Ford reminds parents non-NTI days have to be made up at end of year

Wednesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is reminding parents that non-NTI days must be made up during the school year. Russell County Schools is utilizing NTI the remainder of the week, but yesterday and Monday […]

Ford discusses change from ACT to SAT for high school juniors

Thursday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

A few weeks ago, we reported on local news High school juniors in Russell County and across the state will now take the SAT in the spring instead of the ACT. This is a notable […]

Ford says district building projects progressing well

Monday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

Crews are continuing to make progress on the Russell County Schools Bus Garage and Fieldhouses construction projects. Progress was delayed on the project due to several days of rain in the spring, but with an […]

Ford stresses importance of returning paperwork to school as soon as possible

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Parents and guardians of Russell County students received some paperwork either at open house or on the first day of school. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said it’s important that parents get that paperwork […]

Ford says first day of school went smooth in Russell County

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday was the first day of school in Russell County, and Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district had a great first day back in the classroom. Ford said he was thankful for everyone involved […]

Ford emphasizing importance of bus safety ahead of new school year

Wednesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

As the beginning of the new school year draws closer, drivers are being reminded about school bus safety. One of the key things Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is emphasizing ahead of the new […]

Ford discusses changes to medication policy at school

Tuesday, August 5 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported some changes to the medication policy at Russell County Schools stemming from statewide changes. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS […]

Ford updates school district’s use of Parent Square app

Thursday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

With Senate Bill 181 in effect, the Russell County School District is continuing its roll out of the app Parent Square as its designated traceable communication system between school employees and students. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

School board approves multiple mental health contracts; Ford discusses importance of partnerships with agencies

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved several contracts with outside mental health agencies for the upcoming school year. These agencies provide services to Russell County students. Superintendent Michael Ford said these are important services […]

School board says Ford is exemplary in annual evaluation

Wednesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education gave Superintendent Michael Ford an exemplary rating during his annual evaluation this week. After going into executive session for about 15 minutes during Monday’s board meeting, the board returned […]

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Ford reminds parents non-NTI days have to be made up at end of year

Ford discusses change from ACT to SAT for high school juniors

Ford says district building projects progressing well

Ford stresses importance of returning paperwork to school as soon as possible

Ford says first day of school went smooth in Russell County

Ford emphasizing importance of bus safety ahead of new school year

Ford discusses changes to medication policy at school

Ford updates school district’s use of Parent Square app

School board approves multiple mental health contracts; Ford discusses importance of partnerships with agencies

School board says Ford is exemplary in annual evaluation

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown