The S.T.E.P.S. dance program begins soon. Students in grades 2-4 may participate. Please see the flyer for details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GmiXfpQu__U7EJcfikt1W3UCMa-aDVVg/view?usp=sharing
Just A Reminder: Our office staff is working to update student information. As soon as possible, please complete and return all student information forms that you received in your packet. Please check both sides of the forms. Thank you!
Important Dates for Grades K-4:
Thurs. 8/9-Classroom Rosters posted on school doors at 1:00
Meet the Teacher/Open House 4:00-6:00
Please bring your child and come and meet his/her teacher. Drop off school supplies and let the teacher know your child's method of transportation home. The Boys and Girls Club after school program will begin on 8/13. All students who plan to attend the B&GC must register or update their registration at the B&GC prior to 8/13. Students must be 6 to attend the program. Stop by the B&GC table at Meet the Teacher to let us know if your child will be attending. Transportation tables will be set up to answer questions. Please stop by the office if you have had a change in address or contact information.
Mon. 8/13-7:50-Classes begin!
Oakland Heights Office will be open through June 8th from 8:00-3:30. The office will re-open Wednesday, July 25th from 8:30-3:30.
Congratulations to the OHE Student of the Month, Braxton Shirley.
RSD will dismiss two hours early on Thursday, May 17 for the Employee Recognition Ceremony. The last day of the school year is Tuesday, May 29, and the district will dismiss one hour early.
May is a busy month at OHE. Please check the school calendar for events.
Early Dismissal Days:
5/17- 2 hr early dismissal for Teacher Recognition
5/29-1 hr early dismissal: Last Day of School
Our Book Character Parade will be Thursday, May 17th at 9:00. Please look for a letter detailing the information this week. Students must turn in a permission slip in order to walk in the parade through the halls.
Attention parents of 3rd and 4th graders: Next week, students in grades 3-4 will be taking the ACT Aspire tests in the morning Monday-Friday. Please make sure that your child arrives on time each day.
Incoming kindergarten students are invited to the Teddy Bear Picnic on 4/24 at 10:00. Please see the details below.
We are so excited to announce Ms. Angela Wiest has been recognized as Oakland's Teacher of the Year. Ms. Wiest is a Special Education teacher and strives to make every child feel special and successful in her room. We are blessed to have such a great teacher at our school.
If you missed kindergarten registration, please visit the school office (in the zone in which you reside) to register your child as soon as possible. To ensure that your child's registration is on file, please return the completed registration packet to the school office. Thank you!
Congratulations to the OHE April Student of the Month, Mia Rauda
Join us for S.T.E.A.M Night Thursday, April 19th.
Oakland Kindergarten Registration will be held Tuesday, April 17th from 6-7 p.m. Come and meet our kindergarten teachers and register your future kindergarten student.
State law requires children be five years of age on or before August 1, 2018, to enroll in kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year. Children should be registered in the attendance zone in which they live and should bring the following information to registration: an official copy of child’s birth certificate; guardianship papers, if you have been court-appointed as a legal guardian; immunization record; record of current physical examination by physician (children are required to have a physical exam before entering school); Social Security card; and ARKids First/Medicaid card (if applicable). For more information about the kindergarten registration process, please contact Dr. Chris Barnes at (479) 968-5216 or chris.barnes@russellvilleschools.net.
Russellville School District will hold kindergarten registration on April 16-17, 2018, from 6-7 p.m. Registration for Crawford, Dwight, and Sequoyah elementary schools will be on April 16, and registration for Center Valley, London, and Oakland Heights elementary schools will be on April 17.
State law requires children be five years of age on or before August 1, 2018, to enroll in kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year. Children should be registered in the attendance zone in which they live and should bring the following information to registration:
an official copy of child’s birth certificate;
guardianship papers, if you have been court-appointed as a legal guardian;
immunization record;
record of current physical examination by physician (children are required to have a physical exam before entering school);
Social Security card; and
ARKids First/Medicaid card (if applicable).
For more information about the kindergarten registration process, please contact Dr. Chris Barnes at (479) 968-5216 or chris.barnes@russellvilleschools.net.
Russellville School District is now accepting referrals for student placement in the Gifted and Talented (G/T) Program for the 2018-2019 school year. The G/T program is designed to serve high potential/high performing students who demonstrate above average intellectual ability, high task commitment, and above average creativity. If you have a 2nd-11th-grade student you feel should be considered for placement in this program, you may pick up a referral form from any Russellville elementary school office or the GT/AP Office at Russellville High School. The completed form must be returned to your child's school by Friday, April 13, 2018. For additional information call Dana Sumter, GT/AP Coordinator, at 479.968.3106 or email dana.sumter@russellvilleschools.net.
Russellville School District will host a Student Art Exhibition featuring artwork from 25 students in grades kindergarten-5th from each RSD elementary school. The Exhibition will take place Sunday, April 8, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. at The Center for the Arts. The Student Art Exhibition will showcase the strongest fine art pieces from each school and students will be presented with award certificates after the show. Parents and community members can view the Exhibition until April 12, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Center for the Arts.
Kindergarten Registration is coming up!
In an effort to make strategic, data-driven decisions, Russellville School District has partnered with Hanover Research to conduct research projects for our district for one year. The 2018 School Climate Survey is the first survey Hanover will be conducting for our district.
The district is requesting participation from parents and community members in this 10-minute anonymous survey. The results of the survey will be used to guide our improvement planning process, and we need your participation in our improvement endeavors.
The survey link will be available on the RSD website and here https://hanoverresearch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40zEfTzt8VSGurP from March 28th-April 11th. Parents will also be receiving a letter with the web link and a QR code this week. Thank you very much for your continued support of the Russellville School District. Working together, we make a positive difference in the future of our children.
