School board to meet at noon on Monday
The Russell County Board of Education will hold a meeting at noon on Monday. The board is expected to vote on tax rates for 2021-2022 with the proposal that tax rates remain the same. The […]
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School start/end times to remain the same
After some discussion about the possibility of adjusting the start/end times of school as a means to alleviate traffic congestion along Highway 127, the Russell County Board of Education voted to keep the start/end times […]
School board to use stimulus funds to purchase air purification systems
As the Russell County School District prepares to welcome students back to the classroom next week, the board of education held a special-called meeting on Wednesday to approve the purchase of 350 Novaerus US Protect […]
School board to hold special called meeting Wednesday
The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting Wednesday at noon. The board is expected to continue discussions about changing the school start and dismissal times, along with discussing the possibility of […]
KY Board of Education to allow paid leave for vaccinated school staff if quarantined
(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved several emergency regulations during its Aug. 5 regular meeting to help districts prepare for the ongoing effects the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the 2021-2022 school […]
School open house dates are coming up
Russell County Schools will soon be having open house at each of the schools in the county. Jamestown, Russell Springs, and Salem Elementary schools will have open house on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 5-7 p.m. […]
School district seeking input on use of stimulus funds
As part of the American Rescue Plan, the Russell County School District is seeking information from stakeholders on the use of stimulus funds as part of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. Specifically, […]
Ford says plan is for no masks in classrooms to start school year
Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the plan is for no masks in the classroom when school starts next month. Right now, mask wearing by unvaccinated staff and students in schools is recommended, but […]
Russell County Schools to provide basic school supplies for students
The Russell County School District will provide basic school supplies for students this upcoming school year, like they did last year, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford made the announcement during Monday’s Board of Education […]
Russell County High School May Soon Get New Principal
Russell County High School may soon have a new principal. The Site Based Decision Making Council at the school is expected to interview candidates today for the job. Russell County High School is the worst […]