Masks will be required in schools, childcare, Pre-K

Tuesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear announced an executive order Tuesday afternoon that requires children in K-12 schools, childcare, and Pre-K settings to wear a mask at school. Several school districts in the state had already implemented mask […]

Russell County Schools to provide basic school supplies for students

Tuesday, July 20 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

KDE commissioner talks to committee about equity in schools

Tuesday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

(FRANKFORT, KY) – As the national conversation surrounding critical race theory continues to escalate, Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason E. Glass urged the Interim Joint Committee on Education to remain committed to providing an equitable […]

RC Schools personnel report from June board meeting

Tuesday, June 22 by Zac Oakes

Several personnel changes were announced at the Russell County Board of Education meeting. Darren Gossage – retiring as RCHS Principal effective July 31 Bethany Baird – retiring as Director of Curriculum/Instruction and State Programs effective […]

‘A very tough decision’: Darnells talk decision to leave RC Schools

Friday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

Anthony and Shanna Darnell have dedicated an extensive amount of time, energy, and passion into Russell County Schools. From teaching in the classroom to serving in administrative roles and counseling positions, coaching, and seeing their […]

Kentucky schools receive waiver for federal testing

Friday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

The U.S. Department of Education has granted a waiver to the state of Kentucky that will waive some accountability, school identification, and reporting requirements. The Kentucky Department of Education requested the waiver due to widespread […]

Nearly 50 parents have expressed interest in SB 128 program for RC Schools

Thursday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Nearly 50 parents have expressed interest in their children participating in the SB 128 program, commonly referred to as the do-over year, for K-12 students. Data from the school district shows that parents of students […]

Russell Co. Schools begin four-day in-person instruction this week

Monday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools begin four days of in-person instruction this week. Students will be back in the classroom today through Thursday, and Friday will be an all-virtual day for the district. Friday will also serve […]

RC Schools begin expanded return to the classroom today

Thursday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools begin its expanded return to the classroom today. Any student who wishes to return in-person can begin doing so today, as classes will be in-person today and tomorrow. Next week, school will […]

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Masks will be required in schools, childcare, Pre-K

Russell County Schools to provide basic school supplies for students

KDE commissioner talks to committee about equity in schools

RC Schools personnel report from June board meeting

‘A very tough decision’: Darnells talk decision to leave RC Schools

Kentucky schools receive waiver for federal testing

Nearly 50 parents have expressed interest in SB 128 program for RC Schools

Russell Co. Schools begin four-day in-person instruction this week

RC Schools begin expanded return to the classroom today

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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