From the Courier News.It's no secret that writing and art aren't for everyone. It's learned in schools and often used after higher education. There are some who take their works beyond the prompts of school or careers and develop it into their own craft. But they're normally not so young. Joy Skaggs, 13, and her sister, Sara, 10, have created chapter books called... READ MORE >
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to RMS on October 14th through the 23rd. Every purchase from the book fair earns rewards for RMS, so please stop by and support our great school. Students will be able to browse and shop during specific times during the day and parents and students will be able to shop during parent teacher conferences later this month. You can... READ MORE >
Mrs Taylor's Gardening Club recently visited the All Saints' Episcopal Church's Community Garden and met the bees! Students will continue to working in the Church garden, growing vegetables and helping where needed, throughout the fall. Mrs. Taylor stated that the students really enjoyed the visit and information about the importance of bees in our ecosystem.The... READ MORE >
The annual Otis Spunkmeyer fundraiser is in full swing. Students are working hard selling amazing cookie dough and raising money for Russellville Middle School. Selling began on September 4th and will continue until Wednesday September 23rd. RMS students receive a prize for every 5 cookie dough orders and top sellers are eligible for some amazing prizes. We also... READ MORE >
Russellville School District students are now able to attend all RSD athletic events at no cost. In order to facilitate a fun, safe and inviting environment; the following students expectations need to be followed. An adult must accompany all students from preK to 7th grade in order to gain entry to the event.All students must sit in the stands.Students will not be... READ MORE >
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Be sure to download Russellville School District’s app! It’s everything Russellville, in your pocket. With the app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2GbQuGX or iPhone: https://apple.co/2GbgB0s . READ MORE >
Be sure to download Russellville School District’s app! It’s everything Russellville, in your pocket. With the app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2GbQuGX or iPhone: https://apple.co/2GbgB0s . READ MORE >
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. -- Arkansas Tech has nominated 2019 graduate and Golden Suns volleyball player Hunter Eshnaur for the 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year award. A record 585 female college athletes have been nominated by NCAA member schools from all three divisions for the award. Established in 1991, the NCAA Woman of the Year award recognizes graduating female college... READ MORE >
RMS 7th grade science students were very successful at last week's RHS\Science Symposium. Students who won the 7th grade symposium, then presented at RHS in front of a panel of professional judges. Mrs. Alicia Taylor, 7th grade science teacher, said that, " these students worked very hard on projects that they designed." Students received prizes for their hard... READ MORE >
Mrs. Taylor's Gardening Club took a field trip today to Marlow's Happy Horseshoe Farm in Lamar, AR. Students got to tour the greenhouse, which features an extensive aquaponics system, and learn how the Marlows are able to grow vegetables chemical-free by cycling water for 200+ Talapia into the large grow beds. The Marlows also grow numerous vegetables on their... READ MORE >
On Monday, April 8, 2019, four RMS students in Mr. Ayres Engineering Club competed in the Garver Chain Reaction Challenge competition at the State Capitol in Little Rock, AR. Mr. Ayres chose the top students from his engineering club to participate in the competition. Logan Magil, Magnus Golden, Luke Watson, and Tyler Mitts were chosen to participate in the... READ MORE >
Tryouts will be held at RMS gym. A copy of an updated physical is REQUIRED before you can try out. We will release on time, so you must have a ride by 4:30. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail Jilliann Wilson at jilliann.wilson@russellvilleschools.net. Girls Volleyball Tryout Dates: April 15th 3:30pm – 4:30pm April 16th 3:30pm – 4:30pm April 17th... READ MORE >
7th grader Kaytlynn Cartegena wrote Young Adult author Sarah Darer Littman after reading one of her books, Backlash, right before Christmas Break. Littman responded to Katelynn's email, looked me up as the RMS librarian, and sent me a handwritten note to the school. Enclosed was a signed bookmark for Kaytlynn encouraging her to keep reading and writing. What an... READ MORE >
" Russellville Middle Schooler, Natalie Saenz, was selected as a runner-up in the Altice USA Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month earlier this year, Altice USA launched an essay contest with the prompt, “Name a Latino, past or present, with whom you’d like to spend a day with and why?", and middle and high school... READ MORE >
Please join in the festivities Saturday August 18th at Cyclone Stadium. There will be activities for all ages, a chance to see all the fall sports teams practice, introduction of the bands, and other sports teams, a 5K, and end with a fireworks display. See you Saturday. READ MORE >
The RMS 7th grade social studies classes recently completed a walk-a-thon fundraiser for the organization, Water for South Sudan. Students contacted businesses and individuals to help raise funds. Students from Mrs. Babb, Ms. Walker, and Mr. McClure's classes raised over $2,600 for Water for South Sudan, an organization that they learned about in class. A special... READ MORE >
On Thursday May 17th, 7th grade students will hold a walk-a-thon to raise money to provide clean water sources for children in South Sudan. They will be collecting money from family, friends, and businesses that would like to donate to this important cause. Anyone interested in contributing may contact Mrs. Kristi Babb at kristi.babb@russellvilleschools.net or... READ MORE >
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (April 6, 2018) —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... READ MORE >
Please help us congratulate Ms. Carolyn Cross on becoming a Google for Education Certified Educator. She recently attended the Google Boot camp in November and passed her Google Certified Educator Level 1 Exam. The GCE Level 1 exam is the capstone certification for Google's ISTE inspired professional development training courses for teachers. The program's goal is... READ MORE >
Dr. Gotcher will host a Twitter Town Hall on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, from 6:30-8 p.m. on the social media platform Twitter. During the town hall, participants will have the opportunity to give feedback on three questions: what does RSD need to start doing, what does RSD need to stop doing, and what does RSD need to continue doing. The three questions will be... READ MORE >
After school tutoring will begin next week September 11th. Tutoring will begin immediately after school and will end at 4:15pm. Students will need to have a ride waiting in front. There is no bus transportation available. Mondays - Math Tuesdays - Language ArtsWednesdays - Homework Help READ MORE >
Monday, August 14, 2017, is the first day of school for Pre-K – 12th grade. Students who attended school in the Russellville School District last year are pre-registered. RUSSELLVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6 & 7) The Russellville Middle School is located at 1203 West Fourth Place (west wing of the Middle Grades Complex). The telephone number is 968-2557. All... READ MORE >
Students at Russellville Middle School (RMS) ran in the RussVegas 5K Glow Run on Friday, April 21, as part of a nine-week running program at RMS to promote healthy living. This running program was made available to sixth and seventh-grade students not already involved in athletics to improve their physical fitness and teach them ways to continue a healthier... READ MORE >
All 6th grade ELA students were given their biography packets on Tuesday to be taken home to be reviewed with parents/guardians, signed and returned back to class. 6th grade students will be conducting research and writing a biography on a person that they chose before the Christmas break. The biography papers and presentations will be due on Monday January 23,... READ MORE >