Russellville School District

RJHS College Readiness Camp Rising 8th and 9th graders studied math, science, and literacy concepts for test preparation at the RJHS College Readiness Camp last week. Their knowledge was put to the test as they deciphered puzzles and codes in a series of breakout boxes and escape rooms. Great job students! #OneRSD

RSD New Teacher Orientation🌪️❤️ Recently, RSD welcomed the new teachers for the 2023-2024 school year at New Teacher Orientation! 🎉Welcome to RSD! ❤️We are so lucky to have you! #OneRSD

RSD Educators Attend PLC Institute This week, RSD Educators attended the Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Institute in Fort Smith. With their learning from the institute, a foundational PLC model will be developed for further implementation throughout RSD! 👏Great job, RSD! #EducateEquipEmpower #OneRSD

RMS College Readiness Camp: Last week, RMS hosted a College Readiness camp! Students studied a variety of subjects and ended the week with a Math/Science/Literacy escape room and an ice cream party to celebrate! Great learning and lots of fun! #OneRSD

The RSD Transportation Department is hosting an Open House event on August 8th from 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Gardner Auditorium Find more information here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1181384

Crawford Elementary Teacher, Nancy Madison, and Principal, Ms. Shavon Jackson, presented at the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators conference this week on implementing practices to positively impact school culture and student behavior! Great job! #OneRSD

All RSD offices/schools are closing early today, July 25th, due to the downtown power outage.

Strategic Planning Goals: Yesterday, RSD Administrators and Principals spent time collaborating and brainstorming to create Strategic Planning goals. A bright future is ahead for RSD! Thank you to Stephens for hosting and sponsoring this meeting! #OneRSD

RSD will be hosting a liquidation sale on Friday July 28th, from 7:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. The sale will be located at the RSD Maintenance Facility. Address: 1405 South Oswego Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801 Learn more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1177972

📣 Free and Reduced Meals Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 School Year! ➡️ Apply online or download the application at https://bit.ly/RSDdiningservices Important note: All applications completed before July 1st, 2023 will expire in September 2023. #OneRSD

RSD is accepting Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the Russellville School District Solar Project at Russellville High School. Find more information here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1176632

The Virtual Smart Start Mondays Information session will be tomorrow, July 21st, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sign ups will be closed today, July 20th, at 4:00 p.m. Please register for the virtual learning session at this link: https://forms.gle/ygsntL1nGdcHZaWi9

📚RHS Superintendent's Scholar & PSAT Camp The hard work and successful learning is continuing throughout the summer for these determined students at the RHS Superintendent's Scholar & PSAT Camp last week. Select juniors and sophomores studied test-taking strategies and practiced for high achievement on the PSAT/NMSQT exam! Great job students! 🎉 #EducateEquipEmpower #OneRSD

RSD, in partnership with ATU, will be implementing the Teacher Residency program beginning this school year! Thank you, Arkansas Tech University, for your partnership in this opportunity! Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1171999 #AchievingExcellenceTogether #OneRSD

Thank you to everyone who attended the 1st round of Smart Start Mondays Information Sessions today! Sign up for an information session to learn more about Smart Start Mondays at this link: https://forms.gle/ygsntL1nGdcHZaWi9 For a list of the available sessions and the most up-to-date information regarding Smart Start Mondays, visit the dedicated Smart Start Mondays landing page on the RSD website at: https://bit.ly/smartstartRSD #OneRSD

Reminder: Smart Start Mondays Community information sessions begin this week! Register for the learning sessions at this link: https://forms.gle/ygsntL1nGdcHZaWi9 For a list of the available sessions and the most up-to-date information regarding Smart Start Mondays, visit the dedicated Smart Start Mondays page on the RSD website at: https://bit.ly/smartstartRSD

2023 Advanced Placement Exams Results: 743 AP Exams were administered 225 students scored a 3 or better, earning College Credit in 1 or more content areas In total, $270,000 in tuition savings for RSD students! Congratulations students! #AchievingExcellenceTogether #OneRSD

Free and Reduced Meals Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 School Year! Apply online or download the application at https://bit.ly/RSDdiningservices Note: All applications completed before July 1st, 2023 will expire in September 2023. #OneRSD

10 students from RHS just returned from the Educators Rising Competition in Orlando, Florida, where they attended workshops and training sessions while also presenting in competitions such as Lesson Plan Design, Public Speaking, and Ethical Dilemma. The participants are: Laurel Henderson, Emilie Young, Matt Young (teacher), Kaytlynn Cartagena, Joy Skaggs, Emmalei Blythe, Haylee Bryant, Maddie Daniel, Sigrid Christensen, Kaylee Simpson, and Sadie Hilton. Congratulations Students! #AchievingExcellenceTogether #OneRSD

The most up-to-date information regarding Smart Start Mondays can be found on the dedicated landing page on the RSD website. View here: https://bit.ly/smartstartRSD #OneRSD