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Onsite kindergarten registration is this week! Remember to register in the school zone in which you live. Zone Transfer information can be found under the 'Enrollment' page on our website.
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Save the dates! ACT ASPIRE testing dates have been set for all RSD schools. Please encourage your child to get plenty of rest and to do their best during their testing week!!
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Deadlines for registration for both new and returning students for the Cyclone Virtual Academy are fast approaching,
fill out the google doc posted below!
Returning students need to register by April 30th, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1z1TCDFTGZYNTWu-ZGYojhh9z8tLuY4f6DzzFQBCtFCs/edit?ts=62431720
and new students may register until May 25th-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14CJ7XFICNYJIAeVWWmVoDVcAZ5IIybW74-BPP8Fgj2c/edit?ts=6243170f
Visit us online for more information- https://www.rsdk12.net/o/rcva.
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Reminder: No school for Professional Development on Friday, April 15, 2022!
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RJHS Student, Elaina Hall, was nominated and awarded an incredible opportunity to visit with a NASA team and received the "You've Got Perseverance!" Award.
https://fb.watch/cd-WYK4DBn/
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RSD hosted an Elementary Job Fair this afternoon at The Center for the Arts. Teacher candidates were able to meet with principals and leaders from our Pre-K program and all 6 elementary schools.
#ForwardRSD
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Today is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day and we can’t say enough about how much we appreciate you! Thank you for all that you do for our students, schools, and communities.
#ForwardRSD
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Dr. McDonald was greeted by Sequoyah Elementary Students of the Month. She toured the building with the principals as well as two 4th grade students who told her about various aspects of our school. Dr. McDonald was also given a demonstration from one of our Robotics teams!
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We have the best! This week is National Assistant Principals Week. Help us celebrate them!
#ForwardRSD
#APweek22
RHS - Brad Coffman, Luke Humphreys, Rebecca McMullen
RJHS - Hope Statham, Eston Jones
RMS - Joe Sitkowski, Sara Walker
Sequoyah Elementary - Megan Strain
Oakland Heights Elementary - Steven Minniear
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Two RJHS students, Addison Turner and Meg Schwem, attended Girls of Promise Showcase to encourage STEAM leadership. Attendees got to meet the former director of NASA and explore careers in STEAM.
https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/girls-of-promise-conference-showcases-opportunities-for-8th-graders-in-arkansas/?fbclid=IwAR3v6Il47h5mM_3lS4RhyX6g5xEJ99eAFxc-w3_ZVhD23ph2nBg0gXL9VDc
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Registration is now open for Summer Theatre Camp at The Center for the Arts!
https://www.russellvillecenter.net/o/the-center/article/699565
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Reminder: online kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year opens tomorrow, April 4th! Remember to register in the school zone in which you live. Zone Transfer information can be found under the 'Enrollment' page on our website.
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Mark your Calendars to attend the RSD Cycling team meet and greet for new riders and their parents on Thursday, April 21st at 6 p.m.
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Deadlines for registration for both new and returning students for the Cyclone Virtual Academy are fast approaching!
Returning students need to register by April 30th, and New students may register until May 25th.
Visit us online for more information- https://www.rsdk12.net/o/rcva.
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Thank you to our community sponsor, First State Bank!
This will be RIS' 51st year to take students to Camp Stormy, and the last 22 years, First State Bank has given a financial contribution to help cover costs as well as donate drawstring backpacks for each camper to have.
RIS students and staff greatly appreciate their continued support over the years.
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Reminder: NO School this Friday, March 18th for Professional Development! Spring Break begins Monday, March 21st through Friday, March 25th. Classes will resume Monday, March 28th.
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Reminder for RSD families- there is no school this Friday, March 18th for professional development.
There will be no school for Spring break- which begins Monday, March 21st through Friday, March 25th. Classes will resume Monday, March 28th. Thank you!
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REMEMBER-before your head hits the pillow on Saturday night, be sure to set your clocks ahead by one hour!
Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 AM on Sunday, March 13!
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RSD will host the Swim & Dive Championship meet Friday and Saturday, February 25 & 26. The Dive meet is Friday at 3:30 p.m. and the Swim meet is Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Go Cyclones! 🌪🏊♂️
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RSD will have a Drive-Thru Meal Pick-Up Tomorrow, Friday, February 25, at Russellville Junior High School from 2-4:00 p.m. Please help share with those families who would benefit!
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