Russellville School District

💌 1st Day of School Reminders: 🗓️ Date: August 19, 2024 ⏰ Smart Start Mondays: School begins 1 hour later on Mondays starting on the first day of school. Early Drop off begins at 7:30 a.m. Official drop off begins at 8:30 a.m. 📷 Submit your 1st Day of School Pictures to rsdcommunications@rsdk12.net to be featured on RSD social media! ✨ Here's to another year full of learning and fun! Visit the Back to School Information page on the RSD website for more information. ➡️ https://buff.ly/4d4Wcqe #OneRSD ♥️🌪️🖤

Tonight is Open House & Meet the Teacher 🏫 RIS & Elementary Schools Meet the Teacher: 4:30-6:00 p.m. RMS, RJHS, and RHS Open Houses: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Visit the Back to School Information page on the RSD website for more information. ➡️ https://buff.ly/4d4Wcqe See you there! #OneRSD ♥️🌪️🖤

Apply before the 1st Day of School for a chance to win a $100 gift card! 📄 Free and reduced meals applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now open! 📌 All meals applications completed before July 1st, 2024 will expire in September 2024. 📣 Thanks to ACT 656, all students with approved 2024-2025 Free and Reduced applications will receive FREE meals for the 2024- 2025 School Year! ➡️ Apply online here: https://buff.ly/3RQZkO7 ➡️ Or download the application from the RSD website here: https://buff.ly/3zpdLTn Contact the RSD Child Nutrition Office at 479-498-8836 for more information. #OneRSD ❤️

🗓️ The 1st Day of School is just one week away! Get ready for a great year of learning and fun! Students, see you soon! ❤️ ➡️ All back-to-school information can be found here: https://buff.ly/4d4Wcqe #OneRSD♥️🌪️ 🖤

🎓 IChooseRSD Webinar ❤️ Today's the Day! 🎉 RSD will be hosting the #IChooseRSD Live Webinar today 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! 😀 #IChooseRSD ❤️

🏆 RSD received 4 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards from the National School Public Relations Association! The entries and awards are as follows: 🎉 RSD Staff Newsletter - Award of Excellence 🎉 RSD Board Appreciation Video Series, produced by F1rst Person Productions - Award of Excellence View here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5mr2AJomTA&list=PLD3b1NSf5XyVprrhCLBuRbL094j5-BRry 🎉 The Profile of the RSD Graduate Video, produced by F1rst Person Productions - Award of Excellence View here: https://youtu.be/bHHb4RciW58?feature=shared 🎉 2023 RSD Annual Report, graphic design by Zim Creative - Award of Merit See here: https://www.rsdk12.net/documents/state-required-information/2023-2024-school-year/16.-annual-report-to-the-public/468282 Congratulations, RSD! Thank you to the outstanding students, staff, and partners who assisted in the creation of these publications! ♥️ #OneRSD🖤🌪️♥️

🗓️ 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. 📌 Please use the Back Car Rider line at Sequoyah Elementary. 🚗 See you there! #OneRSD♥️🌪️🖤

Apply before the 1st Day of School for a chance to win a $100 gift card! 📄 Free and reduced meals applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now open! 📌 All meals applications completed before July 1st, 2024 will expire in September 2024. 📣 Thanks to ACT 656, all students with approved 2024-2025 Free and Reduced applications will receive FREE meals for the 2024- 2025 School Year! ➡️ Apply online here: https://buff.ly/3RQZkO7 ➡️ Or download the application from the RSD website here: https://buff.ly/3zpdLTn Contact the RSD Child Nutrition Office at 479-498-8836 for more information. #OneRSD ❤️

🏅 Sign Up for the Annual Cyclone Color Run at Cyclone Extravaganza on August 17, 2024! Sign up by August 7, 2024 to be sure you get a t-shirt! 👕 ➡️ Register here: https://cyclone-track.square.site/ #GoCyclones♥️🌪️

🎓 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!  😀 #IChooseRSD ❤️ 🎓

📣 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 #OneRSD♥️🌪️🖤

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! #OneRSD♥️🌪️🖤

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 #OneRSD♥️🌪️🖤

🌪️ 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. #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🖤

🗓️ 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! #OneRSD♥️🌪️🖤

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 #OneRSD ♥️🌪️🖤

🌪️ 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. #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🖤

🌪️ 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. #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🖤

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! 🏆 ✨ #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🖤