Cyclone Robotics competed in a regional tournament in Searcy, AR, on Saturday, and it was an exciting finish!
An alliance of Team 967P – Paladins (Iskander Alcocer-Benites, Skylar Boren, Casey Cruce, Walter Flores-Valladares, Jonathan Vaughan, and Isreal Velazquez) and 84260S – Sourpunk from Cabot High School claimed the Tournament Championship in a dramatic final-round victory!
The championship match featured another Cyclone Robotics team, 967R – Radioactive (Lillian Blair, Jonathan Crow, Jacob Trent, and Nathan Sanborn), partnered with 91903C – Convergence from Catholic High School.
With this victory, Team 967P has qualified for the State Championship in March 2027!
Congratulations to all our Cyclone Robotics students and coaches on an outstanding competition! We are proud of you! ❤🤍
There will be no school for students on Monday, November 9, 2026, for a Teacher Professional Development Day, as listed on the RSD calendar.
Have a great four-day weekend!
📅 View the RSD Calendar: https://russellvillear.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/district-calendar/2026-2027/22426650
Have a great four-day weekend!
📅 View the RSD Calendar: https://russellvillear.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/district-calendar/2026-2027/22426650
2026 Cyclone Homecoming Parade!
A look back at last week’s Homecoming parade! From student-led floats to our alumni and our band, it was a great day to celebrate our Cyclone community. ❤️
A look back at last week’s Homecoming parade! From student-led floats to our alumni and our band, it was a great day to celebrate our Cyclone community. ❤️
A look back at last Friday’s Homecoming festivities as we celebrated our 2026 Homecoming Queen and Court! Congratulations to this year’s queen, Yareli Mondragon ❤️🤍
❤️🖤 A big thank-you to our RJHS Student Council and Ms. Calavitta and Ms. Howerton for painting the windows at Central Office last week in celebration of Homecoming and Red Ribbon Week!
They did an amazing job, and we appreciate the time in making our windows show Cyclone Spirit!
They did an amazing job, and we appreciate the time in making our windows show Cyclone Spirit!
📚 2026 October Board of Education Meeting Recognition!
We are proud to celebrate students and staff member who were honored at the October20 Russellville School District Board of Education Meeting.
❤️ Grayson George, Oakland Heights Elementary student, was recognized as an Innovative Achiever.
❤️ Karla Mateos , Oakland Heights Elementary student, was recognized as a Responsible Citizen.
❤️ Mrs. Mackenzie Hill, 2nd Grade Teacher at Oakland Heights Elementary, received the Staff Excellence Award.
❤️ RHS four time defending State Champion Girls Golf Team.
❤️ The Russellville School District Board recognized seven National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, a number that places RSD in the top four in the state for number of semifinalists.
Those students are:
Ashton Bowman
Moss Eshelman
Jacob Hann
Logan Ratliff
Nathan Tullos
Duncan Wallace
Holden Hines
Congratulations!
#WeAreRussellville ❤️🌪️🎓
We are proud to celebrate students and staff member who were honored at the October20 Russellville School District Board of Education Meeting.
❤️ Grayson George, Oakland Heights Elementary student, was recognized as an Innovative Achiever.
❤️ Karla Mateos , Oakland Heights Elementary student, was recognized as a Responsible Citizen.
❤️ Mrs. Mackenzie Hill, 2nd Grade Teacher at Oakland Heights Elementary, received the Staff Excellence Award.
❤️ RHS four time defending State Champion Girls Golf Team.
❤️ The Russellville School District Board recognized seven National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, a number that places RSD in the top four in the state for number of semifinalists.
Those students are:
Ashton Bowman
Moss Eshelman
Jacob Hann
Logan Ratliff
Nathan Tullos
Duncan Wallace
Holden Hines
Congratulations!
#WeAreRussellville ❤️🌪️🎓
There will be no school on Friday, October 16, for Teacher Professional Development, or on Monday, October 19, for Fall Break.
Enjoy the long weekend! ❤️🖤
#WeAreRussellville
Enjoy the long weekend! ❤️🖤
#WeAreRussellville
🌱 GROWING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE ARVEST FOUNDATION! 🌱
The Russellville School District is excited to share that the Arvest Foundation awarded a total of $10,000 in grant funding to support students across our district!
🌻 Oakland Heights Elementary received $5,000 to transform its courtyard garden into an outdoor classroom! Led by Science Specialist Amy McGahee, the OHE Garden Club will explore hands-on gardening concepts, including soil composition and pollination, while planting seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and pollinator-friendly plants. This space will also provide outdoor learning opportunities for teachers and students throughout the school.
❤️ An additional $5,000 was awarded to support the district’s homeless liaison in purchasing basic needs and essential supplies for students experiencing homelessness across Russellville School District.
We are grateful to the Arvest Foundation for investing in our students and helping provide meaningful learning experiences and essential resources to support student success!
#WeAreRussellville ❤️🖤
The Russellville School District is excited to share that the Arvest Foundation awarded a total of $10,000 in grant funding to support students across our district!
🌻 Oakland Heights Elementary received $5,000 to transform its courtyard garden into an outdoor classroom! Led by Science Specialist Amy McGahee, the OHE Garden Club will explore hands-on gardening concepts, including soil composition and pollination, while planting seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and pollinator-friendly plants. This space will also provide outdoor learning opportunities for teachers and students throughout the school.
❤️ An additional $5,000 was awarded to support the district’s homeless liaison in purchasing basic needs and essential supplies for students experiencing homelessness across Russellville School District.
We are grateful to the Arvest Foundation for investing in our students and helping provide meaningful learning experiences and essential resources to support student success!
#WeAreRussellville ❤️🖤
❤️🖤 Introducing the 2026 Homecoming Court! 🖤❤️
Homecoming this year is on October 23rd, 2026
🖤 Seniors
• Autumn Estes
• Yareli Mondragon
• Valeria Cano-Gatica
• Olivia Odom
• Ella Cantu
❤️ Juniors
• Yoselin Chacon-Castillo
• Braelyn Ann Herring
• Grace Olson
• Bre’ona Westbrook
🤍 Sophomores
• Makayla Harrell
• Ava Hixson
• Grace Ruple
🩶 Freshmen
• Leah Taylor
• Hayllin Arias
Congratulations to all, and we look forward to celebrating Homecoming with our Cyclone family!
#WeAreRussellville
Homecoming this year is on October 23rd, 2026
🖤 Seniors
• Autumn Estes
• Yareli Mondragon
• Valeria Cano-Gatica
• Olivia Odom
• Ella Cantu
❤️ Juniors
• Yoselin Chacon-Castillo
• Braelyn Ann Herring
• Grace Olson
• Bre’ona Westbrook
🤍 Sophomores
• Makayla Harrell
• Ava Hixson
• Grace Ruple
🩶 Freshmen
• Leah Taylor
• Hayllin Arias
Congratulations to all, and we look forward to celebrating Homecoming with our Cyclone family!
#WeAreRussellville
🍎 Happy National Principals Month! 🍎
This month, we want to take a moment to honor and celebrate all of our principals across Russellville School District!
Thank you for the countless ways you care for your schools, from supporting teachers and students to taking care of your buildings, leading your staff, celebrating successes, and making sure your school communities have what they need to thrive.
Your leadership, dedication, and care make a difference every single day. We are grateful for the time, energy, and heart you pour into your schools.
Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, families, and our district! ❤️🖤
#WeAreRussellville
This month, we want to take a moment to honor and celebrate all of our principals across Russellville School District!
Thank you for the countless ways you care for your schools, from supporting teachers and students to taking care of your buildings, leading your staff, celebrating successes, and making sure your school communities have what they need to thrive.
Your leadership, dedication, and care make a difference every single day. We are grateful for the time, energy, and heart you pour into your schools.
Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, families, and our district! ❤️🖤
#WeAreRussellville
🎉 Join us for La Feria at Russellville High School!
📍 Russellville High School
🕠 October 6th, 2026 5:30–8:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission
🍴 Food tickets: $6
Come celebrate, connect, and enjoy!
📍 Russellville High School
🕠 October 6th, 2026 5:30–8:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission
🍴 Food tickets: $6
Come celebrate, connect, and enjoy!
📚 London Elementary students are working on their storytelling skills by practicing how to retell different parts of a story! Students are identifying key details and putting the events in order as they build their reading skills.
#WeAreRussellville
#WeAreRussellville
✂️❤️ Yesterday, we celebrated the official ribbon-cutting for the Cyclone Health Clinic at Oakland Heights Elementary!
This partnership with ARcare brings accessible health care services right here to our community, including primary care and behavioral health services.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this exciting addition to Russellville School District. We are grateful for the people and partnerships that help make our schools and community stronger!
📍 Cyclone Health Clinic
1475 S. Detroit Ave., Russellville
This partnership with ARcare brings accessible health care services right here to our community, including primary care and behavioral health services.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this exciting addition to Russellville School District. We are grateful for the people and partnerships that help make our schools and community stronger!
📍 Cyclone Health Clinic
1475 S. Detroit Ave., Russellville
Start the school day with a good meal!
Breakfast is FREE for all students at Russellville School District❤️
#WeAreRussellville
Breakfast is FREE for all students at Russellville School District❤️
#WeAreRussellville
📚 2026 September Board of Education Meeting Recognition!
We are proud to celebrate students and staff member who were honored at the September 15 Russellville School District Board of Education Meeting!
❤️ Shepard Masters, Sequoyah Elementary student, was recognized as a Responsible Citizen.
❤️ Haven Harrington, Sequoyah Elementary student, was recognized as an Empathetic Leader.
❤️ Mrs. Shelley Ritter, 4th Grade Teacher at Sequoyah Elementary, received the Staff Excellence Award.
Congratulations!
#WeAreRussellville ❤️🌪️🎓
We are proud to celebrate students and staff member who were honored at the September 15 Russellville School District Board of Education Meeting!
❤️ Shepard Masters, Sequoyah Elementary student, was recognized as a Responsible Citizen.
❤️ Haven Harrington, Sequoyah Elementary student, was recognized as an Empathetic Leader.
❤️ Mrs. Shelley Ritter, 4th Grade Teacher at Sequoyah Elementary, received the Staff Excellence Award.
Congratulations!
#WeAreRussellville ❤️🌪️🎓
ALL STUDENTS GROW AT RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT! ❤️🖤
District Growth
• Overall student growth increased 20 points
• Top 25% in English Language Arts
• Top 15% in Mathematics
• Top 15% in Science
📊 RSD Letter Grade: B
🏆 10 GEM School Recognitions
📈 Overall Index Score
• 2024: 462.41 — B
• 2025: 480.29 — B
• 2026: 504.27 — B
📈 Achievement
• 2024: 118.6
• 2025: 122.9
• 2026: 142.8
📈 Growth – All Students
• 2024: 153.3
• 2025: 160.5
• 2026: 167.7
We are proud of the continued growth happening across Russellville School District!
District Growth
• Overall student growth increased 20 points
• Top 25% in English Language Arts
• Top 15% in Mathematics
• Top 15% in Science
📊 RSD Letter Grade: B
🏆 10 GEM School Recognitions
📈 Overall Index Score
• 2024: 462.41 — B
• 2025: 480.29 — B
• 2026: 504.27 — B
📈 Achievement
• 2024: 118.6
• 2025: 122.9
• 2026: 142.8
📈 Growth – All Students
• 2024: 153.3
• 2025: 160.5
• 2026: 167.7
We are proud of the continued growth happening across Russellville School District!
📢 Reminder, RSD Families!
All Russellville School District schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
Students will also have no school on Tuesday, September 8, while our teachers participate in a Professional Development Day.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back at school Wednesday! ❤️🖤
All Russellville School District schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
Students will also have no school on Tuesday, September 8, while our teachers participate in a Professional Development Day.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back at school Wednesday! ❤️🖤
Just a few snapshots from around RSD! 📖✨ Our students are hard at work in Strategic Reading and ELA classrooms with Angela Jones, Marissa Cawiezell, and Mackenzie Wagner.
We loved capturing a few moments around London Elementary as students and teachers settle into another year of learning, growing, and making memories together!
📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
RHS Golf vs. Van Buren — 10:30 AM
RJHS/RMS Volleyball @ Searcy — 4:30 PM
RMS/RHS (JV) Football @ Pottsville — 5:30 PM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
RHS Tennis vs. SSHS/Mt. Home — 3:30 PM
RHS Volleyball vs. Pottsville — 4:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
RHS Golf @ Van Buren Invitational — 9:00 AM
RJHS/RMS Volleyball vs. Beebe — 4:00 PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
RHS Tennis @ Van Buren — 3:30 PM
RHS Volleyball vs. Morrilton — 4:30 PM
RJHS Football @ HS Lakeside — 5:30 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
RHS Football vs. Alma — 7:00 PM
❤️🖤 Go Cyclones!
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
RHS Golf vs. Van Buren — 10:30 AM
RJHS/RMS Volleyball @ Searcy — 4:30 PM
RMS/RHS (JV) Football @ Pottsville — 5:30 PM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
RHS Tennis vs. SSHS/Mt. Home — 3:30 PM
RHS Volleyball vs. Pottsville — 4:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
RHS Golf @ Van Buren Invitational — 9:00 AM
RJHS/RMS Volleyball vs. Beebe — 4:00 PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
RHS Tennis @ Van Buren — 3:30 PM
RHS Volleyball vs. Morrilton — 4:30 PM
RJHS Football @ HS Lakeside — 5:30 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
RHS Football vs. Alma — 7:00 PM
❤️🖤 Go Cyclones!
