Russell County Public Schools

PUBLIC NOTICE

There will be a Budget Workshop regarding the Russell County Public Schools FY27 Budget at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This workshop is open to the Public.

PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

          For the 2026-2027 school year, Castlewood Elementary, Lebanon Primary and Honaker Elementary will be taking applications for the Pre-K 3 program. For the Pre-K 4 program,  Lebanon Primary, Belfast Elementary, Honaker Elementary, and Castlewood Elementary will take applications. Registration at all elementary schools will be held on March 20, 2026, from 9 A.M. until 11:30 A.M.  It is very important that you enroll your child for the above programs on that date so that the schools can adequately prepare for the number of enrollees. If you cannot attend on the given date, please call the school to make arrangements to enroll your child as soon as possible.  To be eligible for the Pre-K 3 program, a student must be three years of age by September 30, 2026. To be eligible for the Pre-K 4 program, a student must be four years of age by September 30, 2026. Kindergarten is a structured program and funded by the VDOE as a part of a child’s early education training for students who are five years of age by September 30, 2026.

          To register, a parent must come to the school that their child will attend and complete all necessary paperwork. Parents should bring the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization record and a completed physical examination form (MCH 213G).  Immunizations against Mumps, Rubella, Measles, German Measles, Whooping Cough, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Hepatitis B, and Chicken Pox are required. All students are required to have a physical examination before they can enter school.  Parents are encouraged to make every effort to have the child’s physical prior to the registration date, so that the child can be officially registered.   

          The physical examination form, MCH 213G, may be obtained at your school, online at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/58/2024/09/GREEN-6-2024.-JPTS.-MCH213G_School_Entrance_Fillabl.pdf - or by visiting our website at http://www.russell.k12.va.us and look under  “Forms/Student and Parents“ to download appropriate forms.

        All Russell County Schools will have Pre-K and Kindergarten registration on March 20, 2026.  For additional information, you may contact the school at the number listed below:

                                      Belfast Elementary School (276-880-2283)
                                      Castlewood Elementary School (276-762-2315)
                            Honaker Elementary School (276-873-6301)
                              Lebanon Primary School (276-889-4507)

Important message from the Superintendent.
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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

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

Vaccination requirements for children entering Kindergarten, 7th, and 12th Grades: