Russellville School District

🎓 ❤ Reece Wilkins | RSD Profile of the Graduate Story Students’ reading, writing, math, and social skills are continuously evolving and building upon each other with the goal of growing each year. While some students may be at different levels, everyone is learning and evolving together! For students like Reece Wilkins at Center Valley Elementary, learning together is most important. Center Valley Elementary Principal, Mrs. Victoria Golden says Reece is a strong leader in his classroom and strives to recognize the value in every one of his fellow classmates. “He leads well in classroom discussions. When working in partner pairs, he stops to listen to others speak and expounds on what others have to say. Reece is the student who is friends with everyone and values everyone's thoughts and opinions!” ❤ Reece, you are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for leading with empathy and for being an Inclusive Collaborator! ➡️ Read more about Reece's story here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1388163 ➡️To learn more about the RSD Profile of the Graduate visit this link: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/rsd-graduate #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

Cyclone Robotics hosted a tournament as a fundraiser on December 2nd. 🤖 🌪 👏 Shoutout to the fantastic volunteers from Arkansas Nuclear One, Arkansas Tech University, and the Russellville community! Thank you for serving our students in STEM! ❤️ #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

Dr. McDonald & Gingy went on a tour of Oakland Heights Elementary & Sequoyah Elementary on Tuesday! 👏 There was so much joy, love, and cheer! 🎄 ❤ #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

❤ Center Valley Elementary 4th grade ambassador students spent time serving at the Manna House today! 👏 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🎉 Thank you to everyone who came to the 2023 Gingerbread Kindergarten Recruitment event! Even Gingy showed up for the fun! 👏 ❤️ Shoutout to the RJHS & RHS student helpers who helped make the event a success! #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🗓 Christmas Break will be December 25 - January 5. Classes will resume on January 8, 2024. ⏰ Note: January 8 will be a Smart Start Monday. #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

RSD December Staff Ambassador Meeting ❤️📚 RSD hosted the first Staff Ambassador meeting yesterday evening! 👏 ❤ Attendees learned some fast facts about RSD and the strategic plan. As the year continues, attendees will be provided with the tools and information needed to be an RSD ambassador! 🤝 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

📢 Reminder: This event is tomorrow, 12/19! You're invited! 🫵 RSD invites you and your preschool child who will be entering Kindergarten next year to join us for an evening of gingerbread fun! 🗓️ December 19th | 5:30 p.m. | Crawford Elementary School ➡️ Call (479) 968-5216 or use this link below to RSVP! https://forms.gle/ny9q6LVmiQC3TJ1i8 See you there! ❤️ #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

👏 Good luck to the Russellville High School Cyclones Cheer team as they compete at the State competition today! #GoBigRed ❤️

❤️ Thank you to the 2nd graders from Crawford Elementary School for stopping by the RSD Administration office to bring some Holiday Joy! The best Christmas Carolers ever!! 🎄 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️

🎓 ❤ Towns Fuentez | RSD Profile of a Graduate Story For students like Towns Fuentez at Crawford Elementary School, there can be added challenges to learning how to be in a structured academic environment. Towns is visually impaired and is learning how to navigate the world of Kindergarten with exceptionalities. Every day, Towns brings lots of smiles and loads of innovation as he navigates school and learning. “I love learning at Crawford Elementary!" said Towns when asked about his school. Towns also says he is grateful to have great friends like his friend Edgar, pictured below, who help him navigate the school throughout the day. Crawford Elementary Principal, Ms. Shavon Jackson says Towns is teaching their school more about perseverance than they could ever teach him! “I am in awe of his learning on a daily basis. Towns truly embodies the attributes of an innovative achiever with his ability to persevere and be creative in order to enhance his personal and academic growth.” ❤ Towns, you are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for being an Innovative Achiever! ➡️ Read more about Towns' story here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1378521 ➡️To learn more about the RSD Profile of the Graduate visit this link: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/rsd-graduate #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

Christmas Carolers 🎄🎶 Thank you to the Russellville High School Hispanic Heritage Club for stopping by the RSD Administration Office to spread some Holiday Cheer last week! 👏 #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

📚 December Board of Education Meeting Recognition The following groups were recognized at the December Board of Education Meeting: 👏School Board Member, Mr. Wesley White, for being awarded the Pinnacle Award by the Arkansas School Board Association (ASBA). This award is given to members who have achieved at least 200 hours of training! 👏 School Board Members, Mrs. Holli Hall and Mr. Jeremy D. Keaster, for being named a Master Board member by the ASBA. This award recognizes members who have completed at least 50 hours of training! 👏 ESL Teacher, Mrs. Elizabeth Collins, for being named the 2023 ARKTESOL ESL Teacher of the Year. 👏Center Valley Elementary School student, Reece Wilkins, for being an empathetic leader and inclusive collaborator! 👏 Crawford Elementary School student, Towns Fuentez, for being an innovative achiever! 🎉Congratulations to everyone! #OneRSD ❤

📚🎓The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Team The Student Advisory team met again today to learn about the upcoming Solar Eclipse and give valuable input on a variety of topics regarding the school environment! 👏 #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

🎶 The Russellville High School Chromatic Choir performed at the Arkansas School Boards Association Conference this morning! #OneRSD🖤🌪️❤️

2023 Annual Russellville Chamber Meeting Dr. McDonald had the honor of moderating the Workforce panel at the 2023 Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual meeting yesterday! As always, it was a great event! ❤️ #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤 #RussellvilleProud

📣 The RHS Future Business Leaders of America chapter will be hosting a Community Holiday Event December 9th, 6pm-8pm. FBLA will be collecting canned goods/non-perishable food items for admission. There will be games, face painting, arts & crafts, door prizes, hot chocolate, bingo, local vendors, and a silent auction! Lots of fun for all ages! See you there! ❤️

Due to the set up for the Russellville Christmas Parade, the RSD Administration office and the Gardner campus will be closing at 3:30 p.m. today. December 7th, 2023.

RHS Feast of Carols 🎵🎺 The Russellville High School Choir will be presenting the 16th annual Feast of Carols December 8-10, 2023. The choirs will provide Christmas music that is sure to put you in the Christmas mood. A three course meal of salad, bread, lasagna, and cheesecake will be served on December 8th and 9th, and desserts will be served on December 10th. Tickets are $25 for December 8th & 9th and $18 for December 10th and can be purchased through Russellville Choir Boosters. Come take part in this amazing Christmas tradition! See you there! 👏 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤 Find the full schedule of the Music Program Christmas Concerts and Events here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1352921

College Athletic Signing ❤🌪 🎉 Congratulations to RHS senior, Peyton Coffman, who signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Missouri State University West Plains today! #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤