Russell USD 407 -

Come join Russell County Schools for their production of Alice in Wonderland Jr on November 13th at 7pm and November 15th at 3 pm at District Office Auditorium (Previously Ruppenthal). Tickets are $10 for Adults, $6 for students K-12 and 4 and under are free.

The Board of Education will be holding their regular meeting on Monday (11/9) beginning at 5:30 PM in the District Administration boardroom located at 400 N Elm St in Russell. See the agenda for details. Agenda: https://aptg.co/7h0S_d | Livestream: https://tinyurl.com/2r8wkmez

USD 407 in partnership with Russell Regional Hospital, KidLink, and WCKSEC are hosting developmental screenings for children birth to 5 years old. These screenings provide insight as to how your child is progressing in the areas of communication, motor, and pre-academic skills. Sign up today!

The Board of Education will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Monday - Oct. 12th beginning at 5:30 PM in boardroom located at 400 N Elm St in Russell. See the agenda for details. BOE Agenda: https://aptg.co/7L8_X2 | Livestream: https://tinyurl.com/m3cz9jhm

Due to staff illness, tonight's (9/14) RNR Hearing, Budget Hearing, and Board of Education meeting will not be livestreamed. Events begin at 5:10 PM and take place in the District Administration Office located at 400 N Elm St in Russell. The meeting is open to the public. Thank you for your understanding!

The Board of Education will hold their RNR Hearing (5:10 PM) and Budget Hearing (5:20 PM) on Sept. 14th in the District Office boardroom located at 400 N Elm St in Russell. Following the hearings, the September regular meeting will begin at 5:30 PM. See the agenda for details. Agenda: https://aptg.co/Y8HvHZ | Livestream: https://tinyurl.com/47kevy5s

Please join Russell Main Street and the Russell Jr-Sr High School Career and Technical Education staff on September 17th as they share about all the exciting changes happening in their programs as well as certifications students can earn. Prizes and refreshments provided!

RSHS senior class will be hosting a McTeacher Night on Tuesday - September 15th from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Come on out and support the Class of 2027.

RJSHS 26-27 Sporting Event Passes will go on Sale on Monday, August 17th in the RJSHS office. An adult pass is $85 and a family pass is $150. If you are 65 years of age or older, senior citizen passes are available at the district office at no charge and do not need to be renewed each year.

Food Service Department Updates & Reminders:

The free and reduced lunch applications received by August 10 have been processed, and PowerSchool has been updated accordingly, which also affects book fees. Letters regarding free and reduced status will be mailed later this week or early next week. School menus are now available on the USD 407 website under the dining tab. If your student requires a meal modification, please ensure a current form is completed by a licensed provider. For any questions or concerns, contact Food Service Director, Angie McKenna at 785-483-2173 or amckenna@usd407.org. Welcome back, and here's to a great year!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's Board of Education meeting will not be live streamed. Please join us in person at 400 N Elm St beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The USD 407 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. Community members are welcome to attend in person or watch the meeting live online. Agenda: https://aptg.co/594gPD | Livestream: https://tinyurl.com/bdcpcvut

Welcome Mr. Flowers

Welcome Mrs. Thielen to 2nd grade!

Bickerdyke Band Signup:

Bickerdyke Band is a beginning band class open for students enrolled in 5th and 6th grade at USD 407. This program will be offered after school Monday (5th grade), Tuesday (6th grade), and Wednesday (5th and 6th grade) from 3:45-5:00. Students will be bussed to Russell Junior-Senior High School at the end of the school day. This program allows young musicians the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument in an energizing, invigorating, and loving atmosphere. Enrollment is now open through August 22nd.

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Meals will continue to be available for children in the community as Feeding the Future resumes distributing meals on Monday, July 27th, for kids ages 1-18, with the requirement that children must be present to receive them. Meals will be available at the USD #407 District office from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and please use the west entrance to enter the building.

The Russell Community truly showed up! With 14,722 meals served to children in June and July, the USD 407 Summer Meal Program made a significant impact. A heartfelt thank you to the Food Service Staff for their hard work and dedication—your efforts are greatly appreciated and are making a real difference in our community!

Russell County USD 407 is looking for a dependable person to drive a suburban twice a day (mornings and afternoons) to Hays. Part-time or more. Driver needs to be 1st Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving certified. Trainings will be paid by USD 407. In addition, driver must attend safety meetings monthly (1 hour). Contact Barb Evans, Transportation Director, at 620-767-3621 or bevans@usd407.org for more details. Job Description: https://aptg.co/rzYdSz