Russellville School District

🎉 RSD kicked off the first Staff Ambassador Program meeting of the year with 11 participants!  As part of the fun, staff ambassadors got to test their knowledge in a Kahoot game, diving into important facts about the district! 💡 🌟 This program empowers our educators and staff to be leaders, share their voice, and help shape the future of RSD. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the year! #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪 🎓

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🏆 RSD received 4 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards from the National School Public Relations Association! The entries and awards are as follows: 🎉 RSD Staff Newsletter - Award of Excellence RSD Board Appreciation Video Series, produced by F1rst Person Productions - Award of Excellence View here: https://buff.ly/4dsEnRU 🎉 The Profile of the RSD Graduate Video, produced by F1rst Person Productions - Award of Excellence View here: https://buff.ly/4cqOsOJ 🎉 2023 RSD Annual Report, graphic design by Zim Creative - Award of Merit See here: https://buff.ly/4cayh7G ❤️ Thank you to the outstanding students, staff, and partners who assisted in the creation of these publications! #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪 🖤

🎓 IChooseRSD Webinar ❤️ 🎉 RSD will be hosting the #IChooseRSD Live Webinar next Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. 🎬 Tune in to learn about RSD's 3 focuses (Relationships, Collaboration, and Measurement), Student Opportunities PreK-12, and all things Back-to-School! 📌 No sign up required! The webinar will go live on the Russellville School District Youtube Channel 5 minutes before the start time. See you there! 😀 #IChooseRSD ❤️ 🎓

🎉 Congratulations to Cyclone Broadcasting student, Mary Stratton on winning the Diamond in the Rough Award for Excellence in student journalism and Mr. Drew Brent for winning the SPJ Diamond Educator of the Year Award recently at the Society of Professional Journalists Annual Diamond Awards Banquet!  Great job, Cyclones! 🏅 #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪 🖤

Strategic Plan Work Continues 🎯 Prior to arriving at the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators conference in Little Rock, Stephens hosted RSD leaders for a strategic planning meeting! 💡 Strategic plan priority groups discussed the work completed during the 2023-2024 school year and the plans for the upcoming school year. Great things are happening in RSD! 🏆 ⏩ Review the RSD Strategic Plan here:  https://lnkd.in/gUfS2VTr #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪 🖤

TOY Spotlights | RSD Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️  🎉 The 2023-2024 RSD Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Melissa Storm! Grade/Position: 4th Grade Teacher & Building Learning Coordinator Years in education: 19 Years at RSD: 19 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “My favorite thing about RSD is the people!  I am surrounded by amazing humans that are constantly inspiring me.” Congratulations Mrs. Storm! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve!   🏆 🌟 #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪 🖤  

TOY Spotlights | Oakland Heights Elementary School Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️  🎉 The 2023-2024 Oakland Heights Teacher of the Year is Ms. Makayla Golden! Grade/Position: 1st Grade Lead Teacher Years in education: 3 Years at RSD: 3 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “My favorite thing about RSD is that our students are put first. Every decision that is made is based on what is best for our students.” Congratulations Ms. Golden! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ✨ #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🖤 

TOY Spotlights | Russellville Intermediate School Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️  The 2023-2024 RIS Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Sarah Connerly! 🎉  Grade/Position: Counselor/5th grade Years in education: 7 Years at RSD: 7 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “The Intermediate School is my favorite thing about RSD. The positive school culture is something you have to experience to understand. It is one of empowerment, trust, and support.” Congratulations Mrs. Connerly! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 ✨ #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪️ 🖤 

TOY Spotlights | Russellville Junior High School Teacher of the Year 📚 ❤️ The 2023-2024 RJHS Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Jessica Baldwin! 🎉 Grade/Position: Library Media Specialist Years in education: 13 Years at RSD: 13 ❤️ Favorite thing about RSD: “I love the people I work with in my building. RJHS has always felt like home.” Congratulations Mrs. Baldwin! Here's to celebrating the bright future you continue to shape for the students you serve! 🏆 🌟 #OneRSD ❤️ 🌪 🖤