USD407 is looking for licensed and classified substitutes. If you are interested please apply on our website or use this link: https://www.usd407.org/page/employment-opportunities1.
USD 407 has generation 6 iPads for sale. It is first come first serve. They are 9.7 inch screen, wifi only, 32gb storage. CHARGERS NOT INCLUDED. $70 each. If you are interested please come to the district office at 802 N Main in Russell to purchase. Cash or Check only.
The RHS Boys Basketball game that was scheduled for this evening will now take place tomorrow, January 19, 2024, at 7:30 PM in the Plainville High School gym.
The RHS Boys Basketball game that was scheduled for tonight has been postponed. Make up game TBD.
Due to inclement weather, the USD 407 hearing for the closure of the district office and the school board meeting scheduled for this evening have been postponed to January 29, 2024.
The Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting on January 15, 2024 in the District Office. A public hearing will precede the meeting beginning at 5:05 PM. See the agenda for details. Agenda: https://5il.co/2catt | Live Stream: http://tinyurl.com/46yj8p3t
Russell High School:
Senior Parents,
RHS will host a financial aid workshop on January 22, 2024, from 4:30 to 6:30 in the Student Services Center (across from the office). This is a come-and-go event aimed at assisting you in completing your student's 2024-2025 FAFSA. I strongly encourage all to attend, even if you have completed a FAFSA before because this process has changed from previous years. A representative from the Central Kansas Educational Opportunity Center will be here to provide guidance.
Before you attend, both the student and parent will need to register for their FSA ID. This is how you log in and sign and submit the FAFSA. You will not be able to complete the FAFSA if this is not done. Please see the following two links for additional information on completing this process:
YouTube Tutorial
Creating an FSA ID Worksheet/Instructions
There will not be a parent meeting on January 25th as previously planned.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Thank you!
Ms. Bunker
Celebrate School Board Recognition Month with us by thanking Raeleen Reinhardt, Brett Mai, Kathy Wallert, Joyce Ellis, Ron Wedel, Deanna Myers, and Crystal Waymaster. These individuals make crucial decisions for the students and staff at USD 407. THANK YOU, school board leaders!
There will be no school tomorrow (January 9, 2024) due to inclement weather. Please be safe and stay warm.
There will be no school tomorrow (January 8, 2024) due to anticipated weather. Stay safe and stay warm.
Today, USD 407 celebrated students from all four buildings who were recognized for continually displaying the character trait for December- Empathy. Empathy is understanding and connecting to other people's feelings. The celebration included a pizza luncheon and musical chairs at Simpson Elementary School. Fun was had by all! The character trait for January is Perseverance.
RHS:
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK:
MONDAY- 12/11 - CHRISTMAS HAT DAY. WEAR ANY CHRISTMAS HEADGEAR (SCHOOL APPROPRIATE). BEST HAT GETS A McDONALDS GIFT CARD.
TUESDAY - 12/12 - CANDY CANE DAY. WEAR STRIPES, RED OR WHITE. BEST DRESSED GETS A SONIC GIFT CARD.
WEDNESDAY -12/13 - CHRISTMAS ATTIRE AND BRING A MUG DAY. WEAR YOUR UGLY SWEATER AND BRING A MUG. BEST DRESSED GETS AN A&W GIFT CARD. THURSDAY - 12/14 - POLAR EXPRESS DAY. WEAR YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY PAJAMAS. (SCHOOL APPROPRIATE). BEST DRESSED GETS USA SLUSHY COUPONS.
FRIDAY - 12/15 - FAMILY PHOTOS DAY. DRESS IN YOUR NICEST OUTFIT. BEST DRESSED GETS A SAN JUANS GIFT CARD.
MONDAY - 12/18 - FLANNELS AND FINALS DAY. WEAR YOUR FAVORITE FLANNEL AND TAKE YOUR FINALS. BEST DRESSED GETS AN ESPRESSO ETC. GIFT CARD.
TUESDAY - 12/19 - TACKY TUESDAY. WEAR YOUR TACKIEST CHRISTMAS ATTIRE (SCHOOL APPROPRIATE). BEST DRESSED GETS AN AMAZON GIFT CARD.
RMS Students, this is a reminder that the Holiday Meal will be taking place tomorrow. We would appreciate it if staff and students could dress up in semi-formal attire. For example, dresses, slacks, khakis, sweaters, etc.. Please no sweatpants or pajama pants. Thanks!
The Board of Education will be holding their monthly meeting on Monday - 12/11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Administration Office. See the agenda for details. This meeting will be live streamed. Agenda: https://5il.co/2ahyz | Live Stream: https://tinyurl.com/59p597h8
The BOE will be holding a public hearing for the open enrollment policy at 5:15 p.m. followed by the regular monthly board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday - 11/13/2023 in the District Office. Agenda: https://5il.co/28ng1 | Livestream: https://tinyurl.com/4dm9jsfd
On Tuesday, RHS recognized Bronco Leaders, celebrated Halloween, and had their second annual costume contest. There were a lot of great costumes! These were the winners from each category: Joey Hurla (Freshman) as a Boy Scout, Slayde Nuss and Trey Zorn (Sophomores) as Racer Trey and his biggest fan Slayde, Derek Chesney (Junior) as a Banana, Kierra Eck (Senior) as Mac and Cheese, and Mr. Miller (Staff) as a Teddy Bear. A big thanks goes out to Mr. Brown for making the amazing medals for the contest winners. Ms. Kasselman, her classes, and various parents also get a big thanks for donating goodies for the delicious snack bags, decorating them, and putting them all together. There were 54 Bronco Leaders from September to October. Overall, it was a fun afternoon at RHS!
On Tuesday, USD 407 celebrated students from all four buildings who were recognized for continually displaying the character trait for October- Responsibility. The celebration included a pizza luncheon and mummy-making at Simpson Elementary School. Fun was had by all! The character trait for November is Gratitude. Be on the lookout for the students being recognized for that trait before Fall Break.
We hope to see as many fans in Kismet vs Southwestern Heights on Friday Oct. 27th with a 6:00pm start time, but if you can not make it to the game you can listen to Russell Radio station on KRSL 95.9 FM with the KAB award winning team of David Elliott and Mike Blanke and streamed on KRSL.com and available on Alexa devices by saying Alexa Play KRSL 959. Or Livestream on the NFHS network. Search for Southwestern Heights.
Food Trucks will be available along with concession stand for a variety of food items available.
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The Board of Education will be holding a special meeting on Monday - October 30th at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Administration board room. See the agenda for details. This meeting will be live streamed. Agenda: https://5il.co/27r99 | Live Stream: https://tinyurl.com/ycfp2b9x
Happy Football Friday!! I hope we can pack the stands tonight in Phillipsburg, but if you can not make it to the game you can listen to Russell Radio station on KRSL 95.9 FM with the KAB award winning team of David Elliott and Mike Blanke and streamed on KRSL.com and available on Alexa devices by saying Alexa Play KRSL 959. Or Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/@PhillipsburgPTV
GO BRONCOS!!!