🎓 IChooseRSD Webinar ❤️
🎉 RSD will be hosting the #IChooseRSD Live Webinar next Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
🎬 Tune in to learn about RSD's 3 focuses (Relationships, Collaboration, and Measurement), Student Opportunities PreK-12, and all things Back-to-School!
📌 No sign up required! The webinar will go live on the Russellville School District Youtube Channel 5 minutes before the start time.
See you there! 😀
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📣 Returning student registration is now open for the 2024 - 2025 school year!
💌 Emails are sent to the primary guardian on file at RSD. Be watching your email for a SNAPcode link to register. Please be patient, as emails are sent out gradually. If the SNAPcode link is not working, please contact your child's school.
➡️ All back-to-school information can be found here: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/back-to-school
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Attention📣
July 30, 2024:
As of 11:40 a.m:
Due to a partial power outage, the RSD Administration office and Transportation office phones are down.
Estimated time for recovery: 2:00 p.m.
This post will be updated once the phones are working again.
As of 1:07 p.m: All power is restored and phones are working again.
🎉 Congratulations to Cyclone Broadcasting student, Mary Stratton on 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 recently at the Society of Professional Journalists Annual Diamond Awards Banquet!
🥇 Great job, Cyclones!
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Strategic Plan Work Continues 🎯
Prior to arriving at the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators conference in Little Rock, Stephens hosted RSD leaders for a strategic planning meeting!
💡Strategic plan priority groups discussed the work completed during the 2023-2024 school year and the plans for the upcoming school year.
Great things are happening in RSD! 🏆
➡️ Review the RSD Strategic Plan here: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/strategic-planning
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🌪️ RSD STORM Award 23-24 Recipient Spotlight | Mrs. Dee Broyles! 🎉
Mrs. Dee serves as a secretary at Russellville Middle School. Her colleagues had this to say:
📌 "Mrs. Dee is the heart behind RMS. She has a heart of gold and is willing to do anything for anybody. She ensures that we all have what we need to be successful in the classroom and in life in general. From her incredible talent at making any and everything crochet, she keeps our school looking inviting and our own babies dressed to impress in her
beautiful crochet creations!"
📌 “Mrs. Dee is so kindhearted, hardworking, and considerate of others. She goes above and beyond and is willing to help whenever she is needed.”
❤️ Congratulations, Mrs. Dee! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated.
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🗓️ Center Valley Elementary and Sequoyah Elementary families are invited to Popsicles with your new Principal!
Please make plans to stop by and meet your new principal Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 p.m!
➡️ Sequoyah: Meet Mrs. Cheneval 🩵
➡️ Center Valley: Meet Mrs. Strain 💙
For this drive thru event, please remain in your vehicles and follow the regular car rider procedures.
🚗 See you there!
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It's officially back to school time! 🏫
Find all the information you need for back to school, including Meet the Teacher dates and Open House information on the Back to School Information page on the RSD website!
➡️ https://www.rsdk12.net/page/back-to-school
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🌪️ RSD STORM Award 23-24 Recipient Spotlight | Mrs. Jenny Barber! 🎉
Mrs. Barber serves as the District's Federal Programs Supervisor. Her colleagues had this to say:
📌 "Mrs Barber is a team player. While she has a long history with the district, she handles each endeavor with a focus on students and with a high level of professionalism."
📌 “Mrs. Barber truly understands the importance of motivation and recognition of others, and strives to be a place of support for students and staff in reaching their goals. Mrs.
Barber’s dedication to the district is unmatched, and we are so blessed to have her on our team.”
❤️ Congratulations, Mrs. Barber! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated.
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🌪️ RSD STORM Award 23-24 Recipient Spotlight | Mrs. Kimberly Nettles! 🎉
Mrs. Nettles serves as a teacher and Building Learning Coordinator at Center Valley Elementary! Mrs. Nettles is known for her kindness and dedication to serving others. Her colleagues had this to say:
📌 "She goes above and beyond to help our school run smoothly. She’s apart of different committees and is our go to girl. She is always so helpful with faculty and staff. I can’t imagine not having her in our CVE family! Kim helps, motivates, and pushes us to be better. The kiddos and staff love her!"
📌 “Mrs. Nettles is an incredible teammate. She works so hard in the classroom while also supporting the building as BLC. All the teachers at Center Valley lean on Kim for instructional and emotional support and she is always kind and patient. She is there for everyone in the building no matter how busy she is. She will drop everything she is doing to support anyone in need. She is a rock in our school and we are so blessed to have her! Thank you Mrs. Nettles for everything you do for us and our students.”
❤️ Congratulations, Mrs. Nettles! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated.
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TOY Spotlights | RSD Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️
🎉 The 2023-2024 RSD Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Melissa Storm!
Grade/Position: 4th Grade Teacher & Building Learning Coordinator
Years in education: 19
Years at RSD: 19
❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “My favorite thing about RSD is the people! I am surrounded by amazing humans that are constantly inspiring me.”
Congratulations Mrs. Storm! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ✨
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TOY Spotlights | Oakland Heights Elementary School Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️
🎉 The 2023-2024 Oakland Heights Teacher of the Year is Ms. Makayla Golden!
Grade/Position: 1st Grade Lead Teacher
Years in education: 3
Years at RSD: 3
❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “My favorite thing about RSD is that our students are put first. Every decision that is made is based on what is best for our students.”
Congratulations Ms. Golden! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ✨
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🌪️ RSD STORM Award 23-24 Recipient Spotlight | Mrs. Krista Malin! 🎉 As Principal at Dwight Elementary School, Mrs. Malin is known for her inspiring commitment to students and staff. Her colleagues had this to say: 📌 "Mrs. Malin has exhibited dedication, passion, and vision in her role, demonstrating a commitment to excellence that is truly commendable. Mrs. Malin has consistently upheld high expectations for both her students and staff, fostering an environment of continuous growth and achievement." 📌 “What truly sets Mrs. Malin apart is her relentless pursuit of improvement. She is a lifelong learner, constantly researching and studying ways to enhance school culture, teacher efficacy, and the overall student experience. Mrs. Malin is a champion for professional growth, tirelessly coaching staff to set ambitious goals and achieve more for our students.” Congratulations, Mrs.Malin! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. ❤️ #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️🖤
TOY Spotlights | Russellville Intermediate School Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️
The 2023-2024 RIS Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Sarah Connerly! 🎉
Grade/Position: Counselor/5th grade
Years in education: 7
Years at RSD: 7
❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “The Intermediate School is my favorite thing about RSD. The positive school culture is something you have to experience to understand. It is one of empowerment, trust, and support.”
Congratulations Mrs. Connerly! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ✨
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🌪️ RSD STORM Award 23-24 Recipient Spotlight | Mrs. Lindsey Hefner! 🎉
Mrs. Hefner is a dedicated teacher at Russellville High School. Her colleagues had this to say:
📌 "Lindsey consistently shows a dedication to students by
engaging them in classroom activities that are relevant to
their lives and teaching them skills that students can apply in
the workplace or personal endeavors."
📌 "Lindsey has helped me so much with questions I've had
throughout my first year teaching at the high school. She has
great rapport with the students and it's very evident she has
a passion for what she does.”
Congratulations, Mrs.Hefner! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. ❤️
#OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️🖤
TOY Spotlights | Russellville Junior High School Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️
The 2023-2024 RJHS Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Jessica Baldwin!
Grade/Position: Library Media Specialist
Years in education: 13
Years at RSD: 13
❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “I love the people I work with in my building. RJHS has always felt like home.”
Congratulations Mrs. Baldwin! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ✨
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Introducing the Cyclone Health & Wellness Center! 🌪❤
🎉 RSD has been awarded a $330,000 Grant to Establish School-Based Health Center in Partnership with ARcare! This grant will fund the establishment of a new School-Based Health Center within the district.
The center will be named the “Cyclone Health & Wellness Center”.
🗓The center is expected to open during the spring semester of the 2024-2025 school year. RSD encourages families and community members to visit https://www.rsdk12.net/o/district/page/health-wellness for more information.
➡️ Read more here: https://www.russellvilleschools.net/article/1666539
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All RSD offices will be closed on July 4, 2024 in observance of the holiday.
All offices will reopen Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in accordance with the operating hours for summer.
Happy Independence Day!
🌪️ RSD STORM Award 23-24 Recipient Spotlight | Mrs. Melissa Storm! 🎉
Mrs. Storm is a 4th grade teacher at Sequoyah Elementary. She is known to be a source of support, encouragement, and inspiration for both students and staff. Her colleagues had this to say:
📌 "Mrs. Storm is not just a teacher; she's an epitome of dedication and passion in education. Every lesson she teaches, every interaction she has, is with her whole heart, making her not just a phenomenal teacher but an inspiration for all fortunate enough to know her.”
📌 "As a classroom teacher she truly inspires her students to be the best version of themselves. She motivates her students with powerful CKH lessons and encourages all to participate. She has a happy and inviting classroom with high expectations for all. She empowers her students with high levels of learning that each student strives to reach their personal and academic goals."
Congratulations, Mrs. Storm! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. ❤️
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🌪️ 3 Educators Rising students, Alex Bates, Katie Hovis, and Joy Skaggs, traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the National Conference and Competition this past week! 🌟 Here's some of the highlights from the trip: 🎉 Katie Hovis finished as a national semifinalist in her competition: Exploring Education Administration Careers. Hovis was the only Arkansas participant to earn a semifinalist or higher rank! 🎉 While at the conference, the students participated in several sessions, including Joy Skaggs, who participated in a field test for the new Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics Exam. She achieved a perfect score; an achievement never seen before! 🎉 In addition to activities at the conference, the students also met with Representative Bruce Westerman, who took the team on a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol. (Joy Skaggs was invited to explain who Norman Borlaug was to the rest of the audience in the statuary because Skaggs was the only person who knew of him due to a research paper she wrote about him for her AP World History class.) While on the tour, the team also caught up with former Ed Rising student Ellie Lamoureux (RHS Class of 2023) who was interning for Senator Tom Cotton. 🎉 The team also met with Senator John Boozman's staff in his offices to discuss education issues and governmental policy. What an amazing trip! Congratulations students! #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🖤
