Russell County School Board Recognizes Preschool Teachers and Assistants

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Nearly a dozen preschool teachers and instructional assistants were honored during Monday evening’s Russell County School Board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford presented certificates recognizing their work after the preschool programs at all three district elementary […]

Students and teachers return to classroom from spring break today

Monday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students and teachers return to the classroom today from spring break. Only about six weeks remain in the school year. The last day for students is scheduled for Thursday, May 21 with closing […]

Davidson named to KDE Teachers Advisory Council

Monday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Jason Davidson was named to the Kentucky Department of Education Teachers Advisory Council. Davidson, a teacher at Russell County Middle School, is one of five teachers from across the state chosen as new […]

School board approves pay increase for extended leave substitute teachers

Tuesday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

Substitute teachers covering the same classroom for extended periods of time will see an increase in pay following a unanimous decision by the Russell County Board of Education last night. Superintendent Michael Ford presented the […]

Russell County teachers recognized at school board meeting

Tuesday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County teachers were recognized at last night’s board of education meeting. Russell Springs Elementary teacher Sheila Huff was recognized as this month’s Russell County Education Association Employee of the Month. Five teachers that […]

RCHS Principal says school phone policy has been good for students and teachers

Wednesday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported how Kentucky lawmakers are considering a statewide policy on cell phones in schools. Some schools have already implemented policies, like Russell County High School. Principal Shanna Tarter said the […]

Five Russell County teachers selected for Leading Lakers Fellowship

Tuesday, September 10 by Zac Oakes

Five Russell County teachers have been selected for the district’s new Leading Lakers Fellowship. The five teachers selected were: Leah Thompson, Leslie Brown, Britney Creech, Brittney Blakey and Amber Humble. One teacher from each school […]

Teachers, school leaders touring local manufacturers today

Thursday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

Teachers and school leaders from across Russell County will be hitting the road today. It’s part of an initiative Superintendent Michael Ford says aims to help strengthen partnerships in the community, promote career awareness, and […]

School board approves fellowship to help teachers

Tuesday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a program at last week’s board meeting aimed at supporting teachers in the district. The new program is called the Leading Lakers Fellowship and WJRS News caught up […]

Russell County teachers recognized over the weekend

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County teachers were recognized over the weekend at Campbellsville University. Earlier this year, the university announced Russell County teachers Penny Lester, Marquita Robinson, and Rebecca Walters were selected for this year’s Campbellsville University […]

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Russell County School Board Recognizes Preschool Teachers and Assistants

Students and teachers return to classroom from spring break today

Davidson named to KDE Teachers Advisory Council

School board approves pay increase for extended leave substitute teachers

Russell County teachers recognized at school board meeting

RCHS Principal says school phone policy has been good for students and teachers

Five Russell County teachers selected for Leading Lakers Fellowship

Teachers, school leaders touring local manufacturers today

School board approves fellowship to help teachers

Russell County teachers recognized over the weekend

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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