Russellville School District

🏅 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 Llechukwu, 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❤️🌪️🖤

❄️ Share Your Snow Day Photos! 📸 Round 4 of Snow Day Fun! Keep sharing your Snow Day photos! ☃️❄️ 📧 Email your snow day pictures to: rsdcommunications@rsdk12.net The photos shared will be posted throughout the day! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

❄️☃️ Snow much beauty at our RSD campuses! #OneRSD❤🌪🎓

❄️ Share Your Snow Day Photos! 📸 Round 3 of Snow Day Fun! Keep sharing your Snow Day photos! ☃️❄️ 📧 Email your snow day pictures to: rsdcommunications@rsdk12.net Or add your pictures in the comments below. The photos shared will be posted throughout the day! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

❄️ Share Your Snow Day Photos! 📸 Another round of Snow Day Pictures! Keep sharing your Snow Day photos! ☃️❄️ 📧 Email your snow day pictures to: rsdcommunications@rsdk12.net The photos shared will be posted throughout the day! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

❄️ Share Your Snow Day Photos! 📸 Snow Day #1! Keep sharing your Snow Day photos! ☃️❄️ 📧 Email your snow day pictures to: rsdcommunications@rsdk12.net The photos shared will be posted throughout the day! More photos posted on facebook! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

❄️ Share Your Snow Day Photos! 📸 We are calling all RSD students, families, and staff to share your snow day fun!☃️❄️ 📧 Email your snow day pictures to: rsdcommunications@rsdk12.net The photos shared will be posted throughout the day tomorrow! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

🥇 I Believe in RSD Award: Mrs. Ashley Mooney, RSD Child Nutrition Specialist Mrs. Ashley Mooney was awarded an I Believe in RSD Award in October for her outstanding work in supporting families and RSD schools with child nutrition needs. "Child Nutrition wasn't a career I sought out, but once I became part of it, I never looked back. I quickly realized our work goes far beyond serving meals—it’s about ensuring students have the nutrition they need to focus and succeed. Hungry students can’t learn, and for many, school meals are their primary source of nutritious food. I’m not just passionate about food; I’m passionate about our students and giving them the best opportunities to thrive." ❤️ Thank you for all you do Mrs. Mooney! ➡️ Read more about the I Believe in RSD Awards here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1953044 #OneRSD❤️🌪️🎓

🥇I Believe in RSD Award: Mrs. Charity Tallon, London Elementary School Teacher Mrs. Tallon was honored with the "I Believe in RSD" Award for her exceptional dedication to student success, her leadership as a mentor teacher, and her collaborative approach to teaching. "I have always had a passion for helping children—this is my 'why' as an educator. Serving as a mentor teacher influences my approach to teaching through consideration of the smallest details and all possible student outcomes so that I can communicate effectively to interns while also providing effective teaching for students." ❤️Thank you for all you do Mrs. Tallon! ➡️ Read more about the I Believe in RSD Awards here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1953044 #OneRSD❤️🌪️🎓

🎉Classroom Spotlight: Ms. Anna Williams' 4th Grade Class! 🎉 Ms. Williams' 4th graders at Sequoyah Elementary turned math into a hands-on adventure as they tackled the formula for finding the area of a rectangle! 🖍️✨ Students worked together in groups and had fun figuring it all out as a team. ✏️Learning + teamwork = success! 💡

Russellville School District will transition from Diligent Community to BoardBook Premier for managing board meeting agendas, minutes, and other school board related documents. Beginning with the January 14, 2025 Regular Board meeting, all meeting information including board agendas, minutes, and related documents will be available on BoardBook Premier. Subscribe to BoardBook Premier here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/public/Organization/2994