Adult Education Funding Is Retained

Because of your steady, persistent advocacy throughout 2025, we have important news to celebrate: Adult education funding has been retained in the recently released Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) funding bill. This moment didn’t happen by chance. It happened because adult educators, adult learners, state leaders, and advocates showed up again and again—sending messages, sharing stories, meeting with legislators, and making the case that adult education matters. We are closer than we’ve ever been this year—but the final outcome depends on continued engagement right now. Let’s finish what we started and make sure adult education remains a national priority. Please click the following link to take action: https://app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?cid=H81lcTohOdv0BvXb3BtWX
8 days ago, Russell County Public Schools
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Important message from the Superintendent.
Please click the following link to access the entire document: https://aptg.co/h23cG8

8 days ago, Russell County Public Schools
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Can't afford to buy groceries? SNAP can help! The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of low-income families, enabling them to purchase healthy food. Go to https://5il.co/3p76k for additional information.
5 months ago, Russell County Public Schools
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The Virginia Literacy Partnerships at UVA is recruiting staff for a reading research project in our area. If you know someone who might be a good fit for part-time work with students (e.g., a retired teacher, colleagues who have left full-time teaching to raise children, and may be interested in part-time work), please share these job postings and encourage them to apply as soon as possible.

Interventionist:
https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Richmond-VA/CASTL-Reading-Interventionist---Multiple-Positions--Wage-_R0074220

Data Collector:
https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Richmond-VA/CASTL-Data-Collector---Multiple-Positions--Wage-_R0074222
5 months ago, Russell County Public Schools
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Russell County Schools today announced its policy for providing free meals to all students served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. All schools in the division will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as implemented under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Students attending a participating school will be provided a nutritious meal for breakfast and lunch each day at no charge to the household. Households will not be required to submit a meal application form to receive meals at no charge. Each household will receive a letter informing them of the program, including contact information for any questions. To view the Media Release, go to: https://5il.co/3mqop, and to view the SNAP Flyer, go to: https://5il.co/3mqol

6 months ago, Russell County Public Schools
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Ballad Health Telemedicine Services

Ballad Health Digital Care is excited to partner again with Russell County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 School Year. Please review the information below:
Online Consent Forms Now Available
Digital consent forms are now available for every school through the School Telemed portal: https://schooltelemed.balladhealth.org

Using the online forms is the easiest and fastest way to ensure student/staff packets are complete and accessible for scheduling and provider access. The forms are:
• Simple and mobile-friendly
• Available in English and Spanish
• A time-saver for school nurses—no need to send packets before appointments

Updated Rates for 2025-2026
• $55 per visit
• Lab test rates
o Flu: $12.60
o Strep: $6.30
o Covid: $6.30
6 months ago, Russell County Public Schools
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New Statewide Cell Phone Policy

Effective January 1, 2025, Virginia has enacted a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy. To learn more, go to https://5il.co/3m9ua

6 months ago, Russell County Public Schools
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Vaccination requirements for children entering Kindergarten, 7th, and 12th Grades:

7 months ago, Russell County Public Schools
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To prepare all children for kindergarten, and in response to state law, Virginia has developed the Unified Virginia Quality Birth-to-Five System (VQB5) to measure and improve the quality of all publicly-funded birth-to-five classrooms and support families to choose quality programming across all types of programs. Please read the entire flyer by clicking this link: https://5il.co/33emk
about 1 year ago, Russell County Public Schools
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RCPS Medications in Schools: WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW. This document covers * Prescription Medication * Non-Prescription/Over the Counter Medication *Self-Administration of Medication * Self-Administered Asthma Medication, Auto-Injectable epinephrine, and Diabetic Medication. Please go to https://5il.co/30d51 to read the entire document.
about 1 year ago, Russell County Public Schools
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Top 10 Tips for Student Success. 1) Attendance Matters – Everyday 2) Partner with your Child’s Teacher and Set Learning Goals 3) Practice Math & Reading 20 Minutes a Day 4) Limit Screen Time 5) Build Healthy Sleep Habits 6) Start the Day with a Good Breakfast at Home or at School 7) Get Moving and Play! 8) Talk with your Children about the Dangers of Drugs and Alcohol 9) Support your Child’s Mental Health 10) Talk with your Child – Anywhere You Can.
about 1 year ago, Russell County Public Schools
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Russell County Public Schools is releasing its Standard Response Protocol (SRP) for parents and guardians. The SRP outlines specific actions that students and staff should follow during lockdowns and evacuations to ensure safety and security during emergencies. To view the entire documents, click https://5il.co/2x23f
over 1 year ago, Russell County Public Schools
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