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The Board of Education will be holding a special board meeting on Thursday - Oct. 23rd at 7:30 AM in the district office boardroom. See the agenda for details. This meeting will not be livestreamed.
Agenda: https://aptg.co/0bnQF5
Representatives from the USD 407 BOE and RCNEA will begin discussions for the 2026-2027 calendar on October 22nd at 3:45 p.m. in the District Office boardroom.
Friday, October 24, 2025 Varsity Football games them will be Pink Out. Don't have a pink Broncos shirt? Order one here by Tuesday, October 21st.
The Russell Junior Senior High Varsity Football game verses Minneapolis can be viewed on YouTube. Type in Mjshssports to find the game or click on the link
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EBYwj8V_N54&pp=ygUeTWlubmVhcG9saXMgaG9naCBzY2hvb2wgc3BvcnRz
The Board of Education will be holding a meeting on Monday, October 20th at 5:30 PM in the District Office located at 400 N Elm St in Russell. See the agenda for details. Agenda: https://aptg.co/dPB5y6 | Livestream: https://tinyurl.com/4k7n43mz
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USD 407 is actively seeking applicants for an office Administrative Assistant at Bickerdyke Elementary School. The responsibilities of this position are to manage day-to-day office operations; assist the teachers and students; collect student fees; and demonstrates the ability to work with students, staff and the public. General office skills; public relations knowledge; and a High School Diploma or equivalency are required. JOB DESCRIPTION: https://5il.co/rlqu | BENEFITS: https://5il.co/1lkrb | APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/354j8hnk
USD 407 is hiring an individual to transport students to and from school. Pay is $18 an hour. This is a KPERS covered position. The district will work with individuals to earn the necessary certifications. Call Barb Evans, Transportation Director, for details. PH 620-767-3621 - APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/354j8hnk
USD 407 is accepting applications for a Custodian at Simpson Elementary School. The successful individual will maintain the cleanliness and safety of the school facilities; will work under all types of weather conditions; and will be willing to work overtime when necessary. This opportunity requires prolonged standing and walking; occasional physical exertion to move, lift, and carry or push objects weighing more than 50 pounds. A High School Diploma or equivalency is preferred. JOB DESCRIPTION: https://5il.co/rlee
APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3dhancc4
The Board of Education will be holding public hearings and a meeting on September 8, 2025 beginning at 5:15 p.m. in the District Office located at 400 N Elm St. in Russell. See the agenda for details. Agenda: https://5il.co/3p91y | Live Feed: https://tinyurl.com/4uapp53k
Russell USD 407 & West Central Kansas Special Education Coop (WCKSEC), in partnership with Russell Regional Hospital (RRH) and Kid-Link, will be hosting developmental screenings throughout the school year for ages 0 to 5 years. These screenings provide valuable information about your child. Scan the QR code or click the link to sign up for a spot!
Birth to 2 years - 9months:
https://tinyurl.com/355n3uty
2 years-10 months - 5 years:
https://tinyurl.com/24whbxc7
The governing body of USD 407 will meet on the 8th day of September 2025 at 400 N Elm St, Russell, KS 67665 for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to be levied. The Exceeding Revenue Neutral Hearing begins at 5:15 p.m. followed by the 2025-2026 Budget Hearing scheduled to begin at 5:25 p.m. The proposed budget can be found at: https://5il.co/3nowp
USD 407 Food Service is pleased to announce the staff working at each school this year: Simpson Elementary is served by Sarah Grelle and Kim Shumaker, Bickerdyke Elementary by Alicia Boss, Carol Steinle, and Shaunacee Solze, and Russell Jr-Sr High School by Tane Height, Tammy Dorzwiler, Lainey Healy, and Debbie Torres, all ready to serve our students starting August 14 with breakfast and lunch, with salad bars beginning August 25, and second chance breakfast and Smart Snacks available at RJSHS beginning August 18. The menu is posted online under the dining tab on our website.
If you have students with special allergies/diets/requests, please complete a meal modification as soon as possible if you have not done so. This needs to be updated yearly for each student. Here is a link to the form: https://5il.co/3nl29. Paper forms are also available at the district office. Contact Angie McKenna, Food Service Director, with any questions or concerns at 785-483-2173 or by email at amckenna@usd407.org.
