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 >