Attention High School Parents,
Here is an update about RHS Parent-Teacher Conferences for this Thursday, February 25, 2021. Please note that RHS has switched conferences from ZOOM to in-person, from 3:45-7:45 PM. Conferences will take place in the RHS big gym, and parents will have the opportunity to meet with teachers at their convenience all in one location. If you prefer to still attend via ZOOM, please email the teacher you would like to meet with to set up a virtual conference. For in-person conferences, you will not need a scheduled appointment and can meet with teachers as they are available. Teachers will have their computers with them in the gym, and can seamlessly switch from in-person to ZOOM and back again throughout the evening. RHS feels it is important to provide the in-person and ZOOM options, so as to check in about your student's academic and social-emotional progress heading into the spring and preparing for next year.
Reminder: Masks are required at all times in the gymnasium. Social-Distancing measures will also remain in place as per our usual USD 407 policy and protocol. Your cooperation is appreciated as USD 407 works to keep everyone safe in our school and community!
Thanks for your continued support of our school.
Go Broncos!
If you're considering preschool for your 4-year old for the 2021-2022 school year, we encourage you to apply to Simpson Elementary's program. The application is due April 30. Apply at your earliest convenience at: https://forms.gle/XrzQQE1KnvVgVyaa6
The Russell County Spelling Bee was held Wednesday February 17th in the Ruppenthal Middle School Auditorium. Nineteen students from the Russell & Natoma Schools competed.
The winner of the Russell County Spelling Bee advances to the 2021 Kansas Press Association Sunflower State Spelling Bee. The winner of the Sunflower State Spelling Bee will represent Kansas in the 2021 Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee in May.
Champion - Austin Trober, 7th grader at RMS (on the right)
Runner-up - Derek Chesney, 8th grader at RMS (on the left)
The Board of Education will be holding a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Central Administration Office. Follow the link to review the full agenda: https://5il.co/pp0n
After a bunch of changes, here's what the next 6 days looks like for RHS Basketball.
-Thursday, Feb. 18 - HOME vs. Hoxie
-Friday, Feb. 19 - AT Hill City (4:00 p.m. JV Start)
-Monday, Feb. 22 - HOME vs. Larned
-Tuesday, Feb. 23 - HOME vs. Ellis
Bickerdyke's Spring Picture Day is coming February 25th, 2021. Order ahead of time at mylifetouch.com with Picture Day ID: EVTQ7H27N
Due to the dangerously cold temperatures, there will be NO SCHOOL and NO ACTIVITIES on Tuesday, February 16th. Stay safe and stay tuned for further updates.
Are you interested in having your 4-year old attend Simpson Elementary's 4-year old PreK program for the 2021-2022 school year? If so, the application is due April 30. Apply at your earliest convenience. https://forms.gle/XrzQQE1KnvVgVyaa6
Saturday's JV Boys Basketball Tournament at Southeast of Saline has been cancelled due to winter weather concerns.
We will see you all tonight on our YouTube channel at 5:30pm for our board of education meeting! https://youtu.be/P4lZvKB5-c8
If you are interested in having your child attend Simpson Elementary's 4-year old PreK program for the 2021-2022 school year, the application is due April 30. Please apply at your earliest convenience.
https://forms.gle/XrzQQE1KnvVgVyaa6
The Board of Education will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Monday - February 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the Russell High School Cafeteria. Follow the link to review the full agenda: https://5il.co/pckf
USD 407 is partnering with Russell Rotary to help bring food boxes to our families in Russell County. Please see photo for details.
USD 407 is seeking bids for the RMS Updated Electrical Project. If you plan to bid on this project, you must attend the pre-bid conference Thursday, 2/4 at 10:30 am at RMS. To access the site prior to the pre-bid , contact Neal Duden, Maintenance Director at nduden@usd407.org. For the bid specs see the manual here: https://5il.co/p3ab.
NO SCHOOL - Classes have been cancelled for Wednesday, January 27th due to road conditions. Stay safe!
School will begin 2 hours late on Wednesday, January 27th due to icy and snow packed road conditions. Classes will begin at 10:00 A.M. There will be no morning preschool. Breakfast will not be served. Stay safe and stay tuned for further updates.
For tonight's Q&A you can ask questions at the link below in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine.
https://app.sli.do/event/2tdrn8ix
We will be part of a live Q&A tonight at 5:30 to discuss COVID-19 with Dr. Tyrel Somers from Russell Reginal Health.
https://youtu.be/yZq52_E7w1s
Today's RHS Basketball Games vs. Hoxie have been postponed. They have been reschedule for Feb. 18 in Russell.
School will begin 2 hours late on Tuesday, January 26th due to road conditions. Classes will begin at 10:00 A.M. There will be no morning preschool or breakfast. Stay safe and stay tuned for further updates.