Our 1st 9 Weeks Whirlwind Awards will be on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. 8th-grade awards will begin at 8:15 and 9th-grade awards will begin at 8:45. Parents are welcome to attend. Please check in at the RJHS Front office to acquire a visitor's pass.
Our very own, Mr. Larry Wilson was presented a $500 check from Arvest Bank last week at RJHS. This money will be used to help Mr. Wilson buy things for his classroom to assist his students throughout the year. Arvest Bank honors teachers each year with their “We ❤️ Teachers” program.
Thank you so much Arvest Bank !
The RJHS Flu clinic will be on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Flu packets will be sent home with students on Thursday of this week. If you would like your child to receive a flu shot on this day please fill out this packet and return the paperwork to the RJHS office no later than Monday, October 23, 2023.
If you have you have questions you may contact RJHS Nurse, Chrystal Hall at chrystal.hall@rsdk12.net
Reminder:
RJHS School Pictures will be on Friday, September 29, 2023. Order before picture day at mylifetouch.com with your Student's School ID or Picture Day ID:
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Next week is Color's Week! We hope to see all of our Whirlwinds dressed up and showing their WHIRLWIND PRIDE!
Monday: Camo Day
Tuesday: Twin Day
Wednesday: Western Day
Thursday: Colors Day
Friday: Jersey Day
Reminder: RJHS Parent/ Teacher Conferences will be this evening Tuesday, September 26th, and Wednesday, September 27th from 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm. Parents can enter under the covered walkways on the 8th and 9th grade sides.
Attn: RJHS Parents & Guardians,
Please note that RJHS students are NOT allowed to attend the RHS Sadie Hawkins dance with a student from RHS, per RHS administration.
Reminder: RSD will dismiss school on Monday, September 4, 2023, in honor of the Labor Day holiday.
Hello RJHS Parents/Guardians:
In order to ensure the safety and well-being of RSD athletes and fans during this extreme heat, changes have been made to the following athletic events this week:
Tennis:
Tuesday Rescheduled for 9/28
Thursday Match v.s. Harrison will start at 7:00 p.m. at RHS
Whirlwind Football Thursday @ Harrison:
8th Grade: Cancelled
9th Grade: Kick off moved to 8:00 p.m.
RHS Cyclones Football Friday:
Kickoff moved to 8:00 p.m.
Tomorrow is the first day of school and the first SMART Start Monday! We can't wait to see all of our new and returning Whirlwinds!
Welcome to RJHS Coach Wilhelm!
"My name is Cory Wilhelm. I am excited about teaching 8th grade Science and coaching Junior High Boys Basketball and Track this year at Russellville. I played college basketball at the University of the Ozarks right down the road in Clarksville. My two best friends are my niece and nephew! I’m super excited to get to know all the students, and have a fantastic year."
Junior High Boys Basketball tryouts will be held next Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the RJHS Gym. 8th grade will start at 5:00 p.m and 9th grade will start at 6:30 p.m
For more information contact Coach Wilhelm at cory.wilhelm@rsdk12.net
Welcome to RJHS Mrs. Caldwell!
"Hi, my name is Katie Caldwell. I am very excited to be teaching at Russellville Jr High this year. I grew up in Southeast Arkansas, but I have lived in the Russellville area for the last 10 years with my husband and two children. This year I will be teaching 9th-grade Physical Science. I am most excited to see students I have previously taught in years past. "
Welcome to RJHS Mr. Strahan!
"Hi, my name is Cody Strahan. I am excited to be returning to RJHS this upcoming school year! I will be teaching computer science. Russellville has always been a special place for me where I attended college at Arkansas Tech University and began my career in education. I am looking forward to getting to know the students and seeing what this school year will bring!"
Welcome to RJHS Coach Britt!
"Hi, my name is Tommy Britt. I am excited to be a part of the Russellville School District. I have been teaching and coaching for 24 years at various schools in Arkansas and I am happy to be back in the river valley once again. This year I will be teaching Advanced 9th-grade Physical Science, as well as coaching football and track. I am extremely excited to see what this school year will bring and meet all of my students and colleagues as school begins."
Welcome to RJHS Mrs. Green!
"Hi! My name is Mrs. Green and I’m not a new face to most- more like an old face returning to where my teaching career all started back in 2009! You might know me from RJHS, London, Western Yell, UE5G (RIS), or RMS. I am excited to be returning to RJHS to teach 8th-grade science next year. I look forward to being with your kids once again. "
Welcome to RJHS Mrs. Harness!
"I am starting my 27th year teaching in the Russellville School District. I was at RHS for 20 years where I taught Marketing and sponsored DECA and the work program. I taught keyboarding at RMS for 6 years. My husband, Jason, and I are life-long residents of Pope County and we have two daughters, Miranda and Hannah.
I’m looking forward to continuing teaching the students that I taught the past two years!"
Hello,
Welcome to RJHS Mrs. Vaught!
"My name is Libby Vaught. I'm a proud graduate of Russellville High School and, I'm excited to return to teach agriculture and immerse students in FFA! I reside in Clarksville with my husband Brian. We have two grown sons and raise German shorthaired pointers. When I'm not teaching, I'm most likely turkey-hunting or planning turkey-hunting trips. I'm looking forward to a great year!"
Welcome to RJHS Mrs. Mata!
"Hello, my name is Mirna Mata. I am the Secretary in the Counselor's Office at RJHS. I've been married for 8 years and have 3 beautiful kiddos! (Leo, Luci and Livi). In my free time, I like to cook, bake, craft and spend time with my family. This will be my third year at RSD, but my first year being part of a school building. I look forward to helping staff and students throughout the year."
Welcome to RJHS Ms. Nieman
"My name is Abigail Niemann, and I will be teaching 8th Grade Social Studies at Russellville Junior High School along with being one of the sponsors for Student Council! I graduated from Russellville High School in 2018, so being able to return to my alma mater is the best feeling. This year, I am most excited about growing as an educator and a person! Go Whirlwinds! "
