Russellville School District

Russellville School District will transition from Diligent Community to BoardBook Premier for managing board meeting agendas, minutes, and other school board related documents. Beginning with the January 14, 2025 Regular Board meeting, all meeting information including board agendas, minutes, and related documents will be available on BoardBook Premier. Subscribe to BoardBook Premier here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/public/Organization/2994

RSD Schools Closed January 9 - 10, 2025: Due to the forecasted winter storm, all RSD schools will be closed on January 9 and January 10, 2025. The safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority. Given the uncertainty surrounding the timing and impact of the storm, including potential road hazards and varying bus route lengths and conditions, RSD is announcing these closures in advance to allow families ample time to make necessary arrangements. These two days will not require make-up days because the 2024-2025 school calendar includes enough extra instructional hours to meet state requirements. Thank you for your understanding as RSD prioritizes the safety of students and staff. Stay safe and warm!

Inclement Weather Reminder: RSD will be actively watching forecasts for any weather that may impact travel and road conditions. The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority when making decisions regarding school closures. 📲Notification to Families: Families will be notified of any school closures, early dismissals, or delays via text, phone, the Russellville School District website, and social media. Please make sure your contact information is up to date with your child’s campus office. 🚍Transportation: When there is inclement weather, RSD Transportation may use alternative snow routes as a safety precaution. Snow routes have specific pick-up/drop-off locations for areas that are unsafe for bus travel. Find all the snow routes information on the RSD website. If there are no snow routes for your area, buses will run as normal. Important: Snow Routes may change frequently, please check for updates when inclement weather comes. 🗓️ Make Up Days: Arkansas school districts can no longer use Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) Days. Make up days for any school closures will be announced at a later date. #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

📚 Smart Start Monday at Dwight Elementary! The first day after break was great but it sure was chilly!🧣☕ Make sure to bundle up this week! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

School Resumes Tomorrow!✨📚 We hope everyone had a fantastic break, but now it’s time to jump back into learning! 🚀 #OneRSD♥️🌪️🎓

❤ 🎓If you're interested in #ChoosingRSD, school choice forms are open now! If you live outside the Russellville School District and are interested in having your child attend this semester or next school year, please submit your School Choice Application to the new RSD Administration Office at 3115 West 2nd Court, Russellville, AR 72802. 🗓The deadline for school choice applications is May 1, 2025. Find the school choice application here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1939090 #IChooseRSD❤🎓

🏅 Congratulations to RSD Superintendent, Dr. Ginni McDonald, for being named a 2024-2025 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). This annual NSPRA award honors up to 25 school district superintendents across the nation with fewer than five years of experience who exhibit dynamic and fast-paced leadership rooted in effective communication. Congratulations, Dr. McDonald! ✨ ➡️ Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1943993

All offices will be closed from December 23 to January 1 for Christmas Break. 🎄Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ✨ Looking forward to seeing you in the new year!🌟 #OneRSD❤️

🎄Gingy continued the holiday tradition this year, visiting the sweetest, brightest, and kindest little friends throughout the District! Thank you, Gingy, for helping create the best holiday memories each year! ❤ #OneRSD♥️🌪️🎓

At this month's RSD Staff Ambassador meeting, ambassadors discussed the crucial safety measures in place to protect our students and staff with RSD Safety Director, Mr. Terry Cobb. Ambassadors also heard from RSD Technology Director Mr. Thomas Rice, who provided a behind-the-scenes look at how the technology department serves the District. ❤A special thank you to the RHS Chamber Choir for taking the time out of their busy schedule to stop by and spread some holiday cheer with their beautiful Christmas carols! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

Congratulations to the 19 RHS students who earned the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy for demonstrating proficiency in English and one or more other languages by graduation! 🏅🌍 The students are as follows: Fernando Parada-Ponce Haley Castro Aaron Gutierrez Jafet Alcocer-Benites Mia Onodera Saidy Teo-Martinez Yareli Mondragon Zillah Villarreal Melanie Diaz David Schwendener Jimena Ceballos-Alonzo Janae Madden Andrea Efigenio Melody Argueta Aracely Paz Jimena Moreno-Gatica Jesus Perez Abigail Escobar #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

🎄🎶 The sweetest Christmas carols from the cutest Crawford Christmas Carolers kicked off the December RSD Faith Council meeting just right! 🌟The Faith Council then heard from Crawford Elementary School Principal, Ms. Shavon Jackson, who spoke about Crawford's successes and service needs. Exciting conversations were held about ways to expand mentorship opportunities across the district! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

🎄 Santa's sleigh is in the shop, so he took an RSD school bus for a spin this morning! If your student says Santa picked them up this morning, they're telling the truth! #OneRSD♥️🌪️🎓

💡The December Community Champions for RSD meeting was full of meaningful and engaging discussions on student success at RSD! RSD Superintendent Dr. Ginni McDonald shared insights on the recently released ATLAS test scores and how RSD is addressing student learning. 📊 Oakland Heights Elementary Principal, Mrs. Lynette Ditto, highlighted OHE's incredible achievements in Capturing Kids' Hearts, Professional Learning Communities, and High Reliability Schools and the positive impact these frameworks have made on students and staff. And… who better to add in some Christmas magic than the OHE Christmas Carolers?! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

🎶🎄 The RHS Band Shines Bright This Holiday Season! 🎄🎶 The RHS Band, delivered an amazing performance at The Center for the Arts. #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

📖 At the December PTO Council meeting, members heard from RSD Safety Director Terry Cobb on the safety protocols and measures RSD has put in place to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Shoutout to the talented London Elementary Christmas Carolers for kicking things off with a delightful performance of holiday tunes! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🎓

📖 RSD School Board members Donna Hindsman and Wesley White attended the Arkansas School Boards Association conference this week with Dr. Ginni McDonald, RSD Superintendent. At the conference Dr. McDonald and Public Relations Specialist, Samantha Ballew, presented on stakeholder engagement to share how RSD is building connections with students, staff, and the community as a whole! #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🎓

❤️ It was an honor to see Crawford Elementary School School Resource Officer, Corporal Kevin Hobby recognized by Attorney General Tim Griffin for being named Pope County Officer of the Year at the 2024 Officer of the Year Awards luncheon yesterday! Thank you for your dedication, Corporal Hobby! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🎓

✨The RHS Quiz Bowl team finished the first half of their season with a 2nd and 3rd place finish last weekend at the state's largest quiz bowl tournament, hosted at Little Rock Southwest High School! 🏆The team currently sits at 38-2 with five tournament championships along with six 2nd place finishes! The Cyclones will be going for their 9th state title this upcoming spring! #GoCyclones❤️🌪️

🎓 At the 2nd meeting of the year, the Superintendent's Student Advisory Team engaged in team-building activities with Dr. Philip McClure from McClure Professional Services designed to enhance their leadership skills and ambassadorship as student representatives! These experiences are meant to empower the team to lead with confidence and collaborate effectively! 💡 #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🎓