Russellville School District

💡The December Community Champions for RSD meeting was full of meaningful and engaging discussions on student success at RSD! RSD Superintendent Dr. Ginni McDonald shared insights on the recently released ATLAS test scores and how RSD is addressing student learning. 📊 Oakland Heights Elementary Principal, Mrs. Lynette Ditto, highlighted OHE's incredible achievements in Capturing Kids' Hearts, Professional Learning Communities, and High Reliability Schools and the positive impact these frameworks have made on students and staff. And… who better to add in some Christmas magic than the OHE Christmas Carolers?! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

🎶🎄 The RHS Band Shines Bright This Holiday Season! 🎄🎶 The RHS Band, delivered an amazing performance at The Center for the Arts. #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

📖 At the December PTO Council meeting, members heard from RSD Safety Director Terry Cobb on the safety protocols and measures RSD has put in place to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Shoutout to the talented London Elementary Christmas Carolers for kicking things off with a delightful performance of holiday tunes! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🎓

📖 RSD School Board members Donna Hindsman and Wesley White attended the Arkansas School Boards Association conference this week with Dr. Ginni McDonald, RSD Superintendent. At the conference Dr. McDonald and Public Relations Specialist, Samantha Ballew, presented on stakeholder engagement to share how RSD is building connections with students, staff, and the community as a whole! #OneRSD ❤️🌪️🎓

❤️ It was an honor to see Crawford Elementary School School Resource Officer, Corporal Kevin Hobby recognized by Attorney General Tim Griffin for being named Pope County Officer of the Year at the 2024 Officer of the Year Awards luncheon yesterday! Thank you for your dedication, Corporal Hobby! #OneRSD❤️🌪️🎓

🎓 At the 2nd meeting of the year, the Superintendent's Student Advisory Team engaged in team-building activities with Dr. Philip McClure from McClure Professional Services designed to enhance their leadership skills and ambassadorship as student representatives! These experiences are meant to empower the team to lead with confidence and collaborate effectively! 💡 #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🎓

❤ Ayansh Patel | RSD Profile of the Graduate Story 🎓 Meet Ayansh Patel, a 3rd grader at Sequoyah Elementary, known for his curiosity, creativity, and solution-oriented mindset! When asked how he keeps a goal set in mind at Sequoyah, he said “If I mess up on a painting, I don’t give up. I'm not a quitter. I make that mess up into a whole new drawing” Great job, Ayansh! Thank you for being an excellent example for your fellow students! Read more here: https://www.russellvilleschools.net/article/1916263 #OneRSD❤️🌪️🖤

✨The RHS Quiz Bowl team finished the first half of their season with a 2nd and 3rd place finish last weekend at the state's largest quiz bowl tournament, hosted at Little Rock Southwest High School! 🏆The team currently sits at 38-2 with five tournament championships along with six 2nd place finishes! The Cyclones will be going for their 9th state title this upcoming spring! #GoCyclones❤️🌪️

📚 December Board of Education Meeting Recognition The following individuals were recognized at the December 10th Board of Education Meeting: 👏 RHS Girls Cross Country team for winning the 5A Girls State Championship title! 👏 Mrs. Lauren Youngblood, Teacher at Oakland Heights Elementary School for I Believe In RSD staff recognition! 👏 Mr. Kevin Williams, Custodian at Russellville Middle School for I Believe In RSD staff recognition! 👏 Mrs. Jennifer Lachowsky, Teacher at Russellville High School for I Believe In RSD staff recognition! 👏 Sequoyah Elementary student, Andrew Coffman for being a Responsible Citizen! 👏 Russellville High School student, Emma Morris for being an Empathetic leader! 👏 Russellville High School and Oakland Heights Elementary recently earned High Reliability Schools (HRS) Distinctions! 🎉 Congratulations to everyone!

📚 At the last meeting, RSD Staff Ambassadors gained an understanding about the District's financial systems and played an interactive Budget game designed to give them a broader perspective on how districtwide decisions are made. #OneRSD ♥️

Grayson Smith is a 6th Grader at Russellville Middle School. Recognized in 5th grade for being a responsible citizen, Grayson continues to lead by example through his kindness and willingness to help others. Grayson says, “You never know what someone is going through, so it’s important to show kindness and respect. You don’t know what impact you are making on someone’s life.” Great job, Grayson! Thank you for being a fantastic role model for your peers! #OneRSD

🏫 New Stopfinder App 🚍 If your student utilizes RSD Transportation, please see the attached message about the new Transportation App! ❓If you have any questions, please contact the RSD Transportation department at 479-890-8561. ➡️ Message to families: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R6t6TpHehtJ-qPdhTL7i1X0tjNf-88SM/view?usp=sharing ➡️ Stopfinder Landing Page: https://www.rsdk12.net/page/stopfinderapp

🌟 A Sweet Start with Future Cyclones! 🍬 Thank you to all the future Cyclones and their families who joined us at the Sweet Start with Future Cyclones event! We can't wait to kick off your journey to becoming part of the RSD family. 💙❤️ A special shout out to the famous Gingy for stopping by and making the night even more special! #OneRSD♥️

🎉Join RSD in celebrating RHS for achieving HRS Level 1 status and for OHE for being the 1st school in RSD to achieve RHS Level 2 status! RSD is now a HRS Level 1 District with every school in the District achieving Level 1 status!  #OneRSD ❤ ➡️Read more: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1912664

🎶The RHS Hispanic Heritage Club visited Central Office today to spread holiday cheer with beautiful Christmas carols. 🎄✨ Thank you for bringing so much joy and spirit to our office! #OneRSD❤

🎉 Congratulations to RHS Senior Athlete, Kercher Herring, who signed a letter of intent to be a part of the Arkansas State University Track and Field team!

Cooper Jones, a 6th grader at Russellville Middle School, was recognized in 5th grade for his natural ability as an empathetic leader. At RMS, Cooper is continuing to lead by example. "I try to set an example by being empathetic, following the rules, being responsible, and respectful to everyone around me." Great job, Cooper! Thank you for being a fantastic role model for your peers! #OneRSD

🍪Calling all incoming kindergarten students and families! 🍭 You're invited to RSD's "A Sweet Start with Future Cyclones" event to learn more about kindergarten readiness and the amazing opportunities for RSD students on the journey to becoming a Cyclone and beyond! Hosted at Crawford Elementary on December 3, 2024 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fill out the google form linked below or call (479) 968-5216 to RSVP! https://forms.gle/rTK4iyWLKqy5k1No9 See you there!

🏅 RSD proudly congratulates Crawford Elementary School Resource Officer Corporal Kevin Hobby for being named Pope County Officer of the Year by the Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin! Corporal Hobby has dedicated twenty-eight years to law enforcement—all with the Russellville Police Department and 20 years as a School Resource Officer —and has spent the last two years serving as the SRO at Crawford Elementary School. His favorite part of the role is mentoring students, engaging with them daily, and witnessing their personal growth throughout the year. “I get to work for a great police department and a wonderful school district. Every SRO in the Russellville School District gives 100 percent and loves their schools.” - Corporal Hobby ❤️ Congratulations, Corporal Hobby! 🎉

RSD Administration delivered fall treats to every department and school building as a way to say thank you and provide a little seasonal cheer!