Good Sunday morning to all!
We have a very busy week and weekend at RJSHS with the Kelly Russell Classic held from Thursday-Saturday. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the numerous committee members who put in a great deal of effort all year to ensure that we have a top-notch event honoring the life of Kelly Russell, a former RHS student who lost his life during the warm-ups of the regional baseball tournament in 1974. A scholarship was started that year in his name and has been given to a deserving RHS Senior for the past 42 years. The Kelly Russell Classic not only honors the outstanding young man he was, but it also allows the committee members to raise money for the continued support of the Kelly Russell Scholarship. A highlight to the event each year is being able to welcome his sister, Mrs. Joanne Bennett, back into our school and hear how much this event means to Kelly’s family. We had many teams, both baseball and softball, participate in this event and able to hear Mrs. Joanne speak about her brother. If you would like to contribute to the Kelly Russell Scholarship, please contact the school for more details.
The Lady Panther Softball team had a strong week in district play and during the Kelly Russell Classic with a huge district victory over Franklin-Simpson on Tuesday. The Lady Panther’s also picked up to more solid wins during the Kelly Russell Classic this weekend while falling just shy of a clean sweep to the visiting Mclean County Cougars. They have another district match-up on Tuesday as we host the Lady Cougars. Come out and catch a LPS game this week!!
Good luck to our STLP members who will be traveling, along with Mrs. Crowder and Mrs. Rose, this coming Friday to the state STLP competition at Rupp Arena in Lexington!! We wish you the best and safe travels!
The RMS and RHS Bands had a great week at the WKU Concert Festival. On Thursday, the high school band received an overall DISTINGUISHED rating for their afternoon performance, while the middle school band received DISTINGUISHED ratings from all four judges on Friday morning! Thanks to Mr. Brian Brown, RJSHS Band Director, for his continued leadership in our arts programs. Additionally, many of these students are currently working with other students on our annual musical production. This year, we are very excited to present “The Little Mermaid” in May! Please make plans to attend for an evening of great entertainment!
Our Special Olympics team was in action during regional play this past weekend! Mrs. Paige Winders reports the following Russellville Rock Stars had a very strong showing on Saturday:
Softball throw
Jonathon Taylor---5th
Isaiah Boiseaau--4th
Mary Ann Hamilton--2nd
Jacob Lyne--2nd
James Shelton Greene--4th
Jenny Ramsey--1st
100 meter dash
Jonathon Taylor-- 1st
Jenny Ramsey--1st
50 meter dash
Mary Ann Hamilton--1st
Isaiah Boiseaau--1st
James Shelton Greene-- 1st
Jacob Lyne--4th
Members of the Russellville Rock Stars will travel to the state competition this summer! Best of luck to our students, and thanks to Mrs. Paige Winders, Mrs. Lisa Meacham, Mrs. She Meyer, Ms. Tracy Shanklin and Mrs. Linda Shelton for their contributions to our Special Olympics team!
Spring Testing Schedule for both middle/high students—Below, you will find specific dates for our spring assessments. Please make every attempt to avoid scheduling appointments on these dates. If your child already has a scheduled appointment on one of the testing dates, please be sure to let us know in advance so that proper arrangements can be made.
May 2nd—AP Chemistry May 4th—AP English Literature May 5th—Algebra II EOC May 6th—AP US History
May 9th—AP Biology; Biology I EOC May 10th—English II EOC May 11th—KPREP (6th-8th); AP English Language
May 12th—KPREP (6th-8th); US History EOC; AP World History May 13th—KPREP (6th-8th)
May 16th—KPREP (6th-8th) and 10th/11th May 17th—NO SCHOOL May 18th—KPREP (6th-8th)
May 19th-20th—makeup days
There will be an 8th Grade Parent meeting held on April 21st at 5:00PM in the cafeteria to discuss fundraising and end of the year events.
**If your high school student was invited to apply for the National Honor Society, those membership applications are due to Mrs. Hargett-Slack and/or Mr. Holloman by tomorrow!
Upcoming Events:
Monday
· RMS Baseball vs. Todd Co. (A) 5:30
· RHS Softball vs. Allen Co. (H) 5:30
Tuesday
· Academic Recovery—until 4:20
· Upward Bound
· Youth Leadership Logan
· RHS Softball vs. Logan (H) 5:30
· RHS Baseball vs. Franklin (A) 5:00 JV/V
· RHS Tennis vs. Logan (A)
· RHS Track Meet (H)
Wednesday
· Ambassador Leadership Conference @WKU
Thursday
· Academic Recovery—until 4:20
· The RMS/RHS Academic Team Reception will be held in the cafeteria @6:00
· RMS Baseball vs. Glasgow (A) 5:30
· RHS Baseball vs. West Creek (A) 5:30
· RHS Tennis vs. South Warren (H)
Friday
· Panther College candidates will travel to the SKYCTC Franklin campus for touring/COMPASS testing.
· STLP State Competition @Rupp Arena
· RHS Baseball vs. Hart Co. (A) 5:30 Varsity only
· RHS Softball vs. Hart Co. (A) DH 5:30
· RHS Track vs. Greenwood (A)
Saturday
· RHS Baseball vs. Fort Campbell (H) 1:00 Varsity only
· RMS Baseball vs. Logan (A) 1:00
· RHS Softball 13th District Freshmen/JV Tournament (H)
Wishing everyone a safe and productive week ahead!
Thanks,
Kim McDaniel