Deep Dive Day for RHS Seniors, 09/29/17
Russellville Independent Schools and the 2018 graduating Senior Class experienced their first Senior Deep Dive Day Friday, Sept. 29. Superintendent, Bart Flener, facilitated this Senior project to guarantee that all RISD Seniors accomplish “Russellville READY!” status which in turn demonstrates their 21st Century skills and the fact that they possess the necessary requirements to be college or career ready. This was the first of three Deep Dive Days where seniors began their morning taking a citizenship exam to reveal their knowledge of our country. Leaders from GRREC were Lecia Priddy, Rendy Belcher, and Melissa Biggerstaff. Other supportive adults that assisted were Mr. Rex Booth, Principal Ben Bruni, Mr. Tom Harned, Mrs. Janet Hurt, Ms. Sara Jennings, Mr. Steve Matthews, Ms. Eve Meyer, Dr. Steven Moats, and Mrs. Lisa White. Students spent the rest of the day participating in small-group research projects and then utilized power-point presentations to share their findings to the entire group. Topics such as gun control, military, diversity, and economics were a few of the in-depth topics the students researched. The students also enjoyed an afternoon snack provided and donated from Little Caesar’s Pizza. Future dates scheduled for the 2nd and 3rd Deep Dive Days are Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2018, and Thursday, March 29. The RISD greatly appreciates all the support in assisting to make “Russellville READY!” a success for all of our seniors.