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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
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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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Happy National School Lunch Hero Day!
Thank you for all you do!
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Congratulations to all of the students who signed into the Russellville Workforce today!
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Congratulations to the Cyclones Track team for winning the 2023 5A Boys Track and Field State Championship!
Let's Go Cyclones!
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Russellville's Morning Rotary Club and Noon Rotary Club visited RMS today to see the completed sensory room for students as a part of their grant to RSD in 2022!
Thank you for supporting our students!
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Reminder: Tonight is the RHS Band Appreciation Concert!
The Russellville High School Symphonic and Concert Bands will play beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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The City of Russellville is completing construction as a part of a road improvement project in front of Russellville High School. Please drive carefully when passing through.
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Congratulations to Mr. Ethan Hodge for being named as the 2023 Arkansas Computer Science Educator of the Year!
"... Earning this title is a tremendous honor and it feels good to know that the work I’ve done matters. I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful community that supports its school, an excellent group of educators at RHS, and to have such awesome students!”
Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1102139
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