Russellville academic teams shine as Homecoming Week begins
By Ben Bruni, Principal


Posted on January 28, 2018 11:14 PM



RJSHS Students Participate in

MLK Walk and Unity presentation

This past week, under the direction of RJSHS Assistant Principals Cameron Jackson and Carlos Qualres as well as teachers from RMS and RHS, 8th Grade students as well as many of RHS’s junior class attended the make-up MLK walk and unity presentation in downtown Russellville. The walk, which had to be rescheduled due to weather conditions on the original date, was a huge success and an opportunity for students to hear firsthand accounts of the struggles and triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement as well as the impact of the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King.  

Middle School and High School Academic Teams

“Get after it” at their Competitions

As reported by RHS Academic Team Coaches Jennifer Rogers and Donna Wlikerson, there was plenty of success by both the High School and Middle School academic teams this past week!

The RHS Academic Team competed in district Governor's Cup at Franklin-Simpson High School.

The team placed 1st overall, 1st in quick recall, and 2nd in future problem solving. 

In math, Phillip Wilkerson placed 2nd, and Adam Williams placed 3rd

In Science, Phillip Wilkerson placed 1st and Mathew Wilkerson placed 2nd.

In science written assessment Allison Sadler placed 3rd, Maleah Buckner placed 4th, and Jayden Hammer placed 5th.

In Social Studies, Ben Slack placed 1st while Adam Williams took 3rd

In social studies written assessment Phillip Wilkerson placed 1st and Matthew Wilkerson placed 2nd.

In Arts and Humanities, Will Mullen took 1st and Kyran Williams took 3rd

Benjamin Slack placed 1st and Adam Williams placed 3rd in arts & humanities written assessment,

In Language Arts, Allison Sadler took 3rd, Maleah Buckner 4th and Jayden Hammer 5th

In written composition, Ashlee Gilbert placed 4th, and Karlee Elrod placed 3rd.

The Russellville Middle School Academic Team put on an impressive performance at district KAAC Governor's Cup competition at Lewisburg! The team finished 2nd overall with the quick recall team finishing 2nd and future problem solving team taking 1st.

Jennifer Wilkerson placed 1st in written composition and 5th in language arts. Gracie Ann Beard placed 5th in written composition

Luke Skipworth placed 3rd in math and 2nd in science.

Taylor Gwynette took 3rd in science

Anna Ragland placed 2nd in social studies.

In Arts and Humanities Allysia Davis placed 5th.

Great job, head coach Tina Shoemake and FPS coach Rebecca Gwynette!!

Russellville BETA Clubs Go on the Road

The RHS BETA Club is traveling to Lexington this week to participate in the State competition. The Jr. BETA Club members get their turn on Wednesday as they head to Lexington as well.

Band garners more accolades at WKU Honors Band

Mr. Brian Brown and the RHS Band just keeps earning recognition for their excellence. This past week, Mr. Brown and several members of the RHS Band attended and preformed with the WKU Honors Band. Ashlee Gilbert, Brandon Johns, Austin Coursey, Zach Baker, Noah Brown, Laura Mullen & Brandy West represented RHS very well and performed an outstanding concert. 

Technology teacher Lisa Rose

picks up Google Certification

On her own, Mrs. Lisa Rose has recently completed her L1 Google Certification. She is now expanding on this certificate which will enable her to Google certify all members of RISD. Mrs. Rose is heading the effort within the RISD to move the District to a streamlined Google platform for technology. 

 

Spanish/Foreign Language teacher Jennifer Rogers

planning for student trip to Italy

This week Mrs. Jennifer Rogers will be hosting a meeting for any student who may be interested in traveling to Italy in 2019. Anyone wanting more information regarding this trip may contact Mrs. Rogers at: Jennifer.rogers@russellville.kyschools.us 

It’s Homecoming Week! Lots of happenings…

dress up days, homecoming court, big dance!

This Friday the Girls and Boys Basketball teams will host Franklin Simpson for Homecoming. The Court, as announced by Mrs. Juli Link, is as follows:

9th grade

Ti Mya Merrell, Chloe Shumate, Jaquis Todd, and Chaun Cheaney

10th grade

Lee Lee McCarley, Fraley Watkins, Devan Kimbrough, and Kaden Boyd

11th grade

Deshala LeBlanc, Morgan Todd, Elijah Kemp, and Zavius Coleman

12th grade

LaSkysha Bigbee, TaJada Hampton, Lexie Day, Akeem Dukes. Jailin Munday and Brandon Johns

This year’s theme is RVK Born and Raised! Dress Up Days are as Follows:

Monday – Onesies day  

Tuesday – Awkward Teen Day

Wednesday – Adult’ing – Dress for the profession you want to become

Thursday – Old School – Come in with the “grown folk” look

Friday – Black and Gold

MS Accelerated Reader Battle

Heating up as 8th Grade closes the gap!

Lots of reading happening in the Middle School and the Accelerated Reader (AR) points scoreboard that sits in the Middle School hallway is tightening up. Currently the 7th Grade leads with 2,132 points. 6th Grade has 1,541 and 8th Grade 1,481 and showed a 700+ point jump in a short period of time.

Seniors have a chance at the

Logan Telephone Scholarship…apply now!

The Logan Telephone Cooperative is offering three $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in their telephone service area. Seniors can pick up information from Coach Booth in the Guidance Office.

High School Musical

This year’s school musical will be the Disney hit High School Musical. Students interested in trying out may audition on Wednesday and Thursday of week from 3:30 – 5:30.

Sports Happenings      

Archery

Middle Schooler Jennifer Wilkerson shot an astounding 279 at the Warren East Shoot earning a 1st Place finish in the Middle School Women’s Division

 

Football

Coach Mikie Benton is hired as new Head Football Coach. Coach Benton becomes just the fourth man to lead the Panthers on the gridiron since 1976. Coach Benton was the team’s Defensive Coordinator this past season and has been coach in Russellville for five seasons. Coach Benton graduated from Russellville in 2008 and becomes the first alumni to lead the Panthers. He as an All State football player for the Panthers as well as a two-time State 110 meters Hurdles champion. He would go on to play defensive back at the University of Kentucky where he earned a degree in Agriculture Business. He is currently an Exceptional Education teacher in the district.  Basketball

Clash of the Cats renamed the

Mullen-Meguiar Classic in honor of two RISD Legends

On Friday night, during the Logan-RVK game, the “R” Club honored longtime coach/educators Wayne Mullen and Mickey Meguiar by renaming the Clash of the Cats, when hosted at Russellville, the Mullen-Meguiar Classic.

Thad Key Inducted in the Hall of Fame

Russellville legend Thad Key was inducted into the RHS Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday night and the 1998 Regional Championship team was honored.

#MarshallStorng Efforts raise money

for Marshall County High School

The Russellville and Logan County community came together on Friday night and put the rivalry aside for some time in respect for the community of Marshall County Both schools joined hands in a moment of silence and prayer for the people of Marshall Cunty. as well as purchasing shirts donated by Gerald Printing in which all of the proceeds went to the families of those affected by the tragic events at Marshall County.

Russellville HS Girls and Boys Basketball fell to visiting Logan County on Friday night. This week, the boys host Barren Co. on Monday night in a V/JV double header and then both the girls and boys take on Franklin-Simpson this Friday. 

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

 

Calendar

 

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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Boys BB JV/V vs.

Barren County

6/7:30 PM (Logan County Gymnastics Performing @ Halftime)

 

Swim meet-Ohio Co.

 

Off Season Football Workout

3:15 – 4:30

 

Baseball

3:30-5:00

 

Senior Beta Club Travels to Lexington, KY for State Competition January 28th- 30th

30

 

6th graders to Stevenson for KPREP ceremony

 

Off Season Football Workout

3:15 – 4:30

 

Baseball

3:30-5:00

 

Senior Beta Club Travels to Lexington, KY for State Competition January 28th- 30th

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Baseball

3:30-5:00

 

High School Musical Auditions 3:30-5:30

 

Junior Beta Club travels to Lexington for state competition 1.31-2.2

1

 

Archery @ Muhlenberg County

 

High School Musical Auditions

 

Boys F/JV  Basketball Home Vs. Franklin-Simpson

6/7:30 PM

 

Off Season Football Workout

3:15 – 4:30

 

Baseball

3:30-5:00

 

FCCLA STAR Events Competition-Monroe County High School

2

 

Archery @  Muhlenberg County

 

Girls/Boys Basketball vs. Franklin-Simpson

6/7:30 PM (Homecoming)

(Drone Exhibition Halftime of boys game)

3

 

Archery @ Muhlenberg County

 

RMS Girls Basketball Tournament

 

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

Monday

SALISBURY STEAK W/GRAVY MASHED POTATOES

TURNIP GREENS, SEASONED CORN, WHOLE GRAIN ROLL, MANDARIN ORANGES APPLES

Tuesday

PIZZA

CORN, TOSSED SALAD W/DRESSING, CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA ICE CREAM CUP, PEACHES, PEARS

Wednesday

CHOICE OF: SHREDDED BBQ ON BUN OR BBQ RIB PATTY ON BUN WAFFLE FRIES, BAKED BEANS, APPLESAUCE, PINEAPPLE

Thursday

TBA

Friday

TBA

 

 


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