Russellville School District

Check your inbox ✉️ RSD now has a new monthly RSD family newsletter called RSD Connect! ❤️ ➡️ Find the first issue of RSD Connect here: https://mailchi.mp/d50e6c9e748f/rsd-connect-february-2024... 📌 If you have not received the email with this month's newsletter: 1. Check your spam folder 2. Subscribe here: https://us12.campaign-archive.com/home/... #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🎓 ❤ JD Lowe | RSD Profile of the Graduate Story The Importance of Being a Responsible Citizen First grade student, JD Lowe, learned the power of responsibility very quickly. From the beginning of Kindergarten, JD has been an exemplary student showing responsibility, kindness, and integrity in his actions and work. Whether it's making sure a project is complete or helping classmates stay on task, JD strives to be an example of responsibility every day. London Elementary Principal, Mrs. Marcia Correia says JD is a student everyone can count on to do the right thing. “JD is always doing the responsible thing. He is a great help in his class and I can always count on him to make sure he leads his friends in being responsible inside and outside of the classroom.” ❤ JD, thank you for being a great example for your fellow peers! ➡️ Read more about JD's story here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1445364 ➡️To learn more about the RSD Profile of the Graduate visit this link: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/rsd-graduate #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🐖 RJHS Kiss the Pig Pep Rally Yesterday was the Annual RJHS Kiss the Pig Pep Rally! The annual Kiss the Pig fundraiser, hosted by the RJHS National Junior Honor Society, raised over $2,200 this year! ❤️ 🎉 Great job RJHS! #GoWhirlwinds ❤️🌪️🖤

Superintendent Scholars Information Meeting 🎓📚 💡 The RSD GT/AP Department held their Superintendent’s Scholars Meeting this week to discuss opportunities for identified Sophomores to help raise their NMSQT (PSAT) score during their junior year. There was a great turnout and many students have signed up for summer camp! Next stop: Becoming National Merit Semi-Finalists! #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

College Athletic Signing ♥️🌪️ 🎉 Congratulations to RHS Senior Lauren Couture who signed her letter of intent to play soccer at Lyon College, and RHS Senior MK Honghiran, who signed her letter of intent to play soccer at Hendrix yesterday! Congratulations to these Lady Cyclones! #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

There was an amazing turn out last night for the Cyclones Basketball games!! ❤️🏀 Thank you to everyone who came to support! The Sequoyah Elementary School fans showed a lot of Cyclone Pride last night! 🌟 More pictures are available on the RSD Facebook page! #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

📚 School Board Appreciation Month is coming to an end! ❤️ Thank you to all who serve on the RSD Board of Education! Watch now to learn about RSD's school board members' RSD Why! https://youtu.be/R5mr2AJomTA #OneRSD ❤️🌪️ 🖤

With the removal of Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) days, the District must have make-up days to ensure the minimum number of instructional hours per year are met. In the 2023-2024 school year calendar, the District has enough hours built in to only need to make up 3 days. The RSD Board of Education approved the revised 2023-2024 calendar. The student instructional make-up days are as follows to ensure students are provided the quality instructional time needed ahead of state testing in late spring. Make Up Student Instructional Days: January 16, 2024 Inclement Weather Day | Made up through the built in hours from the current school calendar. January 17, 2024 Inclement Weather Day | Make up on February 19, 2024, which was formerly a teacher contract day. January 18, 2024 Inclement Weather Day | Make up on April 9, 2024, which was formerly a teacher contract day. January 22, 2024 Inclement Weather Day | Make up on May 31, 2024, making May 31st a student interaction day. The next steps are for RSD’s Classified and Certified Policy Committees to vote on the calendar. If there are any changes to be made, all stakeholders will be notified as soon as possible. The updated calendar can be found here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/120/District/3958527/RSD_2023-2024_Updated.pdf​ Find the full release here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1435622

📚 CTE Presentation at Russellville Lions Club Mr. Josh Edgin, RSD CTE and Workforce Coordinator, spoke at the Russellville Lions Club today about the District’s opportunities in career and workforce development for students! ❤️ RHS student, Catherine Hovis, tagged along with Dr.McDonald as a part of her job shadowing experience! #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

❤️ Thank you to Chambers Bank for their donation of $250 to support the Transitions Fair at RHS! The Transitions Fair is hosted each year to provide support for students with varying needs to learn about career interests and job opportunities in Pope County! 📢 Attention local businesses: If you're interested in having a booth at Transitions fair, please email Paxton Anderson at paxton.anderson@rsdk12.net for more information. #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

The Russellville Board of Education will conduct a called meeting today, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be located on the Russellville High School campus in the RSD board room. Please use the front safe room entrance. The meeting will be audio recorded. Subscribe to Diligent Community for all information regarding RSD Board of Education meetings, including agendas, documents, and minutes. ➡️ https://rsdk12.diligent.community/portal/

🎊 Sequoyah Elementary Cyclone Family Night: Tonight is Sequoyah Elementary School family night at Cyclone Arena! 🎉 🕕 Lady Cyclones start at 6:00 p.m. Cyclone Fans, see you there! #LetsGoCyclones ❤️

5A West Conference Champions! 🏆 The Boys Cyclones Bowling Team are now 5A West Conference Champs! Landen Foley was the overall gold medalist. Caleb Malin was the silver medalist. Way to go! The Lady Cyclones Bowling Team did a great job as well! Lady Cyclone Abby Quoss made all conference and quailified for state as an individual. 🎉 Congratulations & Go Cyclones! ❤️🌪️ #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

Team 967K Wins Tournament Champion Award 🎉 🏆 Congratulations to Whirlwind Robotics Team 967K on their recent victory of winning the Tournament Champion Award at a recent VEX Robotics Tournament! 🚀 The journey doesn't end here! Team 967K has now secured their spot in the Arkansas State VEX Robotics Tournament on March 9th. 🎉 Good luck Team 967K! 🏆 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

School Board Appreciation Month Highlight 📚 | Mr. Jeremy D. Keaster Up next in the interview series with Dorothy is RSD School Board member, Mr. Jeremy D. Keaster! ❤️ Thank you for serving RSD, Mr. Keaster! Watch here: https://youtu.be/wokeJX8leG0 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

Calling all 4 year olds - 6th graders that are aspiring dancers and Cyclone fans! Cyclone Dance is hosting a 2 day clinic and an unforgettable experience of a halftime performance in Cyclone Arena! Mini Dance Camp Days are February 2nd & 5th. The Halftime performance is on February 6th. Use the google form below to sign up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTfZ99OPsibfkjQ_ouNfTtFzzi86LYOfCsaBdylJ9sqAzTzw/viewform Contact Head Coach Aubrey Howerton for more details at aubrey.howerton@rsdk12.net Go Cyclones! ❤️🌪️🖤

Solar Glasses for RSD students and staff 🕶️ ❤️ RSD will provide one pair of solar glasses to all RSD staff and students for the Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Reminder: All schools will be closed April 8, 2024.  #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

It's National School Choice Week! ❤️ If you're interested in #ChoosingRSD, school choice forms are open now for the 2024-2025 school year! 🎉 If you live outside the Russellville School District and are interested in having your child attend RSD next school year, please submit your School Choice Application to the RSD Administration Office at 220 W. 10th Street, Russellville, AR 72801. 🗓 The deadline for school choice forms is May 1, 2024. ➡️ English: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/120/District/3861878/School_Choice_Forms_and_FAQsREVISED_Legal.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2sj_X4cfXe-hvKRP7RHRnbDmSzcwxPzOkXcL2SdvIjc41rwYVBE58vop4 ➡️ Spanish: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/120/District/3861877/School_Choice_Form_-_Spanish_Fillable_Legal.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0gO1G2OSnnyZDpnULg96Mukl0eHQJ3RmTTBK9wo6cYJWvpv1hDmX6tXtY #IChooseRSD ❤️🎓

🏀 Thank you to the CVE & RIS Cyclones fans who came to cheer on the Cyclones last night! ❤️ #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤

🍽️ RHS Culinary Contest On January 11th, Russellville High School hosted the first ever RHS Culinary Contest! 🎊 Congratulations to all of the students! Read about the contest here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1424467 #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🖤