School board to meet Monday morning
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session Monday morning. The meeting is special-called as the meeting was moved to the morning instead of the evening due to open house events at […]
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School officials working on parent pickup issues
School officials are looking at ways to address issues with parents/guardians picking up students in the afternoon. School officials say there have been concerns about cars blocking traffic along roadways in the afternoon around the […]
School security officials have been preparing for new school year
As the new school year is rapidly approaching, school safety is always a notable topic. Jackie Grider is the Russell County Schools Director of School Safety. Grider told WJRS News he, along with the district’s […]
Transportation Cabinet working to make sure 127 project doesn’t cause more traffic problems as school starts
Highway 127 through Russell Springs is a heavily traveled road, and even more so during the school year. With a major project ongoing on Highway 127 and the first day of school just one week […]
RCHS athletics will have new coaches this school year
As the 2024-2025 school year is set to begin next week, school officials from across the Russell County School District are preparing for a new school year. WJRS News spoke with Russell County High School […]
Elementary school open houses are tomorrow
Open house events at Jamestown Elementary, Russell Springs Elementary, and Salem Elementary will take place tomorrow. Open house events at the elementary schools will take place from 5-7 p.m. Open house is an opportunity for […]
Students and parents will be required to sign new transportation form this school year
Due to a new state law in effect, students and their parent/guardian will be required to sign a transportation form within 7 days of the beginning of the school year. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to […]
School board approves change to district vaping/tobacco policy
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 […]
Teachers, school leaders touring local manufacturers today
Teachers and school leaders from across Russell County will be hitting the road today. It’s part of an initiative Superintendent Michael Ford says aims to help strengthen partnerships in the community, promote career awareness, and […]
School board to meet in special session this morning
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session this morning. The board is set to discuss a number of agenda items, including the student behavior and discipline code, a revision to the […]