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A few changes highlight new school year at RCMS

Some changes have taken place this year at Russell County Middle School and Principal Wayne Ackerman talked with WJRS NEWS about those changes and what students are experiencing as the new school year continues… Mr. […]

School board to meet in special session Friday morning

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session Friday morning. The board will hold a special-called meeting at 9:30 a.m. Friday. The main agenda item is consideration and possible action regarding restrictions […]

School Board adds two new buses to fleet

The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of two school buses at this week’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the school district’s new additions to the bus fleet…

Holt takes over as school food service director

The Russell County School District has a new food service director in veteran educator Jessica Holt. Holt talked with WJRS NEWS about her new job… Holt recognized her cafeteria workers, an often overlooked group, that […]

School Board approves lowering of tax rate

The Russell County Board of Education unanimously approved the lowering of the board’s tax rate at Monday’s meeting. The board approved the lowering of the tax rate from 52.2 cents per $100 of assessed value […]

School pickup times changing this year

As reported multiple times leading up to the upcoming school year, the Russell County School District has adopted a new policy affecting student pick-up times at each school. Vehicles will not be permitted to enter […]