Today marks the last teaching day for Coach Peters. Coach Peters has spent the last 3 years at SLC, where he has established himself as a great math teacher, a wonderful mentor to our young adults, and a wonderful colleague. While we wish Coach Peters the best for his next job, he will be missed and always have a special place at SLC! Good luck!
SLC is excited to announce that Chyenne Henderson has been selected as a 2019 Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators Diamond Award winner. This honor is reserved for the top 15 alternative students in the state of Arkansas. She will be recognized at the Alternative Education Leadership Day at the Arkansas State Capitol on February 13, 2019. We are so proud...
We are so proud of our student of the month, Budtrell Robinson! He has done such a great job, changing his attitude about school and his work ethic! We are proud of you Budtrell, keep up the good work!
Congratulations to Nyssa Menchaca. She is our SLC student of the month for December. Coach Cranor who believes Nyssa is the foundation of her class nominated her. We are proud of Nyssa and her growth over the year!! Congrats and great job.
Student Spotlight
Trent will graduate in December 2018. He says after high school graduation he is looking forward to sitting back and relaxing for a little while. He then hopes to find a job where he can travel and make good money.
Trent said his favorite thing about SLC is the teachers. Trent says, “They are great, funny, and smart.” He said his teachers ...
Makayla Ray, a current SLC journalism student, was featured November 5, 2018 in The Courier. See "Graduating at 17" for more details.
"Graduating at 17"
School will resume November 26, 2018. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
Congrats to Piper Brown! The SLC student of the month. Piper was nominated for her wonderful work ethic, kind attitude, and overall great performance at school! Great job Piper!
SLC would like to congratulate Makayla Ray as our SLC student of the month! Makayla is an awesome student and wasnominated by all her teachers for her work ethic, her leadership, and for the assertive growth, she has shown over the year.
Kourtney Christopher, a current SLC journalism student, was featured last week in The Courier. See "Editor's Note" for more details.The Courier, "Editor's Note"Also another edition of the SLC newsletter:September Newsletter
The faculty and students would like to congratulate Chris Rogers out SLC student of the month! Chris was nominated for his hard work, leadership, and his desires to do the best he can. He plans on entering the military and serving his country once he graduates. We thank Chris for being such a model student, and having such high expectations!!!
There is a new class at SLC this year! Journalism. Nine students will be putting together a monthly newsletter for the entire school, along with producing one essay for the local newspaper The Courier. The students in this semester's Journalism are very proud of the August newsletter. Link to Newsletter on our Resources Page
Heaven Messec is the SLC student of the month. Ms. Patterson nominated her and he staff confirmed that nomination. The recommendation is based on her wonderful smile, big heart, and for being such a pleasure in the classroom. Heaven plans on being a veterinarian assistant or working in the medical field after college. Heaven, we are so proud of you here at the Sec...
Slc has started its 1st ever baggo tournament. Students are seen enjoying the tournament as well as faculty members!
Deandria White is the SLC student of the month. She was nominated by her teachers for her polite smile, work ethic, positive relationship with her peers, and overall awesome performance at SLC! Great job Ms. White, we are proud of you!
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RSD ACCEPTING G/T PROGRAM REFERRALS
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (April 6, 2018) —Russellville School District is now acceptin...
Kaitlyn McCorkle is the SLC student of the month for March. All her teachers unanimously selected Kaitlyn. All of which were surprised to find out she had not already been nominated and selected before. She has done a great job at SLC. Her teachers are proud of watching her become so successful. Congratulations Miss McCorkle!
Logan Sloss is the February SLC student of the month! Logan nominated for his leadership, hard work, and performance in the classroom, is always willing to help any fellow student in need. Logan will graduate in May and start college in August. We expect to see great things from this self-motivated young man.
Adrian Cuevas was awarded the Secondary Learning Center student of the month. Adrian was nominated by his English teacher, Ms. Shaw, for his hard work and is overall excellence in class. Adrian plans on attending UACCM when he graduates in May, and majoring in practical nursing.
Students from Ms. Patterson’s Sociology class created “Me” graphic organizers showing how different aspects of society have influenced who they are today.
Alyssa is doing a great job at Secondary Learning
Center. She was nominated for her top level work, wonderful
attitude, and her ability to help others learn. Often when in classrooms,
one can see her teaching students and helping them being engaged in their
work. This is pretty amazing for a person who also works 15 hrs. a week
outside of school!
When
Alyss...
Chris Alfaro (12/8/17) and Reece Lamb (12/15/17) have been nominated for our student of the week by our faculty! They both have done a tremendous job with class and in life! Congrats to both of them!
Coach Beal has been crowned the 2017 SLC Ping Pong Champion. Coach Beal defeated top student competitor, Sean Newman, in the finals of the 2nd Annual Ping Pong Tournament. Congrats to all who participated.
Brandon Harderson is SLC's Student of the Month. He was nominated for his tremendous work ethic, polite manners, and ability to come to school each day and conquer each task. Congrats to Brandon!
This is a reminder about the SLC Family Thanksgiving Lunch that will be held on Friday, November 17th from 11:00 to 12:00. We are inviting parents, guardians, and siblings younger than kindergarten to join us. Connect Church is preparing the meal and there is no cost associated with it for our guests. Please complete the attached RSVP section on the invitation and retu...
Chyenne Henderson was a consensus pick for the Secondary Learning Center student of the month. Her teachers were so excited to nominate her because of her wonderful work ethic, her willingness to help her peers, her wonderful attendance, and her ability to accomplish her goals. Chyenne plans on attending college and majoring in English to become a writer.
Chyenne i...
TWITTER TOWN HALL WITH RSD SUPERINTENDENT
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (September 21, 2017) — Russellville School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Gotcher will host a Twitter Town Hall on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, from 6:30-8 p.m. on the social media platform Twitter. During the town hall, participants will have the opportunity to give feedback on three questions: what do...
Congratulations to our Secondary Learning Center student of the month, Nicole McMullin.
Nicole was nominated by her teachers for her wonderful attitude, her selflessness, her perseverance, and overall warm heart.
Nicole is part of our JAG leadership team and is scheduled to graduate in October. After graduation, she plans on going to UACCM, where she wants to become...
State Representative Mary Bentley was contacted by Landon Davis and Tyler Wiley and delivered a new American Flag to the Secondary Learning Center. Mary Bentley tweeted "Proud to help Landon & Tyler with a new flag for their school, really glad they cared enough to ask."
Please come out to the Meet & Greet Ice Cream Social on August 29, 2017 from 5:30 - 7:00. It will be loads of FUN!! Also be on the look out in the mail for our SLC Monthly Newsletter by Mr. Hettinga.
Connect Church of Russellville, cooked a wonderful breakfast for our students and faculty. We enjoyed celebrating the new school year and our Seniors. SLC wants to say a huge "Thank you!" to these wonderful people.
Come enjoy food and great company as we celebrate the year with awards as well as Senior specials! 6-7:30 PM
Chase Freeman, a Senior, was awarded the Arkansas Alternate Education Diamond Award For Displaying Diligence, Perseverance, Sensitivity, and Resiliency. Chase was among only nine other students in the State of Arkansas to receive this award at the State Capital on February 9th, 2017. Picture from L to R: Principal Josh Edgin, Senator Greg Standridge, Chase Freeman, Bra...
October 2016 – Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) students at the Russellville Secondary Learning Center participated in a full-day field trip to the Paris School Ropes Challenge Course in Paris, AR. The goal of the day was to challenge students to get “outside the box” and try both team and individual challenges climbing, balancing and working together to harness and...
Once a month the Pope County Library Bookmobile comes to Secondary Learning Center. The third Thursday of every month our students get the opportunity to check out books from the PCLS. More and more of our students are learning to love reading again!