School district receives clean audit
The Russell County School District received a clean audit from its auditing company at a recent meeting of the board of education. Here’s Superintendent Michael Ford talking to WJRS News about the audit.
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School attendance was 93.4% on Monday
With this being the final week before Christmas Break for Russell County Schools, district attendance numbers rose to 93.4 percent on Monday, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. Every one of the district’s five schools had […]
RCHS wins weekend swim meet; Phillips breaks school records | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County High School Swim & Dive team came away with a big victory in a home meet over the weekend. Russell County was victorious over Barren County, Pulaski County, Southwestern, and Somerset. Jacob Phillips broke team records in the 100 butterfly and... Read More.
School attendance stays consistent Thursday
With continued illness being reported locally, Russell County Schools’ attendance numbers stayed consistent at 92 percent on Thursday. Salem Elementary at 88.3 percent was the lone school below the 90 percent mark yesterday. Jamestown Elementary […]
School board hits snag with athletic facilities project
The Russell County Board of Education hit a snag in regard to the construction of the school district’s athletic complex with bids coming in significantly higher than expected. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more […]
School attendance improves on Wednesday
Russell County Schools’ attendance numbers improved on Wednesday, with 92 percent districtwide attendance reported by the district midweek. That was up one percentage point from what was reported on Tuesday. Jamestown Elementary at 89.6 percent […]
School board to have special-called meeting today
The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting today at 1 p.m. in room 114 of the Russell County Schools ANC. To be discussed is the 2022 fiscal year audit report, the […]
School board to hold special meeting Wednesday
The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in room 114 of the Russell County Schools ANC. On the agenda is the 2022 fiscal year audit report, […]
Committee in progress of creating next year’s school calendar
The Russell County Schools District Calendar Committee is in the process of creating next year’s school calendar. This committee includes teachers, school administrators, school staff, and members of the business and tourism communities. The committee […]
School attendance dips slightly Tuesday
A look at Russell County school attendance numbers for Tuesday shows attendance dipped slightly from Monday’s attendance. Districtwide, attendance was at 90.4 percent Tuesday, down from 92.3 percent reported on Monday. Salem Elementary at 88.9 […]