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 […]

Russell County Schools institutes new medication policy

Thursday, July 31 by Zac Oakes

In accordance with new regulations from state agencies, Russell County Schools is implementing new policies regarding medications at school. The school district announced a written provider order must be on file before any prescribed medication […]

RCHS cell phone policy has cut down on behavior issues

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The new cell phone policy at Russell County High School implemented this year has cut down on behavior issues, according to principal Shanna Tarter. The policy requires students to turn in their cell phone when […]

RCHS Principal says school phone policy has been good for students and teachers

Wednesday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported how Kentucky lawmakers are considering a statewide policy on cell phones in schools. Some schools have already implemented policies, like Russell County High School. Principal Shanna Tarter said the […]

State lawmakers considering school cell phone policy

Tuesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

State lawmakers are considering enacting a statewide policy for cell phones in schools. Lawmakers heard from well-known researchers and school administrators during a meeting of the interim recently to discuss the impact of cell phones […]

Adair County Schools institute new policy on backpacks to address safety concerns

Saturday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

In response to recent issues involving threats and the possibility of weapons on campus, Adair County Schools implemented a policy beginning this week that prohibits students in grades 6-12 from carrying a backpack or large […]

School board approves change to district vaping/tobacco policy

Thursday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session yesterday morning, and during that meeting, the board approved a change to the district’s policy on vaping and tobacco products. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael […]

RCHS implementing new cell phone, smart device policy

Tuesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School will be implementing a new cell phone policy beginning with the upcoming school year. WJRS News was at the site-based meeting yesterday and spoke to Russell County High School Principal Shanna […]

RCHS Site-Based council to hold special-called meeting to discuss cell phone policy

Monday, July 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Site-Based Decision Making Council will hold a special-called meeting this evening to discuss the school’s cell phone policy. The meeting will take place at 5 p.m. in the school’s library. […]

Bill would require policy that prevents cell phone use in classrooms

Wednesday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky House of Representatives would require school districts to have a cell phone policy that states phones are not allowed to be out during instructional time, with certain […]

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Ford discusses changes to medication policy at school

Russell County Schools institutes new medication policy

RCHS cell phone policy has cut down on behavior issues

RCHS Principal says school phone policy has been good for students and teachers

State lawmakers considering school cell phone policy

Adair County Schools institute new policy on backpacks to address safety concerns

School board approves change to district vaping/tobacco policy

RCHS implementing new cell phone, smart device policy

RCHS Site-Based council to hold special-called meeting to discuss cell phone policy

Bill would require policy that prevents cell phone use in classrooms

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