🎉 RSD kicked off the first Staff Ambassador Program meeting of the year with 11 participants! 💡As part of the fun, staff ambassadors got to test their knowledge in a Kahoot game, diving into important facts about the district!
This program empowers our educators and staff to be leaders, share their voice, and help shape the future of RSD. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the year!
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Take Your Legislators to School Month 🇺🇸🏫
The Russellville School District proudly hosted Senator Breanne Davis, State Representatives Stan Berry, and Aaron Pilkington, along with Kelli Lamberson, Field Representative for Congressman Bruce Westerman, for Take Your Legislators to School Month on Wednesday. ❤
During their visit to London Elementary School and Russellville High School, the legislators learned how the District's focus on collaboration, assessment, and relationships contribute to the success of London Elementary and the offerings of STEM and career education across RSD. 🎖📚
➡️ Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1775103
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📆 The Fall 2024 Parent Teacher Conferences are as follows:
Elementary Schools (PreK-4th), RIS, and RMS:
➡️ September 24th and September 26th, 4:00 - 6:15 p.m.
RJHS and RHS:
➡️ September 24th and September 25th, 4:00 - 6:15 p.m.
📞 Contact your student's school for more information.
♥️ Huge thank you to Dwight Elementary and RIS families for coming out and cheering on the Cyclones last Friday night!
🎉 Thank you to Arkansas Tech University for being the very first Game Day Experience guests!
What a day to be a Cyclone! 🌪️🏈
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RSD Faith Council Meeting ♥️
The RSD Faith Council is a dedicated group of congregational leaders who come together to hear about the needs of RSD and offer support. They provide valuable feedback on a variety of topics and seek ways to serve the needs in our schools!
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🎉 Happy National IT Professionals Day to the amazing RSD Technology Department!
Thank you for all you do! ❤️
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Thank you to Russellville Junior Auxiliary for the $15,000 donation to support students in the Russellville School District!
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🏈 Tonight is Dwight Elementary and RIS Family night at the Cyclone Football Game!
Kick off is at 7:00 p.m. See you there! ♥️
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#LetsGoCyclones
Yesterday, the National Champion Cyclone Quiz Bowl team was recognized at the Arkansas Department of Education Board Meeting for marking the first time in 42 years that an Arkansas team has won a National Championship! 🏆
Team members: Alyx Dunaway, Matthew Fox, Gidian Fuller, Keegan Fuller, Logan Greggs, Will Stump, and Ian Warnick.
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🎉 A big congratulations to RHS students, Claire Cains and Sarah Shoptaw, on being named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists!
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📚 September Board of Education Meeting Recognition
The following individuals were recognized at the September 10th Board of Education Meeting:
👏 RHS student, Ava Brock, for being an Inclusive Collaborator!
👏 Crawford Elementary School for achieving the Highly Effective Schools Accreditation!
🎉 Congratulations to everyone!
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Check your inbox ✉️
RSD now has a new monthly family newsletter called RSD Connect! ❤️ The newsletter will be sent on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
➡️ Find the September issue of RSD Connect here: https://buff.ly/3XkJehH
📌 If you have not received the email with this month's newsletter:
1. Check your spam folder
2. Subscribe here: https://buff.ly/3XRFm9R
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📄 Free and reduced meals applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now open!
📌 All meals applications completed before July 1st, 2024 will expire in by the end of the month!
📣 Thanks to ACT 656, all students with approved 2024-2025 Free and Reduced applications will receive FREE meals for the 2024- 2025 School Year!
➡️ Apply online here: https://buff.ly/3RQZkO7
➡️ Or download the application from the RSD website here: https://buff.ly/3zpdLTn
Contact the RSD Child Nutrition Office at 479-498-8836 for more information.
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RSD held the very first PTO Council Meeting this school year, bringing together dedicated representatives from every school in the district. This group will meet each month to build connections, share ideas, and collaborate to make a positive impact on our students, staff, and families. Here's to a fantastic year of teamwork and community!
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📚 August Board of Education Meeting Recognition
The following individuals were recognized at the August 13th Board of Education Meeting:
👏 RHS Cyclone Quiz Bowl team for becoming National Champions!
👏 RHS Cyclone Broadcasting student, Mary Stratton, for winning the Diamond in the Rough Award for Excellence in student journalism and Mr. Drew Brent for winning the SPJ Diamond Educator of the Year Award at the Society of Professional Journalists Annual Diamond Awards Banquet!
👏 RSD Communications Specialist, Samantha Ballew, and numerous students invovled in the Profile of the RSD Graduate video and the Board Appreciation video series for winning 4 Publications and Digital Media Awards from the National School Public Relations Assoication!
🎉 Congratulations to everyone!
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🎟️ Cyclone Athletics is now utilizing an online ticket system!
➡️ Link to purchase: https://gofan.co/app/school/AR18678
Cash will still be accepted for entry through the 2024-2025 school year.
Contact the Russellville Cyclone Athletics office for more information at (479) 964-2411
Go Big Red! 🌪️♥️
📄 Free and reduced meals applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now open!
📌 All meals applications completed before July 1st, 2024 will expire in September 2024.
📣 Thanks to ACT 656, all students with approved 2024-2025 Free and Reduced applications will receive FREE meals for the 2024- 2025 School Year!
➡️ Apply online here: https://buff.ly/3RQZkO7
➡️ Or download the application from the RSD website here: https://buff.ly/3zpdLTn
Contact the RSD Child Nutrition Office at 479-498-8836 for more information.
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Thank you to Russellville Kiwanis Club for inviting Dr. McDonald to speak about the great things going on in RSD last week!
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2024 Advanced Placement Exams Results:
▪️950 AP Exams administered
▪️535 AP Exams with 3+ score
▪️292 students, or 58.63% of AP students, scored a 3 or better, earning College Credit in 1 or more content areas. This is a 59.5% increase from 2021 - 2024!
🎉 Congratulations, students
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Check your inbox ✉️
RSD now has a new monthly family newsletter called RSD Connect! ❤️ The newsletter will be sent on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
➡️ Find the August issue of RSD Connect here: https://buff.ly/3MgIi91
📌 If you have not received the email with this month's newsletter:
1. Check your spam folder
2. Subscribe here: https://buff.ly/3XRFm9R
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