School board accepts district facilities plan; move greenlights RCMS work, pending state approval

Friday, September 9 by Derek Aaron

A major step in the construction of a new middle school happened on Thursday night by the Russell County School Board during a special called meeting at the Russell County Schools’ ANC. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

Bill to require silent moment for prayer, reflection in schools receives initial approval

Thursday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

If House Bill 102 passes, Kentucky school districts would be required to establish a policy and develop procedures for a moment of silence or reflection in the first class of each day in all public schools […]

New RCMS discussions on hold as district waits for approval of facilities plan

Thursday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district is currently at a pause on discussions of building a new middle school. Ford said the school district’s draft of the district facilities plan was […]

Pfizer vaccine receives full approval from FDA

Monday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as […]

Middle School Expansion Project Could Get Initial Approval Monday

Monday, August 17 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County School board is set to consider taking the first step Monday night toward a major renovation and expansion of the current Russell County Middle school. The school board will consider a recommendation […]

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School board accepts district facilities plan; move greenlights RCMS work, pending state approval

Bill to require silent moment for prayer, reflection in schools receives initial approval

New RCMS discussions on hold as district waits for approval of facilities plan

Pfizer vaccine receives full approval from FDA

Middle School Expansion Project Could Get Initial Approval Monday

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