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Committee discusses school district improvement plan

The Russell County Schools District Improvement Planning Committee met yesterday. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about that committee and their work, which will soon be presented to the board of […]

School attendance back above 90 percent Monday

Russell County school attendance numbers were back above 90 percent on Monday following Thanksgiving break, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. Districtwide, attendance was at 92.3 percent Monday with just Russell Springs Elementary […]

School board moves forward with new middle school project

The Russell County Board of Education moved forward with the construction of a new middle school, which will consist of a significant addition to the current auditorium/natatorium complex. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke […]

School board to meet this evening

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in Room 114 at the Russell County ANC. The school board is expected to […]

School attendance numbers improve slightly on Wednesday

Russell County school attendance numbers improved on Wednesday to 91.5 percent attendance, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. With numerous illness-related school cancellations in recent weeks, Russell County’s attendance has been around the […]

Local school attendance numbers slightly low but still OK

Local school attendance numbers are slightly low, but still OK, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. District attendance on Monday was at 91.3 percent. Only one school, Russell County Middle School, was below […]

School leaders hold roundtable discussion about test results

Leaders from the Russell County School District held a roundtable discussion during a special-called meeting of the Russell County Board of Education this week. Conversation focused on the recently released state assessment results. Superintendent Michael […]