Russellville City Schools

RCS Parents, As a valued member of our educational community, your insights and feedback play a crucial role in shaping the future of Russellville City Schools. We are reaching out to invite you to participate in the RCS Cognia Parent Survey, which provides a valuable opportunity for you to share your perspectives on various aspects of our school system. To access the RCS Cognia Parent Survey, please follow the QR code link or visit https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/248504/p2679

🌟 Shoutout to JJ McCormick from Modern Woodmen! 🌟 We want to extend our deepest gratitude to JJ McCormick for generously sponsoring a prize for the RCS Golden Tiger Core Values Project. Giving back to the community is a core value of Modern Woodmen and they are donating a $50 cash prize to the RCS Golden Tiger Core Values Project! Your support is invaluable and truly makes a difference in our community. Thank you for helping us recognize and reward the embodiment of core values in our students. #CommunitySupport #GoldenTigerCoreValues 🐯🏆🎉 To kick off spring, RCS will be hosting the RCS Golden Tiger Core Values Project. The winner will receive $100 cash and other prizes. (If you have a business that would like to donate to the prize package, please email Dr. Bendall at natalie.bendall@rcs.k12.al.us) Details of the project are included in the attached images. There are opportunities for students to participate in many ways such as creating visual infographics, videos, podcasts, art, social media campaigns, and community service outreach. This project allows students to be creative and use their talents to share the RCS Golden Tiger Core Values with our community. Submissions are due by Friday, April 5, 2024. Projects should be submitted via Google Form: https://forms.gle/7bfWkXHQE87WhYxT7 The RCS Golden Tiger Core Value for March is DETERMINATION!

Kindergarten Registration Starts TODAY!!!! Do you live in the city limits of Russellville and have a child who will be 5 before September 1, 2024? Make plans to register your child today. Visit the Russellville Board of Education 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM this week.

Spring Break Literacy Fun The Alabama Reading Initiative is excited to share literacy activities with families to keep students engaged during Spring Break! Check them out below. https://www.smore.com/ca4ry-spring-break-literacy-activities?ref=email

RCS Curriculum Coordinator, Dr. Natalie Bendall received a $1,500 donation from Yogi’s Ballpark/FoodCo owner Mark Welborn and Kandace Phares with Vulcan Oil Company as part of the Exxon Mobil Education Alliance with local schools. The $1,500 represents $500 from Exxon and $1000 from Yogi’s that will support math and science programs at RHS. The program is made available to customers who want to participate and match funds for local schools they nominate, and Yogi is always a willing participant for this yearly event. Russellville City Schools is so thankful for the continued support we receive from #CommunityPartners like Yogi’s and appreciate programs like the Exxon Mobil Education Alliance!

National School Breakfast Week

Reminder: The RCS Education Foundation Scholarship Application has been released. Scholarship applications are due by March 15, 2024. No paper applications will be accepted. https://forms.gle/8gDei9RHCSDX8Aqd6

Our 2024 Cheerleader Results have been posted on our website. Thanks for all those who participated in the tryouts this year. https://russellvilleal.sites.thrillshare.com/o/russellville-schools/page/cheer-results-2024

We are thrilled to announce that RCS Kindergarten registration for the 24/25 school year will take place Monday, March 11th - Friday, March 15th! We look forward to meeting the Kindergarten Class of 2024-2025!

The RCS Education Foundation Scholarship Application has been released. Scholarship applications are due by March 15, 2024. No paper applications will be accepted. https://forms.gle/8gDei9RHCSDX8Aqd6

Congratulations to our STANLEY CUP CONTEST winner, Ms. Joy McLaughlin! Ms. McLaughlin is a fifth-grade teacher at Russellville Elementary School. Her students traced their hands and listed ways they could show their core values on each finger. What a great way to impact young lives and share our core values!!!! A huge shoutout to ALL of our participants. It is inspiring to walk around our campus and see evidence of the RCS Golden Tiger Core Values. Be on the lookout for our next project. It will involve STUDENTS!!!!

It's Random Acts of Kindness Week! Join RCS in spreading love and positivity by performing small acts of kindness this week. Let's make the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time. 🖤💛🖤💛#RCSRAK #RandomActsOfKindnessWeek

A special thanks to the dedicated teachers who opened their classrooms during the RCS Science of Reading Spotlight District tour last week! Educators across the state enjoyed visiting classrooms at West Elementary School where they saw firsthand our dedication to high impact instruction and commitment to student success. Earlier this school year, RCS was honored to have been selected as an ARI Science of Reading Spotlight District. This recognition reflects our steadfast commitment to fostering effective literacy education and implementing evidence-based practices. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our educators, administrators, and support staff who continuously strive to create an environment where every student can excel in reading. Being chosen for this spotlight reinforces our belief in the importance of embracing best practices in literacy instruction, and we are excited to continue our journey toward excellence in education. Thank you to everyone who contributes to making RCS a beacon of innovation and learning.

Russellville City Schools is excited to have a team participating in the 13th Annual National Peer Program @NationalPeerProgramConference @JenniferMooreFoundation @ThriveWay #MentoringChangesSchools

Russellville City Schools will remain closed MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024, due to icy road conditions.

Russellville City Schools will remain closed THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024, due to the continued icy road conditions throughout our area.

Russellville City Schools will be closed on Friday, January 12th due to the potential for severe weather and damaging winds. The Russellville High School basketball games scheduled for tomorrow night against Lawrence County have not been canceled at this time and are scheduled to begin at 4 PM. However, the Northwest Alabama Honor Band scheduled to begin tomorrow morning at 7 AM has been canceled and will be rescheduled.

Russellville City Schools is excited to have Willie Spears on campus Wednesday, January 3, 2024 to speak to our educators, athletes, parents and community. Please make plans to attend our parent/community event! Wednesday, January 3, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM RCS Auditorium

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