Please find the test to stay in school procedures updated here FYI. As numbers increase please stay patient with us as we do all we can to keep students & staff in session. https://5il.co/z98r
Simpson Elementary School is hiring! USD 407 is looking for a paraeducator to work in the preschool setting. Stop by 802 N. Main St. in Russell to pick up an application or apply online at https://www.usd407.org/page/employment-opportunities

Bronco Nation! Here is this week's "Champion Update" for all things RHS including Homecoming recap and other information. Check it out at https://www.smore.com/p4fgm

A full recap (in pictures) of last week's Homecoming events is available in this week's edition of "The Bucking Chute!" Check it out at https://www.smore.com/419jr
We will be live over on YouTube tonight at 5:30pm for the USD 407 Board Meeting. https://youtu.be/59m7OhPD8Cw
In honor & remembrance…. “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” ~ Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, 2002

Homecoming Float building has begun! Join us on Main Street at 2:30 for the Homecoming Parade and Pep Assembly. Homecoming ceremonies begin at 6:30 at Shaffer field with kickoff can TMP at 7pm.



The BOE will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Monday - September 13th at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Administration Office boardroom. If you can't attend in person, join us via Youtube at USD 407 Live. Follow the link to review the full agenda: https://5il.co/xijj
Bickerdyke Elementary Fall Picture Day is coming Thursday, September 23rd, 2021. To order, sign in at mylifetouch.com. BES Picture Day ID is EVTFJCKNS.
BRONCO FANS - Due to storm damage that has ruined our internet equipment, we will be unable to stream tonight's varsity football game with Ellis on the NFHS Network. We apologize for the inconvenience, and are working on a solution for next week's Homecoming game.
Monday's RHS JV Football Game at Ellinwood has been cancelled.
The 2021 Homecoming Edition of "The Bucking Chute" is live! Check it out using the link below!
https://www.smore.com/mv7k4
USD 407 announces the return of in-town bussing for students K-12 beginning on 9/1/2021. Follow the link for details: https://5il.co/ybts
Thanks to a relief in temperatures, RHS will return to full day sessions (8:00AM - 3:15 PM) on Thursday (9/2) and Friday (9/3).
COVID Protocol Guidelines have been collaboratively reviewed with Russell County Health Department and adjusted for the safety and well-being of students and staff. Follow this link for guidance: https://5il.co/y8ca

SCHEDULE CHANGE
Due to dangerous indoor heat values in our facilities, Tuesday’s RHS Volleyball triangular has been moved to Cardinal Gym at Plainville High School. RHS will play Plainville at 4:30, followed by Trego at 5:30.
Good Afternoon Bronco Nation!
Here is the Heat Schedule for RHS this week. We will begin our block scheduling days with a dismissal time of 2pm all week. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stephenson.

Four teams on one field for the final dress rehearsal before next week’s regular season opener. Thanks to Ellinwood, Lyons, & TMP for coming to our Jamboree tonight! #BroncoNation #WeAreRussell

RHS Fall Sports Preview Is underway. Stop by the Amos Morris Gym to watch our Lady Broncos Volleyball team and then come over to Schaffer Field to watch the RHS Bronco Football team jamboree. Movie to follow at 8pm. #KidsFirst407 #RussellBroncos #FallSportsPreview



RUSSELL HIGH will run a heat schedule with a 2pm dismissal on Friday 08/27. RHS ONLY to run heat schedule 08/27 due to building heat advisory.
