Meal distribution will be for RSD students, and will begin on Monday, August 24. Parents will need to preorder meals for their students the prior Thursday of each week.RJHS will be the distribution site each Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. A google doc will be published soon, for more information contact Kay Haulmark, Director Child Nutrition, at 479-498-8836 or... READ MORE >
TUNE IN TONIGHT: River Valley Now's episode of 'RSD... goes back to school' Social Emotional Learning addition with Director of Special Services and RSD's District Mental Health Liaison premieres at 7 p.m. RSD families and community members- we invite you to join us tonight, the video will air on River Valley Now at 7 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/River...This ... READ MORE >
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School Board Overview available-The Board of Education met Thursday, August 6, at Gardner Auditorium. The "working" meeting approved agenda items can be found under documents on our district website.Approved Board Agenda for 8.6.2020 READ MORE >
School Board Overview available-The Board of Education met Thursday, August 6, at Gardner Auditorium. The "working" meeting approved agenda items can be found under documents on our district website.Approved Board Agenda for 8.6.2020 READ MORE >
RSD Board President, Chris Cloud, after careful consideration following Thursday night's "working" school board meeting, would like to introduce the members of RSD's 'Ready for Learning Task Force.' ' Ready for Learning Task Force' members; Dr. Mark Gotcher, Superintendent/ Chairman Mr. Jason Golden, School Board representative Dr. Joe Cloud, State... READ MORE >
School Board Agenda posted for 8.6.20Board Agenda 8.6.2020 READ MORE >
Important District Contacts For specific questions regarding the beginning of the school year, curriculum, or daily procedures in your student's building you are encouraged to contact your child’s building principal or our Directors of Teaching and Learning listed below: Barbara McShane for Sequoyah Elementary at 479-968-2134 or barbara.mcshane@rsdk12.net Krista... READ MORE >
Here are 5 things to know from the Office of the Superintendent Dr. Mark Gotcher:1. The RSD Board of Education will meet tonight Families can participate via Livestream by visiting the district's Facebook page 2. New Option C Information has been posted, the deadline is August 6 for B or C Registration The deadline for families to choose a Blended Learning... READ MORE >
Parents watch our short informative video on how we are preparing for our upcoming school year. Sequoyah is ready to learn! READ MORE >
Still have questions about our blended learning models? Watch River Valley Now's Sunday episode of RSD... goes back to school. Technology EpisodeTo register your child for option B or C follow the link below:'Back to School Information' found on www.rsdk12.net: Blended Learning Options READ MORE >
Still have questions about our blended learning models? Watch River Valley Now's Sunday episode of RSD... goes back to school. Technology EpisodeTo register your child for option B or C follow the link below:'Back to School Information' found on www.rsdk12.net: Blended Learning Options READ MORE >
RSD Board of Education Meeting will meet at Gardner Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday night, August 4, 2020. The meeting will be livestreamed on RSD's Facebook page for the public. Board Agenda for August 4, 2020 READ MORE >
RSD Board of Education Meeting will meet at Gardner Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The meeting will be livestreamed on RSD's Facebook page for the public. Board Agenda for August 4, 2020 READ MORE >
RSD Board of Education Meeting will meet at Gardner Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The meeting will be livestreamed on RSD's Facebook page for the public. Board Agenda for August 4, 2020 READ MORE >
RSD Board of Education Meeting will meet at Gardner Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The meeting will be livestreamed on RSD's Facebook page for the public. Board Agenda for August 4, 2020 READ MORE >
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RSD TEACHERS FROM ASTA ATTENTION RSD TEACHERS: Per Mrs. Shanna Morgason, Senior Regional Director-Arkansas State Teachers Association (ASTA) RSD qualifies for our $500 Classroom Makeover drawing! If you join in July, you’ll receive a $50 Amazon e-card-in August, $25. We’re here for you Arkansas... READ MORE >
5 Things to Know from the Office of the Superintendent, Dr. Mark Gotcher, for Thursday, July,30,2020 1. Deadline Extended to August 6, 2020 Parents may choose between options A, B, and C.Visit our website's 'Back to School' link for more information on the three options and complete the online registration form. 2. Option 'C' Information Posted New information... READ MORE >
5 Things to Know from the Office of the Superintendent, Dr. Mark Gotcher, for Thursday, July,30,2020 1. Deadline Extended to August 6, 2020 Parents may choose between options A, B, and C.Visit our website's 'Back to School' link for more information on the three options and complete the online registration form. 2. Option 'C' Information Posted New information... READ MORE >
District Contact Information for Parents- For any further questions regarding the beginning of the school year, curriculum, or daily procedures in your student's building you are encouraged to contact your child’s building principal or our Directors of Teaching and Learning listed below: Barbara McShane for Sequoyah Elementary at 479-968-2134 or... READ MORE >
ATTENTION RSD TEACHERS: Per Mrs. Shanna Morgason, Senior Regional Director-Arkansas State Teachers Association (ASTA)RSD qualifies for our $500 Classroom Makeover drawing! If you join in July, you’ll receive a $50 Amazon e-card-in August, $25. We’re here for you Arkansas educators. READ MORE >
Follow the link to our website Russellville Cyclone Virtual Academy Information "option C" READ MORE >
School Nurse COVID Communication Flow Chart- as discussed in Board Meeting. READ MORE >
School Nurse COVID Communication Flow Chart- as discussed in Board Meeting. READ MORE >
Visit our website for Elementary School Supply List 2020-2021! READ MORE >
RSD's summer meal program has been extended through August 14, 2020 for RSD families. Weekly meals can be picked up one day a week on Tuesdays, between 10:30-12:30 p.m. at Crawford and Oakland Heights Elementary. READ MORE >
RSD's summer meal program has been extended through August 14, 2020 for RSD families. Weekly meals can be picked up one day a week on Tuesdays, between 10:30-12:30 p.m. at Crawford and Oakland Heights Elementary. READ MORE >
School supply lists are being posted, for more information look to your student's school website and social media accounts for updated information.Supply Lists can be found on the district website under,'documents.'Elementary Supply List 2020-2021 READ MORE >
Safety at RSD is a team effort, we are committed to working together to keep our district and those we care about safe. If you SEE something, SAY something. Text RUSSELLVILLETIPS to 226787. Russellville tips video READ MORE >
RSD now offers 'one click' link to our back to school information on our district and school websites. *New information and details will be published on July 22 for the 2020-2021 school year! READ MORE >
Parents & Guardians- please listen/read the following documents with important information presented by RSD administration for the 2020-2021 school year.*Live explanation of blended learning model for RSD families: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/770847/FINAL_RSD_Blended_Learning_Options.mp4 READ MORE >
Blended learning model information for the 2020-2021 school year is available- click here for Video message from Dr. Gotcher introducing information, click here for Blended Learning Options. READ MORE >
RSD will continue meals throughout the month of July on Tuesdays, at Crawford Elementary and Oakland Heights Elementary, only. *Meals will include breakfasts and lunches for the week, 5 days worth, and can be picked up from either location between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Families may pick up meals beginning on Tuesday, June 30th at either location. READ MORE >
RSD entered 'Phase III' Monday, June 29, 2020. New office hours for the current week will be: Monday- Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions? Contact your student's school or RSD central office at 479.968.1306. READ MORE >
Did you know $25 can provide a year's worth of books for one local child?River Valley United Way has launched their Read-A-Thon Railroad in support of our local #ImaginationLibrary!You may Pick up your boarding pass at Dog Ear Books, the Russellville library, and Dardanelle library! Have questions? Email info@rivervalleyunitedway.org. READ MORE >
ATTENTION RSD FAMILIES: Information for Meal Distribution in July- RSD will continue meals throughout the month of July on Tuesdays, at Crawford Elementary and Oakland Heights Elementary, only. Meals will include breakfasts and lunches for the week, 5 days worth, and can be picked up from either location from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Families may... READ MORE >
BIG Announcement for Meal Distribution in July: RSD will continue meals throughout the month of July on Tuesdays, at Crawford Elementary and Oakland Heights Elementary, only. Meals will include breakfasts and lunches for the week, 5 days worth, and can be picked up from either location from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. READ MORE >
The Russellville Preschool Program has registration spots available for families wishing to enroll their child into the program for the 2020-2021 school year.The Russellville Preschool Program has registration spots available for families wishing to enroll their child into the program for the 2020-2021 school year.Please call 479.970.6025 to schedule an appointment... READ MORE >
The Russellville Preschool Program has registration spots available for families wishing to enroll their child into the program for the 2020-2021 school year.The Russellville Preschool Program has registration spots available for families wishing to enroll their child into the program for the 2020-2021 school year.Please call 479.970.6025 to schedule an appointment... READ MORE >
RSD observará el comienzo de la "semana muerta"29 de junio y hasta el 5 de julio.Las prácticas se reanudarán el 6 de julio.Los estudiantes con vacaciones programadas previamente para la semana del 22 al 26 de junio no serán castigado por prácticas faltantes. RSD Athletic Dept. supervisará las pautas del AR Health Dept. y A.A.A. en la práctica pautas para el... READ MORE >
Attention RSD Families: We are collecting data to assist in the planning for the 2020-21 school year. Please complete the following survey one time per family by Thursday, June 11th.English Elementary Survey for the 2020-2021 school yearWe are collecting data to assist in the planning for the 2020-21 school year. Please complete the following survey one time per... READ MORE >
Attention RSD Families: We are collecting data to assist in the planning for the 2020-21 school year. Complete one survey per household for students 5-12 grade. Please complete the following survey one time per family by Thursday, June 11th. RSD Secondary Survey for 2020-2021 READ MORE >
Sequoyah Elementary School Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Empowering Students Named a distinguished school for STEM and career learning program Russellville, AR – Sequoyah Elementary announced today that it has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning... READ MORE >
Good Monday afternoon RSD, here are Dr. Gotcher's 5 things you need to know for today: 1. Governor Hutchinson announced in his press conference this afternoon that all on site learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year has been cancelled. *Off site/online AMI learning and instruction will continue, as will our meal programs. More information to... READ MORE >
U. S. Secretary of Education Announces 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized 362 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. “We recognize and honor your important work... 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 >
Sequoyah Elementary has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW Launch. It is one of just 214 elementary schools across the U.S. to receive this honor. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in... READ MORE >
Sequoyah is the recipient of an A for our Public School Rating Score! Congratulations to staff, students, and parents! Sequoyah truly is a H.A.P.P.Y. Place to Learn! READ MORE >
Parents-you can find the weekly/monthly lunch menus on our website. Click on the Explore tab. Then, click on the Dining option to see what's cooking at Sequoyah! READ MORE >
School starts Monday! The flyer contains all the important information, times, and dates of upcoming events and activities. Sequoyah teachers and staff are looking forward to a great school year! READ MORE >
We are building a love for reading at Sequoyah! Faculty and staff have been having a wonderful morning celebrating International Literacy Day! Kindergarten celebrated by having a Book Character Parade, First Grade had a Vocabulary Parade, and all the grades had guest readers and activities! Thank you to all those who helped with the events and read to the classes READ MORE >
The students and staff enjoyed getting to see the eclipse! Students practiced how to properly look at the eclipse, as well as participated in many fun activities to help understand this event. Thank you to all the parents who were able to come and enjoy this educational experience with your child. 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. ELEMENTARY (Kindergarten through 4th Grade) All students attending Russellville schools in kindergarten through fourth-grade who are new to the district should register as soon as possible... READ MORE >
Sequoyah Elementary modeled their computer coding skills for Governor Asa Hutchinson at RHS. While at RHS, Gov. Hutchinson toured the engineering lab and met a group of kindergartners and fourth graders. These students shared all of the recently learned knowledge acquired through Project Lead the Way and various STEAM opportunities. READ MORE >
3rd grader Taylor Roach, inspired by the RHS Band's participation in the 2017 Inaugural Parade, created an amazing piece of art. Taylor presented copies to Mrs. Jacobs, RHS Principal, and to Mr. Dove, RHS Band Director, as well as to administrators at Sequoyah. His artwork will be on display at Sequoyah soon. Thank you Mrs. Bryan for the Square 1 Art opportunity... READ MORE >
Fourth Grade student Olive Harrington recently participated in the 6th annual Curbside Couture recycled fashion show at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock. This completely "green" show is the largest recycled fashion show in Arkansas. 150 participants ranging from 3rd-12th grade were accepted to showcase their artistic designs. Mrs. Bryan worked with... READ MORE >
Sequoyah Elementary is proud to announce that for the second year in a row we received a matching grant from the Arkansas Arts Council. The Learning Through the Arts Program will provide all students the opportunity for a hands-on experience with an artist-in-residence workshop. This program offers literacy workshops and arts-focused sessions integrating language... READ MORE >
A group of Sequoyah Elementary 4th grade students recently completed a five week, after school session related to woodworking. These students designed a project to fulfill a personal need or want. They created scaled plans of their projects, performed cuts with hand saws, and used power tools to fasten materials together. Through this process students... READ MORE >
On December 15th first grade students performed their holiday program titled “All Aboard the Holiday Express”. This program serves as the culminating event for a social studies based unit-of- study focused on holiday customs, traditions, and music from Mexican, Hawaiian, Jewish, German, and Irish cultures. This performance has become an annual Sequoyah holiday... READ MORE >
On the evening of October 28th Sequoyah celebrated the 50th day of school with our very own Sock Hop. This annual family friendly event has the look and feel of the iconic Sock Hops from the 1950’s. Students and staff members dress the part in poodle skirts and leather jackets. Everyone enjoys the games, dancing, and even a Moon Pie. READ MORE >
We are happy to report that Sequoyah was one of 52 schools to score in the top 5% of the state based on academic performance and growth during the 2014-2015 school year. In addition, for the third year in a row, Sequoyah was recognized by the State for academic achievement and growth through a Reward & Recognition Program and received over $45,600, which was... READ MORE >