Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Castlewood Elementary and Castlewood High School will not have Summer School today due to their being no water at the schools. All other schools will have Summer School as normal.

14 days ago, Tabitha Long
📢 Attention Russell County Public Schools Families! 📢

As you prepare for the upcoming school year, please take a moment to review the required immunizations for students entering 7th grade and 12th grade.
15 days ago, Tabitha Long
Vaccine Requirements

Russell County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Please click the link for more information: https://aptg.co/B7NhcG

21 days ago, Russell County Public Schools
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PUBLIC NOTICE

A SPECIAL CALLED SCHOOL BOARD MEETING will be held on Thursday, JUNE 29, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. to close out the year. This includes finalizing bills, approval of the Budget, Policies, Personnel, and the Federal Programs Grants.

The Regular Scheduled Meeting in July has been changed to Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Executive Session will begin at 5:00 p.m., with the meeting following at 6:30 p.m.

21 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

5 months ago, Russell County Public Schools
Important message about school safety and metal detectors
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
11 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

11 months ago, Russell County Public Schools
Students holding cell phones
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
over 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.
over 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.
over 1 year ago, Russell County Public Schools
Top 10 Tips for Student Success