Russellville School District

✨The RSD Staff Ambassadors had an engaging meeting focused on academic success across the district! 🎓✨ Ambassadors also heard from Josh Edgin, RSD CTE & Innovation Specialist, about the exciting K-12 career education initiatives happening in our schools! 🚀🔧 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🖍️Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. Marilu Ledesma’s 1st Grade Class 🦋 Mrs.Ledesma’s 1st-grade class had a blast coloring moths to match different places around the classroom! ✨ Through this fun, hands-on activity, students explored color matching and camouflage while unleashing their creativity. Great job, young artists! Keep exploring and creating! 🎨 #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

🏆 RHS Quiz Bowl Team Shines at State Competitions! 🎉 The RHS Quiz Bowl Team continues to dominate, earning top placements in both the Arkansas Science and History competitions! 🔬 Science Bowl: 3rd place in the state – Will Stump, Keegan Fuller, Edgar Ortiz, and Ian Warnick 📜 History Bowl & Bee: State Varsity Champion Team – Will Stump, Ian Warnick, Keegan Fuller, and Sarah Shoptaw State Varsity Individual Champion – Ian Warnick 4th Place Varsity Individual – Gidian Fuller 🏆 JV History Bowl: 2nd place team – Marley McClanahan, Edgar Ortiz, Jackson Burt, and Kerrington Black 2nd place individual – Marley McClanahan #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🌟The RSD Faith Council heard from Mr. Josh Edgin, 🎓 CTE and Innovation Specialist, about career readiness and education, highlighting how the community plays a vital role in student success. 💡Dr. Brittany Turner, Director of Student Support Services, also shared updates on plans to create a districtwide K-12 mentoring program to support students in need of mentorship. Exciting opportunities ahead to make a lasting impact! ✨ #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🚨Crawford Elementary Area Families 🚨 🚍 RSD Transportation is rolling out the Stopfinder app in phases! If your student utilizes RSD Transportation and is zoned in the Crawford Elementary area, you will receive a Stopfinder invitation at the primary email address on file this week. 📅 Find the full rollout timeline & instructions on accessing the app here: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/stopfinderapp

💡 Classroom Spotlight: RJHS Math with Mrs. Jenny Wallace ✏️ Mrs. Wallace’s 1st-period math class was hard at work understanding rational and irrational numbers! 🔢 Through learning and problem-solving, students are strengthening their math skills and building a strong foundation for future success.📚 Keep up the amazing work! 👏✨ #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

🎉 RSD is excited to announce that Mrs. Sara Walker has been named the Principal of Russellville Junior High School (RJHS), and Mrs. Tearsa Callahan has been named as the Principal of Russellville Intermediate School (RIS) beginning next school year! Congratulations, Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Callahan! To read more about Mrs. Walker, go here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/2055807 To read more about Mrs. Callahan, go here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/2055806 #OneRSD❤️

💻 CTE Spotlight: Computer Science 🚀 Our Computer Science students continue to dive into the world of coding, problem-solving, and technology! ✨ From programming and algorithms to hands-on projects, they’re gaining the skills needed to power the future of technology. 🔧 Keep up the great work, future innovators! 👏 #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

🌟Two talented students from the Secondary Learning Center have completed an optional assignment to become published authors! 📚 Kiauna Taylor wrote and illustrated her beautiful book The Crayon Box 🎨, and Daisy Beltran wrote and illustrated her inspiring story Melody Dreams of Italy 🇮🇹. “As their teacher, I am beyond proud of their hard work and perseverance. They deserve all the recognition they've earned!" - Shannon Warren. ✨Congratulations students! ✨ #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

🚍 RSD Transportation is rolling out the Stopfinder app in phases! If your student utilizes RSD Transportation and is zoned in the Dwight or Sequoyah Elementary area, you will receive a Stopfinder invitation at the primary email address on file this week. 📅 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! 🚦

🎉📚 Happy National Public Schools Week! 📚🎉 This week, we celebrate the incredible students, teachers, and staff who make our public schools amazing places to learn and grow! Let's take a moment to appreciate the hard work, dedication, and impact of the education that shapes the future. #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

📢 Rescheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences 📢 RSD has rescheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please see the updated dates and times for each school: 📌 Elementary & RIS 🗓️ March 18 & March 20 | ⏰ 4:00-6:15 PM 📌 RMS 🗓️ March 19 & March 20 | ⏰ 4:00-6:15 PM 📌 RJHS 🗓️ March 18 & March 19 | ⏰ 4:00-6:15 PM 📌 RHS 🗓️ March 18 & March 20 | ⏰ 4:00-6:15 PM 💡 Flex Time: Each school has an additional 1.5 hours of flexible meeting time throughout the week to accommodate families' schedules. Please reach out to your child’s school for more details.

🔧CTE Spotlight: Pre-Engineering 💡 Our Pre-Engineering students are diving into hands-on projects that challenge their creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills! ⚙️ From designing structures to exploring innovative technology, they are gaining real-world experience that will prepare them for future careers in engineering and beyond. Great job, future engineers! 🚀 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🔧CTE Spotlight: Pre-Engineering 💡 Our Pre-Engineering students are diving into hands-on projects that challenge their creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills! ⚙️ From designing structures to exploring innovative technology, they are gaining real-world experience that will prepare them for future careers in engineering and beyond. Great job, future engineers! 🚀 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🏅 I Believe in RSD Award: Mr. Kevin Williams, Russellville Middle School’s Custodian Mr. Kevin Williams was awarded an I Believe in RSD Award in December. "I would like to thank all who nominated me for the achievement award. It's quite an honor to be part of a wonderful school district that I've had the privilege of working for through the years." ❤️Thank you for all you do, Mr. Williams! ➡️ Read more about the I Believe in RSD Awards here: https://www.russellvilleschools.net/article/1955705 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🎓

🎓 Senior Night! 🏀 A huge congratulations to all our spring-season sports seniors! Tonight, we celebrate our class of 2025 and their dedication, passion, and hard work throughout their school journey. #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

💡At the February Community Champions for RSD meeting, members had the opportunity to hear from Mr. Josh Edgin, CTE, and Innovation Specialist, about career readiness, workforce development, and the district’s achievements with ACT WorkKeys. 💼 Together, schools, businesses, and the community are shaping the future workforce 🚀 and opening doors for RSD students! 🎉 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🏫 Huge shoutout to our amazing Facilities Team for keeping everything running smoothly and ready for students after the winter weather! ❄️ Your hard work behind the scenes keeps our schools warm, safe, and ready for learning. Thank you for all you do! ❤

🎬 CTE Spotlight: AV Tech & Film 🎥 Lights, camera, action! 🎞️ Our AV Tech & Film students have been developing their creative and technical skills in video production, editing, and storytelling throughout the year. From behind the camera to post-production, they’re bringing ideas to life with hands-on experience in the world of media! Keep up the amazing work!✨ #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

Hello RSD, All RSD schools will be in session February 21, 2025. RSD Transportation will be running normal routes for most areas. RSD Transportation will contact you if your route is affected. Thank you.