School board approves fellowship to help teachers

Tuesday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a program at last week’s board meeting aimed at supporting teachers in the district. The new program is called the Leading Lakers Fellowship and WJRS News caught up […]

Today is last day of school for Russell County students

Thursday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Today wraps up the 2023-2024 school year for Russell County students. Teachers will wrap up the school year tomorrow. Tomorrow is also graduation day for Russell County High School seniors. Graduation takes place at 6 […]

Each school to now have its own Family Resource and Youth Services Center

Wednesday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Each school in the Russell County School District will soon have its own Family Resource and Youth Services Center. Superintendent Michael Ford announced at this week’s school board meeting the state approved the school district’s […]

School district approves 4 percent across-the-board raises

Tuesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved raises for school district employees at last night’s meeting. The board voted unanimously to approve Superintendent Michael Ford’s recommendation of a 4 percent raise across-the-board for certified and […]

School board to meet this evening

Monday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening, with the board set to discuss salary schedules and the district’s tentative budget for fiscal year 2025. The board will also […]

Casey County School Board provides 4 percent pay raises

Thursday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The school board in neighboring Casey County unanimously approved a 4 percent pay raise for teachers and other school staff at a board meeting earlier this week. All teachers and certified employees will receive a […]

School PTOs receive funds raised from drag racing event

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

The recent drag racing event at the Lake Cumberland Dragway brought thousands of spectators to Russell County, and the event also raised a notable amount of money for Russell County Schools. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson […]

School board reviews designs for new field house, bus garage ; approves extra instructional coach

Friday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session yesterday afternoon, with architects from Sherman, Carter, and Barnhart on hand, along with Branscum Construction and AGE Engineering in attendance to discuss design plans for […]

School board to hold special-called meeting today

Thursday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting at noon today. The board is expected to discuss several items, including schematic designs for the football field house and bus garage, roof repairs […]

Grider named Region School Resource Officer of the Year

Wednesday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Director of School Safety Jackie Grider has been named the School Resource Officer of the Year for the South Region by the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers. Grider said he was […]

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School board approves fellowship to help teachers

Today is last day of school for Russell County students

Each school to now have its own Family Resource and Youth Services Center

School district approves 4 percent across-the-board raises

School board to meet this evening

Casey County School Board provides 4 percent pay raises

School PTOs receive funds raised from drag racing event

School board reviews designs for new field house, bus garage ; approves extra instructional coach

School board to hold special-called meeting today

Grider named Region School Resource Officer of the Year

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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