students can learn at high levels and will work and work and work to ensure that is true! I am so honored to be counted as one of them!! Thank you so much for nominating me for the “I believe in RSD” award!" ❤️Thank you for all you d, Mrs. Youngblood! ➡️ Read more about the I Believe in RSD Awards here: https://www.russellvilleschools.net/article/1955705 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🎓

📚 January Board of Education Meeting Recognition The following individuals were recognized at the January 14th Board of Education Meeting: 👏 National Board Appreciation Month! 👏 Sequoyah Elementary student, Reece Austin, for being a Critical Thinker! 👏 Russellville Intermediate School student, Robert Hill, for being an Empathetic leader! 👏 Russellville Middle School student, Lloyd Ilechukwu, for being a Responsible Citizen! 👏 The Russellville Lions Club invited RSD students to participate in the statewide Peace Art Contest. Russellville Junior High School student, Ahliauna Miles, won 2nd place in the state! 👏 2024 Energy Star Awards: RSD Administration Building, Center Valley Elementary, Crawford Elementary, Dwight Elementary, London Elementary, Oakland Heights Elementary, Sequoyah Elementary, RIS, Middle Grades Complex, RJHS, and RHS. 👏 Dr. Ginni McDonald for being named a 2024-2025 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association. 🎉 Congratulations to everyone! #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🎓

🏅 I Believe in RSD Award: Mrs. Jennifer Lachowsky, Russellville High School Teacher Mrs. Jennifer Lachowsky was awarded an I Believe in RSD Award in December! "I love what I teach and I respect the job that I've been given. It's an honor to teach AP mathematics and also to get to teach the course leading up to my classes. Teaching the prerequisite course is definitely a contributing factor to my success. I am able to make sure the students are getting exactly what I need them to know for the math classes they will potentially take with me or in college while also solidifying in them the basics they've learned but not internalized yet. I like to think my classroom is one of high expectation when it comes to what we learn but with a sense of support that encourages kids to take the course and push themselves knowing I am invested in their success as well. " ❤️Thank you for all you do Mrs. Lachowsky! ➡️ Read more about the I Believe in RSD Awards here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1955705 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🎓

🌪️ Huge thanks to Dwight and Sequoyah Elementary School students for cheering, and supporting our Cyclone basketball players! 🏀 The Cyclones and Lady Cyclones faced off against the Van Buren Pointers: ✨ Lady Cyclones Final Score: 38 - 53 ✨ Cyclones Final Score: 54 - 31 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

At the regular board meeting on January 14, 2025, Dr. Ginni McDonald, RSD Superintendent, announced that she will be entering into negotiations with the Board of Education to mutually separate from her contract as Superintendent of Russellville School District. Dr. McDonald will continue to provide strong leadership to provide a seamless transition and serve as a resource and support for the RSD Board of Education until June 30, 2025. We are deeply grateful for Dr. McDonald’s dedication and leadership during her time at RSD. Her vision and commitment have left a positive impact on our district, and we look forward to finishing this school year strong under her guidance. Read Dr. McDonald's statement at the link below: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1965786 #OneRSD

🏅 I Believe in RSD Award: Ms. Shavon Jackson, Crawford Elementary School Principal. Ms. Shavon Jackson was awarded an I Believe in RSD Award! "I am blessed with the opportunity to make a positive difference everyday. Each day brings new challenges, and I work with an amazing team that meets challenges head on to ensure our students are successful. I am passionate about building leadership capacity among our students and staff. I don't take my leadership role for granted. I am intentional about putting words into action and leading by example each day. Our students are the future, and it is imperative that we equip them with the skills they need to be our future leaders " ❤️ Thank you for all you do Ms. Jackson! ➡️ Read more about the I Believe in RSD Awards here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1953044 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🎓

January is School Board Appreciation Month! 📚♥️ The RSD School Board Members are as follows: Holli Hall - School Board President Georganne Rollans - School Board Vice-President Janet Winn - School Board Secretary Donna Hindsman Don Jacimore Joe Sitkowski Wesley White Thank you to our dedicated school board members for all you do! #OneRSD ♥️🌪️🎓

All RSD schools will be in session tomorrow, January 13, 2025 and the Smart Start Monday schedule will proceed as usual. RSD Transportation: Bus routes will be primarily limited to main roads due to the varying conditions of side roads. RSD Transportation will be running snow routes for certain areas. Find all snow routes here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/120/District/5159519/Transportation_Information__snow_routes__-2.pdf Shoutout to the RSD Facilities team for working hard to make sure schools are ready for student's arrival tomorrow!

❄️ Thank you to everyone who shared your snow day photos! ❄️ ☃️ Stay safe, warm, and enjoy the snowy magic from the comfort of your homes! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

❄️ Share Your Snow Day Photos! 📸 Round 5 of Snow Day Fun! Keep sharing your Snow Day photos! ☃️❄️ 📧 Email your snow day pictures to: rsdcommunications@rsdk12.net #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤