Russell County Public Schools

PUBLIC NOTICE. The Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting has been CHANGED to Thursday, November 7, 2024. Executive Session will begin at 5:00 P.M. and the meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M.

The Russell County Health Department will be in our schools to provide flu immunizations. Click https://5il.co/2yk7o to see each school's schedule of dates and times. Please return your child(ren)'s flu vaccine form(s) before the school's scheduled date.

Parent Letter – Seasonal Flu Vaccine information. This letter is to inform parents about the availability of seasonal flu vaccines at their child's school. The Flu Vaccines will be administered in partnership with the local health department. Please click https://5il.co/2x5qy to read the entire letter to Parents from Russell County Public Schools.

REMINDER for September 19th. COMMONWEALTH CONVERSATION ON RESTORING CHILDHOOD THROUGH COMMON-SENSE PRACTICES OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND CELL PHONES School leaders, teachers and staff, parents, community members, and students of Russell County are invited to join in a fireside chat with the First Lady of Virginia, Suzanne Youngkin and award-winning social psychologist, author, and research Dr. Jonathan Haidt, author of bestseller, The Anxious Generation. The event is a live broadcast at Lebanon High School’s, Little Theatre on September 19 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. This is a listening session and an opportunity for parents, families, community leaders, and educators to come together and help shape the policies that govern our schools and communities. 1. 7 – 8 p.m.: The First Lady and Dr. Haidt will convene a fireside chat to discuss the findings of The Anxious Generation and how it informs our communities and schools in limiting social media and cell phone use to restore childhood and play. The event will be broadcast live at Lebanon High School’s Little Theatre. 2. 8 – 9 p.m.: We will facilitate community conversations with parents, educators, students, and families to create best practices for the use of cell phones and social media both in and out of school. For more information, go to https://5il.co/2wjoh

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

September is National School Attendance Month. Good attendance offers opportunities to learn, build relationships. and access important resources and support.

COMMONWEALTH CONVERSATION ON RESTORING CHILDHOOD THROUGH COMMON-SENSE PRACTICES OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND CELL PHONES. School leaders, teachers and staff, parents, community members, and students of Russell County are invited to join in a fireside chat with the First Lady of Virginia, Suzanne Youngkin and award-winning social psychologist, author, and research Dr. Jonathan Haidt, author of bestseller, The Anxious Generation. The event is a live broadcast at Lebanon High School’s, Little Theatre on September 19 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. This is a listening session and an opportunity for parents, families, community leaders, and educators to come together and help shape the policies that govern our schools and communities. 1) 7 – 8 p.m.: The First Lady and Dr. Haidt will convene a fireside chat to discuss the findings of The Anxious Generation and how it informs our communities and schools in limiting social media and cell phone use to restore childhood and play. The event will be broadcast live at Lebanon High School’s Little Theatre. 2) 8 – 9 p.m.: We will facilitate community conversations with parents, educators, students, and families to create best practices for the use of cell phones and social media both in and out of school. For more information go to https://5il.co/2wjoh

Russell County Health Department will visit our schools to provide flu vaccines for students and staff. Registration forms will be sent home and are available at each school. Please get in touch with the school nurse if you have any questions. The Flyer lists the specific school dates and times.

Respiratory Virus Guide from the CDC. Understand the prevention strategies. To Download the Flyer in its entirety, go to https://5il.co/2ucls

In accordance with the Elementary and Secondary Act, Section 11(h) (6) PARENTS RIGHT TO KNOW, this is a notification from Russell County Public Schools to all parents and guardians of students in the Title I schools within our division that you have the right to request and receive information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher. For more information go to: https://5il.co/2tssk

CardianalCare. Back To School Essentials ~ Apply or check your status at commonhelp.virginia.gov or call toll free 1-833-SCALLVA. For more information about Cardinal Care, go to coverva.dmas.virginia.gov

PUBLIC NOTICE. There will be a meeting of the Russell County School System’s Special Education Advisory Committee on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Russell County School Board Office and via Google Meet. All interested parents and citizens are cordially invited to attend. If you would like to attend by Google Meet please click the link below: Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 28 · 9:00 – 10:00 am Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dsd-qvjj-mvu Or Dial: 1.401.542.3135 Pin# 548492923

Russell County Schools will provide free meals to all students served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Each school and/or central school nutrition office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. 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.

Virginia Sun Bucks. Virginia is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement a new program called Virginia SUN Bucks. Through Virginia SUN Bucks, some families will receive extra money to help with the costs of groceries that include fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and meat at grocery stores, farmers markets and other places that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT benefits. Each school-age child that meets the program requirements will get a one-time payment of $120. Benefits will be issued either on your family's SNAP EBT card or a pre-loaded Virginia SUN Bucks card that looks just like a debit or credit card and can be used to purchase groceries. The good news is many families automatically qualify for Virginia SUN Bucks and will not need to take any steps to receive this new benefit. For more information go to: http://www.virginiasunbucks.com/

Russell County Career & Tech Center is hiring an Auto Body Technology Instructor! The successful applicant will instruct, train, and prepare students for entry-level employment in the Auto Body Repair industry. For more information and to apply, go to https://www.applitrack.com/russellk12va/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Career+and+Technical+Education+(CTE)

Ballad Telemedicine Parental Consent Process. Please see the images to assist with registering online. The Ballad Telemedicine link is below: Schooltelemed.balladhealth.org

Southwest Regional Adult Education is offering a 13-week FREE Training Course IN THREE LOCATIONS! Receive a voucher for free certification exam upon successful completion of the training

Free SMAW Welding Certification is now offered through Southwest Regional Adult Education. Classes start August 19, 2024. Call 276.889.5424 for more information.

Stuff the Bus 2024 is here! United Way of Southwest Virginia wants to ensure that all our students have what they need to succeed at school. Join us to make a difference in our community! You can donate online or drop off supplies in person from 7/1-7/26. Visit United Way's website to see what our schools need most, find a list of drop-off locations, or donate! www.unitedwayswva.org/take-action/community-drive @unitedwayswva #stuffthebus2024

Spring into a Healthy Breakfast! #VAAttendanceMatters