Reminder: no school in remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day this Monday, January 18, 2021.
Changes made following Governor's address on Tuesday, December 12, 2021:
The first groups in Phase 1-B will be eligible to get the vaccine beginning on Jan. 18. These groups are Arkansans 70 or older and education workers including K-12, child care and higher ed. Additional groups will be eligible in 1-B as supply increases. https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/covid-19-vaccination-plan
The chart below details the plans for Phases 1-B and Phase 1-C.
Attention RSD: updates to our district and individual school websites are scheduled for this morning. *If you should get a security setting error, don't panic- the sites will update and reload shortly.
Rachel Jones- District Communications Coordinator
Parents- We want to send out a reminder that when entering our building, a mask is required to be worn at all times by all adults. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. We want to keep all our students and staff safe and healthy!
FREE Turkey for holidays! Saturday, December 19, 2020. West Fraser and the City of Russellville invite the community to City Hall
for a free turkey! West Fraser plans on handing out turkeys until they run out beginning at 10 A.M. Please plan on one turkey per family.
Russellville City Hall, 203 S. Commerce Ave.
Friday, Dec 18th school will dismiss one hour early. In addition, tomorrow is pajama day at Sequoyah and all students are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas. We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday season.
ATTENTION VIRTUAL LEARNERS: Virtual meal pick up (meals for the entire week) will be at RMS, RJHS, & the RHS campuses tomorrow, Tuesday, December 15, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Please pick up meals from the school you normally attend. Questions? Contact Dining Services: 479-498-8836.
ATTN: Information for the 2021 MLK Holiday Statewide Essay Contest
Presented by the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, Sam’s Club, and Walmart is now available on our website.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1034684/2021_King_Holiday_Essay_Contest.pdf
RIS (5th Grade) will be implementing Virtual Friday’s on Friday, December 11th and December 18th.
Correction: All student work as well as devices should be returned on Monday, November 30th. Previous message incorrectly stated December 30th.
Reminder that Fri Nov 20th is a remote learning day. Devices as well as some prepared materials were sent home yesterday with students. Assignments must be returned by Monday, December 30th for credit. All devices and chargers must be returned the 30th as well. We ask that you please provide a safe place and take great care of the technology devices. We look forward to seeing students back at school on Monday, Nov 30th. Happy Thanksgiving!
NO SCHOOL 11.20.20-RSD's Board of Education has called for Friday, November 20 to be an off-site remote learning day district wide in response to an increase in COVID cases throughout the community. Unlike 'Virtual Learning' days students Pre-K to 12 grade will not be on campus Friday.
ATTENTION RSD FAMILIES: Sack lunches will be provided for the remote learning day on Friday, November 20 tomorrow at dismissal.
Students may pick up their sack lunches at tables located at each of the entrances before leaving campus on Thursday, November 19.
For more information contact dining services at 479.498.8836.
Russellville Board of Education announces Friday. November 20, 2020 a Virtual Learning Day District wide, Pre-K to twelfth grade.
No school on Monday & Tuesday (November 2nd & 3rd) for parent-teacher conferences. Meals will be delivered for both days on Monday with buses following their regular routes beginning at 9:30 a.m.
ATTN. RSD Families: Nov. 2 & 3 are remote learning days across the district for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Meals will be provided for both days. Buses will run their routes beginning Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. and will deliver meals for Monday and Tuesday at that time. Questions? Contact your child's school or Dining Services. Thank you! RJ
Parents- Russellville Elementary Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Monday, November 2nd from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. We are using PTCFast.com to make signups for parent-teacher conferences as convenient as possible. If you are already registered, please sign in to schedule this semester’s conference(s). If you have not registered yet, upon registering you will receive an email confirmation which includes a link to choose conference times. PTCFast is easy and efficient. Should you have any questions regarding this system, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 479-968-2134. We look forward to visiting with you! https://ptcfast.com/schools/Sequoyah_Elementary
Mark your calendars! Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3 are virtual learning days for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Sequoyah will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26-30th. The mission of the Red Ribbon campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a Drug-Free America. We will have lots of fun activities planned for the students during this week! Please see our flyer so that your child can be a part of this event each day of the week!
RSD's Flu clinic is scheduled for Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30 across the district. Free Flu Vaccinations are available to all students, BOTH on-site and virtual learners, as well as staff.
*Virtual learners who wish to receive a vaccination will need to report to their building on the scheduled day. Questions? Contact your building nurse. Thank you, RJ.
