The Southwest Regional Adult Education Program is offering two free Cohorts ~
SMAW - Welding Certification, please click: https://5il.co/3kbbu for more information.
CNA 13-week Course, please click: https://5il.co/3kbbv for more information.
REVISED PUBLIC NOTICE.
THE SPECIAL CALLED SCHOOL BOARD MEETING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 AT 4:00 P.M. TO CLOSE OUT THE YEAR. THIS INCLUDES FINALIZING BILLS, APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET, PERSONNEL AND APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM GRANTS.
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THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING IN JULY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025. EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BEGIN AT 5:00 P.M. WITH THE MEETING FOLLOWING AT 6:30 P.M.
Free Meals for Pick-up and/or Delivery for Russell County Children. Please select pickup or delivery; then, complete one survey per child.
Click on the link: https://forms.gle/Ytc9VzDKmHk5hEHR9 and complete the form to give your permission to receive food delivered directly to your home through the efforts of Feeding Southwest Virginia, Amazon, and Russell County Schools. If you live in the following zip codes, you may participate in the food delivery: 24224 (Castlewood), 24225 (Cleveland), 24266 (Lebanon), and 24280 (Rosedale).
Click on the link: https://forms.gle/SBXjraBLfoRdH38E7: and complete the form to pick up meals at one of the designated locations. Food will be available for PICKUP each week beginning the first Monday in July through the first Monday in August. Please note, if you live in the following zip codes, 24237 (Dante), 24260 (Honaker), 24649 (Swords Creek), meal pickup is the only option available at this time.
Summer Food Service Program.
School is out soon, summer meals are in! Russell County Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including
gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times listed below. Children must remain on-site while consuming their meals. Summer Meals will be available June 2- June 27, 2025.
For more information, go to https://5il.co/3h8iq
To the incredible teachers of Russell County Public Schools, as Teacher Appreciation Week unfolds from May 5th to 9th, 2025, please know that your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed. Your passion for shaping young minds, your tireless efforts in creating engaging learning environments, and your unwavering commitment to the success of each student are truly commendable. You are the guiding lights who inspire curiosity, foster growth, and build the foundation for a brighter future in our community. Thank you for all that you do – your impact resonates far beyond the classroom walls.
Virginia SUN Bucks helps eligible families with the cost of groceries during summer break when most schools are not in session. Each school-aged child who meets the program requirements receives a one-time payment of $120. Benefits will be issued either on a family's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card or a pre-loaded Virginia SUN Bucks card that looks just like a debit card.
For more information, go to https://virginiasunbucks.com/
PUBLIC NOTICE.
There will be a meeting of the Russell County School System’s Special Education Advisory Committee on Wednesday, May 14 2025 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 via Google Meet, please click the link below:
Special Education Advisory Meeting Wednesday, May 14 · 9:00 – 10:00 am
Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bgr-iybk-xpy
Or dial: 1 505-738-3561 PIN: 996 934 895#
CES/CHS cafeteria staff made a delicious meal today, April 15, 2025:
Spaghetti, Tossed Salad with homemade ranch dressing, Garlic Breadsticks,
Steamed Corn, Apple, and Milk.
Thank you, Pam, Becky, Brenda, Angel, Brook, Alexis, Alice, Tammy, Regina, Kayla, and Alicia, for the lunches every day!
The cafeteria staff at Honaker High School prepared an amazing lunch today! Thank you, Shelby, Robin, Kim, Rita, Barbara, and Danielle! Baked Ziti, Garlic Bread, Garden Salad, Roasted Corn, Fresh Fruit, and Milk.
NAIL TECH Certification.
Southwest Regional Adult Education is offering a NAIL TECH Certification program in July 2025, at the Russell County Career and Technology Center in Lebanon. For more information, please call 276-889-5424.
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
The Virginia Department of Social Services, through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is providing Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources. If your EBT card was lost or damaged, you can call the toll-free EBT customer service help desk at 1-866-281-2448. This includes losing your card in the wake of a natural disaster. The help desk is available 24/7 and offers support in English or Spanish. Go to https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi for more information.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Ballad Telemedicine Parental Consent Process.
Please see the images to assist with registering online. The Ballad Telemedicine link is below:
Schooltelemed.balladhealth.org
