Welcome Back!
Russellville
Independent Schools will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, 1/2/18.
New College Coach
Russellville
High School is proud to announce, in conjunction with AmeriCorps, the hiring of
Ms. Cassady Wilson as the new
College Coach for RHS. Ms. Wilson will be working with students in grades 9-12
with a primary focus of providing students with individualized assistance with
next-step planning for life after high school. Ms. Wilson will be a full time
asset to RHS and is a recent graduate of Murray State. She majored in animal science with a minor in organizational communication. During her time in college, Ms. Wilson was actively involved in MSU’s agriculture and music programs. Ms. Wilson originally hails from Monroe Co. KY and brings with her a passion for developing accountability within students by shaping attitudes and enabling success through supporting student strengths. Ms. Wilson comes from a family of educators and is grateful for the opportunity to join the Russellville team. A fun fact about Ms. Wilson is that she has a passion and wealth of knowledge in the agricultural area of swine science. Welcome Ms. Cassady Wilson!
Heading
Over to the New LCTC
Some students will be headed to a brand new
building on Tuesday as the Logan Career and Technical Center opens its doors.
RHS students who have been attending classes at the RATC will now be bussed to
and from the new 68,000sqft. LCTC where they will enjoy a state of the art
facility that is the product of the joint efforts of RISD and LCS. Students
from RHS will be bussed over for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
block classes at LCTC and will be able to remain for the full class-period-time
for each of these blocks thanks to 2nd semester scheduling
adjustments by RJSHS Guidance Counselor Rex Booth. Utilization of the multiple
career pathways and industry certifications available at LCTC is a prominent
focus of the RISD.
HS
Parent-Teacher Conferences
In two
weeks, On Thursday, 1/11, from 4-6pm, teachers will be available at the HS for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Parents are welcome to come in and discuss student progress for the first half
of the school year.
Sports Happenings
HS Holiday Hoops
Russellville HS Boys Basketball
finished the holiday season strong, winning three of their last four with their
only loss being in overtime to Holiday Tournament host Allen Co. in overtime. The Panthers took down two fellow 4th
Region opponents in Greenwood and Warren East. The Panthers head to Ohio Co. on
Tuesday and then travel across town for the Clash of the Cats, Round 1, on
Friday night.
Russellville HS Girls Basketball
and new Head Coach Shannon Booth got
their first win of the season this past Saturday when they defeated Cumberland
Co. The Lady Panthers travel to Logan Co. this Friday night.
Historic Night!
On Saturday, the husband-wife coach duo of Coach Rex Booth and Coach Shannon
Booth both picked up wins as the leaders of their Panther programs in the
same night! Congrats to the first family of Panther Basketball!
Middle School Basketball
Both
the RMS Boys and Girls Basketball
teams host Christian Co. on Thursday of this week.
Swimming
RHS
Swimming travels to Bowling Green High School on Saturday to swim in the Best
of the West Swim Meet. So far this season, RHS Swimming has seen multiple
swimmer break personal records in the water.
Archery
RJSHS
Archery, under the direction of coach Jeremy
Rust and his 50+ archers take their shooting talents on the road this week
as they participate in the Olmstead Archery Tournament on Friday and Saturday.
Football
Football Winter Workouts begin this week for all players not involved in other sports. Workouts, which happen three days a week will last from 3:15 – 4:30 and will normally be on M, Tu, and Th. On short weeks such as this week, workouts will be Tu, Th, and F. Workouts will not happen on Wednesdays and will not go past 4:30.
High School Head Football Coaching
Search – Russellville High School has begun its search for its next Head Football Coach. The job, which was posted to the school’s web page on 12/21 has a target hire date of 2/1/18. The search for the Panther’s next head man is being led by Principal Ben Bruni and Athletic Director Kyle Yates. Upon consideration of applications, a committee will be formed that represents multiple avenues of stakeholders for the football program and community and will interview the chosen candidates.
Russellville Middle School
is also seeking a new Head Football coach after long-time Coach Pete Ries
stepped down from his coaching duties following the completion of this season.
This middle school Head Coach will be hired after the High School position has
been filled in an effort to allow the new High School Head Coach to be actively
involved in making this hire.
Calendar
Sunday
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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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31
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1
New Year's Day
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2
Boys JV/V Basketball @
Ohio Co
6/7:30 PM
Off Season Football
Workout
3:15 – 4:30
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3
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4
MS Girls @ Christian County
5:30
MS Boys Home Vs. Christian County
6:00
Boys F/JV HOME VS. LOGAN 6:00
Off Season Football
Workout
3:15 – 4:30
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5
Archery @ Olmstead
Girls/Boys Basketball @ Logan Co
6/7:30 PM
Off Season Football
Workout
3:15 – 4:30
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6
Archery @ Olmstead
Fr Tournament @ RJSHS
Swim meet Best of the
West-BGHS
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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
Monday
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No
School
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Tuesday
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PIZZA
CORN,
TOSSED SALAD W/DRESSING, RICE KRISPIE TREAT, PEACHES, AND PEARS
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Wednesday
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CHICKEN AND RICE
GLAZED
CARROTS, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE, WHOLE GRAIN ROLL, APPLESAUCE, AND 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, AND
MANDARIN ORANGES
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Friday
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VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP W/ CRACKERS CHOICE
OF: PB&J UNCRUSTABLE OR GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
CARROT
STICKS AND CHERRY TOMATOES W/DIP, FROZEN STRAWBERRY CUP, AND APPLESAUCE
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