RHS Principal's Report for Feb. 4
By Ben Bruni, Principal

Drills Week

Working with the Russellville Police Department, RJSHS will do a Lockdown Drill this Thursday during a student transition time. This drill will be done to simulate a lockdown procedure at a time in which students are not already in classrooms. Additionally, students will be participating in an earthquake and severe weather drills this week.

Star Testing this Week

It’s been some time now but it’s STAR testing week again at RMS and RHS. Students will take the STAR test for both Reading and Math. These tests are designed to allow the school to continually track student progress through a universal data based set of points, by which students may be identified for intervention services to assist their progress in Reading and Math. Students will test Monday through Thursday at different times based on grade levels. A study of STAR test scores from the previous years when compared with student KPREP scores has shown a strong correlation between student success on the KPREP and the STAR test.  

Homecoming

Friday Night was Homecoming and it was a full day of basketball success and dancing! Kicking off the festivities was a Faculty v. Student basketball game during a pep rally at the end of the school day. The elders triumphed over the students in a fun game in front of a loud and excited crowd. That evening, the Boys and Girls basketball teams both won their matchup against Franklin- Simpson High School.

The night’s basketball action took a break as Sr. Akeem Dukes was named Homecoming King and Sr. Lexie Day was named Homecoming Queen. Following the game, students danced the night away in the foyer of the school at the Basketball Homecoming Dance, put on by the RHS Cheerleaders. A special thanks to 8^th Grade English teacher Heather Osborne for all the hard work and organization she and the Pep Clubs of RHS and RMS put into the week’s events!  

RISD Heads to Frankfort to lobby for Education  

On Thursday of this past week, members of the RISD traveled to Frankfort to meet with state reps Whitney Westerfield and Jason Petrie. The team from Russellville included School Board Member Davonna Page, Superintendent Bart Fleener, Principals Ben Bruni and Robin Cornelius, District Instructional Coach Cassie Reding, and teachers Corey Waters (RJSHS) and Sherry Bouldin (SES). The group met with legislators for over an hour and covered topics that ranged from School Choice, to Dual Credit support, to Revenue Generating.

One topic of particular note with the proposal for House Bill 242 that proposed a consolidation of KY’s School District into 55 total districts. Both Westerfield and Petrie did not regard the Bill as one that would get any traction or support in the House. The team also visited Frankfort High School to see some of the innovative ideas taking place at that school.    

BETA Clubs Travel to Conventions

The RHS Sr. Beta Club, led by teachers Tanya Mullen, Chris Holloman, and Jeremy Bivins, along with a crew of students headed up to Lexington to compete in the state Beta competition. The RHS Beta Build team took 1^st Place. The Beat Build team was made up of several RHS students: Bryce Bollenbecker, Olivia Bollenbecker, Nathan Cates, Rob Skipworth, and Matthew Wilkerson. Rob Skipworth also took 2^nd in 10^th Grade Science. All of these students have now qualified for the National Beta Competition in Savannah, GA.   

The RMS Beta Club traveled to Lexington as well, just a few days after the HS. On Wednesday led by Jr. Beta Sponsor Andrew McLean and Brooklyn Lowe, the following students competed in a myriad of activities: 

Language Arts: Graciann Beard

Science: Taylor Corbin

Social Studies: Clifton Faughn

Banner: Taylor Corbin, Lily Buffa, Korissa Holloman, Anna Ragland

Tower of Power: Chelsea Kerr, Jack Smith, Holden Kennedy, Blaine Holley, Milo Brooks

Quiz Bowl: Jennifer Wilkerson, Taylor Gwynette, Cody Williams, Taylor Corbin, Jacoby Covington

Speech: Lily Buffa

Spotlight: Makiyah Morrow, Dominica Flowers, Addie Cundiff

Talent: Korissa Holloman

Tshirt: Eden West, Allie Shrull, Malley Jayne, Reese Croslin

Black White Photo: Addie Mosier

Color Photo: Natalie Cates

Digital Art: Adalee Shrull

Painting: Candace Baker

Woodworking: Cherokee Hendrix

Pastel: Alissia Davis

Pencil: Blaine Holley

Wreath: Abigayle Saunders

Recyclable Art: Eli Corbin

Handmade Jewelry: Graciann Beard

6^th Graders Celebrate KPREP Success at Stevenson

This past week, many 6^th graders returned to Stevenson to be honored for many different successes on the KPREP test from this past year. Students were rewarded for exemplary scoring as well as significant growth. 

FCCLA Success at Monroe Co.

The RHS Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Club traveled to Monroe County this past week for the FCCLA Star Competition. Led by Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Ashley McGinnis, the following students placed or won their competitions:

Halle York and Kaden Boyd: 1st Place, Sports Nutrition – STATE BOUND

Jayden Hammer: 1st Place, Career Investigation – STATE BOUND

Madison Creek: 2nd Place, Job Interview

Allison Tatum: 2nd Place, Illustrated Talk

Austynn Holdren and Jasmaine Duncan: 4th Place: Life Event Planning

Hallie York, Kaden Boyd, and Jayden Hammer’s 1^st Place finishes will allow them to compete at the State FCCLA Leadership Conference and STAR Events Competition March 25-28 at the Galt House in Louisville.

Sports Happenings                                   

Swimming

Senior swimmer Cole Celsor took home a 1^st place finish this past week in both the 50 and 100 meter freestyle. Celsor and the other members of the RHS Swim Team have been traveling to Bowling Green to practice at the Preston Center Pool on a weekly basis. This year’s swim team has consistently had swimmers set personal bests at each meet and has made tremendous strides!

Basketball

Russellville HS Girls and Boys Basketball defeated Franklin-Simpson this past Friday in a District doubleheader. The wins by both the girls and boys assured them both at least the 3^rd seed in the District. Both teams will play in the 2 v. 3 game in the District Tournament at Logan County.

Football

Football Winter Workouts continue this week for all players not involved in other sports. Workouts will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:20 – 4:30pm.  

Calendar

What’s for Breakfast and Lunch this week?

BREAKFAST ITEMS SERVED DAILY: Pop Tart choices, Cereal choices, Strawberry Bagel w/Cream Cheese, Muffins, and Fruit.

Monday- Sausage Pancake on a Stick

Tuesday – Donut Holes or Mini Pancakes

Wednesday-Sausage & Biscuit w/Jelly

Thursday-Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burrito

Friday-French Toast Sticks w/ Syrup

Lunch Menu