February 26th – RISD will be in school
Monday, February 26th, originally designated a
no-school day has been changed to an in-school day as a make-up day for snow.
Several more days will be approved as make-up days as well during the February
19th Board Meeting.
Taking Extra Safety Measures
The
RJSHS Faculty met with members of the Russellville Police Department to discuss
school safety as well as procedures and scenarios for lockdowns, threatening
intruders, and other situations during a school day. The entire school then
participated in a school-wide lockdown drill supervised by Officer Kenneth Edmonds and done during a class
transition time to simulate less-than-optimal timing for the drill. Students,
Faculty, and Staff performed excellently and moved with urgency during the
drill, displaying an understanding of knowledge of the steps to take in such a
situation.
Matthew Wilkerson Earns Prestigious Interviews
Russellville
High School Sophomore Matthew Wilkerson has earned a chance to interview for admittance to BOTH the prestigious Gatton Academy at WKU and the equally sought after Craft Academy at Morehead State. Both schools place a high level of emphasis on Science and Math are regarded as two of America’s top preparatory schools in these areas. Mathew’s brother Phillip, a senior as well as junior Anna Shoulders are both already at the
Gatton Academy.
Academic Team Headed to State!
Per Academic Team Coaches Donna Wilkerson and Jennifer
Rogers, it was a great day of academic team competition at Madisonville
North Hopkins High School on Saturday, as the RHS Academic Team finished as
regional runners-up for the third consecutive year. The quick recall team of Adam Williams, Will Mullen, Benjamin Slack,
Matthew Wilkerson, and Phillip
Wilkerson were regional runners up; the future problem solving team of Jayden Hammer, Cassidy Farwick, Marta
Hughes, Matthew Wilkerson, and Allison
Sadler finished 4th, Phillip
Wilkerson was the regional winner in science, Matthew Wilkerson placed 4th in science, Benjamin Slack was 4th in social studies, Will Mullen placed 3rd in arts & humanities, and Karlee Elrod came in 2nd in written
composition. Although out of medal contention, Phillip Wilkerson also performed well in math (6th place), as did Maleah Buckner in language arts (7th).
Modern Woodmen, Roy’s BBQ, and Parents make Fundraiser a Success
Parents, friends, and several community members all came together to make last Friday nights Senior Night game against Todd Co. a huge fundraising success! Donations from multiple sources helped RHS Athletics raise considerable funds for improvements and upgrades to the school’s weightroom as well as equipment needs. For many, it was a chance to get some face-to-face time with new football Head Coach Mikie
Benton as well as with Superintendent
Flener.
ACT Blitz Prep Begins this Week!
Beginning
this week, through the diligent organizational efforts of Ms. Bethanie Hargett-Slack, all Juniors will begin a four week, 45
minute-a-day rotation of ACT Prep work. Students will rotate as groups through
a battery of English, Reading, Science, and Math prep blitzes that will focus
on ACT test taking strategies and skills. Mrs.
Lauren Fynboe, Mr. Jeremy Bivins,
Mr. Robert McLellan, Mr. Steven McGhee, and Ms. Hargett-Slack will all be working
closely with all Juniors during this month long concentrated effort.
Opera comes to Russellville
RJSHS
Art teacher Chris Holloman
introduced his classes to another form of artistic expression this past Thursday
when he was able to get Opera Singer
Angela Fagella. Ms. Fagella visited the Arts and Humanities Class and sang a few Arias from Mozarts' operas. Mr. Holloma’s class were finishing up our unit on music and had looked at the film Amadeus while studying his music, making this opportunity a wonderful fit. The singer spoke with the class about her educational experiences and classical vocal training. Mr. Holloman was able to meet Angela Tuesday night at the Russellville Arts Council meeting
which Angela is planning to work with to offer additional musical and vocal
opportunities in our community.
Upcoming Middle School Dance
March
2nd from 6 to 8pm, Russellville Middle will host a Spring Fling
Dance for all students in grades 6-8. The dance will be held in the RHS foyer
and will feature music, a selfie station, concessions, and other fun
activities. The dance will serve as a fundraiser for rewards and field trips
for the Middle School team.
Keep Those Bottle Tops!
The RJSHS Family Resource Center needs your help! They are
asking that you please save your bottle caps from all Coke products and turn
them in to Mrs. Debbie Browder at RHS. These will go a long way in helping with
what appear to be deep budget cuts to the FRYSC by the most recently proposed
state budget. Tops may be dropped off at the front office.
Sports Happenings
Little League Evaluations on Saturday
February 24th
Little
Leaguers interested in playing this Summer should take note that Evaluations
will take place this Saturday at the indoor facility at RHS. The facility is
located behind the school, just behind the softball field. For more information
on this, parents can contact Ethan Meguiar at [email protected]
Youth Basketball Gets an
Administrative Boost
When the youth all-star Russellville basketball team made up
of students from Stevenson Elementary as well as several Logan Co. feeder
schools takes the court for practice, they are getting some pretty unique
coaching. Superintendent Bart Flener,
RHS Assistant Principal Cameron Jackson,
and several others are all coaching this Spring. Both Flener and Jackson are
longtime highly successful basketball coaches in the high school ranks and all
have joined forces to ensure the foundation of Russellville Basketball is solid.
Archery
Over
600 archers from multiple schools filled the campus of Russellville Junior and
Senior High School this Friday and Saturday. Coach Jeremy Rust and the RJSHS Archery team hosted the massive event
that saw students shoot late into the night Friday and all day Saturday.
Basketball
The RHS Lady Panthers
finished the regular season on a high note this past Friday as they took down
Warren Central at Warren Central. The Lady Pathers will face Todd Co. this
Tuesday Night in the 13th District Tournament at Logan Co. at 6:30pm.
The Boys team fell just short on the road at South Warren
this Friday night. The boys will face Todd Co. as well in the District
Tournament at Logan Co. on Tuesday at 8pm.
Football
Football Winter Workouts continue this week for all players not involved in other sports. Workouts will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:20 – 4:30pm.
Calendar
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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19
13th District Basketball Tournament @ Logan Co
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20
13th District Basketball Tournament @ Logan Co
ESS
Library extended hours:
3:15-4:30
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21
SBDM Meeting 4pm,
Library
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13th District Basketball Tournament @ Logan Co
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Library extended hours:
3:15-4:30
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23
Archery Regionals @ Todd County
13th District Basketball Tournament @ Logan Co
State Swim meet
Louisville
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Little League
Evaluations
@ 10:0-2:00 in the Indoor Facility
Archery @ Marshall County
State Swim Meet
Louisville
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What’s for Breakfast and Lunch this week?
BREAKFAST ITEMS SERVED DAILY:
Pop Tart choices, Cereal choices, Strawberry Bagel w/Cream Cheese, Muffins, and
Fruit.
Monday-
Sausage Pancake on a Stick
Tuesday – Donut
Holes or Mini Pancakes
Wednesday-Sausage
& Biscuit w/Jelly
Thursday-Bacon,
Egg and Cheese Burrito
Friday-French
Toast Sticks w/ Syrup
Lunch Menu
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Monday
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CHOICE
OF BREADED OR SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH
FRENCH FRIES BAKED BEANS VEGIES W/DIP
FROZEN STRAWBERRY CUP APPLESAUCE
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Tuesday
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PIZZA
SEASONED CORN TOSSED SALAD W/DRESSING
HOMEMADE COOKIES PEACHES PEARS
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Wednesday
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CHOICE
OF: BREADED OR GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERS W/DIPPING SAUCES
MACARONI AND CHEESE GREEN BEANS, GREEN
PEAS, WHOLE GRAIN ROLL APPLESAUCE PINEAPPLE
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Thursday
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CHOICE
OF: HAMBURGER OR CHEESEBURGER ON BUN
SANDWICH TRIMMINGS WAFFLE FRIES HOT
PORK AND BEANS PEACHES MANDARIN ORANGES
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Friday
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TACO
SOUP WITH CHEESE, SOUR CREAM AND TACO CHIPS.
CHOICE OF: PB&J OR GRILLED CHEESE
SANDWICH, VEGIES W/DIP STRAWBERRY CUP APPLESAUCE
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