It's National Speech Pathologist Day!!
Thank you for all you do!
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Student Medications:
All medication including daily medication, over the counter medication, inhalers, EpiPens, and seizure medication needs to be picked up by Friday, May 26th.
By law school nurses are not allowed to keep medicine over the summer. All medications will be discarded on the last day of school if not picked up.
It's a Pajama Party!
Sequoyah Kindergartners did a great job with their performance today! There's definitely some rising stars at Sequoyah Elementary.
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The class of 2023 walked through their elementary schools today for the last time!
#OnceaCycloneAlwaysaCyclone
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RSD Families, Students attending a public school in Arkansas who are eligible for free
or reduced-priced school meals by May 31, 2023 are eligible to receive the Summer 2023 P-EBT benefit.
The Summer 2023 P-EBT benefit will be a one-time payment of $120.00.
If not previously completed, complete a Free/Reduced Meal Application and turn it in to their child's school before May 31, 2023. You may find the application at this link: https://family.titank12.com
Yesterday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders visited RSD to learn about the District’s current initiatives and outlook for future plans. Governor Sanders toured Oakland Heights Elementary and hosted a Town Hall at The Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre. Also in attendance was Arkansas Secretary of Education, Jacob Oliva, and Senator Breanne Davis.
Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1118238
Thank you, Governor Sanders, for visiting Russellville!
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RSD is pleased to announce Mrs. Holly King as the incoming Sequoyah Elementary Principal. Mrs. Holly King comes to RSD from Conway Public Schools! When it comes to education, Mrs. King has a great commitment to strong instructional leadership and accountability to ensure teachers are supported and students are successful! Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1117589
Welcome to the RSD Family, Mrs. King!
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Reminder:
This Thursday is the RSD Retiree Celebration!
The retiree recognition event will be at The Center for the Arts on May 18th, 2023 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
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Ready, Set, Go
The 4th Grade District Track meet was a blast!
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Congratulations to Dwight Elementary on receiving the Highly Effective Schools Accreditation!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Melinda Swift from Russellville Middle School who was recognized by the Arkansas Department of Secondary Education for her exemplary Value Added Growth Scores!
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This week, RHS hosted the annual Celebration of Excellence to recognize the Class of 2023. The total for community scholarships was $114,850.00, the highest total since 2020!
Congratulations to these students and thank you to the amazing community members for supporting RSD students! Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1113734
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Teacher Appreciation Week has been amazing!
Thank you to all who have provided awesome treats for our wonderful teachers!
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RSD is excited to announce the hiring of Coach LaShanta Johnson as the new Head Coach of the Lady Cyclones Basketball team.
Welcome to the Cyclone Family, Coach Johnson!
Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1112115
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It's National School Nurse Day! Thank you to all of the school nurses who serve in RSD!
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On Monday, RHS hosted an Armed Forces Luncheon where 15 graduating seniors were honored for choosing the military as their primary or supplementary career path. Congratulations to these students! Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1108988
The RHS Symposium will be Tuesday, May 9th, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm down in the RHS STEM Center. Multiple students will be presenting on projects ranging in topics including plant science, enzymes, and bacterial growth. This event is open to the public and free to attend.
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May 8-12 is Teacher Appreciation Week and RSD is inviting students, parents, families, and community members to share their thanks with our staff members by using one of our electronic postcards.
Please take a few moments to send a note to a staff member who has made a difference in your life or the life of your child or family.
Follow this link to choose your design: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/teacher-appreciation
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You're Invited! The RSD Retiree Celebration will be on May 18th, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., in The Center for the Arts Lobby.
See you there!
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Last week, three teams from RSD competed in the 2023 Vex Robotics Worlds competition. Team 967C now ranks in the top 1% of teams in the World.
Congratulations to these students!
Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1104312
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